Spring 2013 Catalog

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your education at Clayton State University Spring 2013 Catalog of Professional, Academic & Leisure Programs | www.conted.clayton.edu

02 Certificate Programs 04 Career Development 15 Computer Courses 22 Careers in Healthcare 25 Personal Enrichment Campus News Insert


2013 Summer Youth Camps The Center for Continuing Education at Clayton State University will offer summer programs for youth, ages 7-11 and 12-16, who are interested in learning more about:

• Sewing • Photoshop • CSI • Spanish • French

• Cake making • Jewelry making • Drawing and painting • How to make a website or blog

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CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

Please join us for an

OPEN HOUSE CE Main Campus Saturday, July 20 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CE Jonesboro Saturday, July 27 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Information sessions for certificate programs will be held at the Open House. Please refer to page 2 for the dates, times and locations. For more information, visit www.conted.clayton.edu or call (678) 466-5050 or (678) 466-5118.

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Contents CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

Certificate Programs Academic / Test Prep Career Development Campus News Computer Dance / Fitness Healthcare Industrial Languages Personal Enrichment Youth Locations How to Register

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“My career as an HR professional has given me opportunities to work with many people and organizations throughout the world in both the private and public sectors. There were those who I was glad to part ways with due to less than desirable experiences. These were who “talked the talk” about providing excellent service in order to get the business but when they were needed for urgent or out of the ordinary situations, they became fair weather friends and were hard to get support from. There were many others who gave the minimum needed to just get by. And then there are those who I can count by using the fingers of one hand (and have several left over) as being the epitome of excellence and the embodiment of exemplification; those who not only meet their obligations but who consistently surpass them and are true business partners. I’m delighted to put Clayton State University’s Center for Continuing Education in this category of excellence. They have been a source of great satisfaction for our business with their sincere care, flexibility, creativity, understanding, and ongoing support. I look forward to a great continuing and fruitful relationship with them.”

Customized Training Solutions CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY will develop training customized to the needs of your business. We offer free needs assessments and consultations with our consultants to develop a training program or customize any of our career/workforce training programs. The training will be delivered at your location- on your schedule. We can also provide the training in our conference facilities on the main campus. Satisfied clients include CocaCola, AT&T, Fresh Express, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company, City of Atlanta, to name a few. Please contact Janet Winkler, Executive Director, Center for Continuing Education at (678) 466-5050 or janetwinkler@clayton.edu. For more information, visit us at www.conted.clayton.edu

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—Luis E. Sample, Senior Manager, HR Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Peachtree City, GA

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Enhance your career skills with a Certificate

Program

Our certificate programs are more focused than degree programs and can be completed in less than a year. Designed to train people for specific jobs with focus on the training needed to work in various areas, our certificate programs do not require transcripts, GPAs or lengthy application processes. Certificate programs vary widely and prepare students directly for employment or advancement upon completion of the program. Some programs also prepare you for state or national certification exams. Our professional certificate programs will help you gain valuable knowledge, skills and training. Regardless of your academic level, there’s a certificate program to match your interest!

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Voice Over Certificate Program Project Management Certificate Program Commercial and Film/TV Audition Workshop Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Program Global TESOL Certificate Program SHRM Learning System Certificate Program Professional Security Academy Special Events & Program Planning Certificate Program Animation Writing Certificate Program Professional Digital Photography Certificate Program Multimedia, Music and Entertainment Certificate Program Professional Investigator Certificate Program Gerontology Professional Certificate Program Event & Meeting Planning Certificate Program

INFORMATION SESSION*

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3/25, 6:00 PM, CSU East 7/20, 10:00 AM, CE Main Campus 4/13, 2:00 PM, CE Main Campus 7/20, 9:00 AM, CE Main Campus 4/13, 9:00 AM, CE Main Campus 7/20, 11:00 AM, CE Main Campus 7/20, 9:00 AM, CE Main Campus 4/6, 9:00 AM, CSU Peachtree City

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COMPUTER Graphic Design Certificate Program Computer Support Technician Certificate Program Web Design Business Certificate Program

HEALTHCARE Medical Coding Specialist Certificate Program Administrative Medical Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate Program Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate Program Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program

INDUSTRIAL Light Commercial HVAC Certificate Program

Graduation for this catalog will be June 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Bring your family, friends, and colleagues to celebrate your accomplishment! *These are the locations for the Information Sessions. Please check the course listings for the actual locations of the courses.

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ACADEMIC / TEST PREP Math Success!! Filling in the Gaps with iLearn

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Are you preparing to take the COMPASS, SAT, GED or GACE? Do you struggle with math concepts on the job? This course is for you! It is totally self-paced and individualized. Each student is assessed and taught using a highly effective math curriculum on the computer with a qualified instructor available every step of the way. Even students with “math phobia or math anxiety” find this program offers a very rewarding way to learn math. Use the program in class and at home for up to one full year. Students should bring a laptop and headphones to each class session with spiral notebook to take notes. 133CACD111B Mon Mar 18 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus $299 with William D. Stone, Ed.D., math instructor 134CACD111A Thu Apr 15 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus $299 with William D. Stone, Ed.D., math instructor 134CACD111B Sat May 20 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus $299 with William D. Stone, Ed.D., math instructor 134CACD111C Tue Jun 17 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus $299 with William D. Stone, Ed.D., math instructor

Basic Grammar Skills Sharpen your writing skills for school or the workplace. This course focuses on the fundamentals of grammar and usage including (but not limited to) parts of speech, sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and capitalization. Students will learn to communicate with greater confidence and clarity on paper and on line. In addition, foreignlanguage learners will find that this grammar review is a most effective aid to mastery of a second language. 134CACD101 Tue, Thu Jun 4 - Jul 18 omit 7/2, 7/4 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus 12 Sessions $199 with Diane Cox, EdS, Certified Teacher

Basic Writing Skills “I feel bad” or “I feel badly?” “It is I” or “It is me?” Do you find yourself unsure which phrasing is correct? Do you wish your business memos and emails werre more polished and precice? Has your thesis advisor told you that it is time to exorcise those spelling demons that have taken possession of your computer screen? This class will help you improve your written communication by enhancing your facility with language diction, levels of usage, sentence formation, transition, narritive form, awareness of audience, and effective use of rhetorical devices. You will finish the course a more sophisticated writer whose work reflects the virtues of correctness, conciseness, clarity, and coherence.

