Summer Offerings Course Listings American English as a Second Language ������������������������������������������������������������������ 5 Career Development/Employment ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Center for Allied Health ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Nurse Aide Training ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8 Practical Nursing����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Radiography ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Certificate Programs ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������.18 Continuing Professional Education ����������������������������������������������������������������������������.47 Encore Careers for Adults 50+ ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Green Jobs Academy ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 Industrial Training ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31 Information Technology������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������.35 Kids On Campus ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 64 Personal Development ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 51 Small Business/ Entrepreneur �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������29 Test Preparation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������.63 Zoomers for Adults 50+����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������.62 General Information Act 48 for Educators ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Cultural Programs ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19 Center For Workforce Development�����������������������������������������������������������������������.33 Customized Training for Business ������������������������������������������������������������������������������.33 FLEX (Foreign Language for Children) ���������������������������������������������������������������������.55 How to read course info ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3 The Community School of New Hope Solebury ������������������������������������������������������ 71 Online Learning ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Public Safety Training and Certification�����������....�����������������������������������������������������.34 Registration Information���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 73 A Summer to Remember The summer is almost here... finaly you’ll have time to recharge. It’s also a beautiful opportunity to enrich yourself, or learn a new skill. Make this summer stand out by spending some of it at Bucks� We’re ready when you are - Part Time, Evening, Day, Weekend, Online, On Campus! Courses held on-site in Newtown, Upper Bucks, and Lower Bucks. To find out more about our regional sites, see page 73� Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education 2
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Summer Offerings
Course Listings American English as a Second Language ������������������������������������������������������������������ 5Career Development/Employment ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30Center for Allied Health �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
Nurse Aide Training ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8Practical Nursing �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7Radiography ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11
Certificate Programs ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������.18Continuing Professional Education ����������������������������������������������������������������������������.47Encore Careers for Adults 50+ ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30Green Jobs Academy ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14Industrial Training ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31Information Technology ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������.35Kids On Campus ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 64Personal Development ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 51Small Business/ Entrepreneur �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������29Test Preparation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������.63Zoomers for Adults 50+ ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������.62
General Information
Act 48 for Educators �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3Cultural Programs ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19Center For Workforce Development �����������������������������������������������������������������������.33Customized Training for Business ������������������������������������������������������������������������������.33FLEX (Foreign Language for Children) ���������������������������������������������������������������������.55How to read course info ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3The Community School of New Hope Solebury ������������������������������������������������������ 71Online Learning ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4Public Safety Training and Certification�����������....�����������������������������������������������������.34Registration Information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 73
A Summer to RememberThe summer is almost here... finaly you’ll have time to recharge. It’s also a beautiful opportunity to enrich yourself, or learn a new skill. Make this summer stand out by spending some of it at Bucks�
We’re ready when you are -Part Time, Evening, Day, Weekend, Online, On Campus! Courses held on-site in Newtown, Upper Bucks, and Lower Bucks. To find out more about our regional sites, see page 73�
Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education2
Fall Preview
Center for Allied Health �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9Radiography �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11Green Jobs Academy���..............................................................................17Sustainable Building Advisor ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17Certified Bookkeeper �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19Child Development Accociate Certificate, Part II.......................................22Project Management ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23Payroll Practice and Management �����������������������������������������������������������������������������.24Technical Writing ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24Lean Six Sigma �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26Fashion Design ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28Locomotive Engineer & Conductor Basic Training ������������������������������������������������ 31 First Year Electrical Apprentice Training ������������������������������������������������������������������� 32Oracle ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 39 Open Office �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44Flash ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 45Search Engine Optimazation ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 45
To register call 215-968-8409/FAX 215-968-8320/www.bucks.edu/con-ed 3
Looking Ahead to Fall 2011
Here is a shortcut to courses which appear throughout the brochure and are set to be offered in Fall 2011.
Act 48 for Educators
Certified but not teaching now? You need ACT 48 too!!Bucks’ Department of Continuing Education is an approved provider of learning activities re-quired by Act 48� Your hours earned for Act 48 will be reported to the Bureau of Curricu-lum and Academic Services in Harrisburg by the Department of Continuing Education� You will receive a letter from the college verifying the completion of the Act 48 activity� To check your Act 48 record on the PDE Management System go to www�pde�state�pa�us and click on “Act 48 Reporting System�”
For more Act 48 information contactDenise McCardle, 215-504-8602email: mccardle@bucks�eduwww�bucks�edu/act48
Look for the Act 48 symbol next to the classes throughout the brochure that have been ap-proved for professional education activity hours�
How To Read Course Details
Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education4
Bucks County Community College partners with Bisk Education’s University Alliance to offer professional certificate programs from the nation’s leading traditional universities and institutions. University Alliance partners include Villanova University, Tulane University, and the University of San Francisco. Since courses are available anywhere in the world, 24/7, students can prepare for today’s most in-demand careers wherever and whenever it’s most convenient.
For more information on courses, please visit: www.uaceonline.com/bucks
Online Courses and CertificatesSkills for the 21st Century
Get skills for the 21st century� Demonstrate your knowledge� Boost your productivity and your organization’s bottom line.
• Online learning is easy. It’s fun!• Participate anytime day or evening, from any computer. • Most courses are offered 4 times a year�• Classes start the first Monday of the month.
Technical requirements:• Internet access with Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari web browser.• Audio software such as Windows Media, Real, Quicktime, or Flash.• Speakers to listen to audio�
The ACT Center™ is an online training and testing environment� We offer hundreds of online courses to better prepare individuals to meet the challenges of the con-stantly changing workplace environment and to help businesses keep their workforces competitive. We offer courses in Management, Safety, Sexual Harassment, Basic Office Skills, Basic Computer Skills, GED courses, and many more. Classes can be taken anytime and anywhere that there is internet access� To browse the entire catalog visit: www�bucks�edu/act�
For more information on setting up training for businesses or taking individual courses contact:
For more information, contact Joan Christianson, 215-258-7741 or [email protected]
www.bucks.edu/LERNclasses
Tutorial Self-Paced Courses
Online TrainingAll can be taken online from the convenience of your home or office.
Just look forthe onlinemouse icon.
Instructor-facilitated Online CoursesEvery course includes an expert instructor�
To register call 215-968-8409/FAX 215-968-8320/www.bucks.edu/con-ed
Online Training - cont’d
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Ed2go online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners� All courses run for six weeks (with a two-week grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. Please visit www.ed2go.com/bucks for additional offerings. Look for the ed2go logo throughout the brochure�
Requirements:All courses require Internet access, e-mail, the Netscape Navigator, or the Microsoft Internet Explorer� Some courses may have additional requirements� Please visit our Online Instruction Center for more information�
For more information, contact Joan Christianson, 215-258-7741 or [email protected].
Bucks County Community College, in partnership with Gatlin Education Online Career Training Courses, offers online, open enrollment, self-paced programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations� Our programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, who work to provide the most effective web-based learning experience available today. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience� They respond to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed. Each program includes a set of lessons and evaluations; grades are a combination of the instructor/mentor’s evaluation of students’ work and computer graded tests. We know you’ll appreciate the quality as well as the convenience of anytime, anywhere.
Visit www�gatlineducation�com/bucks to view a complete list of courses available�For more information, contact Joan Christianson, 215-258-7741 or [email protected].
All can be taken online from the convenience of your home or office.
More Instructor-facilitated Online CoursesEvery course includes an expert instructor�
Just look forthe onlinemouse icon.
For more information, contact Joan Christianson, 215-258-7741 or [email protected].
Looking for affordable, self-paced, online certificate programs that can train you for the latest, in-demand job skills? Bucks in partnership with Protrain Online is your solution! With online training you have flexible anytime, anywhere learning. Take a look at what we have to offer and start training today!
www.theknowledgebase.org/bucks
Program areas:Leadership/ManagementTrades & IndustrialInternet/Web/Multimedia Design
Desktop SkillsGreen/Renewable Energy
www.ed2go.com/bucks
www.gatlineducation.com/bucks
Center for Allied Health
Unless otherwise noted, for further information on the following courses, please contact:Janet Baker, Director, Allied Health, at 215-968-8324email: [email protected]. For more in-depth information visit our website: www.bucks.edu/healthcare. To register call 215-968-8409.
Center for Allied HealthCertified Harp Therapist & Certified Master
Harp Therapist �����������������������������������������������������������13Continuing Education for Nurses & Healthcare
Professionals ���������������������������������������������������������������10Courses for Primary Care Givers
(Nurses Aides, Home Health Workers) �����������������8CPR & First Aid Training & Retraining for Healthcare
and Community �����������������������������������������������������������9Dental Assisting Program ����������������������������������������������6EKG/Phlebotomy Technician Comprehensive ������������7
Hypnotherapy �����������������������������������������������������������������12Medical Billing and Coding/Medical Office
Administration ������������������������������������������������������������7Medical Billing & Coding ������������������������������������������������6Medical Transcription A to Z: A Premier Home-Study
Course ���������������������������������������������������������������������������7Nurse Aide Training ����������������������������������������������������������������8Practical Nursing Program ���������������������������������������������7Radiography Program ����������������������������������������������������11
Medical Billing & Coding (80 hours)
Thiscombined80-hourmedicalbillingandcodingcourseoffers theskillsyouneedtosolve insurancebilling problems, manually file claims (using theCPTandICD-9manual),completecommoninsur-ance forms, tracedelinquentclaims,appealdeniedclaims and use generic forms to streamline billingprocedures.The course covers the following areas:CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation, andManagement),specialtyfields(suchassurgery,radi-ography,andlaboratory),ICD-9(introductionandguidelines), andbasic claimsprocesses formedicalinsuranceandthirdpartyreimbursements.Youwilllearnhowtofindtheserviceandcodesusingmanu-als, (CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS). Completion ofthiscourseandthesuggestedpracticalworkexperi-ence(6monthsto2years),shouldqualifyyoutositfor theAmericanAcademy of ProfessionalCoders(AAPC)-Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPCorCPC-HApprentice);theAmericanHealthInfor-mationManagementAssociation (AHIMA)Certi-fied Coding Associate (CCA) exam; and/or otherNationalCertification Exams. Valerie Greco, B.A., CPC, CPAM
This70-hourDentalAssistingProgrampreparesyoufor entry level positions in one of the fastest grow-ing health care positions – Dental Assisting. Thepurposeof this course is to familiarize youwith allareasofpre-clinicaldentalassistingandprovidetrain-ing intheprofessionalskills requiredto functionasanassistantinthedentalpractice.Thiscoursecoversthe followingkeyareas and topics–Administrativeaspects include: the history of dentistry and dentalassisting; introduction to thedentaloffice; the legalaspectsofdentistry;policiesandguidelines.Clinicalaspectsinclude:introductiontooralanatomy;dentaloperatory; dental equipment; introduction to toothstructure;primaryandpermanentteeth;theoralcav-ityandrelatedstructures;properpatientpositioning;dentalhand-pieces;sterilization;andotherareas.Additionally, this course is designed toprepare youto sit for theDANBRadiologyHealth and SafetyExamination(RHS).TheCommonwealthofPenn-sylvaniarequiresthatanydentalofficeemployeewhowill beperforming radiological procedures as auxil-iarypersonnel(otherthanalicenseddentistordentalhygienist)musttakeandpasstheDANBRadiologyHealth andSafetyExamination (RHS) and registerwiththeState.Thecostofthisexamis$150andisnotincludedaspartofthecostofthisprogram.TheDANBexamisadministeredatPearsonVueCenters.Lisa Jones, EFDA
6 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
EKG/Phlebotomy Technician Comprehensive(140 hrs)
This140-hourcertificateprogrampreparesyoutobe-comeanEKG&PhlebotomyTechnician.Youwilllearn medical terminology, vital signs, patient careskills,howtoperforma12leadEKG,interpretationofcardiacstrips,venipuncture,blooddrawcollection,andsafety.Youwillbepreparedtoworkinavarietyofhealthcaresettingssuchas:hospitals,clinics,cardi-acrehabilitationcenters,laboratories,donationfacili-ties,andphysician’soffices.Uponsuccessfulcomple-tionofthesecoursesyouwillbeeligibletotaketwoseparate national certification exams for EKG andPhlebotomyTechnician.Thecostoftheexaminationisnotincludedinthiscourse.Gail Dittes, R.N.
It is possible to take the 50 hour EKG course only($1,399-textbooksincluded)orthe90hourPhlebot-omy courseonly ($1,799 - textbooks included).Formoredetails call Jeanneat215-968-8106orKimat215-968-8316.$2999(textbooksincluded)/WHPAH0256WB1&W50
Medical Billing and Coding/Medical Office Administration (120 hours)
This combined 120-hour course covers all of thetopics included in the 80-hourMedical Billing&Codingcourse(seepreviouspage)andalsoincludesadministrativeofficeskills inoperational,customerservice,patientcare,billingandadministrativeskills.Completionofthiscourseandthesuggestedpracti-calwork experience (6months to2years), shouldqualify you to sit for the American Academy ofProfessional Coders (AAPC)-Certified ProfessionalCoder Exam (CPC or CPC-H Apprentice); theAmericanHealthInformationManagementAssoci-ation(AHIMA)CertifiedCodingAssociate(CCA)exam; and/or other National Certification Exams.Crystal Peurifoy, CCS, CPC-H
Medical Transcription A to Z: A Premier Home-Study Course
Doyouwantacareerwithflexiblehoursandsolidincome?MedicalTranscriptionisyouranswer!Thisself-studycourseisanin-depth,self-pacedcurricu-lumdevelopedforanyonedesiringtobeginanexcit-ingcareerasamedicaltranscriptionist.Theprogramisopenentry/openexit.Youmaybeginatanytime.There isno time limit for completion; theaveragetimeisapproximately6months.SelfStudy/$1,255/XHPAH0227HS1
For questions about this program, email the instructor at [email protected] To register for this program, please call 215-968-8409. A study packet will be mailed after your registration is processed.
Practical Nursing Program
For more information about this Program call:Michelle Laskey, DirectorPractical Nursing Program215-968-8448, email: [email protected]
ThePracticalNursingProgramisafulltime,twelvemonth,stateapprovedprogrambeginningannuallyin July. Thecurriculumconsistsof awidevarietyofclinicalexperience,alongwithclassroominstruc-tion. Successfulcompletionofourcertificatepro-grampreparesyou to sit for theNationalCouncilLicensureExaminationLPN(NCLEX)andbecomeaLicensedPracticalNurse.Thisprogramisanex-cellentsteppingstonetowardsaRNdegree,orcanprovideexcitingopportunitiesworkingasanLPNinavarietyofpatient care settings. Thefirst steptoadmissionsistheNLN-PNPre-EntranceExam,whichisanon-medical,basicmath,reading,andsci-encetest.TestingfortheJuly2012classwillbegininSeptember.Thereisalimitednumberoftestingdates,socalltoday!ThePracticalNursingProgramisapprovedbytheCommonwealthofPennsylvaniaStateBoardofNursing.
To register for the NLN-PN Pre-EntranceExam, download the form from our website,www.bucks.edu/practical or email [email protected] with your complete name and ad-dress,or call Kim Murray (215-968-8316) or Jeanne Turner-Brady (215-968-8106)
Courses for Primary Care Givers (Nurses Aides, Home Health Workers)
Approved by the PA Dept of EducationRequirements: HS Diploma or GED, CriminalBackgroundCheck,Physicaland2stepPPDTest,anAssessmentTestorEvidenceofCollegeCourses,anFBICheckforanyonewhohasbeenaresidentofPennsylvaniaforLESSthantwoyears.Aninfor-mationpacketmustbecompletedpriortoregistra-tion.ThepacketcanbepickedupattheNewtownCampusintheAlliedHealthBuildingroom004,oronLowerBucksCampusorUpperBucksCampusinthefrontlobby;orbymail,telephone,ore-mailyour fullnameandmailingaddress [email protected], Nurse Aide Training Program or call215-968-8482.Theinformationpacketcanalsobeprintedfromourwebsiteat:http://www.bucks.edu/nurseaide/reg.php Online registration isnot available forNurseAidestudents,mustsubmitpaperworkandmakeanap-pointment with Nurse Aide Coordinator prior toregistration. Class size is limited to 10 students. All paperwork must be completed prior to admis-sion into the program.
Nurse Aide Training (100 hours) Pharmacy Technician Comprehensive (75 hours)
This75-hourcertificateprogrampreparesyoutobe-comeaPharmacyTechnicianinapharmacysettingsuch as hospital, community and compounding.ThePharmacyTechnicianassiststhelicensedphar-macisttoprepareprescriptionsmedications,providecustomerservice,andperformadministrativeduties.Someofthetopicsincludedare:medicalterminolo-gy,readingandinterpretationprescriptions,genericandbrandnamedrugs.Youwillalsohaveareviewinmathematics that is specific for dosage calcula-tions,thetop200medications,inventoryandbill-inginsurance.Uponsuccessfulcompletionyouwillbepreparedtotakethenationalcertificationexamby the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board(PTCB).Theexamfeeisnotincludedinthiscourse.Formoreinformationaboutthenationalexam,gotowww.PTCB.org.
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CPR and First Aid courses can be set up on-site at your company location, or at one of the College’s Bucks Coun-ty locations. For additional information, please contact:Janet Baker, Director, Allied Health at 215-968-8324 or email: [email protected]. Call 215-968-8024 for all other inquiries.
Heartsaver First Aid(AmericanHeartAssociation2-yearcertification)For professionals who need basic first aid for theworkplace.Janet Baker, M.Ed.
Newtown Campus/ $59 (includes book & card)/PHPAH0001WB1/Sa,5/28,9am-1pmApprovedHours:4(Act48)Heartsaver Adult CPR/AED and First Aid (AmericanHeartAssociation2yearcertification)ForprofessionalswhoneedAdultCPR&basicfirstaidfortheworkplace.Janet Baker, M.Ed.
