Non Credit Upcoming Courses
FYI: Please note that the non-credit courses have a one-time $30 registration fee per semester.
Computer Courses
Computer Training Beginners
Cost: $60 (plus $30 registration fee)
Learn to take control of your computer in a fun-filled, stress-less day of learning.
In this class participants will begin to take the fear out of computing. Participants
will learn computer terminology; take a tour inside the computer; learn how
to recognize and use computer components such as hard drives, floppy drives,
CD/DVD drives, keyboard, mouse, and printers; learn how to recognize, save,
and manage computer files; learn what to do with those pesky error messages;
take a tour of the Internet; and learn methods to protect against viruses.
CMP 107
Spring 2010 Term
Section 9101
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Staff
Feb 13
Sa 9:30am - 4:00 pm
Fall
River
Beginning Microsoft Word (Windows)
Cost: $60 (plus $30 registration fee)
Through a series of hands-on exercises, participants learn basic word processing
skills in Microsoft Word such as entering, editing, and moving text. Formatting
features such as bolding, underlining, applying text color, creating and modifying
tab settings, setting page layout, adjusting margins, and previewing and printing
documents will be addressed. Additional topics include creating and modifying
tables, using AutoCorrect, headers and footers, page breaks, spell and grammar
checking, using the thesaurus, and Web features including adding hyperlinks
and sending Word documents via e-mail. Familiarity with the operation of Windows
is assumed.
CMP 180
Spring 2010 Term
Section 9101
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Staff
March 6
Sa 9:30am - 4:00 pm
Fall
River
Beginning Microsoft Excel
Cost: $60 (plus $30 registration fee)
A hands-on course, participants will learn basic spreadsheet skills needed in
today's business world. Participants will learn basic spreadsheet terminology;
creating and modifying workbooks; entering and editing labels and constant and
variable values; entering and editing basic formulas; moving and copying data
and formulas; using absolute and relative references; inserting and deleting
ranges; applying basic mathematical functions including Auto Calculate; formatting
worksheets; printing options; creating basic charts; and Web features including
adding hyperlinks and sending Excel workbooks as e-mail. Familiarity with the
operation of Windows is assumed.
CMP 192
Spring 2010 Term
Section 9101
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Staff
March 27
Sa 9:30am - 4:00 pm
Fall
River
Beginning Microsoft PowerPoint
Cost: $60 (plus $30 registration fee)
A hands-on course, participants will create new presentations; add slides, save
and update changes; rearrange slides and slide elements; insert slides from
other PowerPoint presentations; use WordArt to make text more appealing; use
the Select Picture dialog box and explore clip art on the web; insert images
and use the color, brightness, and contrast controls on the picture toolbar;
add tables; insert an Excel chart; create an organization chart; use templates;
deliver presentations on screen and in print; and save presentations for Web
delivery. Familiarity with the operation of Windows is assumed.
CMP 260
Spring 2010 Term
Section 9101
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Staff
April 10
Sa 9:30am - 4:00 pm
Fall
River
Beginning Microsoft Access
Cost: $60 (plus $30 registration fee)
Through hands-on exercises, participants learn database concepts and terminology;
plan and design databases; design, create, and modify tables, forms, and reports;
add, delete, find, edit, sort, and filter records; create, use, and modify simple
queries; and import, export, and link Access objects. Familiarity with the operation
of Windows is assumed.
CMP 240
Fall 2009 Term
Section 9101
Enrolling
Now
Staff
Dec 12
Sa 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fall
River - Room 209
Spring 2010 Term
Section 9101
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Staff
May 1
Sa 9:30am - 4:00 pm
Fall
River
Health Care
Become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Cost: $660 (plus $30 registration fee)
Course Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; 18 Years old
(at time of State Exam); Read, Write and Speak English;
Driver's License; 6th Grade Reading Comprehension; and Immunizations: TB, MMR.
This program is designed to teach you how to handle medical, traumatic and psychiatric
emergencies; ranging from simple cuts to heart attacks and strokes. As part
of this program, students will perform clinical time in a hospital emergency
room, and on an ambulance. During this program you will be given the knowledge
and skills needed to handle many types of emergencies. For the student wishing
to obtain certification as an EMT, upon successful completion of this program,
you will be eligible to sit for the state of Massachusetts Emergency Medical
Technicians Exam. Whether you are looking for a career change, starting a career,
looking for an exciting part-time job, or just want to know what to do to help
during an emergency, EMT training could be for you. This program is sponsored
by the Institute for Emergency Medical Education. The curriculum follows the
Federal Department of Transportation guidelines, but exceeds both the MA Department
of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, and DOT's minimum requirements.
Instructors and coordinators are state approved EMT's. Required textbook will
be available from the Campus Bookstore.
This EMT course has two meeting pattern options:
Option One: The below EMT courses will meet for 7 weeks, 20-hours
per week, during the day:
Spring 2010 Term
PRD 180
Section 9101
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Taylor
March 1 - April 16
M, W, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
F 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Fall
River
Option Two: The below EMT course will meet 14 weeks, two nights
per week with four (4) Saturday day classes:
Spring 2010 Term
PRD 180
Section 8101
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Taylor
February 8 - May 12
M, W, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Saturday Dates: TBA)
Dartmouth - Room: Dion
115
CUSP - Conferences & Workshops
SLN: School Law Update
Cost: $20, (plus $5 registration fee)
It's the LAW! School law update with Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane. Will
be held at CUSP office in Fairhaven.