GRE Preparation Learn how to master the new format of the GRE! In 24 hours you will interact with expert instructors who know the ins and outs of the quantitative, verbal, and writing sections of the test. The course focuses on optimizing your GRE score through classroom strategy lessons, online test simulation, and customized feedback on your writing and multiple choice responses. All course materials are included in your tuition fee. 134CACD301 Wed May 1 - Jun 26 omit 5/29 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $399 with CE Instructor

SAT Preparation - Math & Verbal

134CACD201C Tue, Thu Apr 9-25 10:00 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 6 Sessions $129 with Diane Cox, EdS, Certified Teacher

Boost your SAT scores at lightning speed! In 24 hours of our classroom program, you will learn how to do well on the SAT test, including essential test-taking techniques, hard-hitting strategies, and ways to use the multiple-choice format to your advantage. You will receive skill-building instruction to maximize your abilities in the three sections of the SAT (Critical Reading, Writing, and Math). You will also take two practice tests to help you become more familiar with the SAT test format and feel more comfortable on test day! Your fee includes all course materials.

134CACD201A Wed May 15 - Jun 26 omit 5/29 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CE Main Campus 6 Sessions $129 with Carla Durham Walker, MA

134CACD800 Wed Jun 12 - Aug 7 omit 7/3 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $329 with CE Instructor

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Admininstrative Professional Development Training Program Administrative support personnel no longer perform simplified, singular tasks. They have daily responsibilities that change with the needs of the supervisor, the program or the project at hand. Administrative professionals may spend some time filing, typing, or entering data at a computer terminal. Other times, you may have to prepare reports, plan business functions, coordinate meetings, prepare and proofread critical correspondence or coordinate travel for supervisors or other dignitaries. You will learn and/or review base administrative skills, customer service skills, document preparation skills, computing skills and associated soft skills that will enhance your abilities to perform at expected levels of output for positive career progression. The program combines instructor-led training, hands-on activities, e-learning and special assignments to ensure you get the maximum impact from learning activities and workshop sessions. 134CARE601A Mon Apr 15 - May 13 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions $299 with Brenetia Adams-Robinson, M.B.A.

Event & Meeting Planning Certificate Program

Special Events and Program Planning Certificate Program

FREE Information Session Register NOW!

FREE Information Session Register NOW!

Come meet the instructor and hear more about the Event & Meeting Planning Certificate Program! Ask your questions and find out how you can successfully complete this program.

Come meet the instuctor of this exciting certificate program! Find out what the learning outcomes are and what you must do to successfully complete this program.

141CCER084O Sat Jul 20 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CE Main Campus

134PCER085O Sat Apr 6 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CSU Peachtree City

Event & Meeting Planning Certificate Program

Special Events and Program Planning Certificate Program

Are you passionate about planning events? Looking to build your event portfolio/resume? Interested in earning the CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional) or CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) designations?

Do you want to explore a new career opportunity or become more astute in your event planning abilities? If you’re seeking help with planning a single event, programs, activities, fundraisers or become a Certified Special Events Professional; then this program is for you! Learn how to create and coordinate successful special events/programs/activities/ fundraisers. Become more efficient in your risk management abilities. Develop skills, find resources and gain confidence to plan, execute and have more ROI for any size or type of event. This course will reveal proven tips, tools, techniques, and procedures used by experts and certified special event professionals worldwide.

This lively introductory course will educate you about the profession of event/meeting planning and management by introducing you to the basic elements of the industry through presentations and hands on activities. Learn what it takes to get started as an event professional, what job opportunities exist and how to establish a career path within the profession. Discussions will emphasize best practices in the industry as well as common pitfalls to avoid. Discover various event planning resources and associations that can help you grow as an Event Planner. You will have an opportunity to produce your own event with the help of fellow classmates. Two additional sessions will be held on Saturdays for special events. Textbook required.

134PCER085A Sat Apr 13 - Jun 15 omit 5/25 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 9 Sessions $699 with Dawn Davis, program planner

Coming in September! 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CSU East 13 Sessions $699 with Qualena Odom-Royes, CSEP, CMP

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT Gerontology Professional Certificate Program FREE Information Session Register NOW! Come meet the instructor and hear more about the Gerontology Professional Certificate Program! Ask your questions and find out how you can successfully complete this program. 141CCER250O Sat Jul 20 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CE Main Campus

Gerontology Professional Certificate Program Currently, about one in eight Americans is 65 or older. By 2030, the older adult population is expected to grow to 20 percent of the population. This is a worldwide trend that has created a demand for professionals trained to understand the unique needs of older adults. This certificate will provide the knowledge and skills to help improve the quality of life for older adults. The certificate program is ideal for professionals currently working with older adults who desire additional knowledge and skills and those who are interested in joining this diverse field. The certificate is also ideal for students pursuing a degree in human development who would like to specialize in gerontology. Students in other academic areas who plan to work with older adults should consider earning the certificate.