Introduction to Ayurveda Ayurveda is knownas the “sister science” toYoga.Ayurvedafocusesonpreventionofdiseasethroughlivinginharmonywithnature.Itemploysanumberofapproaches,suchasnutrition,herbs,andlifestyletostrengthenandpurifythebody,mind,andspiritwhichwill help to increase harmonywith the en-vironment. The purpose of this course is to gainintroductoryknowledgeofhowtoliveanAyurvediclifestyleandwillincludeinformationonAyurvedictheoryincludingthethreeconstitutions,Ayurvedicdiet,Ayurvedicuseofherbs,andAyurvedicself-care.Crystal Wilmann, Reiki Master/Teacher
Breaking Down Barriers for Achieving Inclusion in the 21st CenturyThis course is geared toward nurses, socail work-ers, and other interested healthcare professionals.Disability Studies emerging on college and uni-versity campuses is apowerful influenceonpolicyand practice in regards to people with disabilities(PWD).DisabilityStudies(DS)haveevolvedasameansofaddressinghowdisabledpeoplehavebeentreated traditionally and how they continue to betreated. DS looks at breaking down barriers thatlimit individualswithdisabilities from fullpartici-pationintheircommunitiesandingeneralsocietyratherthanplacingblameonthedisabledindividualorbelievingheorsheissickandinneedofacuretobe“fixed”.Marlene Chait, Ed.D.
For more information on approved hours for nurses, social workers and nursing home administrators, contact Janet Baker, Director, Allied Health, at 215-968-8324 / email: [email protected].
Continuing Education for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals
Phlebotomy for Healthcare PersonnelThiscourseisdesignedasanintroductiontotheba-sicskillsofphlebotomyandareviewforreturninghealthcareworkers.Thiscoursewillincludethelat-estNAACLSguidelinesandcompetenciesnecessaryto provide a continuumof care. Emphasiswill beonthefundamentaltheoryandtechniquesofdraw-ingbloodsamplesaswellassafetyawareness,properlaboratorypractice,andprofessionalism.Gail Donegan, BS, MT, (ASCP)
Pharmacology Update for Nurses Thiscourseprovidesabackgroundreviewofphar-macologybasics,definesthepharmacologicprocess-esusedbynurses, reviews thenewdrugsof2010,examinesunderdosingandoverdosing,andexplorestheuseofthepackageinsert.Dr. Joseph Urban, R.Ph., MBA
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Theory(44 hours) ThisMRICertificateProgramisdesignedforex-perienced medical imaging professionals seekingto enter the field ofMRI.The didactic contentisstructuredtomeetthecontentrequirementsoftheAmericanRegistryofRadiologicTechnologists(ARRT)Post-primaryRegistryExaminMRI,andwillhelpprofessionalspreparefortheexamination.Didacticcoursesaredeliveredonweekendhourstoaccommodatetheworkingadultstudent.ThiscertificatehelpstopreparestudentsfortheAmeri-canRegistryofRadiologicTechnologists’(ARRT)post-primaryregistryexaminationinMRI,aswellas for entry-level MRI positions. It is intendedfor ARRT registered imaging professionals only.Mark Renner, RT, CT, MR
LowerBucksCampus/$1,500(plus$150bookfee)
For information on all Radiography Programs, call: Marie Leodore, Director, Radiography, 215-968-8475email: [email protected]/healthcare/radiographyTheRadiographyProgramisatwenty-fourmonthfull-timeprogramthatwillprepareyoutoenterthefieldofdiagnosticmedicalimaging.AnewclassbeginseachMay.Classroomactivities, laboratory,andclinicalactivitiesassistinlearningradiography.Patientcare,radiationprotection,andtechnicalskillsareemphasizedthroughoutthecurriculum.CurrentclinicalsitesareGrandViewHospital,St.MaryMedicalCenter,AriaHealthcareSystemHospitals,LowerBucksHospital,MNAP,AbingtonLansdaleHospital,RothmanInstituteandTriStateImaging.YouwillreceiveacertificateatthesuccessfulcompletionoftheprogramandwillbeeligibletositfortheexaminationgivenbytheAmericanRegistryofRadiologicTechnologists.Uponpassingtheexamination,youcanbecomearegisteredRadiographerorRadiologicTechnologistandmayworkinavarietyofsettings:hospitals,clinics,physician’soffices,mobilex-raycompanies,publichealth,andindustry.
Radiography Program
Offered in Fall 2011
The primary pathway to MRI certification by ARRT opened January 1, 2006
Bucks County Community College is pleased to announce its newMagnetic Resonance Imaging program recognized by theAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists®
Added Benefits Of Certifying Through Bucks County Community College• “FREE”-1-yearsupport• Hands-onpracticewithvolunteers• Abilitytorepeatcourseasrefresherfor“FREE”Aprox.500hrshome,web&class.Location:“YourHome&NewtownCampus”Tuition:only$1,795paidinfull/$1,995oneasypaymentplanWSMCE5232C20
Materials for Basic Certification: $395 if pur-chased10daysinadvance(retailvalue$939.95).CompleteStudentLibraryincludingallmaterialsforbasic&advancedcourse$795(Retail Value $1,489.95) Verify current mate-rial costs when enrolling. Materials purchasedthroughMaster’sCenter215-295-8062
Certified by The International Association ofCounselors & Therapists, International Medi-cal,DentalHypnotherapyAssociation,NationalGuild of Hypnotists, National Association ofTranspersonal Hypnotherapists & others. Dr.Holderhaswonnumerousawardsforhiscontri-butionstohypnotherapy.
ExcitingAdvancedCourse:Regression,Abreaction,PastLives,PracticeManagement,ForensicHypno-sis, Pain Management, Hypnosis for Childbirth,Working with Fears& Phobias, Enhancing Intui-tive&CreativeAbility,PerformanceEnhancement,SexualDysfunction,Hypno-Analysis,MemoryEn-hancement&more.Setyourselfapartfromtherest!Dr. Philip Holder
Newtown Campus/$695 for graduates of BCCC-Master’sCentercertificateprogram;$1,195forstu-dentswithcertificatesfromothertrainingprograms/WSMCE5226C01/M-F,7/25-7/29,10am-6:30pm&Sa*,7/30,10am-3:30pm*Saturdayclasswillbeoffcampus
Attention Certified Hypnotherapists... If you have advanced certificationin Hypnotherapy, you may be eligible to become a Certified Hypnotherapy/Hypno-Counseling Instructor with Master’s Center (Institute of Hypnosis Sciences, Inc.) and the International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Assoc., through Bucks County Com-munity College. No matter where you live, anywhere in the world, you could become part of our team as a certified instructor in this wonderful field in your home area. Call Dr. Holder at 215-295-8062 for details today.
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As seen on national and local TV and in the newspapers TheBEDSIDEHARPCertifiedHarpTherapistandCertifiedMasterHarpTherapist programs!Thesedynamic,transformativeprogramseachin-cludea120hourmentoredinternshipwhichmaybecompletedatoneofourhosthospitals(includ-ingAbingtonMemorialHospital inAbington,PA;RobertWoodJohnsonUniversityHospitalinHamilton,NJ;andRahwayandTheValleyHos-pitalinRidgewood,NJ)oratanypre-approvedmedicalfacility.Ifyoucomplete80%ormoreofyourinternshipatoneofourhosthospitals,youwill receive the special designation ofHospital-Certified.
The first level of certification (Certified HarpTherapist) consists of 250 hours: Modules Ithrough IV, consisting of 110 hours of class-room training, andModuleV, consisting of a128hourinternshipand12one-on-onecontacthours.At registration, tuition for two modules will be due: Module I, to be paid directly to the college; and Module V, for which you will be billed directly by BEDSIDE HARP.
Completionoffivemodules (fourclassroomandone120-hourmentoredinternshipmodule)isre-quired for theCertifiedHarpTherapist designa-tion. The Mastery level requires completion oftwoadditionalmodules:ModuleVI,anadditional120-hourmentoredinternship(payabledirectlytoBEDSIDE HARP) and Module VII, a 24-hourclassroommodule(payabletotheCollege).
Inadditiontotheclassroomandinternshippor-tionsofbothlevelsoftheprogram,therearere-quired readings, journaling, recordkeeping andother written and oral assignments, as well asrepertoiredevelopmentandafinalreview.Certi-ficationrenewalisrequiredeverythreeyearsaftergraduationand involvesverifyinghavingplayedinatherapeuticsettingforaminimumnumberofhours,completionofaminimumnumberofcon-tinuingprofessionalunits(CPU’s)andanominalcertificationrenewalfee(currentlysetat$50).
Prerequisite: Admission by permission of theinstructor. AninterviewbyinstructorandyoursubmissionofanaudiotapeorCDinwhichyouplaytensimpletunesarerequired.
AllsessionswillbeheldintheBedsideHarpGreatRoom,6318NeshaminyValleyDrive,Bensalem,PA/$700permodule(plusone-timematerialsfeeof $100 payable to the instructor) Please note:Payment forModule I to BucksCountyCom-munityCollegedueatregistration/Team-taught:Led by Edie Eileen Elkan, BA,Hospital-Certified Master Harp Therapist.
Th,F,&Su, 9 am-5pm (includes breakfast&lunch); Sa, 9 am-9pm (includes a light dinnerandamovie)
Certified Harp Therapist & Certified Master Harp Therapist
Module I: To Soothe The Savage BreastFall2011
Module II: Glimpses Within WSMCE4006CA1/5/12-5/15
*Module III: Working with the Depressed, the Seriously Ill and the DyingWSMCE4008CA1/6/8-6/12
Module IV: Creating Work for YourselfWSMCE4004CA1/9/15-9/19
In advance of the program deadlines:ByMay1,2011,allapplicationmaterials,includingthetapeorcdmusthavebeensubmittedtoBedsideHarp.RegistrationandfullpaymentmustbemadeforthreemodulestoBucksCountyCommunityCollege.FullpaymentforModuleV(internshipmodule)andmaterialsfeetoBedsideHarp.Processingmustatleastbestartedatthehosthospitalatwhichyouwishtoplayallorsomeofyourhours.
Renewable Energy / Sustainability ������������������������������16Sustainable Building Advisor ����������������������������������������17What is The Green Jobs Academy? ����������������������������14
TheGreenJobsAcademyatBucksCountyCommunityCollegeisanindustry-drivenpublicandprivatepartnership. TheGreen JobsAcademyprovidesboth long and shorter-term trainingprogramsgearedtowardworkerslookingfornewskillsetsinthegreenandsustainabilityindustries.FollowingareseveralofthetrainingprogramstakingplaceatBucksin2011.
What is The Green Jobs Academy?
Please watch our website for our most recent program additions. www.bucks.edu/greenFor more information please contact the Green Jobs Academy at: 215-788-3594 / email: [email protected]
EPA - HUD Certified Lead RRP Renovator INITIAL Training EffectiveApril22,2010,contractorsmaynotper-formrenovationsinvolvingleadpaintwithoutprop-ercertificationandallrenovationsmustbedirectedbycertifiedrenovators.ThiscoursewasdevelopedbytheU.S.Environmen-talProtectionAgency(EPA), incollaborationwiththe Department of Housing and Urban Develop-ment(HUD)totrainrenovation,repair,andpaint-ingcontractorshowtoworksafelyinhousingwithlead-basedpaintandcomplywithEPA’sRenovate,RepairandPainting(RRP)Rule,andHUD’sLeadSafeHousingRule(LSHR).ThiscoursemeetsEPAandHUDlearningrequire-mentsandproducesEPACertifiedRenovators[CR]authorizedtodirectrenovationsinaccordancewiththeFinalRule inpre-1978homesandchild-occu-piedfacilities,performleadtestingwithEPArecog-nizedtestkitsandtrainnon-certifiedworkers.Philip Godshall, Principal Instructor, NCHHApplicable certification: EPACertifiedRenovator,validfor5years.
EPA - HUD Certified RenovatorREFRESHER Training Model Doyouwant tobecomeaCertifiedRemodelerorisyourCertifiedRenovator(CR)certificationaboutto expire? This course is for individuals that havecurrent certification in an acceptable lead relateddiscipline and want to expand their certificationstoincludeCertifiedRemodeler(CR)orrenewtheircertificationwhichisrequiredeveryfiveyears.ThiscoursewasdevelopedbytheEPA,incollabora-tionwiththeHUDtotrainrenovation,repair,andpaintingcontractorshowtoworksafelyinhousingwithlead-basedpaintandcomplywithEPA’sReno-vate,RepairandPainting[RRP]Rule,andHUD’sLeadSafeHousingRule(LSHR).ThiscoursemeetsEPAandHUDlearningrequire-mentsandproducesEPACertifiedRenovators(CR)authorizedtodirectrenovationsinaccordancewiththeFinalRuleintargethousingandchild-occupiedfacilities,performleadtestingwithEPArecognizedtestkitsandtrainnon-certifiedworkers.Philip Godshall, Principal Instructor, NCHHApplicable certification:CertificateofTrainingPrerequisite: Proofofcurrentcertificationinanac-ceptable lead discipline required for acceptance ofregistration;mustbringdocumentationtoclass.
GreenJobsAcademy/$145/WTMCO0451JA1M,6/20,8am-noon
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Green Building, Construction/ Environmental Remediation
14 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
EPA – HUD Certified Lead DustSampling Technician Training As of April 22, 2010 all dust sampling techniciansmust be trained and certified in accordance withEPA’sRenovate,Repair,PaintingProgramFinalRule(RPR),andHUD’sLeadSafeHousingRule.The EPA and HUD have produced this course toteach individuals how to conduct non-abatementleaddustclearancetestingtodetermineifaworkareahasbeensufficientlycleanedofleaddustafterreno-vation,repair,paintingand,issafeforre-occupancy.Uponcompletionofrenovationactivity,EPA’sRRPRulerequiresavisualcleaningverificationbyacerti-fied renovator or, third party clearance testing by aCertifiedLeadDustTechnician,CertifiedLead-basedPaintInspectororaCertifiedRiskAssessor.ThiscoursemeetsEPAandHUDlearningrequire-mentsandproducesCertifiedLeadDustSamplingTechnicians [LDST] to perform clearance testingunderEPA’sRRPRuleandmostpropertiescoveredbyHUD’sLSHrule.Philip Godshall, Principal Instructor, NCHH Applicable certification: CertificateofCompletionservesasyourcertificationasaLDST.Prerequisites:Beneficialthatthestudenthasacur-rentcertificationinanacceptableleaddiscipline.
Low-Tech Remediation of Contaminated Garden SoilSoilsinurbanareasarecontaminatedwithhigherlevelsofheavymetalsthanthoselocatedinruralareas.Heavymet-alcontaminationbringspotentialhealthriskfromcon-sumptionofhome-grownvegetablesandfruitinurbanbackyardenvironments,whichisanenvironmentalprob-lemthatneedsanenvironmentallysafeandeconomicallyfeasible solution. This coursewill provide participantswiththeabilitytodetermineiftheirsoilmaybecontami-natedandprovidethemwithvariouslow-cost,low-techmethodsofremovingsomecommoncontaminantsfromurbanandsuburbansoils.Melissa Miles, Organizer for the Eastern PA Permacul-ture Guild
UpperBucksCampus/$78/WTMCO0405W70F,6/24,9am-3pm
LEED® Green Associate ThiscoursewillprovideanoverviewoftheLEED®GreenAssociate credentialing process; the first step in obtainingaLEEDAP (AccreditedProfessional) specialization. Thecourseisdesignedtodevelopyourknowledgebaseandskillsforunderstandinggreendesign,constructionandoperations,connectsustainabilityandLEED,understandthetechnicalandrelevantissuesoftheLEEDcreditsystem,andunder-standtheLEEDprocess.Lisa Grayson Zygmunt, Resource Dynamics/Green Building Education
GreenJobsAcademy/$350/WTMCO3550JA1F,6/10,8am-5pm
Training the Non-Certified Worker in Lead Safe Work Practices Are you a contractor concerned aboutmeetingEPAlead training requirements for all your non-certifiedworkers?UnderthenewEPARenovate,Repair,Paint-ing Program Final Rule, certified renovators are re-quiredtotrainallnon-certifiedworkersthatarework-inginpre-1978housingandchild-occupiedfacilities.Get all your non-certified workers trained in oneday!ThiscoursemeetsEPAlearningrequirementsandproducestrainednon-CertifiedworkerstoworkunderaCertifiedRenovator(CR).Specialempha-siswillbeplacedonthepracticalskillsandactivitiesof lead safeworkpractice usinghands-on instruc-tion.Philip Godshall, Principal Instructor, NCHH Certification: CertificateofTraining.Prerequisites: None
GreenJobsAcademy/$145/WTMCO0455JA1M,6/20,1-5pm
Hazardous Site Remediation &Preliminary AssessmentsAsenvironmentalliabilitygrows,thereisagreatde-mandforconsultingcompaniestocompleteenviron-mentalevaluationsaspartofrealestatetransactions.Preliminary Assessment/Phase 1 Site Assessment isthefirst step in theprocessofdeterminingwhethercontaminationmay exist at a site.This course willfamiliarizestudentswiththeminimumstandardforenvironmentalduediligence in thecommercial realestateindustryandprovideanunderstandingofhowtocompletepreliminaryassessments/siteassessmentsusing theAmericanSociety forTestingandMateri-als standards and NJDEP Technical RequirementsforSiteRemediation.Studentswilllearntoidentifysourcesofenvironmentalrecord,conductsite inter-viewsandsitereconnaissanceandtocompleteasiteassessmentreport.Michael McCann
NewtownCampus/$165/WTMCO0471WB1F,6/24,9am-4pm
Residential Building & Construction “BuildingtheGreenHome”ispresentedbyhighlyexperi-encedandcertified trainers representing the residential in-dustry.Thiscurriculumisindustryspecifictonewconstruc-tion,butalsocontainsaspectsofrenovation/additionsandmodular/manufacturedhousing. Current ratings systems,thecategoriesofratingsystemsandtoolsareexplored.Italsoaffordsanunderstandingoftheprescriptivesystemsthatas-signpointstovariousconservationfeatures,computationalsystemswhichusetoolstoestimateenergyconsumptionandperformancesystemsthatassesstheenergyefficiencyratingsbasedonpastfuelconsumption.Theextentoffieldvalida-tion/verificationofindividualsystemsandtoolsisdiscussed.Anoverviewoftheuseandimplementationofhomeenergyrating systems; LEED®,GreenGlobes®,NAHB®, EnergyStar®,RESNET®,HERS®isalsoincluded.TheResidentialprogramcanadequatelypreparetheattendeeformanyoftheindustry’scertificationtests.Lisa Grayson Zygmunt, Resource Dynamics/Green Building Education
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Green Building, Construction / Environmental Remediation – cont’d Green Training
LEED for New Construction:Applying the GuidelinesTheLeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign(LEED) Green Building Rating System provides asuiteofstandardsforenvironmentallysustainablecon-struction. IdentifyandunderstandtheobjectivesofSustainableSites,WaterEfficiency,EnergyandAtmo-sphere,MaterialandResources,IndoorEnvironmen-tal Quality, Innovation and Design Process CreditsandPrerequisites.Focusonasystematicviewofgreenbuilding, sustainability, Low-Impact Developmentand StormWater Issues and study techniques usedtoreachthegoalsofLEEDinenvironmentalimpact,energy,andindoorairqualitythatpertaintobuildingprojectsandthecommunitysurroundingtheproject.