Spring 2010 Term
CNF 510
Section 4101
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Murphy, Hesse, Toomy, and Lehane
February 11
Th 4:00pm - 5:30 pm
Fairhaven
Jennifer Abrams: Having Hard Coversations
Cost: $85, (plus $10 registration fee)
A full day conference on effective communication and conflict resolution. As
administrators, coaches or teacher leaders, we often come up against situations
where difficult topics must be addressed. What do we know about the best strategies
for those moments? Based on research around conflict and interpersonal communications,
this session will provide participants with action plan and scripting tools
for having those necessary hard conversations. Will be held at CUSP office in
Fairhaven, includes lunch.
Spring 2010 Term
CNF 510
Section 4102
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Abrahms, Jennifer
March 19
Fr 9:00am - 2:30pm
Fairhaven
Living and Learning Together: Social Studies in Early Childhood Classrooms
Cost: $145, (plus $30 registration fee)
In this series of five workshops, we will consider four major strands of social
studies (history, civics, economics and geography) through the lenses of culturally
responsive teaching and appropriate early childhood practice. We will review
sample units All About Me, Celebrating Families, and Economics: Wants &
Needs, Why People Work, Money. We will consider appropriate assessment strategies
for young learners. In order to meet PDP requirements, participants will write
informal journal entries. The course fee includes journals, copies of the units,
and numerous resources.
For Pre-K, K, and Grade One teachers 12.5 PDPs
Spring 2010 Term
CNF 510
Section 4103
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
DeRusha, Karen
April 8, 15 & 29; May 6 & 13
Th 4:30pm - 7:00 pm
Fairhaven
Opportunities for Educators
MTEL Preparation Seminar Series
Want to be a teacher? The jobs are there.
Prepare for the test requirements that all new Massachusetts public schools
teachers need at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. All preparation
courses are held at the Fall River Center for Professional and Continuing Education,
located at 139 South Main Street, Fall River, Massachusetts. MTEL Preparation
classes are always forming.
The Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) program was initiated by the Massachusetts Department of Education in 1998 as part of our statewide education reform initiative for educators seeking PreKindergarten to grade 12 licenses. The MTEL program includes a test of communication and literacy skills (test #01) as well as tests of subject matter knowledge. The tests are designed to ensure that Massachusetts educators can communicate adequately with students, parents/guardians, and other educators and that they are knowledgeable in the subject matter of the license sought. Please visit the Massachusetts DOE MTEL website (www.doe.mass.edu/mtel/) for specific information on which test(s) are required for the Teacher license you wish to seek.
For a printable MTEL schedule of courses, click here (opens as a pdf). For more information, contact Melissa Pacheco, Senior Program Specialist at mpacheco@umassd.edu or call 508-678-3636. Thank you.
MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills - Test #01 (10 hours)
Preparing for the Massachusetts Test for Teacher Licensure
Cost: $170, (plus $30 registration fee)
The Communication and Literacy Skills test consists of two subtests: reading
and writing. The reading subtest contains multiple-choice items and word meaning
(vocabulary) items. The writing subtest contains four sections: written summary,
written composition, grammar and usage, and written mechanics. Areas tested
include the comprehension and analysis of readings; development of ideas in
essay form on specific topics; outlining and summarizing; interpretation of
tables and graphs; and mastery of vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. 2007–2008
MTEL Registration Bulletin. For more information on the MTEL Test, please go
to http://www.mtel.nesinc.com
PRD 571
Intersession 2010 Term
Section 9101
Enrolling Now
Kruger, Cynthia
January 9 - January 16
Sa 9:00am - 2:00 pm
Fall
River
Spring 2010 Term
Section 9101
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Kruger, Cynthia
February 20 - February 27
Sa 9:00am - 2:00 pm
Fall
River
Section 9102
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Kruger, Cynthia
April 24 - May 1
Sa 9:00am - 2:00 pm
Fall
River
Business
Human Resources Management - SHRM Learning System™
Cost: $1,125 (plus $30 registration fee)
A SPHR® certification distinguishes you among your peers and highlights
your commitment to your career as a human resources professional. These valuable,
industry-recognized credentials can open doors to unlimited career opportunities
and professional growth by providing you with a comprehensive overview of the
most up-to-date HR practices and focusing on your drive and initiative to constantly
renew your knowledge and skills. This blended learning option uses the complete
SHRM Learning System delivered in a structured learning environment. Instructors
are HR practitioners with in-depth experience in training and HR. Class time
is supplemented with out-of-class readings and practice exams. [detailed
information]
PRD 424
Spring 2010 Term
Section 9101
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Wudyka
Feb 2 - Apr 27
Tu 6:00-9:00 pm
Fall River
Art Classes
Intermediate Ceramics
Cost: $300 (plus $30 registration fee)
This course is open to all levels and will work with students interested in
pursuing handbuilding and wheel-throwing techniques explored through the context
of object making. Clay, slip, glaze and various firing methods and temperatures
will be presented.
VPA 207
Spring 2010
Section 5101
Spring Registration Begins on Nov 30th [Registration
Information]
Staff
Feb 18 - May 6
Th 6:30-9:30 pm
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