A to Z Grantwriting

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A to Z Grant Writing is an invigorating and informative course that will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field of grant writing! You’ll learn how to raise needed funds by discovering how and where to look for potential funders who are a good match for your organization. You’ll also learn how to network and develop true partnerships with a variety of funders, how to organize a successful grantwriting campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal package. This course speaks mainly to nonprofit organizations, schools, religious institutions, and municipalities seeking grants from foundation, corporate, government, and individual donors. It’s also an excellent primer for individuals wishing to become grant-writing consultants or community grant-writing volunteers. Many of this course’s elements also easily translate to the for-profit field and to individual artists, and material specifically designed for businesses and individuals is included. No matter who you are or what level of experience you have, you’ll find the A to Z of writing and submitting successful proposals here! 133OCAR003C starts on 3/20/13, $159

Potential benefits of the program include: • Building skills and competencies for individual effectiveness • Enhancing marketability of each professional • Fulfilling continuing education requirements for many professionals • Developing an interdisciplinary perspective on aging • Creating a network for sharing of expertise Class sessions are held the third Thursday of each month from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Because we will have a working lunch, please bring your own lunch or you may purchase one onsite for about $7. There is an online component (approximately two hours a month) to this course, so you will need to have access to a computer and the internet. Basic computer skills, internet access and textbook required.

Coming in September! 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM 9 Sessions $599 with Lois Ricci, RN, GNP, Ed.D.

Professional Digital Photography Certificate Program FREE Information Session Register NOW! 133ACER832O Thu Apr 4 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Photoplex Studios, Alpharetta

Professional Digital Photography Certificate Program This program will develop a solid foundation of skills and practical understanding of essential artistic, technical and business procedures in the photography industry. Focus will be on the students' abilities to be both creative and technical as they develop a portfolio of professional quality photographic images. You will also learn current business and marketing practices as it relates to photographers in the digital age. Courses will emphasize the currently used digital processes and students will work to improve their abilities to observe, find solutions and develop individual creativity. To view a list of classes included in this program, please go to www.conted.clayton.edu/dpcp. Hands-on with studio time available. 134ACER832 Tue, Thu May 7 - Jul 16 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Photoplex Studios, Alpharetta 20 Sessions $1599 with Mike Noa and Associates, professional photographers

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Global TESOL Certificate Program

FREE Information Session Register NOW!

Materials and Methods for TESOL

Come meet the instructor and hear more about the Global TESOL Certificate Program! Ask your questions and find out how you can successfully complete this program.

In a practical approach to teaching English as a second language (ESL) in an English-speaking country, as a foreign language (EFL) in another country, or English for special purposes (ESP) and contract training. The focus is on developing curriculum for teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing English for formal and informal communication in the workplace, the community, and the school. We explore traditional and contemporary approaches to language teaching and include a practicum whereby the learner has the opportunity to practice teaching, and practice developing programs, courses, and lessons. In addition, we examine content-based language learning, computer-assisted learning, and online delivery component for teaching and learning. Textbook required.

134CCER200O Sat Apr 13 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CE Main Campus

Introduction to the Profession of TESOL Join us for an orientation into the rich world of local and global TESOL. Each session is interactive with dynamic conversation and activities that help you learn more about how language is acquired, how culture and language work together, and about local and global teaching positions and professional development in the field. The content provides a foundation of knowledge for working professionally with individuals of cultural and language variations in the local region area or throughout the world. The course will enhance your intercultural communication skills and prepare you to work, live and teach more successfully among internationals. People of all backgrounds, cultures, ages, and languages are welcome. No textbook required. Study material will be provided. Twenty five percent of class will be internet study-based. This course can be taken as an individual study or as one of the four modules of the Global TESOL Certificate Program.

Coming in August! 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions $399 with Sarah Anne Shope and Leigh Lawrence

Issues of Culture for TESOL An in-depth study of the fascinating and crucial issues of culture, how cultural identity is constructed, and the role that culture plays in classroom orientation and in the acquisition of additional languages. It is foundation knowledge for understanding applied linguistics and language acquisition and methodology for teaching English as an additional or foreign language. The course is interactive with a focus on understanding and appreciation for cultural variation and educational values. Text book required. Internet study will be required to complete some components of this course.

134CCER201A Sat Apr 27 - May 18 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 4 Sessions $399 with Sarah Anne Shope and Leigh Lawrence

134CCER202A Sat Jun 1-29 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions $399 with Sarah Anne Shope and Leigh Lawrence

Applied Linguistics/Language Acquisition A study of the elements of linguistics (word and sentence formation, and sound and meaning creation), this course is a modern-grammar approach to working with international as they acquire English (or any other language). Along with the foundation of knowledge for entering into curriculum and instruction for teaching, the course includes the dispelling of myths, a history of language development, and an exploration of language and dialect variations. Textbook required.

Instructor: Leigh Lawrence, M.A., TESOL Certificate Ms. Lawrence provides comprehensive interactive instruction for teaching English language learners. Program Facilitator: Sarah Anne Shope, MAPW, MS ED TESOL, PhD Dr. Shope brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in ESL and teacher training in the field of global TESOL.

Coming in July! 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions $399 with Sarah Anne Shope and Leigh Lawrence

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First Time Supervisors Training Program First Time Supervisors Training Program is designed to help you, the newly appointed supervisors, successfully maneuver through the maze of effectively leading and motivating others. The program is designed to ensure that you will have the tools you need to effectively transition from team member to team leader with minimum pitfalls and maximum effectiveness. You will learn strategies to make the transition effectively to help achieve organizational strategic goals as well as master tactical steps to engage team members to do likewise. The program combines instructor-led training, hands-on activities, e-learning and special assignments to ensure attendees get the maximum impact from learning activities and workshop sessions. 134CARE501A Wed May 1 - Jun 19 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $399 with Brenetia Adams-Robinson, M.B.A.

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Negotiation Skills Negotiation is a practical skill and as a result the best way to learn it is by practicing it. This course was designed from the outset to support handson training of this vital skill to maximize knowledge transfer and increase your retention rate so the skill is used correctly long after the course is delivered. It covers core principles of negotiation in a variety of situations such as business to business negotiations, sales negotiations, product presentations, office negotiations, etc. It is an ideal course for management training. Training includes exercises, role plays and case studies. All course materials are included. 133CARE519B Fri Mar 15 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $129 with Angela Etson, M.P.A. 133CARE519A Tue Mar 19 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $129 with Angela Etson, M.P.A.