WTMCO3002C30/$515(includestext)
Building Green Buildings: The Contractor’s PerspectiveToday’s construction professionals need informa-tionthatwillhelpthemtoeffectivelybid,contract,buildandcloseoutgreenbuildingprojects.Explorethegreenbuildingprocessfromthecontractor’sandsubcontractor’spointofview.
WTMCO3003C30/$515(includestext)
Principles of Sustainability Theneedforsustainablepathsofdevelopmentandmanagementhasbecomeincreasinglyimportant.Itchallenges us to live our lives andmake decisionsasindividuals,organizationsandsocietiessothatwemakesurethatfuturegenerationshaveaccesstothesameopportunities andquality of life thatwedo.Thiscoursewillgiveparticipantsanunderstandingof themanyways inwhich the termsustainabilityisdefined,hasbeenmisused,andhelpthemtode-terminewhatthetermmeanstothem.Melissa Miles, Organizer for the Eastern PA Permac-ulture Guild
UpperBucksCampus/$35/WTMCO3552W70/Tu,6/21,6-9pm
Choices for Sustainable Living – Implementing Sustainable Practices in the Workplace & Home Thegoalofasustainablesocietyispopular,butdiffi-culttodefine.Explorethemeaningofsustainability.ConsiderthetiesbetweenlifestylechoicesandtheirimpactontheEarth.Learnaboutstepsthatcanbetakentomovetowardsecologicallysustainableorga-nizations,lifestyles,andcommunities.Melissa Miles, Organizer for the Eastern PA Permaculture Guild
GreenJobsAcademy/$99/WTMCO0407JA1Sa,7/9,9am-3pm
The End of Cheap Oil: Crisis & Opportunity Manyexpertspredictoilproductiontopeakwithinthenexttwodecadesandthen,tobeginanirreversiblede-cline.Canwefindalternativesintime?Whatcanindi-vidualsdototransitiontoapost-oileconomy?Explorewhattheoilintervalhasmeanttohumansocietyandwhatapost-oilagemaylooklike,andthepossiblelife-styleadaptationsthatcanhelpusmeetthechallengesthefuturemaybring.Melissa Miles, Organizer for the Eastern PA Permaculture Guild
Fundamentals of Closed Loop Geothermal Heat Pump Systems This3-hourcourseisintendedtoprovideparticipantswithgeneralunderstandingofClosedLoopGeother-malHeatPumpsandtheassociatedbenefitsinusingsuchsystems.Itisalsodesignedtoinformthehome-owneroftheduties,responsibilitiesandrequirementsassociatedwiththeinstallationofaClosedLoopGeo-thermalHeatPumpsystemontheirproperty.Nathan Guedalia & Ronald A. Long, Esq.
GreenJobsAcademy/$75/WTMCO0650JA1W,6/22,2-5pm
NABCEP Exam Prep-Solar Thermal Systems This40-hourhands-on trainingprepares students tobecompetentdesigners,installers,andtroubleshootersofsolarthermalsystems,includingsolarwaterheatingand solarpoolheating. Thecourse follows theTaskAnalysisforthenationalAmericanBoardofCertifiedEnergyPractitioners(NABCEP)installercertification.Jeff Gilbert, NABCEP PV Solar & ThermalPrerequisites: Please note application must be madedirectly toNABCEP to sit for the certification exam.Please consult www.nabcep.org/certification/solar-ther-mal-installer-certificationformoredetailedinformation.
Renewable Energy… Wind Power… Is it for You?This2-hourintroductoryclassisdesignedtopro¬videanoverviewofthefeasibilityandapplicationofWindTech-nologyforbusinesses,homeowners,municipalofficials,facilitiesmanagers,codeofficials,schools,churches,farmownersandmanagers,andothers.Youwilllearnhowtoevaluateanddeterminethecostsandbenefitsofdiffer-entwindturbineinstallations.Topicsinclude:Siteassess-ment,producttypes(verticalandhorizontalturbines),powerdevelopmentanddemands,turbineinstallation,andmaintenanceandrepairs. Ron Long, Nathan Guedalia
Green Building, Construction / Environmental Remediation – cont’dGreen Training
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Sustainable Building Advisor
New Program begins October 2011 Doyouwanttolearnhowtocontributetoamoresustainablebuiltenvironment?Areyouinterestedinengag-ingclientsorothersinyourworkplacetomakemoreenvironmentallyresponsiblebuildingdecisions?Areyoueagertoconnectwithanetworkofprofessionalsinthebuildingindustrycommittedtofurtheringthegreenbuildingmovement?ThentheSBAcourseistherightcourseforyou!
The SBA course is unique and exceptional in that it offers:• In-personinstructionandinteractionwithfellowstudentsinthebuilding,design,andenvironmentalprofessions• Localexpertsasguestinstructors,whobringregionalknowledgeandinformationresourcestothecourse• Fieldtripstoexemplaryprojects• Hands-on,interactiveexperiencestailoredtoadultlearners• ProfessionalaccreditationasaCertifiedSustainableBuildingAdvisor,uponcompletionofthecourseandexam• Ratedasa400LevelMasteryCourse
SBAProgramstudentswhoreceivepassingscoresontheirwrittenpapersandprojectpresentationareeligibletotaketheNationalSustainableBuildingAdvisoryProgramcertificationexamination.Thisexaminationcon-sistsof200true/falseandmultiplechoicequestionstakenonline.Aminimumpassingscoreof70%entitlesstudentstousethedesignationC.S.B.A.(CertifiedSustainableBuildingAdvisor)aftertheirnamesonbusinesscards,resumesandotherappropriateprofessionaldocuments.David V. Hartke, M.B.A., A.I.A.
For more information please visit our web site: www.bucks.edu/sba.
Attend a FREE information session on Wednesday, August 10, 5:30-6:30 pm at Newtown Campus.Please register for XSMCE 1000 C01
An Introduction to Biogas Biology and TechnologyParticipantswill learn thebiologyof anaerobicdi-gestion,itsplaceinnature,andsomeofitspotentialinstrivingtowardsustainability;materialsappropri-ate for digestion and biological parameters crucialtocareandmaintenanceofhealthydigesters;alter-nativeuses ofbiogas anddigester effluents; designalternativeswhichhavebeendevelopedaroundtheworld;andsomeofthebenefitsandpossibilitiesforintegrating digesterswith other biological produc-tionsystems,eg.,greenhouses,etc.Robert Hamburg, Omega-Alpha Recycling Systems
GreenJobsAcademy/$99/WTMCO0406JA1M,7/11,9am-2pm
Hands-on EV Conversion WorkshopSix-day,hands-oncoursewillgiveparticipantsdirectexperienceconvertinganexistingInternalcombus-tionengines(ICE)vehicletobattery-electricdrive.Suitable for individuals wanting to perform theirown conversions, automotive technology teachers,andtechniciansinterestedinexploringpotentialofthisgreennichebusiness. Pleasevisitwww.bucks.edu/green for the latest information regarding thiscourse.Jenny Isaacs, Bucks County Renewables
Check www.bucks.edu/green or call 215-788-3594 for more information:• Weatherization/EnergyEfficiency• FirstYearElectricalApprenticeTraining,seewww.bucks.edu/greenforthemostup-to-dateinformation.
Successful Interviewing: Techniques for Hiring, Coaching, andPerformance Management Meetings Hereisthecoursethatcanturnnon-interviewersintogoodinterviewers-andgoodinterviewersintogreatinterviewers.Whetheryou’reageneralman-agerorhumanresourcesspecialist,thefactisthatyoudosomeinterviewing(formallyorinformally)virtuallyeveryday.Thiscoursewillhelpyousharp-ensuchskillsasopen-endedquestioning,activelis-tening, and readingbody language - all essentialinavarietyofmanagementsituations.You’lllearntoapplythesetechniquesto12typesofbusinessinterviews,fromhiringandcoachingtoassessmentandtermination.You’llevengainpracticeindeal-ingwithintervieweeswhoarenervous,aggressive,overlytalkative,evasive,orotherwisechallenging.Managerswillalsoappreciatethewealthofreal-lifedialogsthathighlightthisbroad-basedandhighlyusefulcourse.Fredrick D. Tweed, M.S., SPHR
Newtown/$299(includestext)/WSMCE3539C01/ 5W, 5/25-6/29 (no class6/15),6-9pm
Performance Appraisals: Strategies for Success Performance appraisals are a critical tool foraligningemployeeperformancewiththegoalsoftheorganization.Theyalsoprovide akeypointof contact betweenmanagers and their people.Learn how you can make the performance ap-praisal process deliver maximum value to boththe organization and employees. Assessments,diagramsandchecklistshelpyougainathoroughunderstandingoftheperformanceappraisalpro-cessandyourroleateverystage.Real-worldsce-narios illustrate common situations and let youlisteninonsampleconversations.Clear,step-by-stepinstructionshelpyouwritetheperformancereviewdocumentandprepareforthecriticalface-to-facemeeting.Throughoutthecourse,exercisesgiveyoutheopportunitytoapplywhatyoulearndirectlytoyourownperformanceappraisalsitua-tion.Michael Saraceno, M.B.A.
Studentsmust complete a totalof six courseswithin2yearsfromacombinationofrequiredcoursesandelectives.Offeringswillvaryfromsemestertosemester.Foracompletelistingofsuggestedcoursesofstudy,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.bucks.edu/ama
Certificate in Human ResourcesTheHumanResourcesCertificateprogramwillprepareyou for abroad rangeofpositions inthe field of Human Resources. Designed tomeettheuniqueneedsofworkingprofession-als,thismulti-coursecurriculumwillhelpyouenhanceandexpandyourprofessionalknowl-edgeandskillsasaHumanResourcesgeneralistorspecialist.
Certificate ProgramsAMA Human Resources Certificate! �������������������������18Certificate in eMarketing Essentials ���������������������������21Certificate in Social Media for Business ��������������������21Certified Bookkeeper ��������������������������������������������������19Child Development Associate Certificate
Program (CDA) ���������������������������������������������������������22Construction Certificates ��������������������������������������������27Construction Course Details ��������������������������������������28Fashion Design ����������������������������������������������������������������28
Food Service Industry ���������������������������������������������������29Lean Six Sigma�����������������������������������������������������������������26Nonprofit Management - In Partnership with PANO ����25Nonprofits for the Novice �������������������������������������������25Payroll Practice and Management �������������������������������24Project Management ������������������������������������������������������23Technical Writing �����������������������������������������������������������24University Alliance ����������������������������������������������������������20
AMA Human Resources Certificate!
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A Day for All Women
Mark your calendar for A Day for All Women Conference to be held on Saturday, November 5.
Co-sponsored by the Bucks County Commissioners’ Advisory Council for Women and Bucks County Community College, the Conference will continue to serve the needs of women for its 28th year. Join us for a day of renewed energy, education and networking opportunities!
If you did not attend last year’s conference and wish to placed on our mailing list, please call 215-968-8140
Certified Bookkeeper - Next Class Begins September, 2011
TheAmericanInstituteofProfessionalBookkeep-ers(AIPB)hasestablishedaprofessionalcertifica-tion,theCertifiedBookkeepercredential,ahighprofessional standard for working bookkeepers.Bysuccessfullypassingtestsandcoveringsixsub-jects,signingacodeofethics,anddemonstratingtwo years of bookkeeping experience, you earntherighttoput“CB”afteryourname.
National Certification distinguishes you fromotherbookkeepersbecauseitprovesthatyouhavemet high national standards and demonstratedtheabilitytohandleallthebooksforacompanyofupto100employees.
World-Class Online Training Developed by the Nation’s Top Universities
University Alliance
Certificate in Internet Marketing Integrated Online StrategiesMaster and manage the practical applicationsofdiverseinteractivemarketingcomponents—everything fromwebsites ande-newsletters, toorganicandpaidsearch,totrackingandreport-ing.Whetheryouarenewtotheworldofonlinemarketingoraseasonedinteractivepro,youcannowsharpenyour skillsandenhanceyourex-pertisewithIntegratedOnlineStrategies.Injusteightweeks,you’llcomeawaywithknowledgeandskillsyoucanapplyimmediately.Andyou’lldoitall100%online,furtheracceleratingyourmasteryoftheInternetmedium!
Online/ $1,980 (plus shipping costs of app.$32)/WSMCE7120C30Search Engine Marketing & UsabilityOptimizebothorganicandpaid searchstrate-giestomaximizewebtraffic,increaseconversionratesanddecreasethecostofcustomeracquisi-tion.SearchEngineMarketing&Usabilityfo-cusesoncustomerbehavioranditsimplicationsonwebsitedesignandsearchenginemarketing.You’llalso learnhowthe latestrulesandregu-lationsof Internetmarketingcanbe leveragedtoprotect company assets and grow customerrelationships, and you’ll review the core com-ponentsof theGoogleAdvertisingProfession-alscertificationexam.Bytheendofthiseightweekclass,you’llcomeawaywiththeAdWordsknowledgetobecomeGoogle‐certified.
Online/ $1,980 (plus shipping costs of app.$32)/WSMCE7122C30/
Advanced Interactive Marketing & MeasurementGain the powerful, practical, real‐world skillsyouneedtobecomeahighlyproficientonlinemarketer. In Advanced Interactive Marketing& Measurement, you’ll learn how to develop,implementandevolveyourmarketingstrategy.You’llalsoexploreleading‐edgeonlinemarketingtechniquesandstrategicbestpracticesthathelpyoudelivermeasurableresultsandmaximizeev-erymarketingdollar.Inadditiontothisvaluableinsideradvice,you’llcomeawaywithaworkingknowledgeofthecorecomponentsoftheWebAnalytics Association certification test. At theendofeightweeks,you’llbeanexpertinthear-easofInternetmarketingandmeasurement.
Online/ $2,280 (plus shipping costs of app.$32)/WSMCE7121C30
Certificate: Take all three get a discount and earn a certificate!
Certificate in Supply ChainManagement Functional Perspective of Supply Chain ManagementWhetheryou’rejustenteringthefieldofsup-plychainmanagement,preparingtotransitionintoanewroleorhopingtomoveintoase-nior‐levelposition,yourperspectiveiscriticaltoyoursuccess.Learntoseetheworldfromasupplychainmanager’sview—andmakekeybusiness decisions based on that perspective—inFunctionalPerspectiveofSupplyChainManagement.
Online/ $1,980 (plus shipping costs of app.$32)/WSMCE7130C30
Tactical Implementation of Supply Chain ManagementDelvingintodetailedtacticsandtools,Tacti-cal Implementation of Supply Chain Man-agement teaches professionals how to apply,fine-tuneandsuccessfullyimplementthecon-ceptsintroducedinFunctionalPerspectiveofSupplyChainManagement.Bytheendofthiscourse,participantswillbefullyversedintheprocurementandoperationsaspectsofsupplychainmanagement andwell equipped to setupandrunasupplychaininanyindustry.
Online/ $2,280 (plus shipping costs of app.$32)/WSMCE7131C30
Strategic Best Practices of Supply Chain ManagementDon’tjustmanageyoursupplychain—mas-ter it. In Strategic Best Practices of SupplyChainManagement,you’llstudybest-in-classbusiness practices and key trends impactingthe supplychainof the future.Detailedcasestudies impart insider tips on how to drivecontinuous improvement, while hands-onsimulationsillustratetheimpactofyourdeci-sionsthroughouttheproductlifecycle.Bytheendofthiscourse,you’llpossesstheskillsandknowledgetooptimizeyoursupplychainandhelpyourorganizationachieveunprecedentedsynergy,efficiencyandcostsavings.
Online/ $2,280 (plus shipping costs of app.$32)/WSMCE7132C30
20 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
University Alliance - cont’d
Essentials of ROI MethodologyThiseight‐weekcoursewillteachyouhowtomeasureROIusingtheexclusivePhillipsROIMethodol-ogy™.Thisintroductorycourseisdesignedforprofessionalswhoneedtomaximizecorporateresourcesbyunderstandingthereturnoneverydollarspent.Usingthismethodologywillcontributetothefi-nancialwell‐beingoftheentireorganizationbyensuringthattimeandmoneyareinvestedinwaysthatbenefitthebusiness.ThePhillipsROIMethodology™ismorethanamathematicalcalculation;itisatruemeasureofprogramsuccessthatidentifiesmonetarybenefitsandintangiblebenefits.SuccessfullyimplementingtheROIMethodologywillhaveaprofoundeffectonyourorganizationandhowyouareperceivedbyseniormanagement.(Hours:50;Prerequisites:None)
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Certificate in eMarketing Essentials
Certificate in Social Media for Business
Getinonthisexcitingandgrowingwaytocom-municate,market and serve your customers andclients. For businesses, nonprofits, government,andotherorganizations.FromFacebooktoTwit-ter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more,discover the new principles of communicationthatapplyacrossallnetworksandhowthesespe-cific social networkswork and the possible usesfor yourorganization. Threeonemonthonlinecourses, includes book, study guide, exam andcertificate.
$195each/takeallthreefor$495
Get a fundamental introduction to eMarketing,including improving email promotions, analyz-ing your web site traffic, doing search engineoptimization, and successfully employing onlineadvertising.Relevantforanytypeoforganization,includingbusinesses,companies,nonprofits,andgovernmentagencies.NoeMarketingexperienceorexpertiseisnecessary.
Threeonemonthcourses,includingreadings.
$195each/takeallthreefor$495
Introduction to Social MediaOnline/WSMCE4300C30/6/6-7/1
Marketing Using Social MediaOnline/WSMCE4301C30/7/5-7/29
Integrating Social Media in Your OrganizationOnline/WSMCE4302C30/8/8-9/2
Must take all three courses for certificate.