Leadership Skills This intensive management course prepares you for demanding leadership roles necessary in today’s competitive world. The course emphasizes the many emotional skills required for a leader, who must have vision, know how to manage stakeholders, boost the team’s morale, manage risk, exploit opportunities, spot trends and create a creative & motivating environment for the team to work in. This course contains many group exercises that encourage you to practice leadership skills and learn how to handle a variety of common situations found while managing others. All course materials are included in the course fee. 133CARE515B Fri Mar 22-29 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CE Main Campus 2 Sessions $199 with John Fuchko, USG Chief Audit Officer/Associate Vice Chancellor

Managing Change In today’s fast paced, global business environment, external forces such as technology, regulations, mergers, the economy and September 11th are forcing companies to change their business practices to stay competitive. Participants will focus on effectively leading change in the workplace. Specifically, how to introduce change, help others overcome resistance to change, and how to minimize the potentially negative effects of change on morale, processes, and productivity. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: • Explain the importance of commitment to and ownership of change for themselves and for others • Effectively introduce change, explore change, and overcome people’s resistance to change

Team Building

• Discuss the negative impact of not adapting to change on individuals work groups, and the organization

This highly interactive course introduces you to the core principles of team building and team work including effective communication skills, problem solving skills, the value of cooperation in teams and many others. Great products and services are made and delivered by great teams. Working in a successful and happy team is extremely satisfying. The cooperative atmosphere, the ease of achieving big results and the sense of significance of belonging to a successful team is very appealing. Is working as part of such optimal teams your dream? All course materials are included.

• Describe how to sustain an environment that embraces change and celebrated successes All course materials included. 133CARE514A Thu Mar 21 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $129 with Angela Etson, M.P.A.

133CARE517A Tue Mar 26 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $129 with Angela Etson, M.P.A.

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PROFESSIONAL SECURITY ACADEMY (PSA) FREE Information Session for PSA Academy

Security Officer Training

Register NOW!

Start a career in security. You will learn many facets of the security industry and will gain exposure to different topics within the security field. Upon completion, you will be able to identify those specific trends that are common to the security industry and build a future within this field. This course is taught by a Board Certified Instructor and meets the minimum requirements necessary to meet the standards set forth by the Georgia State Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies for security training. Upon successful completion, you may apply for security companies statewide with the training advantage you need to land the job.

141CCER920O Sat Jul 20 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CE Main Campus

Professional Investigator Certificate Program FREE Information Session Register NOW!

134JARE920 Thu Apr 18 - May 23 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM CE Jonesboro 6 Sessions $249

133CCER925O Wed Mar 27 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM CE Main Campus

Professional Investigator Certificate Program Church Security Seminar

Pursue a career as a private investigator or private security agent. This course meets the licensing requirements of the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies necessary to obtain a private detective and/or security agency license. Classroom instruction includes topics such as interviewing suspects and witnesses, how to conduct crime scene searches, computer and courthouse searches, police photography, and other basic information necessary to the private security or private detective fields. Textbook required and purchased on first night of course for $65 cash/money order.

Whether it's increasing crime, mentally deranged individuals, burglary or threats to homeland security, churches and houses of worship have experienced an increase of crime related incidents. In fact, churches have been considered a soft target for terrorism for almost a decade. This course will provide your security ministry and staff with the foundation to protection your ministry and its assets. The course will cover such topics as target hardening, usher/greeter security training, and protection of the staff and pastors as well as asset protection.

134CCER925 Wed Apr 17 - Sep 25, omit 11/21, 12/26 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 23 Sessions $699

134CARE927 Sat Apr 20 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $99

Emergency Preparedness Seminar

Personal Protection Seminar

Ever wanted to learn the truth about DOOMSDAY PREPPING? This course will give learners the chance to really prepare for emergencies and make contingency plans that are more in line with real threats and problems that people may face in a crisis. Learn how to create an emergency plan, safeguard yourself and your family. Taught by a preparedness expert, this course will provide you with real world advice to keep you and your family safe.

In an unsafe world, it's time to be more proactive in your approach to personal security. This seminar will introduce you to understanding the criminal mind and the predatory mindset. In addition, it will give you the ability to learn some great common sense ways to protect yourself and your family. Topics will include understanding self defense,options for self defense and great tips on how to keep safe.

134CARE928 Sat May 4 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $99

134CARE926 Sat Jun 1 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $99

Loss Prevention and Asset Protection Seminar This course will introduce students to the theories and methods used in protecting company assets. Taught by a licensed investigator and security consultant, this course will provide guidance on how to prevent shoplifting, internal theft and other security issues. In addition, issues such as liability and safety will also be addressed. The course is designed for business owners and managers as well as security professionals in the loss prevention field.

Professional Protection and Executive Security The world is not a safe place, now more than ever, entertainers, politicians and executives need the services of trained protection professionals. Ever wanted to learn the art of Executive Protection? This class will introduce students to the field of Executive and VIP protection services. Taught by Licensed Private Detectives and Security Professionals, provides students with the opportunity to receive both classroom and hands-on training. Students will learn how to conduct advance investigations, threat assessment and physical protection. A must have for Private Detectives, Protection Professionals, Corporate Security and Security Agencies.