Improving Email PromotionsOnline/WSMCE4303C30/6/6-7/1 Boosting Your Web Site Traffic Online/WSMCE4304C30/7/5-7/29
Thesefirst60hoursoftheCDAprogramwillfo-cusonProfessionalisminchildcare;PrinciplesofChildDevelopmentandLearning;andthePhys-ical,Intellectual,SocialandEmotionalDevelop-ment of children, infants through pre-school.Brigitte Hix, M.A., PQAS Certified
Hybrid Online /$349/ WSMCE 3231 C20/6/3-8/12, (Required orientation at NewtownCampus,F,6/3,6:30-9:30pm,plustwoon-siteclassestobedetermined)
CDA Part IICDA Part I Thesecond60hoursoftheCDAprogramwillprepareyoutotakethenationalCDAassessment,andwillfocusonPlanningaSafe,Healthy,Learn-ingEnvironment;Observationofyoungchildren;Working with Families; and Program Manage-ment.Thisprogramisnon-sequential;CDAPartIisnotrequiredtoregisterforthiscourse.
CDA Part II will be offered in the Fall 2011.Pleasecheckourwebsiteatwww.bucks.edu/cdaforthelatestlistings.
Certificate Programs
22 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
Project Management
Project Management - Online
Managers, executives and project specialists allknowtheimportanceofgoodprojecttrackingandplanning. In theProjectManagementCertificateProgram, youwill learn theprojectmanagementlifecycleasdefinedbytheProjectManagementIn-stitute(PMI).Taughtindependentlyofanyprojectmanagementtools,theprogramcombinesreadinganddiscussion,presentationsandcasestudywork-shopswithstudentsplayingvariousroles.A Certificate of Participation and ProfessionalDevelopment Units (PDUs) are awarded uponcompletion.Attendanceatall classes is requiredtoreceivethecertificate.Matthew Tyksinski
Special Note: Successful completion of BCCCProject Management courses satisfies the PMIcredentialing educational requirement of atleast35hoursofcourses,workshopsortrainingthroughuniversity/college academicor continu-ingeducationprograms.
***BCCCisaPMIR.E.P.(RegisteredEducationProvider)
Course I: Project Strategies, Start-Up & Initial Planning (31 hours)NewtownCampus/ $529 (includes text and allmaterials)WSMCE5403C01/9W,5/25-7/20,6-9:45pmApprovedHours:31(PMI)
Thisisacomprehensiveonlineprogramdesignedto familiarize managers, executives, professionalsandprojectspecialistswiththeimportanceofgoodproject launches, effective planning and schedul-ing,andimportantcontrolandclosingofaproj-ect.InthisProjectManagementOnlineCertificateProgram you will learn the projectmanagementlife cycle as defined by the ProjectManagementInstitute (PMI). This online program combinesreadings, online discussions, project applicationandcasestudyassignments.Youwillberequiredtoapplytheconceptstoa“real-world”projectofyourown.
A Certificate of Participation and ProfessionalDevelopment Units (PDUs) are awarded uponcompletion. Weekly participation online andcompletionofassignmentsisrequiredtoreceivethecertificate.William Stieber, Ph.D.
Special Note: SuccessfulcompletionofBCCCProjectManage-mentonline courses satisfies thePMI credential-ing educational requirement of at least 35hoursof courses, workshops or training through uni-versity/college academic or continuing educationprograms.Textsrequired:• ProjectManagementPlanning, scheduling&
controlling projects - ISBN No. 978-0-470-11124-6
• The Fast Forward MBA in Project Manage-ment–ThirdEdition-ISBNNo.978-0-470-24789-1
Microsoft Project 2007 AdvancedBuildontheconceptsandskillslearnedinIntroduc-tiontoProject2007.Topiccoverageincludesbase-lineandinterimplans,analysisofprojectstatistics,projectfileformatting,customviews,andexchang-ingprojectdata.Bruno Ciaralli, M.B.A., PMP
Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007IfyouareacurrentProjectManagerorAdministra-tor,orseethisasyournextcareerstep,thiscourseisforyou!Learnthebasicfunctionsandfeaturesofthispowerfulprojectmanagementtool:howtocre-ateanewprojectfile, createandmodify task lists,createaWorkBreakdownStructure,andworkwithtaskrelationships.You’llalsolearnhowtocreatere-sourcecalendars,workwithdifferentprojectviewsandtables,andmore.Prerequisite: Experience with office productivitysoftwaresuchasMicrosoftWORDandEXCEL(orequivalent) and someunderstandingof the roleoftheProjectManagerandtheProjectTeam.
Bruno Ciaralli, M.B.A., PMPNewtownCampus/$240/WCOAP3054C01/2M&2W,7/11-7/20,6:30-9:30pmApprovedHours:12(Act48,PMI)
Course I: Wage & Hour LawGain knowledge and skills in federal wage andhour law as it pertains to payroll preparation.Learntheareasofpayrollthatarecoveredbyfed-eralwageandhourlawsandthosethatarenot.
Course II: Taxation & CompensationGain knowledge and skills in federal and statepayrolltaxation.Learnwhattaxesarerequiredtobewithheldfromtheemployeeandthosewhichtheemployermustpaydirectly.
Course IV: Payroll Management & Year End ReportingGainknowledgeandskillsinmanagingapayrolldepartment.Learnhowtowritedepartmentpro-ceduremanuals,handleIRSnotices,andresearchpayrollregulationsusingtheInternet.
Payroll Practice and Management - Next Series Begins Sept, 2011
Payroll is one of the fastest changing careerfields in the business world today. Constantfluctuation in government rules and regula-tions make it difficult to keep up. Learn allfacetsofpayroll fromthebasicsof“Whatarewages?” to the intricate complexity of fringebenefits,taxationandgarnishments.Depend-ingonyourcurrent experience,youwill gainsolidskillsandknowledgeofpayrollrulesandregulationsasabeginner,orincreaseorrefreshyourskillsasamoreexperiencedstudent.
Eachclass isdesignedtotakeabout30hourstocomplete.Therearenoprerequisitesforanyoftheclassesandyouarenotrequiredtocom-pletetheseriesortocompletethecoursesinor-der.Youareencouragedtoself-selecttheclassesnecessary to fulfill yourpersonal learningob-jectives.ThosecompletingtheentireserieswillbeawardedaCertificateofCompletion.Vickie Lambert, CPP
Technicalwritingandcommunicationareamongthefastestgrowingfieldsinthenation.Addsome-thingtothatdegreeinEnglish,History,Philoso-phy,Communications,AdvertisingorMarketingthatwillhelpyougeta jobusingyourlanguageskillsintherewardingprofession.Learnkeycon-cepts in and specific techniques necessary fortechnical communication, and prepare for thechallengesfacingtoday’stechnicalwriter.
The Technical Writing Certificate Program includes:
I. ElementsofTechnicalWritingIII. ElementsofTechnicalWritingII*III.Mathematics & Science for the Technical
Course IV: Choose one of the following(onlineatwww.ed2go.com/bucks)Introduction,IntermediateorAdvancedWord2003IntroductionorIntermediateWord2007
Course V: Choose one of the following AdobeIllustrator,Level1or2-page46AdobePhotoshop,BasicorAdvanced–page46InDesignCS5-page46IntroductiontoMicrosoftPublisher-page44
Certificate Programs
24 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
Nonprofit Management - In Partnership with PANO
These courses offer learning opportunities cur-rent to staff andmanagers of small tomid-sizednonprofitorganizationswhowishtoadvancetheirskillsandmission.Therearethreecorecoursesre-quiredofallparticipants.Electivestotalingamini-mumof36hourswillcompletethecertificate.
Prerequisite:Aminimumofthreeyearsnonprofitexperience or completion of Nonprofits for theNovice(summersession)issuggestedpriortoen-rollinginthisprogram.
Nonprofitorganizationsplayadynamicandintegralroleinourcommunities.Crucialtothesuccess of anyorganization are theknowledge, tools and skills needed to grow in an ever-changingenvironment.TheOfficeofContinuingEducationatBucksCountyCommunityCollege ispleasedtopartnerwiththePennsylvaniaAssociationofNonprofitOrganizations(PANO)anditsStandardsforExcellence®Program.ThispartnershipisthefirstofitskindinPennsylvania to incorporate theStandards intononprofit curriculum.TheStandards forExcellence®isanethicsandaccountabilitycodethatstrengthensnonprofitorganizationalman-agementbyestablishingwaystoassessandimproveprogramoperations,governance,humanresources,financialmanagement,fundraisingandmoresothattheorganizationisethicalandaccountable.
Areyouthinkingaboutstartingacommunitynonprofitorganization?Or,haveyoujustbeenelecteddevelopmentdirectorofalocalservicegrouporsportsassociationandhavenoclueastowhatthatresponsibilityentails? Well, there’snoneedtoreinventthewheel.This40-hourseminarserieswillhelpyoustartaneworganizationorassistyouinthepositionthatyoualreadyhold.Thisisagreatopportunitytolearnhowtorunacommunitynonprofitinanon-threateningvenue.Youwilllearnwhoshouldbeontheboard,howtostructureandmanageaboard,fiscalresponsibilities,supervisingvolunteersandmanyotherissuesrelatingtoserviceorganizations.Online/$360/WSMCE5366C20/6/6-7/18ApprovedHours:40(CPA)Jackie Liney, M.Ed. & Mary Anne Crockett, M.B.A.
Session 5:Nonprofits-MaintenanceandGrowthSurvival of your organizationmay rely on yourabilitytothinkoutofthebox!Thissessionexam-ineshowtokeepyourorganizationfresh,vibrantandlively.
Continuousimprovementleadstocontinuedsuccess!Learnwhyorganizationsfrommanufacturingtohealthcaretofinancialinstitutionsareseekingoutgreenandblackbeltstohelptheircompaniesgrow.Manyorganizationspursue eitherLeanorSixSigmaas ameans tomeet their customersdemandingchallenges.OurapproachcombinesthespeedofLeanwiththepowerofSixSigmatoachieveprocessoptimization.Speed,quality,andcostarethecomponentsthatdrivethesuccessofanyorganization.LeanSixSigmaworksonallthreesimultaneously.LeanandSixSigmaarenecessarypillarsofanycontinuousimprovementprocessandourprogramspecificallyaddresseshowintegratingLean(makingworkfaster)andSixSigma(makingworkbetter)canhelpyourorganizationmovequicklywithhigherqualityandlowercost.SignupnowtolearnhowtoimplementthetoolsofLSSandseehowyoucanhelpyourbusi-nesssucceed.Who Should Attend?Stafflinesupervisors,managers,anddirectors-anyoneintheorganizationwhowillbeleadingaLeanSixSigmaprocessimprovementproject.
Corporate SigmaSolutions to today’s business problems are oftendevelopedwithanarrowfocus,withthebeliefthatbylimitingscopeandscale,successwillbeachievedatamicroor“grass-roots”level.Itisimportanttounderstandthatforthecorporationtosucceedasawhole,everydepartmentofthecorporationneedstosucceedtogether.This2-dayprogramforcorporate leaderswill in-troduceyoutonewtoolsthatcombinethepowerof Six Sigma and SystemsThinking to help yousolvetoday’sbusinessproblemsandhelpassessthequalityandproductivityofeachdepartmentaswellastheoverallhealthofyourbusiness.Thesenewtoolswillhelpyouidentifyareasofyourcompanythatrequireimprovementactivitiesandimplementprojectsthatresultintruetransformationalchangeacrossthecompany.Anwar El Homsi
LSS Green and Black Belt Certification Classes forming for Fall 2011Attendaninformationsession:NewtownCampus/Th,7/28,4-6pm.Call215-504-8668toregisterforXSMCE1001.Formoreinformation,callEmilyEvansat:215-504-8695.
Instructor: Anwar El Homsi, Master Black Belt President, Transformation Partners Company
Testimonials -“Acquiringtheknowledgethatcomeswiththetitle of Six Sigma Black Belt has equipped mewithnewtoolsthatwillmostdefinitelyhelpourbusiness. Myfirst project alone could savemycompany$1.3millionnextyear.ForanyonewhoisinterestedinpursuingSixSigma,Iwouldrec-ommendBCCC.”Sean Gibbs, Business Development, Action Manu-facturing Company
- “Taking theLean Six Sigma course atBCCCwasenjoyableandenergizing.Iwillbeabletoap-ply the concepts shared in class to enhancemycareerandpersonallife.SpecialthankstoAnwarEl-HomsiforbreathingnewlifeintoSixSigma.”Michael Quinn, General Motors Corporation
DOE for Manufacturing This3-day,hands-onworkshopwill introduceyouto the tools and techniques ofDesign andAnaly-sis of Experiments (DOE). You’ll learn how toplan,collect, and interpretdata fromdesignedex-perimentstoobtainreal-worldknowledgetogainacompetitiveedge.Usingbothlectureandhands-onexercises,thisclassisintendedforProcess&Prod-uctDevelopmentEngineersandManagers,Techni-cians,QAstaff,andanyonechargedwithimprovingprocessesorproducts.
construction• Advance within your current trade or transi-
tionintoanewcareerNo entrance exams are required. Course times arescheduled year-round to be compatible with yourwork commitments. Each course meets online fortenweeks.Discussionsusinganonlinebulletinboardaffordtheopportunitytoexamineeverydayconstruc-tionchallengessharedbyothersintheconstructionindustry.Allcertificatesshouldbecompletedwithintwoyearsofstartingtheprogram.
Construction Estimating Provides an excellent overview of basic and ad-vancedprinciplesofconstructionestimatingandbiddingintheconstructionindustry.Mustcom-plete5ofthefollowing6classes:
Construction Supervision WhoShouldAttend?Thiscertificateprogramisforconstructionsuper-intendents,projectmanagers,foremen,estimators,safetydirectors,fieldengineersandtrainingdirec-tors.It isalsoforanyoneaspiringtobecomeanyof theabove.ThiscertificateprogramisavailabletostudentsallovertheworldwithInternetaccess.TheCertificateinConstructionSupervisionisissueduponthecompletionofallnineofthefollowingclasses:
Certificate in On-Site Supervision• LeadershipandMotivation• OralandWrittenCommunications• AccidentPreventionandLossControl
Construction Supervisor Certificate in Project Management• ContractDocumentsandConstructionLaw• Problem-SolvingandDecision-Making• ProjectManagementforConstructionSupervisors
Certificate in Construction Supervisory Technologies• PlanningandScheduling• CostAwarenessandProductionControl• ConstructionProductivityImprovement
All Construction CoursesOnline/C30/6/27-9/3
Introduction to Construction Estimating - Start AnytimeWTMCO1500C30/$515(includestext)
Essential Construction Math - Start Anytime WTMCO1501C30/$515(includestext)
Construction Blueprint ReadingWTMCO1502C30/$515(includestext)
Estimating and Bidding 1 WTMCO1503C30/$515(includestext)
Estimating and Bidding 2 WTMCO1504C30/$515(includestext)
Construction Materials and ProcessesWTMCO1505C30/$515includestext) For complete descriptions of these courses, see www.bucks.edu/con-ed
The Fashion Design Certificate program is de-signed for studentswhohave a love for fashionanddesignand feel that theyhave the talent topursueacareerindesign.Itwillhelpstudentsen-hance theirowndesign skills, translateconceptsontopaper,andeventuallyintoactualgarments.Youwillbepreparedtoenterthefashiondesignindustryinthecapacityasadesignassistantortoworkwithaproductdevelopmentteam.
The curriculum includes 96 hours of classroominstructioninfivecorecoursesplustwoelectivesofyourchoice.Eachclasswillrequireafinalproj-ecttobepresentedonthelastnightofclass.Thiscoursemustbecompletedwithin2years.Atten-danceat80%ofclassesisrequired.
Contract Documents & Construction LawDevelopanunderstandingoftherelationshipbetweencontractdocumentsandtheconstructionprocess.Explorecontractualrelationships,legalrolesandresponsibilities,andcontracttypes.Studylegalissuesincludingregulatoryissues,liens,bonds,insur-ance,andhowstandardizedformsareused.Generalconditionsclausesthataffectlevelsofdecision-makingauthority,projectclose-outandthesuperintendent’sroleasagentofthecontractorwillbestudied.Youwillstudylegalissuesthatcanresultinconstructiondisputesincludingdifferingsiteconditions,timeandscheduleimpacts,changeordersandchangedcondi-tions.Youwillalsostudycontractdisputeresolutionincludingnegotiations,alternativedisputeresolutions,andlitigationofdisputes.
WTMCO2004C30/$415(plus$156textbook)
Oral & Written Communication Communication ismulti-faceted. It includes non-verbal communication, listening, inflection, andwritten communication. Withoutquality skills ineachofthesecategoriesyouareputtingyourselfandyourcareeratrisk.Becomeamoreeffectivesuper-visorbybecomingamoreeffectivecommunicator.Youwillbeabletoputtheseskillstouserightaway!
WTMCO2002C30/$415(plus$156textbook)
Testimonial: I wish I had taken this class BEFORE I started my present job. It has been a great help! . . . . Maryann F.
Planning & Scheduling Planning and scheduling is a primary technicalskillrequiredofyouastheconstructionsupervisor.Study construction planning and practice prepar-ingaprojectplan.Throughtheuseofcasestudiesandworkshopactivities,youwillbeable todefineconstructionactivities,determineactivityduration,assemble the activities into a logical constructionschedule and communicate the project plan effec-tively.Exploretheuseofcomputersinconstructionschedulingandsomeofthepopularschedulingpro-gramscurrentlyinuse.
WTMCO2005C30/$415(plus$156textbook)
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Certificate Programs
28 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
SERVSAFE® RecertificationThis course fulfills the requirements of BucksMontgomery,andotherregionalHealthDepart-mentsforFoodservicestaffandmanagerre-certi-fication.CurrentFDAFoodCodewithupdates,local health laws and industry practices alongwithHACCParecovered.$179(includescoursebook),8:30am-5pm
Entrepreneur Boot Camp Startingabusinessissomethingthatallofushavethoughtaboutatonetimeoranother.Everyonewants tobe their ownboss. Yet statistics showthatmostbusinessesfailwithinthefirstfiveyears.This course provides insight into the character-istics,knowledgeand skillsneeded tobecomeasuccessfulentrepreneur.Attheendofthiscourse,youwillbeabletoidentifytheabilitiesrequiredof successful entrepreneurs and how to acquirethem,developgoals tohelpestablishyourbusi-ness,developanoutlineforyourplan,andtakehome techniques to successfully manage yournewbusiness.
Online/WSBEN0210C30/$195/6/6-7/1
Practical Math for the Workplace Business owners and managers will find thiscourseparticularlybeneficialinprovidingaclearandunderstandableinsightintothebasicmath-ematical skills and processes needed to performfinancial tasks required in theworkplace. Thiscourse provides a basic foundation for under-standingthepracticalapplicationsofmathemat-icsincommonworkplaceactivities.
Online/WSMCE4320C30/$145/6/6-7/1
Small Business/Entrepreneur
See Also... Certificate in eMarketing Essentials - Page 21Certificate in Social Networking for Business - Page 21
• Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Proba-tion:LawEnforcementOfficers
Spanish for TravelersThisisafunctionallanguageprogramthatfocuseson the language itemsmost commonlyusedbytravelers to comfortably function in Spanish-speaking countries.Youwill learn how to greetpeople, engage in etiquette and social niceties,introduce yourself and others, order food anddrink,registerinahotel,makesimplepurchases,request emergency assistance,make and receivephone calls. No prior knowledge of Spanish isnecessary.
Spanish for School Administrators, Teachers, and Support Staff This program will provide functional Span-ish language skills to classroom teachers, schooladministrators, front office personnel, schoolnurses,busdrivers,custodians,andsecuritystaff.Youwill learnwork-specific language dedicatedtothefrontoffice,nurse’soffice,classroomman-agement, instructional man-agement, extracur-ricular activities,bus safety, school security, andemergenciesanddisasters.Uponcompletion,youwill be able to use Spanish for class-room andinstructionalmanagement(teachers),respondtostudentsandvisitor’sneeds,monitorandcontrolnon-classroomschoolssettings,respondtomedi-calemergencies,andengageinsecuritymeasures.NopriorknowledgeofSpanishisnecessary.
Newtown Campus/$184 (light meal will beserved, includes manual and 2 practice CD’s)/WSMCE0010WB1/5W,6/22-7/20,6-9pmApprovedHours:12(Act48)
For more information, please call Georgina Taylor, BCCC Center for Workforce Development,215 968 8268 or email [email protected], or visit Command Spanish® online at:www.CommandSpanishOnline.com
In addition to the above e-Training programs, BCCC is offering the following face-to-face courses:
Online - $99
Online Spanish Language courses are available in the following fields:
ENCORE Career Institute - for ages 50+Re-tooling for the future! Explore, Energize, Excel!
Basic ElectricityLearn the fundamental concepts of electric-ityusedinmanyapplications,especiallycontrolsystemswithourvirtual trainer.Topics include:electricalcircuits,basicmeasurementsofvoltage,resistance and current in series and parallel cir-cuits,andapplicationofOhm’sLawandKirch-hoff’svoltageandcurrentlaws.
AutoCAD® 2011 3D Modeling (2nd Level)Ifyouare alreadyusingAutoCADfor2Ddesignsbutwanttoadd3Dmodelingtoyourlistofskills,then this course is for you. Hands-on exercisesthroughout the course explore creating 3D wireframe models, 3D surface models, and 3D solidmodels,andmakingmulti-viewdrawings.Prerequisites: working knowledge of AutoCADandMicrosoftWindowsOS,plusunderstandingofbasicdraftingskillsandblueprintreading.$605(includestext)/WCOAP6065W50-W70/8am-4pmLowerBucksCampus/W50/M-F,7/25-7/29UpperBucksCampus/W70/M-F,8/8-8/12ApprovedHours:36(Act48)
DOE for Manufacturing This3-day,hands-onworkshopwill introduceyouto the tools and techniques ofDesign andAnaly-sis of Experiments (DOE). You’ll learn how toplan, collect, and interpretdata fromdesignedex-perimentstoobtainreal-worldknowledgetogainacompetitiveedge.Usingbothlectureandhands-onexercises,thisclassisintendedforProcess&ProductDevelopmentEngineersandManagers,Technicians,QAstaff,andanyonechargedwithimprovingpro-cessesorproducts.
AutoCAD® 2011 Essentials (36 hours)AreyouanewAutoCADuser?Ifyourequirecomprehen-sivetrainingtoproduce2DdrawingsinAutoCAD,thiscourseisforyou.Itincorporatesthefeatures,commands,and techniques for creating, editing, and printing 2DdrawingswithAutoCAD2011.YouwilllearnskillsthatcanbeusedinalldisciplinesofAutoCAD,andspecificallyEngineering.Hands-onexercises throughout thecourseexplorehowtocreate2Dproductiondrawings.Prerequisite: A goodworking knowledge of PC’s andMicrosoftWindowsisnecessaryforthisclass.Anunder-standingofbasicdraftingskillsandblueprintreadingishelpful.
Get started with Bucks in Fall 2011! Whilestateandlocalrequirementsdeterminetheexactdurationoftraining,duringafour-tofive-yearperiod,anemployedapprenticeelectricianwillreceiveatleast8,000hoursofon-the-jobtrainingandaminimumof576hoursofrelatedtechnicalinstructioncoveringtopicssuchas:• Safety,FirstAid,andCPR• MechanicalSkills• ElectricalSkills• ElectricalTheory• CodesandStandards• Residential,Commercial,andIndustrialWiring• FireAlarm,Signaling,andLifeSafetySystems• LightingSystems• Transformers• MotorsandControl• ElectricalTroubleshooting
Prerequisites: Applicants for apprentice positions generallymust be at least 18 years old andhaveearnedahighschooldiplomaorequivalent.SpecialtrainingofferedintheU.S.ArmedForcesorpost-secondarytechnicalschoolsisalsobeneficial.Successfulapplicantsmustbeabletomeetcertainphysicalrequirementsanddemonstratemechanicalaptitude.Formoreinformation,pleasevisit:www.bucks.edu/green orcontactusbyemailat: [email protected].
First Year Electrical Apprentice Training
Industrial Training
32 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
Center for Workforce Development
Business and Industry ServicesTheCenterforWorkforceDevelopmentreachesouttoemployersinBucksCounty.Weofferaffordable,dynamic,qualitytrainingprogramscustomizedtomeetyourcompany’sneeds.ClassescanbedeliveredonsiteatyourlocationoratoneofBCCC’sthreecampuses.Here’sasamplingofourofferings.
To learn more about how we can serve you, contact the Center for Workforce Development 215-968-8006 or [email protected]
Industry PartnershipsPartnerwithBuckstomeetthedemandsofyourbusiness intheyears tocomebyaddressingworkerretentionandrecruitment,connectingpeopletocareers,highlightingbestpractices,andpromotingcom-munication.
Leaders in the business and health-care communities play a vital role in program development. If you are interested in serving on one of our Advisory Groups, please call Ronni November at 215-968-8017 (email: [email protected]).
For a free consultation, contact Ronni November at 215-968-8017 or [email protected]
Bucks County Community CollegeDepartment of Public Safety Training & Certificationlocated at the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center (Doylestown)
TheBucksCountyPublicSafetyTrainingCenter is apartnershipbetween theCountyofBucks andBucksCountyCommunityCollege. ThePublicSafetyTrainingstaffprovides international,national,andstatelevelfire,rescue,emergencymedical,andhazardousmaterialstrainingattheTrainingCenterandoff-sitelocations.
Visit the Department of Public Safety Training & Certification web page at:
www.bucks.edu/publicsafety
For a course schedules, registration and information on certification or national certification exams, contact the Staff at 215-340-8417 or 1-888-BUCKS 77. For e-mail inquiries, contact: [email protected]
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Whether you are a novice or an experienced user, you will find courses and programs in the follow-ing technology areas that will provide you with the opportunity to improve your skills:
Database Administration ����������������������������������������������39Microsoft Certified Professional Developer ������������40Microsoft IT Academy ���������������������������������������������������36Programming/Web Development �������������������������������45Software Applications ����������������������������������������������������43Web Design Applications ���������������������������������������������45
BucksCountyCommunityCollege is an autho-rizedPearsonVUEandPrometricTMTestingCen-ter. Pearson VUE provides innovative electronictesting solutions that enhance the performance,reliability,andsecurityofhigh-stakestestingpro-gramsthroughouttheworld.PearsonVUEistheonlyauthorizedCiscocertificationtestingprovider.
Formoreinformation,pleasevisitwww.vue.com.
Prometric is the leading worldwide provider ofcomprehensive technology-based testing and as-sessment services. Its comprehensive suite of ser-vices,includingtestdevelopment,testdeliveryanddatamanagementcapabilities,allowsclientstode-velopandlaunchglobaltestingprograms,aswellasaccuratelymeasureprogramresultsanddata.
Formoreinformation,pleasevisitwww.prometric.com.
Please contact the VUE and Prometric Testing Center at 215-968-8068
Computer Certification Programs at Bucks County Community College’s Newtown Campus, Upper Bucks Campus & Lower Bucks Campus
MCTS:Exchange Server 2007LearnaboutthedifferentversionsofExchangeServer.Thisclasswillguideyouthroughtheprocessofplanningfor,designinganddeployinganExchangeorganizationincludingdesigningtheActiveDirec-torytosupportExchange.YouwillconfigureExchangeadministrativeandroutinggroups,publicfolderdesign,andoptionsforsecuringtheExchangeorganization.
MCITP: Windows Server 2008Administrator Aserveradministrator isresponsiblefortheop-erations and day-to-day management of an in-frastructureofserversforanenterpriseorganiza-tion.Windowsserveradministratorsmanagetheinfrastructure,Web, and IT application servers.The Windows server administrators use scriptsand batch files written by others or those thattheyoccasionallywritethemselvestoaccomplishtasksonaregularbasis.Theyconductmostservermanagement tasks remotely by using TerminalServeror administration tools installedon theirlocalworkstation.
MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise AdministratorThe enterprise administrator is responsible fortheoverallITenvironmentandarchitecture.Theenterpriseadministratortranslatesbusinessgoalsintotechnologydecisionsanddesignsmid-rangetolong-termstrategies.
Cisco classes are now available at all 3 Bucks Campuses!!Certification Information at www.cisco.com
Module 1: Networking FundamentalsThisfirstmodule introduces thestudenttonet-workingterminologyandtheory.Topicsincludeanin-depthreviewoftheOpenSystemIntercon-nection(OSI)model,networkingprotocolsandstandards, and IPAddressing. The studentwillalso learn how to build and configure a simpleEthernetnetworkusingroutersandswitchesus-ingtheCiscoCommandLine(CLI)interface.
NewtownCampus/$940/WITAC1011C01/76Hours
10M&9W,6/13-8/22,6-10pm(noclass7/4,7/6)
Module 2: Routing Protocols and ConceptsThe second module will explore basic routingprotocols fromRIPtomoreadvancedprotocolslike EIGRP and OSPF with the use of PacketTracerLabsandhands-onlabs. SubnettingandAdvanced IP addressingwill be used to furtherrefinethestudent’sabilitytodesignandconfigurenetworkequipment.
NewtownCampus/$940/WITAC1012C01/68Hours/9M&8W,8/29-10/31, (no class9/5,9/7),6-10pm
Module 3: LAN Switching and Wireless2ThethirdmoduleincludesbasicandadvancedLANswitchingconcepts,withanintroductiontoWirelessTechnologies.ThestudentwillexploreLANdesign,basicandadvancedswitchconfiguration,VirtualLo-calAreaNetworks(VLAN),VirtualTrunkingProto-col(VTP),andtheSpanningTreeProtocol(STP),alongwithInterVLANrouting.
Module 4: Wan TechnologiesThefourth andfinalmodule leading to theCiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociate (CCNA) certificationcoversWideAreaNetwork (WAN)design.Topicsinclude,Point-to-Point(PPP)protocol,FrameRelay,aswellintroductiontoNetworkSecuritytheory,Ac-cessControlList’s(ACL)andtheuseoftheSecurityDeviceManager(SDM).StudentswillalsogetanintroductiontoVirtualPrivateNetworks(VPN),IPAddressingservicesandnetworktroubleshooting.
Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database AdministratorThe premier certification for database server ad-ministrators. Database administrators install orconfigure Microsoft SQL Server and manage ormaintaindatabasesormulti-dimensionaldatabases,user accounts, database availability, recovery, andreporting.Theyalsodesignor implement securityorserverautomationandmonitorandtroubleshootSQLServeractivity.Exam70-450:Designing,OptimizingandMain-taining a Database Server Infrastructure usingMicrosoftSQLserver2008
Microsoft SQL Server 2008Business Intelligence Development and MaintenanceIn thismodule, thecandidatewill learnhowtoimplement SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS solutions.Alongwiththis,thecandidatewillconfigure,de-ployandmaintainSSIS,SSASandSSRSservices.
MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008In thismodule,candidatewill learnhowtode-sign and manage reports, design data miningmodels, administeraBI solution,design theBIarchitecture, design and deploy SSIS packages,anddesignananalysisservicesdatabase.
Exam70-452:DesigningaBusinessIntelligenceInfrastructureUsingMicrosoftSQLServer2008Prerequisites:WITAC2504MCTS:SQLServer2008, Business Intelligence Development, andMaintenance
MCITP: Database Administrator (Microsoft Certified IT Professional)
MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008 (Microsoft Certified IT Professional)
Now offering Oracle Database Administration training.For more information and current course schedule, please email: [email protected] or call 215-968-8132.
Introduction to Programming in C#This course is an introduction toMicrosoftC#programming and is an entry-level course forstudentsplanningtotaketheMicrosoftCertifiedProfessionalDeveloper examinations, test num-bers70-505,70-536,and70-562.Thecoursein-troducesMicrosoft’sC#programminglanguage,which is part of Microsoft’s .NET Frameworkand extensively used in developing WindowsandWeb-Basedapplications,aswellasgamesforWindowsandXbox360.Thiscourseprovidesasolid programming background for the studentas a standalone course, or as a foundation formore advancedprogramming forWeb andDa-tabase applications using ASP.NET and ADO.NET,gamedevelopmentusingMicrosoft’sXNAframework,orinpreparationforadditionalstudytowardstheMicrosoftCertifiedProfessionalDe-veloperexaminations.
Advanced Programming in C#Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsalreadyfamil-iarwiththefundamentalsofC#whoarelookingformoreindepthadvancedprogrammingtech-niquesaswellaspreparingfortheMCTSExam70-536 –Microsoft .NETFrameworkApplica-tion Development Foundation. This examina-tionisoneofthepreliminaryexamsrequiredforMicrosoftCertifiedProfessionalDeveloper.ThiscoursewillexpandupontheC#languagefounda-tionandexploreadvancedtopicssuchasInput/Output, Collections and Generics, Threading,Installation and Configuration of Applications,SystemsManagement,ApplicationSecurity andother key components provided by the .NETFramework.Thecoursewillbeamixofinstruc-tor-ledlectureandhands-onlabexercisesinclassusingMicrosoft’sVisualStudioIntegratedDevel-opmentEnvironment.
Windows Programming in C# Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsalreadyfamil-iarwith the fundamentals ofC#who are look-ing for a concentration indevelopingWindowsapplications aswell aspreparing for theMCTSExam 70-505 – Microsoft .NET FrameworkWindowsFormsApplicationDevelopment.Thisexamination is one of the Intermediate examsrequired for Microsoft Certified ProfessionalDeveloper.ThiscoursewillexpandupontheC#languagefoundationandexploreadvancedtopicssuch asWindows Formsmanagement,GraphicControls, and Database processing via Micro-soft’sActiveXDataObjects(ADO.NET),XMLprocessing,andotherkeycomponentsprovidedbythe.NETFramework.Thecoursewillbeamix of instructor-led lecture and hands-on labexercises inclassusingMicrosoft’sVisualStudioIntegratedDevelopmentEnvironment.
Exam 70-505 – Microsoft .NET FrameworkWindowsFormsApplicationDevelopment
Introduction to Web Development with ASP.NET Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsalreadyfamil-iarwiththefundamentalsofC#whoarelookingfor a concentration in developingWeb applica-tions aswellaspreparingfortheMCTSExam70-562 – Microsoft .NET Framework – ASP.NET Application Development. This examina-tionisoneoftheIntermediateexamsrequiredforMicrosoftCertifiedProfessionalDeveloper.ThiscoursewillexpandupontheC#languagefounda-tionandfundamentalsofASP.NETandfocusonvarious controls available forWebApplications,Designing and Implementing Web Sites, StateManagement,ASP.NETAJAX,andDatabaseac-cessviaADO.NETandLINQ.Thecoursewillbeamixof instructor-led lectureandhands-onlabexercisesinclassusingMicrosoft’sVisualStu-dioIntegratedDevelopmentEnvironment.
Exam 70-562 – Microsoft .NET Framework –ASP.NETApplicationDevelopment
Note for thosewhosegoal is togain theMCASMicrosoftBusinessCertification:Candidates for theMCASexamsshouldhavesignificanthands-onexperiencecreatingbusinessdeliverableswithMicrosoftOfficeWordandExcel.Theseexamsareperformance-basedandrequireindividualstoperformaseriesoftasksusingMicrosoftWord2007.
MCAS Module 1: Word 2007 Thismodule goes beyond the basics ofMicrosoftOffice Word 2007, with focus on increasing thecomplexity of Word documents. Topics includecreating customized efficiency tools, and addingcustomized lists, tables, charts, and graphics todocuments.Theseskillswillallowyoutoefficientlyproduce high-quality, effective, and sophisticateddocuments.This coursewill help you prepare fortheMicrosoftCertifiedApplicationSpecialistexamforMicrosoftWord2007.Thiscoursewasdesignedfor persons who can create and modify standardbusinessdocumentsinMicrosoftWord2007,andwhoneedtolearnhowtouseMicrosoftWord2007tocreateormodifycomplexbusinessdocumentsaswellascustomizedWordefficiencytools.
MCAS Module 2: Excel 2007 Inthismodule,youwilluseMicrosoftOfficeExcel2007tostreamlineandenhanceyourspreadsheetswith templates, charts, graphics, and formulas,whichwillallowthedatatobeanalyzedinavari-etyofformats.Thetargetstudentsforthiscoursearestudentswhodesiretogaintheskillsnecessarytocreatetemplates,sortandfilterdata,importandexport data, and analyze data. In addition, thismodule will be helpful for persons who alreadyhaveknowledgeof thebasicsofExcel, includinghowtocreate,edit,format,andprintbasicwork-sheets toprepare for theMicrosoftCertifiedAp-plicationSpecialistexamforMicrosoftExcel2007.
MCAS Module 3: Business Applica-tions Using Word and Excel 2007In this module, you will have the opportunitytopracticeskillslearnedinthefirsttwomoduleswhile integrating and applying those skills totasks indemand in theworkplace.Thismoduleisdesignedtohelppreparethoseindividuals in-terestedintakingtheperformance-basedMCAScertificationtestsinWordandExcel.Inaddition,themodulewill includeanoverviewofsomeofthebasicfunctionsofotherMicrosoftOfficeap-plicationssuchasPowerPointandAccessandhowtheyintegratewithWordandExcel.Opportunitytoupgradekeyboardingskillsisalsoincluded.