134CARE929 Sat May 18 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $99

134JARE926 Tue May 7 - Jun 11 omit 4/2/2013 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM CE Jonesboro 6 Sessions $249

Continuing Education Spring 2013

J. Tripp Mitchell, CPP, MPA State Certified Instructor, PSA Curriculum Coordinator

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT Project Management Certificate Program FREE Information Session Register NOW! Come meet the instructor and hear more about the Project Management Certificate Program! Ask your questions and find out how you can successfully complete this program. 141CARE0820 Sat, Jul 20 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CE Main Campus

Project Management Certificate Program The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is the profession’s most globally recognized and respected certification credential based on the Project Management Institution’s (PMI) wellknown Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Upon successful completion of this certificate program, participants who meet PMI exam requirements (see www.pmi.org) will be prepared to take the PMP exam. Topics cover project integration, scope, time management, cost management, project control, human resource management, risk management, quality management, procurement management, communications management, professional responsibility, and PMP test preparation. Textbooks included.

Project Management Fundamentals

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In this six-week course, an experienced Project Management Professional will help you master the essentials of project management. You’ll become an indispensable member of your project team by discovering and mastering the critical concepts you need to plan, implement, control and close any type of project. You’ll learn about project politics and ethics, project measurements, and project closure. You’ll be able to develop all sections of a project plan, you’ll become comfortable with the project management body of knowledge, and you’ll develop a variety of powerful techniques to generate project ideas. If you’re new to project management, this course will provide you with the essential information you’ll need to prepare for and complete your first project. If you’re an experienced project manager, this course will make you more valuable to your employer by increasing your skills and competencies. 133OARE087C starts on 3/20/13, $159 134OARE087A starts on 4/20/13, $159 134OARE087B starts on 5/20/13, $159 134OARE087C starts on 6/20/13, $159

Prerequisite: Student must have at least two years of project management experience.

Coming in September!

Project Management Fundamentals This course teaches you to understand the fundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes of effective project management. These attributes are essential for new project managers as they learn how to handle people, stakeholders, resources, budget, assistants, technical issues, etc. As a project manager, you must be able to handle various aspect of a project's initial development and be able to see the closing of the project way into the future. This extensive course teaches you about standard techniques such as critical path planning, performance reporting, planning & scheduling, as well as project team management, team development, team building and emotional skills required for a successful project manager. The course contains many practical interactive exercises designed to facilitate the transfer of skills. After the completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary preparation to sit for Project Management Institute’s CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) exam. Textbook required. 134CARE085A Tue Apr 9 - May 21 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 7 Sessions $399 with Lou Hampton, PMP

Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Program FREE Information Session Register NOW! Come meet the instructor and hear more about the Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Program! Ask your questions and find out how you can successfully complete this program. 141CARE0850 Sat, Jul 20 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CE Main Campus

Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Program A comprehensive, hands-on orientation to the Six Sigma Green Belt body of knowledge-as enriched by the Instructor, Technology, DMAIC Tools, and participants’ experiences. You are strongly encouraged to bring potential business process improvement opportunities or projects on the first day of class. For candidates without a company project, a sample project will be provided for practice only. Please bring your laptop (with Microsoft Office package loaded) for classwork. Prerequisites: Basic Microsoft Excel skills and knowledge of statistics are helpful. Students are required to complete project work outside of class during weeks 2 - 9. Project work is estimated to be 8-10 hours/week. Some instructor interaction during weeks 2 - 8 is expected. Textbook required.

Coming in September!

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT PHR / SPHR Eligibility Requirements For PHR (must meet one):

For SPHR (must meet one):

• 1 year of demonstrated exemptlevel HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher

• 4 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher

• 2 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR exprience with a Bachelor’s degree

• 5 years of demonstrated exemptlevel HR exprience with a Bachelor’s degree

• 4 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR exprience with less than a Bachelor’s degree

• 7 years of demonstrated exemptlevel HR exprience with less than a Bachelor’s degree

SHRM Learning System Certificate Program: PHR/SPHR Certification Exam Prep Course This program is offered in cooperation with the Society for Human Resource Management as study material for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification examinations administered by HRCI. Course content includes: • Strategic Management • Workforce Planning and Employment • Human Resource Development • Compensation and Benefits • Employee and Labor Relations • Occupational Health, Safety, and Security The target audience is professionals with experience in HR or professionals preparing for the PHR and SPHR exams. All students are required to attend the mandatory Information Session. All course materials provided. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to: • Recall and define the basic fundamentals of Human Resource Management • Relate to each module presented and apply these methods to the day-to-day job • Look at an HR situation and draw conclusions on how to correct, amend, adopt or change for positive results. • Use qualitative and quantitative methods and tools for analysis • Use HRIS to support HR activities • Perform and use internal and external environment scanning in business decisions • Recall material successfully in order to pass SPHR/PHR exams • Identify and recognize a potential legal situation in the workplace to prevent litigation, claims and suits

SHRM Learning System Certificate Program FREE Information Session Register NOW! 141CCER401O Sat Jul 20 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CE Main Campus

Essentials of HR Management

7-week intensive program

Sharpen your HR skills to face today's HR issues! Human resource issues impact every company in some way. That's why it's important to understand the fundamental issues surrounding HR today. This course is ideal for the new or junior HR practitioner, small business owner, managers, or job seekers looking to pursue a career in HR.

133PCER402A Sat Mar 16 - May 4 omit 4/6 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 7 Sessions $1599 with Kendra Matthews, SPHR

Human Resource Professional

SHRM, the leading global HR professional organization, has developed the SHRM Essentials of HR Management course, which provides an introductory overview of the human resource function. Whether you are new to HR or HR is one of many roles you fulfill at your company, this program, offered in partnership with SHRM through Clayton State University, covers the key HR topics you need to know. 134CARE401A Tue Apr 23 - May 14 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM CE Main Campus 4 Sessions $675 with Demetra Morgan, SPHR

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Essentials of HR Management

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SHRM Certificate Program – 7 Week Intensive Program

Continuing Education Spring 2013

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT Multimedia, Music and Entertainment Certificate Program FREE Information Session Register NOW! Come meet the instuctor of this exciting certificate program! Find out what the learning outcomes are and what you must do to successfully complete this program. 134CER420O Sat Apr 13 10:00 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus

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Animation Writing Certificate Intermediate Professional Computer 2D Animation Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to sit for the Animation Writing Certification test and be able to use the different 2D animated software applications: Toon Boom Prom Flash and Adobe After Effects, how to incorporate the different animated creations from one animated software to the next, more detail drawing skills, more editing techniques and how to add on to your existing portfolio and reel. The class will produce a minute animated movie and learn how to import and export your movie. 42 hours. *Prerequisite: Introduction to 2D or pretest

Multimedia, Music and Entertainment Certificate Program Too many famous musicians have ended up broke at the end of their career! You can have all the talent in the world, but if you don’t understand the business end of the industry—contract negotiations, retaining the rights to your music, packaging, marketing, merchandising, etc.—someone else may end up with the rights to your music and the profits! Your instructor, Stanley Johnson, has worked in the entertainment arena for years as an entertainer and as a business advisor (including a year with the Jacksons!). He will share experiences and insight gained from working with the entertainment lawyers, business managers and the successes and failures of other entertainers so that you can avoid the pitfalls and setbacks! At the end of the course, you will have collectively written, produced, performed, composed and designed your own music CD as well as your own music video, electronic press kit and television commercial. You will learn the fundamental principles of contract negotiation, manufacturing, distribution, publishing, artist & image development, copyright, air play, artist management, packaging, publishing, product placement and merchandising. 134CCER402 Sat May 11 - Aug 3 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM CE Main Campus 11 Sessions $1599 with Stanley Johnson, producer and entertainer

133CCER822A Tue, Thu Mar 19 - May 9 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 14 Sessions $1195 with Joann Wilcox

Introduction to Professional Computer 2D Animation This course will teach you the animation industry terms and 2D animation, 3D animation, flipbook, Storyboard, drawing frames, layering, Stop Motion Animation, Computer Animation, Claymation, Cut Out and Puppet Animation. You will also receive a brief overview introducing the interfaces of Adobe Flash, Illustrator, and After Effects. The course will focus on how to use Flash to produce the end animated movie as it is used widely in the industry for 2D animation development. Also covered: the business side of the animated industry which includes how to put together a wow portfolio, how to submit your reels, copyright your work, price your services, pros and cons of working for a company versus working as a contractor, how to market yourself and how to do a presentation. Textbook and some trial software included. Students should bring laptops to class.

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Voice Over Certificate Program FREE Information Session Register NOW! Come meet the instuctor of this exciting certificate program! Find out what the learning outcomes are and what you must do to successfully complete this program. 134ECER400O Mon Mar 25 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM CSU East

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Voice Over Certificate Program This program will explore the business and practice of performing voice overs. There is much discussion on the many opportunities to use voice over. Students will study voice delivery, how to approach different kinds of scripts and copy, microphone techniques and studio etiquette with a voice over professional. The aim is to gain the skills required for a commercial voice over artist and get regular work in the voice over industry. One class session will be spent at a local recording studio for some hands-on experience. Check out our partner, Real 2 Reel Studios at http://www.reellife.net/. Students must bring a 4 GB USB drive to class for recordings. 134ECER400A Mon Apr 8 - Jun 3 omit 5/27 6:00 PM to 9:45 PM CSU East 8 Sessions $799 with Vince Bailey, voice over artist and announcer

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT Accounting Fundamentals

Commercial and Film/TV Audition Workshops

Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you’re interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. You’ll learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, while also learning how to analyze and record financial transactions, as well as prepare various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities will be discussed. We’ll cover all the bases, from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period. Suitable for either a small business or an individual household, this course is sure to increase financial awareness and accountability.

FREE Information Session Register NOW! Come meet the instuctor of this exciting certificate program! Find out what the learning outcomes are and what you must do to successfully complete this program. 134CARE570O Sat Apr 13 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM CE Main Campus

133OARE565C starts on 3/20/13, $159 134OARE565A starts on 4/20/13, $159 134OARE565B starts on 5/20/13, $159 134OARE565C starts on 6/20/13, $159

Commercial Audition Workshop Using actual copy from the commercial industry, students will perform on camera and watch playbacks for critique. Prepare to get the part! This course will explore the techniques for auditioning for television commercials. From the individual to multi person commercial styles, students will learn how to approach different commercial copy and how to sell a product. Experience the commercial audition process from a professional actress. At the end of the course, you will know what is needed to break into the industry! Bring a 2GB flash drive.

Smart Social Media Strategies for Small Business Social media has allowed small business owners to reach people worldwide whom they would have never otherwise connected with. In this ever-increasing landscape, we’ve reached a point where uses can turn to their smartphones, computers or tablets and communicate their experiences with your business in real time with hundreds of thousands of peopleàand they will be brutally honest. Whether or not you are on social media, your customers have the power to make or break your brand based on how you treat them. Are you using social media to keep track of your brand? And if not, why are you leaving your brand reputation in other people’s hands by opting out of social media?

• Develop on-camera commercial audition techniques • Discuss commercial copy • Learn punching and coloring words, transitions and inflections • How to be natural and conversational while selling a product • Learn the use of props at an audition 134CARE570A Sat Apr 27 - May 18 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM CE Main Campus 4 Sessions $199 with Sharon P Foote, professional actress (SAG, AFTRA and AEA) and communications consultant

This course will focus on the practices, strategies and processes small business owners can put in place to ensure they are managing their brands, communicating with customers, building their reputations by building influence, and growing a community. We will examine the various tools (video, blogging, podcasts, location, mobile, etc), crafting your brand message, creating a strategy that works for your business, measuring effectiveness of your campaigns, contingency planning, creating and using brand advocacy tools, and crafting a powerful brand experience that turn customers into evangelists (or brand advocates). We will take a look at real case studies of small businesses who were successful with their social media strategies and some who failed.