Prerequisites: KnowledgeofWindows,basic tointermediate level of proficiency with Word &Excel,filemanagement,andkeyboarding.Com-pletionofMCASModules1and2.
Computers 101 (Introduction to Personal Computers) Thiscourseisdesignedforthebeginnerornewuserwhowants to learn the essentials of how to use apersonalcomputer.Coursetopicsinclude:introduc-tion to computers, identifying peripheral devices,windownavigation, thewindowsdesktop, andfilemanagement.Youwill alsobe introduced towordprocessing,spreadsheet,andpresentationsoftware.
Networking and Computer FundamentalsMasteringtheconceptstaughtintheNetworkingandComputerFundamentalscourseareessentialtoasuc-cessfulcareerininformationtechnology.Youwillreceiveanoverviewofbasicapplicationsoftware(MicrosoftOf-fice)andNetworkingtechnologiesandprotocols(Ether-net,TCP/IP).ThiscourseisanexcellentfoundationforcomputercertificationprogramsinMicrosoftandCisco.CompTIAcoursessuchatA+andNetwork+arerecom-mendedaspartofthestudent’sITcareerpath.Youwillhavehands-onlabexperience,whichwillincludesoft-wareinstallationandabriefintroductiontonetworkingtroubleshooting.
A+ CertificationTheA+CertificationProgramoffersastandardofexcellencetothePCsupportindustry.CompTIAA+programpreparesyouforcertificationbypro-viding instruction on system configuration, in-stallation,upgrades,diagnosis, repair,preventivemaintenance, and safety of vendor neutral PCHardware. Many high-tech companies requiretheir support staff to be certified. Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge including file man-agementinaWindowsenvironment.
$1,855( includes books,materials& lab fees )/WITAC2002/Hours128
Network+ CertificationNetworktechniciansneedtobecertifiedinordertoadvanceintheindustry.Acertifiedtechnicianhasamuchbetterchanceoffindingworkintheindustry.Whetheryou’relookingtoupgradeyourskills, advance your career, or start a career innetworking,theNetwork+certificationcourseisforyou.(72hours)Prerequisite: BasiccomputerknowledgeincludingfilemanagementinaWin-dowsenvironment.
Computer BasicsIn this FREE hands-on workshop, you willgainanunderstandingofthebasicpartsofacomputeranddevicesattached toyourcom-puter. Therewillbeabriefoverview of theWindowsOperatingSystemandtheInternet.Enrollmentislimited.
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Advanced Access 2007 (and then some)In this 12-hour course students will share Accessdatawithotherapplications,useVBAtoautomateabusinessprocessandcreateandmodifyadatabaseswitchboard. This course is also for students whowant to adaptAccess applications to aweb-basedenvironment.
Excel 2007 - Advanced Features This course is for students who want to know thespecializedfeaturesofExcel.YouwilllearnthepowerofPivotTables,Charting,OLE(ObjectLinkingandEmbedding).Youwillgaintheskillsnecessarytocre-atemacros,auditworksheets,importandexportdataandpublishworksheetsontheWeb.
AutoCAD® Essentials (36 Hours) 2011 AreyouanewAutoCADuser?Ifyourequirecom-prehensivetrainingtoproduce2DdrawingsinAu-toCAD, this course is for you. It incorporates thefeatures, commands, and techniques for creating,editing,andprinting2DdrawingswithAutoCAD2011.Youwilllearnskillsthatcanbeusedinalldis-ciplinesofAutoCAD,andspecificallyEngineering.Hands-on exercises throughout the course explorehowtocreate2Dproductiondrawings.Prerequisite: A good working knowledge of PC’sandMicrosoftWindows isnecessary for this class.Anunderstandingofbasicdraftingskillsandblue-printreadingishelpful.
AutoCAD 3D Modeling (2nd Level) 2011IfyouarealreadyusingAutoCADfor2Ddesignsbutwanttoadd3Dmodelingtoyourlistofskills,thenthis course is for you. It incorporates the features,commands,andtechniquesusedtocreate,edit,andprint3DdrawingswithAutoCAD2008.Hands-onexercisesthroughoutthecourseexplorecreating3Dwireframemodels,3Dsurfacemodels,and3Dsolidmodels,andmakingmulti-viewdrawings.Prerequisites: working knowledge of AutoCADandMicrosoftWindowsOS,plusunderstandingofbasicdraftingskillsandblueprintreading.
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2007In this hands-on, project-oriented class for begin-ners,you’lllearnhowtodesign,create,andpublishawidevarietyofstunningdocumentsusingMicrosoftPublisher2007.
QuickBooks Payroll Module Learnhow to process payroll in themost popularaccountingprogramtoday.Through thishands-onclassyouwilllearnhowtosetuppayrollveryeasily,processpaychecks,andgetfamiliarwiththescreenelements.NavigatingwithQuickBooksisabreeze.Prerequisite: StudentshouldhavetakentheQuick-Books Comprehensive class (WCOAP 1606) orhavegoodworkingknowledgeofQuickBooks
QuickBooks: Tips and Tricks - AdvancedLowerBucksCampus/$79/WCOAP1605C50/Th,7/21,6-10pmApprovedHours:4(Act48,CPA)
Microsoft Office 2007 Overview(Word, Excel & PowerPoint)Upon completion of this course you will be abletonavigatethroughthefeaturesofMicrosoft’sOf-ficeapplications(Word,Excel,PowerPoint). Gainthe knowledge to be proficient in word process-ing, spreadsheets and presentations.Knowledge ofthesesoftwareapplicationsismandatoryinthejobmarketplace. You will also learn how to navigatebetween applications which include OLE (ObjectLinking and Embedding), mail merge and otheradministrative tools.Prerequisites:Workingknow-ledgeofcomputersincludingfilemanagement.(SeeseparatelistingforAccess2007classes)
Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2007 Learn the essentials of Microsoft Outlook 2007from an expert instructor. Get up and runningquicklywiththemostimportantaspectsofthepro-gram,andevencreateaGoogleGmailaccountforclassassignmentsandpersonaluse.
Online/$95/ECOAP0063ApprovedHours:24(Act48,CPA)
Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007Forcompletedescription,seepage23NewtownCampus/$240/WCOAP3054C01/2M&2W,7/11-7/20,6:30-9:30pmApprovedHours:12(Act48,PMI)
Microsoft Project 2007 AdvancedForcompletedescription,seepage23Bruno Ciaralli, M.B.A., PMP
Information Technology Academy/Cisco Networking Academy
Information Technology
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Programming/Web Development
HTML, XHTML & CSSLearnthebasicsofcreatingawebsiteusingHTML.You will also be introduced to XHTML, which isusedtodevelopmorestandards-compliantwebsitesforgreaterefficiency,accessibility,andforward-com-patibility.ExploretheuseofCascadingStyleSheets(CSS)toenhanceHTMLformatting.Thiscourseisrecommendedforbeginnersinwebsitedevelopment.
Prerequisites:Workingknowledgeofcomputersishighly suggested. Students should also have gooddesktop and filemanagement skills: knowhow tocreateandnamefolders,howtonameandsavefiles,open and close applications,navigate to folders toaccessfiles,anduseInternetbrowsers.
Creating a Dynamic Website with PHP and MySQL Thiscoursetakesyouthroughallofthestepstobuildaproductwebsiteforabusiness,usingopen-sourcetoolsthatarerobust,reliableandfree.Youwilllearnhowtosetupadatabase,buildformstomaintaincontents, and build interactive pages thatmake iteasyforyourcustomerstofindyourproducts.Thecodeandtechniquesusedhereareequallyuse-fulforcompanieswithmanyproducts,aswellasar-tisans,craftspeople,smallretailers,andotherswithjustafewproducts.Theycanalsobeusedtocreatedynamic websites allowing user logins, personal-ization, processing of forms and email, andmuchmore.Bring a 2 Gig flash drive to class.
Prerequisite: TheHTML,XHTML&CSScourse(WCOSY 6019) OR a general understanding ofprogrammingissuggested.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)Get your site inGoogle and Yahoo’s top searchresults.Increaseyoursite’svisibilityandrankingonmajor searchengines. Drivemore“natural”and“organic”visitorsusingproven tagginganddesignprinciples.Simple,nogimmicks,proofofmethod’ssuccessprovidedinclass.$49(includesbooks,materials&labfees)/WCOAP6516
Adobe Illustrator CS5These hands-on classes will allow students to cre-atebetter illustrations, logos,oradvertisementsforprintandorweb.Bothcoursesareforparticipantswhowanttodesignwithvector(andraster)graphicsformatsusingIllustratorCS5.
Level 1:ExploreandcustomizetheIllustratorinter-face; createa simple illustration;applybasiccolor;draw paths;work efficientlywith text;manipulatelayers; importswatches;customizecolorswithgra-dientfillsandtransparency;adjusttypography;dis-cover features new to IllustratorCS5, such as thenewmultiple artboards, transparency in gradients;andmuchmore.Prequisites:experienceusingWindowsorMAC
Digital Camera Workshop Achievegreatpictureresults!Learnhowtousethefunctions of your digital camera correctly. Classcoversf-stops,shutterspeeds,ISO,depthoffield,composition,whitebalance, lenses andflash.Yourlevelofcomprehensionwilldramaticallyincreaseaf-terusingwhatyou’velearnedaboutyourowncam-era.Alltypesofcamerasarewelcome!This class is targeted for those studentswhowantto understand how their digital camera works. Intoday’stechnologyDigitalCamerashavemorefea-tures than you will ever use. This class will teachyouwhichfeaturesyouwillneed,andwanttouse.Bringcameraandinstructionmanualtoclass(Man-datory).
Adobe Photoshop CS5 (PC) - BasicThiscoursewillintroducePCuserstotheworld’s#1image editingprogram.Course topicswill includescreen and print resolutions, calibration, palettesand file formats. Additional topics and skills willinclude photo restoration and basic image editingtechniques.Prerequisite: Experience in Windows and wordprocessing.
$240/WCOAP6020C01,C50&C70ApprovedHours:12(Act48)
NewtownCampus/C01/3Tu,7/12-7/26,6-10pm
LowerBucksCampus/C50/2Th&1Tu,8/11-8/18,6-10pm
Upper Bucks Campus/C70/2 Tu & 2 Th, 6/21-6/30,6:30-9:30pm
Adobe Photoshop CS5 (PC) - Advanced Thisclassintroducesyoutothenextgenerationofimageediting.WhetheryouareaseasonedprooranewusertoPhotoshop,thisclasswillgiveyoutheknowledge,experience,andcredentials tocompeteinthe fastpacedworldofgraphicarts.Topicswillinclude general knowledge, using the work area,importing and adjusting images,workingwith se-lections,creatingandusinglayers,usingmasksandchannels,managingandcorrectingcolor,drawing,editing,painting,andretouching.Prerequisite: PhotoshopBasic (WCOAP6020) isrecommended.
Upper Bucks Campus/C70/2 Tu & 2 Th, 7/12-7/21,6:30-9:30pm
InDesign CS5 for MACThiscourseisintendedforstudentswhowantafoundationindesktoppublishingutilizingInDesignCS5.Throughout,aspecialfocusisgiventopreparingdocumentsforprintandelectronicpublishing.Hands-onexerciseswillenableyoutoexploreandcustomizetheInDesigninterface;workefficientlywithtext,tables,objectsandgraphics;assesstheimportanceofcorrectcolormanagement;remembertimesavingtipsandtechniques;discoverthefeaturesnewtoInDesignCS5,suchasthenewAdobeBridgefilebrowser,objectstyles,snippets,andsmartertexthandling;andmuchmore.
*Certified Online Instructor (COI) requirestheregistranttotakea50questionexam.Theregistrantwillhavetheirstudentsevaluateoneof theironlinecourses, and theChairof theLERN Faculty Advisory Board will critiqueoneoftheregistrant’sonlinecourses.
Continuing Professional EducationACT 48 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 47Certified Alcohol Counselors ������������������������������������ 49Certified Public Accountant ���������������������������������������� 50Continuing Education Requirements for
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More Online Classes for Teaching Professionals ���� 48Payroll Professionals ����������������������������������������������������� 49Project Management ����������������������������������������������������� 50Real Estate ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 50
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Drama in the Classroom Drama in the classroom puts your students at thecenter of the learning process. It can be used acrossthecurriculumtodeepentheentirelearningprocess.Helpyourstudentsdevelopcreativethinking,improvetheir ability to communicate and express themselvesbothverballyandnon-verbally,anddeveloptrustwithoneanother.Dramaprovidesanopenforumforthestudentandteachertoconnect,communicate,experi-ence,respond,experiment,anddiscover.Dramaisal-readyoccurringnaturallyintheelementaryclassroombutthereisamuchgreaterpotential.Thisworkshopwillhelpyoutoexpandthepracticesyoumayalreadyuse,learnhowtointegratedramaintovariousareasinthroughout the curriculum, and learn the variety ofpurposesdramaticexercisesprovidewithintheeduca-tionsetting.Kathleen Gaynor, M.Ed.
Social Media and Online Tools for K-12 TeachersGetthelatestinfoonwhy,andhow,yourstudentsareusingsocialmedia.DiscoverthetricksofthetradeinusingFacebook,Twitterandothersocialmedia.Findouthowsocialmediaisbeingusedineducation.Thencomeawaywithtipsonhowyoucanusesocialmediatohelpyourstudentslearnmore.Foranyteacherinterestedinsocialmedia,frombeginnerstoadvancedsocialnetworkers.
Gender in the Classroom Discoverwhygirlswaste30%of their study time,whyboysgetworsegradesthangirls,whyboysdolesshomeworkthangirls,andthe5learninghabitsthathurtgirlsintheworkplace.Discoverhowgirlslearn.Takeaway10toptipsforhelpinggirlslearnmore,andthe5tipstohelpgirlssucceedmore.Thendiscoverhowboys learn.Takeaway10toptips forhelpingboys learnmore,andthe5tipstohelpboyssucceedmore.Getresearchdatanotavailableanywhereelse.
Classes are 6 weeks long and are approved for 24 Act 48 hours
For more information on how to register for ed2go classes see page 5.
Online Learning for K-12 TeachersDiscover the fascinating world of online learningandteaching.SpecificallyforK-12teachers,youwillfindoutwhyandhowyour students learnonline.FindoutaboutallthewonderfuleToolsbeingused,fromdrag-and-dropgamestovirtuallabs.Thenfindouthowyoucanbegintousethewebinyourownteaching.Seewhyweb-enhancedcoursesarebeingintroducedinK-12schools.Thentakehomeonlinestrategies for helping your students to learnmoreandpreparingthemfortheworkplace.
Teacher Enrichment in ComputerScience TECSAreyouaskedtointegratetechnologyintoyourclassroom? Do you struggle find creative waysto do so?Do you find the tools expansive andconfusing?Areyoucomfortablewiththe4CsofTechnologyIntegration?(Communication,Computing, Critical Thinking, and Creativity)JoinusatourfifthAnnualTECSWorkshop.MeetwithFacultymembersfromBucksCountyCommunityCollege and colleagues fromK-12schoolsintheregion.Learnaboutengagingideasandprojects,networkwithotherteachers,enrichyourselfandearn12Act48hours.
Accountability – The Mindset for the New Millennium Learnhowtodevelopamoreaccountablemindset.Defineresponsibilityvsaccountabilityanddiscussthedifferencebe-tweeninternalandexternallocusofcontrol,andthepayoff/priceforbeingthe“victim”.Listtheexcusesusedtostayinsideyourcomfortzoneandidentifyhowtocreateamoreaccountablerelationshipwithcoworkersandclients.Michael Saraceno, M.B.A., M.A. in Counseling
Cultural Competence Culturalcompetencereferstoanabilitytointeracteffectivelywithpeopleofdifferentcultures.Culturalcompetencecom-prisesfourcomponents:awarenessofone’sownculturalworldview,attitudetowardsculturaldifferences,knowledgeofdif-ferentculturalpracticesandworldviews,andcross-culturalskills.Developingculturalcompetenceresultsinanabilitytounderstand,communicatewith,andeffectivelyinteractwithpeopleacrosscultures.Learnhowtoworkmoreeffectivelywithspecialpopulationsasstudentsorclients. Michael Saraceno, M.B.A., M.A. in Counseling
Assert Yourself! Assertiveness isn’taboutbeingaggressive,oralwaysgettingyourownway.It’saboutstandingupforyourself,construc-tively.Thiscourseexplainswhatitmeanstoassertyourself,andhowyoucanlearntodoit.Michael Saraceno, M.B.A., M.A. in CounselingNewtownCampus/$74/OCOUN2279C01/Sa,5/21,9am-4pmApprovedHours:6(Act48,CAC)
Real Estate 101: General Practice, 2010-2012 7-Hour General CE ModuleThiscoursefocusesonthedutiesofthelicenseeandthetermsandconditionsofthePennsylvaniaAsso-ciation ofRealtors (PAR) StandardAgreement fortheSaleofRealEstateandaddenda.T. Fenerty
NewtownCampus/$80/OREAL0016WB1/2Tu,7/12-7/19,9am-12:30pm Residential Real Estate, 2010-20127-Hour Elective CE Module This course covers the documentation, financial,process and procedural requirements to bring clo-suretothehomesaleprocess.T. Fenerty
Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007For complete description, see page 23.NewtownCampus/$240/WCOAP3054C01/2M&2W,7/11-7/20,6:30-9:30pmApprovedHours:12(Act48,PMI)
Microsoft Project 2007 AdvancedFor complete description, see page 23.NewtownCampus/$240/WCOAP3052C01/1Tu&3Th,8/2-8/18 (no class 8/9or8/16),6:30-9:30pmApprovedHours:12(Act48,PMI)
Ethics for the Real Estate Professional, 2010-2012 3.5-Hour Elective CE Course ThiscourseaddressestheREALTORCodeofEth-icsandhowitestablishesaprofessionalstandardofconductforrealestatelicensees.Meetyourquadren-nialrequirementof3.5hoursofethicsinstruction.T. Fenerty
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Personal Development
American English as a Second Language
Which level should you take? Please come to a placement meeting to take a short test and meet with an instructor who will help you choose the best classes for your level. You can also sign up and pay for classes at the meeting!!! Monday, May 16, 7-9 pm, in the Charles Rollins Center in Newtown! (No registration needed—just come!) See you there!