Film and TV Audition Workshop Before you get an acting role in Atlanta’s fastest growing film and television industry, you must first audition! This course will explore the techniques for auditioning for feature and television films and episodic television shows. From the first cold reading to the call back, students will learn how to approach different styles of audition sides. Using actual film and television scripts students will perform on camera and watch playbacks for critique. This course will also explore the business side of agents, head shots and resumes. Experience the film and television audition process from a professional actress!

134CARE531A Thu Apr 18 - May 9 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus 4 Sessions $199 with Adrienne Graham, social media expert

Starting Your Own Importing and Exporting Business

• Develop film and television audition techniques • Identify various styles of audition scripts • Learn how to make choices for your character • Demonstrate how to make your audition stand out • Discuss agents, head shots and acting resumes

There are numerous small business advancements emerging in today’s global marketplace, but none are as solid and exciting as International Trade. With a minimal initial investment, the potentials for expansion in this market are exceptional! Trained entrepreneurs can venture into a successful business opportunity that has the potential to yield great monetary returns well into the future.

134CARE571A Sat Jun 1-22 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM CE Main Campus 4 Sessions $199 with Sharon P Foote, professional actress (SAG, AFTRA and AEA) and communications consultant

Continuing Education Spring 2013

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134CARE510A Sat, Apr 20 – May 11 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CE Main Campus 4 Sessions $129 with Harold Hagans, retired president of international import/ export company

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Power of Presence: How You Say It Can Make All the Difference Communicating effectively is vital to motivating, inspiring, succeeding and growing business. It is the key to achieving success. This highly interactive course will give you insight into the secrets of professional actor’s delivery techniques that will improve your presentation, communication and public speaking skills. Whether your stage is in the boardroom, at a team meeting, in the community, in front of an audience or one-on-one discover the secrets actors use to: • Control presentation anxiety • Gain and hold your audience’s attention • Express and present ideas more effectively • Truly engage your audience • Achieve greater impact All course materials are included in the course fee.

Fundamentals of Supervision and Management

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If you have recently been promoted to a supervisory or management position or want to learn how to become a more effective manager, this course will help you master the basics of business by learning the language of management.

134CARE508A Sat Apr 27 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $99 with Sharon P. Foote, professional actress (SAG, AFTRA and AEA) and communications consultant 134CARE508B Sat May 18 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $99 with Sharon P. Foote, professional actress (SAG, AFTRA and AEA) and communications consultant

You will learn how to make a successful transition from employee to manager and you'll learn how to manage your time so that you can deal with the constant demands of a managerial job.

134PARE509A Sat Jun 1 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session $99 with Sharon P. Foote, professional actress (SAG, AFTRA and AEA) and communications consultant

You will learn the skills required to delegate responsibility and motivate your employees. A large part of a manager’s job involves getting things done through other people, and this course will help you understand how to influence and direct other people's performance.

Speaking Dynamics

Finally, you will learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts so you can accomplish your job more effectively. 133OARE530C starts on 3/20/13, $159 134OARE530A starts on 4/20/13, $159 134OARE530B starts on 5/20/13, $159 134OARE530C starts on 6/20/13, $159

Strategic Planning Strategic planning enables an organization to shape and guide its overall business objectives to achieve a preferred future. Through effective planning, an organization creates a framework for developing, adapting, and aligning organizational vision, mission, beliefs, and goals to achieve and sustain a strategic advantage. In this course, participants will gain the knowledge needed to facilitate, formulate, execute, and monitor strategic planning for any organization. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

If you need to discover your voice or need help getting a voice, this course is for you! It is a fun, informational course that is taught by an acting/speaking professional. The goal is to help you have an impact on the people with whom you communicate, including your family and your employer/employees. Learn what a difference your ability to speak effectively will have in your daily life. See the difference this class will make in how you see yourself and the world. Using video, you can watch as you evolve into a dynamic speaker. We will also look at some of the fears that impede us from speaking well in public. Gain the tools that will help communicate better in life. Assignments will parallel the most likely real-life speaking situations. We will use recordings and feedback to note strengths and areas which need improvement. Please bring a 4GB flash drive to class. 134CARE802A Thu Apr 25 - May 23 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions $199 with Douglas Hodge, toastmaster

• Identify the elements of a sound strategic plan. • Discuss the nature and extent of strategic planning tools. • Apply strategic planning principles in an organization. • Describe how strategic planning will strengthen an organization.inventions, and trade secrets. 134CARE512A Tue May 14 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $79 with Clovia A. Hamilton

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Business Writing for Professionals Having trouble finding the right words to use to communicate with colleagues, co-workers or even clients? Want to deliver clear, concise, targeted messages that lead recipients to respond? Business Writing for Professionals is designed to sharpen your writing skills, introduce you to important writing rules, and increase your ability to proofread and copyedit correspondence. During this class, you will learn the correct way to write emails, memos, informal and formal letters, and proposals. You will also learn the value of branded messages and how to create a style guide. In an ever-growing, multimedia marketplace, conveying a polished message has never been more important. In addition to increasing response rates, being able to write effectively increases credibility and boosts confidence. If you want to improve how you say what you say, register for Business Writing for Professionals today! 134CARE700A Sat May 11 - Jun 8 omit 5/25 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM CE Main Campus 4 Sessions $179 with Isha Edwards, brand marketing consultant and business instructor

Prepare Your Book for Publication We are living through a revolution in publishing. Today, if you want to get your book into print, you can control the process, not spend much money (maybe not any money), and not end up with boxes of books that you don't know what to do with. This class will teach you how to design your book and prepare it for publication as a ‘Publish on Demand’ product. You will learn how to: • Design a book • Prepare pictures and illustrations for book publication using Photoshop Elements • Format your text and illustrations using Microsoft Publisher • Design your book cover • Apply for Library of Congress Cataloging, copyright registration, and your ISBN • Choose and work with a ‘Publish on Demand’ company There are many corporations and consultants that will do these things for you for a large fee. You can learn to do them yourself and save money. Students must bring own laptop to class sessions. 134CARE121A Thu May 2-30 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions $199 with Richard E. Davies, PhD, published author and designer 134PARE121A Sat Jun 1-29 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 5 Sessions $199 with Richard E. Davies, PhD, published author and designer

Create Your Website with WordPress Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents, Oh My!