Personal DevelopmentAmerican English as a Second Language �������������������51Children, Youth, & Parenting �����������������������������������������54Culinary ����������������������������������������������������������������������������56Fine Arts, Crafts ������������������������������������������������������������57Flex - Foreign Language Program for Children �������55Foreign Language ������������������������������������������������������������54General Interest �������������������������������������������������������������59Health & Fitness �������������������������������������������������������������61Life & Spirituality ������������������������������������������������������������58
Literature and Writing ��������������������������������������������������53Music ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������56Self Help Series by Philip Holder ��������������������������������60Test Preparation �������������������������������������������������������������63Zoomers - 50+ Grownups on the Go!
Keep Young, Keep Learning �������������������������������������62Zoomers Computer Series �����������������������������������������62
It’s Time to Get that Short Story Written! Doyouhaveastorytotell?Thiscoursewilltapinroandexpandyourcreativeimpulsewithinter-estingandstimulatingwaystogetyourthoughtsfrom inside your head and heart to the page.Clear language, tight focus, and strong imageryarewhatwilldrawreaderstoyourworkandhelpyou share your passion with others. Bernadette McBride, M.A., Writer and Poet (2009 Poet Laure-ate of Bucks County)
Conversational JapaneseWhether you want to learn conversational Japa-nesefortravelorjustforfun,you’llfindthiscoursemakesiteasyandenjoyableforbeginnerstomastertheessentialsoftheJapaneselanguage.Guidedbyanative Japanese instructor, you’ll also gain culturalknowledgeonlyaninsiderhas.
Online/$95/ELANG0500ApprovedHours:24(Act48)
Foreign Language
In a relaxed, supportive atmosphere, learn to communicate by using simple grammatical struc-tures and useful phrases related to travel, business, and more. A dash of culture and current events will be included.
All texts can be purchased in the college bookstore. For bookstore hours, see - http://www�bucks�edu/life/bookstore/index�php
So You Want to Dance! Modern Dance for Pre-teens (ages 9-12)PictureyourselfperformingonthehitTVshow“SoYouThinkYouCanDance”!ThekindofdancingdonebytheTVjudgeandchoreographerMiaMichaelsismoderndance.Bepreparedtotakeoffyourshoesandstrutyourstuffinthisfunclasswhereyouwilllearndifferentmodernstyles,rhythm,flexbility,strengthandstructure,allwhilehavingfun,andenjoyingagoodworkout!Pleasewearloosecomfortableclothes.Dancingwillbedonebarefoot. Meredith Puente
Online registration is preferred. Registration is also available by fax, mail, or walk-in. Visit www.bucks.edu/flex for details or email [email protected] for more information.
Guitar for the Adult Beginner Thelessexperiencedyouarethebetter!Learntoplaychords and simple strumming patterns as well aseasybluesscalesandgetstartedplayingtheguitar.Injustsixweeksyouwilllearnhowtoplaysongssuchas“BackInBlack”byAC/DC,“BadMoonRising”byCCR.and“IronMan”byBlackSabbath.Noex-periencereadingmusicnecessary!Mustprovideownguitar.Don Leffler, B.M.
You Can Play the Banjo!Banjo music can bring back happy memories ofmerry waltzes, strutting mummers, and rollick-ingbreakdowns,and itcanalsobringyoutotearswithhauntingballads.Discoverbasicfingerpickingtechniquesandchordprogressionsonthefive-stringbanjo,andlearntoplayoldfavoritessuchasOhSu-sannah,WayfaringStranger,andPrettyPolly.Pleasebringyourownbanjoandfingerpicks,andbepre-paredforsometoe-tappinggoodtimes!(Four-stringbanjosarealsoacceptable.)Sanford Bender, M.A.
Newtown Campus/$139 (plus $18 book fee)/RMUSC1148C018Th,6/9-7/28,7-9pmApprovedHours:16(Act48)
Music
Playing the Blues GreatBluesmusiciansEricClapton,B.B.King,andStevie Ray Vaughan each have their own uniquestyle. Discover various techniques such as bends,slurs,andtrills,andlearntocreateandperformso-los,asyoubringthebluestoyourownguitar.Pre-viousguitarexperiencerequired,mustprovideownguitar.Don Leffler, B.M.
Private Music LessonsPrivateinstructionisofferedbyspecialarrangementwiththeMusicFaculty.Forregistrationand/orin-formation,pleasecall215-968-8409.Thefollowinglessonsareavailablethroughcontinuingeducation:
Banjo: Sanford BenderFlute: Carol CarpenterGuitar:Don Leffler Thomas GiacabettiOboe:Beth Benson Piano:Elizabeth Crockett Jeff Baumeister, M.M.Saxophone:Len Pierro Percussion:Mark PultorakViolin:Russell HoffmanVoice:Charles Smith
Wok ‘N Walk Tour of Chinatown Great Mother’s Day Gift!JoinCelebrityChefJosephPoonandhisteamonthisinsider’stourofthehistory,cultureandfoodofChi-natown.ChefPoonandhisteamconductaTaiChidemonstration,aChinesevegetablecarvinglessonandwalkingtourofthechef ’scommunityincludingstopsatafortunecookiefactory,AsianSupermarketwithdiscussionofChineseherbs,Chineseplaceofworship,aChinesebakeryandmore.2:30pmtourfollowedbymeal.Chef Joe Poon
56 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
Art Forms in Nature: Scientificand Medical Illustration Livingsystems,frommicrotomacrosystemsthrough-out the planet are all interconnected. Discover theformsandshapesseeninnatureandthehumanbodyasyoulearntocreatescientificandmedicalillustrations.Scienceeducators,thosewithinterestinanatomy,biol-ogy,medicine,andmore,willlearntoconveyknowl-edgethroughartforcomplextopicssuchasphysiology,evolution,andecology.Includedinthecoursewillbeabriefdiscussionofanatomyandarthistory,drawingtechniques,anaturewalk,amicroscopicdrawingses-sion, all culminating in afinalpieceof artbasedonyourbackgroundorareaofinterest.Amaterialslistwillbeprovidedpriortoclass.Caryn S. Babaian, M.S., M.Ed. (Art Forms in Nature)
Plein Air Painting – Weekend WorkshopJoinusforanintensivetwodayworkshopinlandscapepainting at sites near the college. Workingwith oilpaints,youwillbeinstructedincolor,design,layout,perspective,techniques,anduseofmaterials,andothertopicsdeterminedbystudentinterest.Wewillinitiallymeetinaclassroom,andthenatvariousoutdoorsitesweatherpermitting.Pleasebringbaglunch.Amateri-alslistisavailableonrequest.Larry Chestnut, B.A.
Alla Prima Painting TheartistCeciliaBeauxwasadvisedbyseascapeartistAlexanderHarrisontotakeuppleinairpainting….tohelpherportraitandfigurepainting.Theideawastoquicklyrenderthesubjectbeforethesubjectmovedortheenvironmentchanged.Thus,theideaofpremiercoup orAlla Prima painting began,where a paint-ingiscompletedinoneortwosittingswithminimaltouch-up.Learnthenecessarytechniquestocompleteapaintinginashorttimeperiodfromastilllifeoralivemodel.Emphasiswillbeonquickinterpretation,color,technique,andcomposition.Amaterialslistisavailableonrequest.Larry Chestnut, B.A.
Secret Techniques of the Old MastersOilpaintingisanextremelyversatilemediumwithalonghistorydatingbacktothemid-fourteenhun-dreds.Discoverforgottenpaintingtechniquessuchas grisaille, glazing, scumbling, etc., and developa deeper understanding of thematerials thatwereused. Learn to preparewooden panels and stretchcanvas,andfindoutwhatitmeanstopaintlikethe“oldmasters”!Amaterialslistwillbeprovidedpriortoclass.David Rivera, M.F.A.
Capturing a Likeness in a Portrait Portraitpaintingisoneofthemostexpressive and difficult subjects tomaster. Begin-ningandintermediateartistswilllearntoachieveanaccurate likeness of themodel, and emphasize ex-pressionandcharacterthroughgooddrawing,color,composition, and lighting. You will learn aboutbasicskeletalanatomytobetterunderstandhowtoconstructfacialfeatures.Underpaintingandglazingwillbeexploredtodevelopvariouscoloreffects.Amaterialslistwillbeprovidedpriortoclass. David Rivera, M.F.A.
Oil and Acrylic Painting with an Emphasis on Color and Design Experiencethethrillofunderstandinghowtomixjust the right value in color to produce light, tex-ture,movementordramainyourpaintings.Learna simpleway of capturingwhat you see in forms,movement,andaestheticsplacedintotherealityofyour own work. Designed for the beginning andcontinuingstudentwhowantstoexploreaspectsofcompositionandhueusagebasedonJosephAlberstheories,andvariedpersonaldesignchoices.Techni-cal aspectswill bedemonstrated stepby step eachdaythatincludepaintmixing,applicationsandma-terialuse.Choicesofsubjectallowarangefromstilllife,pho-tos,andpersonalimaginativewhimsy.Examinationof our processwill draw fromhistorical, changingstylesandthought,andclassinteractioninarelaxedstudioenvironment.Debby Souders, M.F.A.
Past Lives: the Theory and the ExperienceIsitrealorisitfantasy?Wouldyouliketoknowifyouareanoldspirit,ifyouhavelivedapreviouslifeorlives?Inmanyculturesitisbelievedthatourfearsandanxieties,ourtalentsandcreativeabilities,mayhavetheirrootsinexperiencesfromapreviouslife.Bydiscoveringourpastexperiences,andhowtheyhaveledustowherewearenow,wecanbetterun-derstandourselves,ourlikes,ourdislikes,ourfears,ourgoalsandourdesires.Duringclass,Dr.Holderwillaskforvolunteerswhowouldliketoexperienceapastliferegressionthroughhypnosis.Note:Pleaseplantoarriveearlyasdoorswillbeclosedtoavoiddisruption.Philip Holder, PhD
Couples in Communication (How to Fight Fairly) Personal differences make life interesting, but canalso cause conflict. Destructive arguments leavescarsthataredifficulttorepair.Communicationandlistening skills are thekey.Evenarguments canbeconstructive,helpyoubetterunderstandfriendsandfamily,gaintheabilitytoresolveconflicts,manageanger&frustration,andempathizeandnegotiate,ifyoufollowafewsimplerules.Thisclassisacommu-nications class, designed primarily for couples butindividualsarewelcome.Philip Holder, PhD
Newtown Campus/$35 per couple, $19 per indi-vidual/RCEGN4836C01W,5/25,7-9pm
Separation & Divorce: Your Legal Rights Confusion.Fear.Anger.Depression.Anxiety.Theseare all normal emotions for someonewho is con-sideringseparationanddivorce.Duringseparationanddivorce,couplesmustmakesomeof themostimportant decisions in their lifetime. An AlphaCenter Attorney-Mediator will discuss and offerclarityonmanyofthelegal,financialandpracticalmattersthatmustbeconsideredbybothindividu-als.Thisinformationalclasswillalsodiscussdivorcemediation as an alternative to litigation. Attorney Mediator for Alpha Resource Center
NewtownCampus/$19/RCEGN6802C01W,6/15,7-9pm
Have you had a Spiritual Experience?Somanyofushavespiritualexperiencesinourdailylives,andwemaynotevenrecognizethemassuch.Come explore the spiritual significance of dreams,out of body experiences, near death experiences,SoulTravel,innerlightandsound,innerguidessuchasangels,mastersorinnervoices,knowingnessandespeciallyexperiencesofdivinelove.Discoveractivetechniquestorecognizethepresenceofdivinespiritin everyone’s life, and to tap into this creative lifesource.Peter Plumb D.C., Lisa Gage
Accessing Your Higher SelfTheanswers to all of our questions arewithin us.Learn to overcome the problems and barriers youmaybeexperiencinganddiscoveryourowntruthfulanswers.Dr. PhilipHolder has appeared inmanymagazines,onradio,andontelevisionandcanhelpyouunderstandandperhapsexperience thisamaz-ingphenomenon. Philip Holder, PhD
Wood Turning For Adults Fromtreetobowl,learntoshapearoughpieceofwood into amasterpiece you can cherish. In thishands-on intensive workshop, explore appropriatetool selection, lathe selection, sharpening, safety,sandingandfinishing.Inadditiontodailydemon-strations,youwillspendmostofyourtimeworkingonyourproject,withaseparateone-waylatheavail-able for each student.Limited enrollment, so signupearly. Ed Ryan
Newtown Campus/$399 (includes all materials)/RFNRT3311C01M-F,6/20-6/24,8:30am-4:30pmApprovedHours:35(Act48)
Ribbed or Mellon Basket Flo Schadler returns with another basket style foryou to learn. Using all naturalmaterials, learn toweaveyourownribbedbasket,whilediscussingthehistory of basket making and its various designs.Discovertheuseofvariousbasket-makingtools,andlearnbasicbasketweavingtechniques.Youarein-vited tobringyourownuniqueweavingmaterialsto include in thebasketdesign ifyouwish, toen-hanceyourcreation.Beginningandrepeatstudentsarewelcome.Materialslistwillbeprovidedpriortoclass.Florence Schadler, B.S.
58 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
General Interest
Plumbing for the Homeowner Concerned about your bills in this time of eco-nomicuncertainty?Learntohandlemanyofyourownplumbingproblemsfromdripstofloods.Thishands-oncourseisforbeginnerswhowanttolearnsuchthingsassweatingcopperpipe,usingdifferentplumbingfittings,workingwithdrainsystemsandventingsystems,workingwithplasticpipeandcastiron,howtoinstalldrainvalves,faucets,waterclos-ets,andmanymoreplumbingprojects.ThiscoursewillpayforitselfthefirsttimeyouDON’Tneedaplumber!John Homan
Choices for Sustainable Living – Implementing Sustainable Practices in the Workplace & Home Thegoalofasustainablesocietyispopular,butdiffi-culttodefine.Explorethemeaningofsustainability.ConsiderthetiesbetweenlifestylechoicesandtheirimpactontheEarth.Learnstepsthatcanbetakentomove towards ecologically sustainable organiza-tions,lifestyles,andcommunities.Melissa Miles, Organizer for the Eastern PA Permaculture Guild
GreenJobsAcademy/$99/WTMCO0407JA1Sa,7/9,9am-3pm
Plumb-In-Luck…for the HomeownerWorkingwithcopper/plasticpipe,sweatingcop-perpipe,solventweldingplasticpipe,andinstall-ingdrainagesystems.
The Grand Opening: Doors and WindowsLearn to install windows and doors, includingframing techniques, exact replacement, andfin-ishing.RCEGN6716C50/W,7/27,6:30-9:30pm
CanastaSocialize and have fun while you play this easycardgame.Withinstruction,youcanlearntoplayquickly,evenifyouhaveneverplayedcardsbefore!It can be played with 2-4 players, individually orinpairs.Canastaisavariationofrummy,andwithmillionsofplayers,isoneofthemostwidely-playedcard games in the country. Enrollment is limitedtoensureasuccessfullearningexperience.Neilia Makadok, B.S.
Mah JonggMah Jongg originated inChina about 2000 yearsagoandisanexciting,engagingandfungameus-ing tiles to form hands, much like rummy. Youwill learn toplay theAmericanversion,usingTheNationalMahJonggLeaguerulesandcard.Letanexperienced educator explain the basics in simpletermsincludingsettingup,dealing,pickinghands,etc.,andguideyouasyouplay,learnandenjoyyournewskill.Enrollmentislimitedtoensureasuccess-fullearningexperience.Neilia Makadok, B.S.
How to Analyze a Film Is film art? Film Theorist Christian Metz wrote,“Thecinemaisdifficulttoexplainbecauseitiseasyto understand.” We all go to the movies. Filmhas been a fixture ofAmerican entertainment andpopularcultureforoveracentury. However,onlyaminoritybelievesthatthestudyoffilmshouldbetakenas seriouslyas theworksofMichelangeloorDostoevsky.Discoverthecriticaltoolsusedtoana-lyzefilms,breakdownhowfilmsareassembledanddeterminehowthecinema isbothdefinedbyanddefinesour society.Wewillwatch anddiscuss theworksofcinema’smasterstorytellerssuchasGodardandHitchcock, and learn the unique language offilmanddeconstructthechoicesfilmmakersutilizetonarratetheirdistincttales.Ann Casano, M.A.
Weight Loss, The Easy and Natural WayLose weight easily by changing your “relation-ship”with food.Are you a “comfort eater”, doyou make poor food choices, are you unmoti-vatedtoexerciseorsimplyeattoomuch?ThisisNOT a diet.Hypnosisworks bymodifying at-titudes&eliminatingcravingsatasubconsciouslevel.Itissafeandisasnaturalasdaydreaming.
Stress ManagementAll energy isn’t positive or pleasant, and beingtense(e.g.someonewithcaffeinenerves)doesn’tfeelgood.Unlockyourcreativeenergyinstead,whichcanmakeyourelaxed,peaceful,andcalm.Discoverthetoolstoreducetheeffectsofstress,gainnewenergy&vitality,achievepersonalgoals,obtainpeaceofmind,andincreasehappiness.
Meditation Made EasyMeditation is often shrouded inmystery. It isactually a great way to manage stress, increaseproductivity,developintuitive&creativepowers,reenergize,andimproveyourqualityoflife.Wewillprovidesimpletoolstohelpyoumeditateef-fectively on your own, to reach a deep state ofmeditation. This isawonderfulopportunitytoacquireskillsthatcanbenefityouforalifetime.
Dr.PhilipHolder is acertifiedhypnotherapist,meditationmaster,publishedauthor,personalfitnesstrainer,andShaolinKungFuGrandmaster.Hehasappearedinnumerousmagazines,ontelevision,onradio,andisfeaturedinanumberofinstructionalvideo-tapesandonaudio-tape.LetDr.Holdershowyouthewaytoabetterlifeinoneofthefollowingworkshops.Philip Holder, Ph.D.
Self Help Series by Philip Holder
General Interest – cont’dPersonal Development
60 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
Strength Training Learnproperformandstrengthtrainingtechniquesexercisesforeachmajormusclegroup(legs,back,chest,shoulders,triceps,bicepsandabdominals).Learntheimportanceofstretching,warmingupandcoolingdown.Pleasebringamat,bottleofwa-terandlightweights(2lbs,3lbs,5lbsdependingonfitnesslevel).Wearsneakersanddresscomfort-ablyinlightweight,non-restrictiveclothingthatallowformovement.
Jose Torres, B.S. /IFA CertificationNewtownCampus/$89/RFTNS0601C018W,5/18-7/6,5:30-6:30pm
Debra Brockett B.S./WITS Certified Personal TrainerLowerBucksCampus/$69/RFTNS0603C506Th,6/30-8/4,6:30-7:30pm
GolfMadGolferGolfClub,114StreetRoad,Southampton,PA18966Jean Platt Spencer, LPGA Class A Professional(Classeswillbeheldrainorshine.)Introduction to GolfYoutoocanbeagolfer!Youwillbe introduced to thegameofgolf,includingswingbasicsandnecessaryinfor-mationtocreateacomfortlevelonthecourse.
Tai-Chi Chuan ThestudyofTai-Chiisabeautifulwaytorelievestress,andhasbeenproventopromoteahealthymindandbody.Learnthefirst20movementsoftheYangShortForm,alongwithwarm-upexercisesthatcanbepracticedany-time,anywhere.Thomas Stanley
NewtownCampus/$89/RFTNS0512C018Tu,6/28-8/16,7-8pm
Mat Pilates Whatawonderfulwaytorelax!Learnproperbreathingtechnique,exerciseprinciplesandbenefitsofMatPilates,whileperformingexercises that targetyourabdominals,backand legs.Classfinisheswithfiveminutesofquietmeditation. Please bringmat and dress comfortably inlooseclothing.Debra Brockett B.S./WITS Certified Personal Trainer
Mark your calendar for A Day for All Women Conference to be held on Saturday, November 5.
Co-sponsored by the Bucks County Commissioners’ Advisory Council for Women and Bucks County Community College, the Conference will continue to serve the needs of women for its 28th year. Join us for a day of renewed energy, education and networking opportunities!
If you did not attend last year’s conference and wish to placed on our mailing list, please call 215-968-8140
Zoomers - 50+ Grownups on the Go! Keep Young, Keep Learning
AARP - Driver Safety ProgramThiseight-hourclassroomcourse isdesignedespe-cially formotorists age 50 or older. It covers nor-mal changes in vision, hearing and reaction time,and provides practical techniques to compensatefor these changes. The program fosters safer driv-ingpractices,continuedmobility,andadiscountinauto insurance in amajority of states. Please notethe fee for theDriver safety programwill be $12forAARPmembers, AARP ID required, and $14fornon-members,CHECKORMONEYORDERTOAARP–NOCASHWILLBEACCEPTED.Timothy Aufmuth
Microsoft ExcelMSExcelisasoftwarethatwillallowyoutocre-atespreadsheetstomanagedataforyourpersonalorbusinessneeds.Learntomanipulatedataandfigures,andperformcalculationstomanageyouraccountingorfinancialneeds.Gargi Seshadri, M.S.
Computers for the Terrified – Don’t be Afraid of the Mouse! Computersarenotasintimidatingastheyseem,once you get thehangof things.Learnhow toturnonyour computer andhow tonavigate inaWindows environment, so you’ll be ready tomoveontothenextchallenge.Gargi Seshadri, M.S.
Microsoft WordWhetherforhomeortheoffice,learntouseMi-crosoftWordtopreparedocumentsforbusinessorpersonaluse. Learn tonavigate through theprogrameasily,discoversomebasiceditingtools,andmuchmore-evenlearntoinsertpicturesandstylisticelementsintotheWorddocument.Youtoocanusethispowerfultool!Gargi Seshadri, M.S.
AARP - Driver Safety ProgramRefresher Class This is a four-hour refresher course only. Studentsmustprovidecertificatefrompreviousclassoraletterfrominsurancecompany,oranautoinsurancebillin-dicatingdriversafetyprogramdeduction.Pleasenotethe fee for theDriver safetySafetyprogramwillbe$12forAARPmembers,AARPIDrequired,and$14fornon-members,CHECKORMONEYORDERTOAARP –NOCASHWILLBEACCEPTED.Atty VanHamel
NewtownCampus/$0/RCEGN8052C01M,7/11,6-10pm
Personal Development
62 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
Drivers’ Education (minimum age 15)Hittheroadknowingwhattolookfor&howtore-act.This30-hourcoursewillcoverthePennsylvaniaDriver’smanualandallphasesofdefensivedriving,includingadverseweatherconditions,effectsofdrugandalcoholabuse,andrulesof theroad.Comple-tionofthiscoursewithapprovedon-the-roaddriv-ing instruction may make beginner teen driverseligibleforreducedinsurancerates.Studentsdonotneed apermit or license tobegin this class (mini-mumage15).Attendanceatallclassesisrequired.DuncanDrivingSchool
Praxis I Test PreparationThePRAXIS I Series: Academic Skills AssessmentisthefirststepinobtainingteachercertificationinPA.Ittestsstudents’abilitiesinreading,writing,andmathematics.Thiscomprehensivecourseincludesadiagnosticpre-test,anexplorationofthethreecom-ponentsoftheexam,aswellastesttakingstrategies.George Haiduck, B.S.BucksCountyCommunityCollegeisanofficialtestsiteforthePraxisIexaminations.PleasecontacttheOffice ofTesting and Retention at 215-968-8466formoreinformationonupcomingtestdatesforthe2011academicyear.
GMAT PreparationApplying to graduate business and managementschoolsusuallymeanstakingtheGMAT.Takingthiscoursewillprovideyouwithtest-takingtechniquesandmethods for improving your score and savingtimeonallGMATquestiontypes.
Online/$95/ETEST0030
Law School Admission Test Preparation CourseStuart Burd, Esq.
ATTENTION, PARENTS/GuARDIANSIn order to provide for your child’s safety, the College does not permit any child on campus without proper supervision. If you find it necessary to drop off your child early, or pick up your child after camp hours, you must register him/her in the BUCKS Extended Hours program as listed below (Newtown Campus only):
7 - 9 am $38/week ($32 week of 7/5) 3:30 - 6 pm $55/week ($44 week of 7/5) am & pm $70/week ($56 week of 7/5)
SuPERVISED ACTIVITIES wIll BE PROVIDED AND ARRANGEMENTS TO REGISTER MAy BE MADE ON A wEEKly BASIS THROuGH THE SuMMER.
CAll THE TRI-HAMPTON yMCA AT 215-579-6200 FOR DETAIlS.
Please Note: There is no before or after care available at the Upper or Lower Bucks Campuses.
Personal Development
64 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
JuNE 203D SCulPTuRE FOR MulTIDIMENSIONAl KIDS(Ages 10-13)Jamie (Snyder) Ulkloss, M.Ed.$264 RCHYC 5028 C01
AMERICAN GIRl CAMP(Ages 10-13)Amy Millar, B.A.$259 /RCHYC 5089 C01
GuARDSTART: lIFEGuARDING TOMORROw (Ages 11-14)Prerequisites: Swim the front crawl for 25 yards con-tinuously while breathing to the front or side� Tread water for one (1) minute using arms and legs� Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater� Jamie Bintliff$219 / RCHYC 5632 C01
INTRODuCTION TO FlASH (Ages 10-13+)John Sheridan, M.M.$199 /RCOAP 3069 C01
“KID KuISINE” - BAKING II(Ages 10-13)This is a continuation of Kid Kuisine Baking I� Earl R. Arrowood, CCC, CCE, FMP, AAC, M.Sc., and Chef John Angeline, CEPC$289 /RCHYC 5711 C01
“KID KuISINE II” - INTERMEDIATE(Ages 10-13)Prerequisite: “Kid Kuisine I” You must have success-fully completed the basic course or have taken the Intermediate course last summer to be eligible to participate in this course�Earl R. Arrowood, CCC, CCE, FMP, AAC, M.S. & Chef John Angeline, CEPC$324 /RCHYC 5708 C02
BEGINNER’S LACROSSE FOR BOYS & GIRlS (Ages 7-13+)Barbara Kuronya, B.S.Requirement for boys & girls: stick and mouth guard; Boys also need lacrosse glovesAll equipment must be regulation� Please call Endur-ance Sports for all equipment questions (215-369-0225)�$249 /RCHYC 5624 C01
BEGINNER GOlFHalf Day Camp - 9 am-noon only! (Ages 5-6)Mike Duda, US Golf Teaching Federation Certified Instructor$249 /RCHYC 5622 C01
July 25ADVANCED wOODTuRNING(Ages 12-13+)Christopher Benner, A.A.Prerequisite: Advanced Woodturning is available to stu-dents entering grade 8 or above, who have completed at least one week of the standard woodturning camp� $338 /RCHYC 5056 C01
Attention, Parents/GuardiansIf you find it necessary to drop off your child early, or pick up your child after camp hours, you must register him/her in the BUCKS Extended Hours program as listed below
(Newtown Campus only):7 - 9 am $38/week ($32 week of 7/5)3:30 - 6 pm $55/week ($44 week of 7/5)am & pm $70/week ($56 week of 7/5)
Supervised activities will be provided and ar-rangements to register may be made on a weekly basis through the summer� For details, call the Tri-Hampton YMCA at:215-579-6200
Personal Development
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GAME MAKER - FIllED(Ages 10-13+)Fran Margolis, M.Ed.$249 /RCOAP 3067 C02
KID KuISINE IV - “IRON KuISINE!”(Ages 12-13+)Students MUST have taken ALL prior courses in or-der to continue with this course� Earl R. Arrowood, CCC, CCE, FMP, AAC, M.S. &Chef John Angeline, CEPC$324 /RCHYC 5712 C01
INlINE SKATINGHalf Day Camp - 9 am-noon only! (Ages 7-13+) Requirements: Each participant will be required to have a skate with a rear brake, a helmet, and protective gear (elbow, wrist and knee pads)� There are absolutely no exceptions to these requirements� Toy skates not allowed� If you do not have the necessary equipment, the clinic instructor for an extra charge will provide it for you� Barbara Kuronya, B.S.$125 (/RCHYC 5612 C01
TREASuRE ISlAND - lIFE AS A PIRATE(Ages 5-6) Simrit Khalsa, B.S.$249 /RCHYC 5952 C01
ulTIMATE FRISBEE Half Day Camp - 12:30-3:30 pm (may be paired with Inline Skating) (Ages 7-13+) Barbara Kuronya, B.S.$144 /RCHYC 5611 C01
CAMP STORE New! Kids On Campus merchandise for saleat the college bookstore. Hoodies, hats,water bottles, and lanyards
Three ways to order:• Preorder during the spring• Order Monday morning at the tent; pick up Monday afternoon.• Visit the bookstore in the Rollins Center, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am-4 pm
Additional information available on our website: www.bucks.edu/kidsoncampus
Personal Development
70 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
The Community School of New Hope-Solebury
… a proud partner with Bucks County Community College. The Community School has provided exciting courses and travel opportunities since 1978.
Culinary Arts • Computers & Digital Photography Languages • Hobbies • Fitness • Driver’s Ed.
Fine Arts & Crafts • Travel
Most classes are held at New Hope-Solebury High School.
Fall Semester Held September-November
Please look for our course catalog inserted into your favorite local newspaper inFebruary and March or visit our web site: www.csnhs.org
www.csnhs.org Register for classes now through Bucks County Community College
at 215-968-8409, on-line at www.bucks.edu/communityschool.or fax form from inside back cover to 215-968-8320.
Didn’t receive our course catalog or have questions? Call 215-497-8735 or email: [email protected]
The Community School of New Hope-Solebury offers continuing education through creative, physical and intellectual opportunities.
72 Bucks County Community College / Continuing Education
• Continuing Education ProgramsAllcoursesareforindividuals,ages16orolder.Therearecertain programs that are for the younger set. They arenotedinthisCatalog.• Tax DeductionYoucanreceiveataxdeductionforallexpensesofcontinu-ing management education (including registration fees,travel, meals and lodging) undertaken to maintain andimproveprofessionalskills. (TreasuryRegistration1-625Coughlinvs.Commissioner,203F2d307).• Lifetime Learning CreditForthosebeyondthefirsttwoyearsofcollege,ortakingclassespart-timetoimproveorupgradetheirjobskills,thefamilywillreceivea20%taxcreditforthefirst$10,000.Thecredit is available fornet tuitionand fees (lessgrantaid) paid for post-secondary enrollment after June 30,1998.Thecreditisavailableonaper-taxpayer(family)ba-sis.Forfurtherinformation,pleaseconsultyourtaxadvisororvisithttp://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE.• Employer Tuition AssistanceYourorganizationmayencourage furtheringyoureduca-tionbyincludingfullorpartialtuitionassistanceforcreditand non-credit courses in your benefit package. CheckwithyourPersonnelOfficetoday.• Course Changes/CancellationsBucksCountyCommunityCollege reserves the right tocancelacourseentirelyortochangeitstime,locationorinstructor.Intheeventacourseforwhichyouhavereg-isterediscancelled,youwillbenotified.Ifyouareunabletosubstituteasuitablereplacementforacancelledcourse,youwillberefundedalltuitionandfeesyouhavepaidforthecourse.• Verification of EnrollmentAparkingpermitwillbesenttoregistrantsbeforeclassbegins.Thismailingwillincludeyourenrollmentconfirmation.Pleasefeelfreetocallusat215-968-8409.• Inclement Weather ClosingInclementweathermayattimesforcecancellationofclass-es.Themostup-to-dateinformationwillbeavailableonthecollege’swebsite atwww.bucks.edu.Other sourcesofinformation include local or Philadelphia radio stations;listenforannouncementslistingBucksCountyCommuni-tyCollegeorcode#760(dayandweekendclasses),orcode#2760 (evening classes), for the Newtown campus andLowerBuckscampuses,orcalltheCollege’smainnumberat 215-968-8000.ForUpperBucksCampus the code is#759(dayandweekendclasses),orcode#2759(eveningclasses),orcall215-258-7700.CallsmayalsobemadetotheContinuingEducationOffice(215-968-8409).Infor-mationwillbeprovidedonthe statusofourclasses.Re-scheduling,ifnecessary,willbedoneassoonaspossible.• Continuing Education UnitsContinuing Education Units (CEUs) are offered for se-lectedcoursesandarevaluableforindividualswishingtodemonstratetheirparticipationineducationalpursuitsbe-yondoroutsideofadegreeprogram.OneCEUisequaltotencontacthoursofparticipationincontinuingeducation.UponcompletionofcoursesgrantingCEUs,participantsmayreceiveastatementofCEUsearnedandpermanentlyrecordedwiththeContinuingEducationOffice.Continu-ingEducationUnitsdonotapplytowarddegreeprogramsorgraduation.
• Staff Waivers TheCollegeandtheContinuingEducationDepartmentreservestherightto limitthenumberofwaivedregistra-tionsitacceptsinitsclasses.Insomeinstances,facultyandstaffwillberequiredtopay,inadditiontoclassmaterials,thepercentageof tuitionowedtothirdpartieswhohaveenteredintoapartnershiporagreementwiththeCollege.• Senior Citizen PolicyAdults65andovermayattendCertificateandComputerclassesat50%offthestatedfeeplusbookfees.Pleasecallfor appropriate books/materials costs before registering.Duetothedemandfortheseclasses,wecanonlypermittwoseniorsperclassatthisdiscount.Seniorsmayattendallothernon-creditclassesfreeofchargeonaspace-availablebasis.Note:ACTCenter,ed2go,onlineconstructionclass-es,ProTrain,Gatlin, trips,Zoomers courses, andcoursesoffered through the Community School of New Hope-Solebury are exempt from this policy.Youwill receive acourse confirmation upon registration. However, if theclassfills(withtheexceptionofcomputerclasses),youwillbecalledandgiventheoptiontoeitherpayfortheclassortowithdraw.Pleasenotethatitisthestudent’sresponsibil-itytopaymaterialsandbookfees.Pleaseuseregistrationformandcheckboxregardingseniorcitizenstatus.• Senior Citizen Policy for Community School of New Hope-SoleburyAdults60andovermayregisterformostcoursesata$10dollardiscountperclassof$35ormore.However,fulltu-itionisrequiredforsomeclassesandallspecialworkshops,trips,orevents.Thereisnodiscountoncoursematerials.Proofofagemayberequired.• Refund PolicyThere isa$25non-refundablewithdrawalcharge ifyou-cancel your enrollment in a coursewith a fee of $50 ormore;$5forcourses lessthan$50.Thefollowingcondi-tionsapplytorefunds:
1. For All Courses: 100% refund (less withdrawalcharge) when you notify the Continuing Educa-tionOfficeatleastfive(5)workingdayspriortothecoursestartingdate.Norefundafterthistime.
2. ForCamps:There is a $25 non-refundable fee forany cancellation. Refunds (less $25) will be madeONLYwhenyounotifytheContinuingEducationOfficeATLEASTSEVEN(7)DAYSbeforethefirstdayofcamp.
4. Ed2Go, ACT Center, Protrain, Gatlin and onlineconstruction courses: policies vary. Please call fordetails.
5. Community School of New Hope-Solebury: Norefundswill bemade except for cancelled or filledcourses.
If you have paid by check, your refund will ar-rive in three weeks. Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover payments will be credited to your account.
If you are not completely satisfied with our pro-gram, please contact the Executive Director of Continuing Education at 215-504-8578.
For Your Information
If, after 4:30 pm, you have a question con-cerning your evening/weekend class, call the Student Service Center at 215-968-8081.
How To Register1. FAXFor24hourservice,youcanFAXyourregistrationformanytime!FAXto215-968-8320,andbesuretoprovidealltheregistrationinformation.BesuretoincludeyourVisa,MasterCard,AmericanExpressorDiscovercardnumber,expirationdateandsecu-ritycode.
2. On-LineFor on-line registration please go to the followingwebsite:www.bucks.edu/con-edThissecureon-lineregistrationisforcreditcardreg-istrationonly.Once your registration is processed,youwillreceiveaconfirmationletter.Iftheclassisfull, call theofficeandaddyournameto thewaitlist.
Better than ever! This summer’s enrichment programs, creative workshops and sports clinics will make your child’s summer a learning experience and a fun
adventure� Detailed brochures available in JanuaryCall 215-968-8409 to have one sent to you or visit our website: www.bucks.edu/kidsoncampus
See refund policy on page 72�Make checks payable to: Bucks County Community CollegeReturn to: Bucks County Community College Continuing Education 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940
See refund policy on page 72�Make checks payable to: Bucks County Community CollegeReturn to: Bucks County Community College Continuing Education 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940