You will leave this course with your website up and running. You can create your own simple websites or blogs without being a web developer or designer. It’s through the blog and website building tool, Wordpress. This class will take you through the steps of creating a site and blog - from the concept to the technical implementation. You will develop your site concept, create a site map and learn to write copy for your site. You will then learn how to set up your own Wordpress self-hosted site plugging in the content you created. Registration fee includes one year of hosting through the web host provider Inmotion Hosting. Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge and a completed pre-class assignment. You will need to bring your own laptop with the software installed.

Are you responsible for the protection and licensing of your organization’s copyrightable works, trade secrets, and patentable inventions? Today copyrights,trademarks and patents are important and controversial topics. They have a bearing on law, the market and the distribution of knowledge and culture. The current legal, economic and social landscape makes an understanding of copyright law not just widely relevant, but also challenging. Learn how to identify and distinguish between various forms of intellectual property. Learn how to protect and license intellectual property such as logos, trade names, copyrighted works, patentable inventions, and trade secrets.

134CCPT442 Sat Apr 20-27 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 2 Sessions $249 with Rosemary Jean-Louis, digital media producer and editor of the blog digitalmediageek.com

Continuing Education Spring 2013

134CARE651A Tue Apr 16 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $79 with Clovia A. Hamilton, JD, LLM

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COMPUTER Creating WordPress Websites

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Want to build an attractive, sophisticated blog or Web site—without having to learn any special coding? WordPress is the answer you're looking for! WordPress is one of the world’s most popular Web design tools because it’s free, it’s easy to use, and it produces professional results. In these lessons, you’ll get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own WordPress site and blog. As you walk through the process from start to finish, you’ll find out how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site’s look and feel, and include user-friendly features. You’ll discover the ease of using WordPress design themes to express your creativity, and you’ll see how much fun it is to be part of the vibrant WordPress online community. In addition to mastering the technical elements of WordPress, you’ll learn how to organize a blog or Web site, create appealing content, and achieve better positions on search engine results pages. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently use WordPress to create a blog or a personal, business, or organizational Web site.

Create Your Website with WordPress You will leave this course with your website up and running. You can create your own simple websites or blogs without being a web developer or designer. It’s through the blog and website building tool, Wordpress. This class will take you through the steps of creating a site and blog - from the concept to the technical implementation. You will develop your site concept, create a site map and learn to write copy for your site. You will then learn how to set up your own Wordpress self-hosted site plugging in the content you created. Registration fee includes one year of hosting through the web host provider Inmotion Hosting. Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge and a completed pre-class assignment. You will need to bring your own laptop with the software installed. 134CCPT442 Sat Apr 20-27 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 2 Sessions $249 with Rosemary Jean-Louis, digital media producer and editor of the blog digitalmediageek.com

Adobe PhotoShop In-depth for the Web

133OCPTCWWC starts on 3/20/13, $159 134OCPTCWWC starts on 4/17/13, $159 134OCPTWWC1 starts on 5/15/13, $159 134OCPTWWC2 starts on 6/19/13, $159

You can have a career in web design! You will not only learn how to design architecturally sound, error free websites, but you will also learn how to market and manage a profitable web design business. You will learn and utilize all the latest web technologies including XHTML 5, CSS and Javascript as well as software programs including Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Fireworks. Build your portfolio while you learn. By the end of the course, you will complete an impressive website. You will need to bring your own laptop with the software installed. 134CCPT803A Mon May 6 - Jul 8 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CSU East 8 Sessions $399 with Winn Walker, professional web designer

Achieving Top Search Engine Positions

Creating WordPress Websites II

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Create a website that can do just about anything, without any technical coding! In this course, you’ll learn how to build content management websites and blogs with WordPress.org, the world’s most popular Web page publisher. Content management lets you control your own site by providing an easyto-use online administrative area that makes creating and updating content as simple as sending an email. Your online visitors will be able to comment on your articles, fill out forms and applications, buy your products, and even make appointments. You’ll master each step, from selecting a domain name and a hosting company to installing WordPress and creating pages. You’ll discover how to insert images and multimedia, create a user-friendly navigation system, and take advantage of the dynamic add-on features known as plug-ins. You’ll explore how to turn your website into an ecommerce powerhouse and improve search engine page results. And you’ll also learn some HTML and CSS coding to customize your site’s look and feel.

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Learn how to achieve top search engine positioning in this highlyinteractive, six-week course. Discover how search engines work and how important events have shaped the entire Search Engine Optimization (SEO) industry. Learn which search engines are used the most frequently, and which ones you must absolutely get your site listed in. Master important HTML tags and understand how to use them effectively and ethically. Explore exciting and free online tools that can help you choose the most popular keywords related to the topic of your Web site. Domain, folder, and file naming conventions are discussed along with content layout and its effect on search engine positions. The entire SEO cycle is covered in detail, from primary keyword selection through the postsubmission analysis. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and the know-how to achieve top search engine positions! 133OCPT012C starts 3/20/13, $159 134OCPT012C starts 4/17/13, $159 134OCPT012D starts 5/15/13, $159 134OCPT012E starts 6/19/13, $159

If you want to build or maintain a professional WordPress website with all the bells and whistles, this course is for you. 133OCPTCW2C starts on 3/20/13, $159 133OCPTCW2C1 starts on 4/17/13, $159 134OCPTCW4C starts on 5/15/13, $159 134OCPTCW5C starts on 6/19/13, $159

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Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5

PhotoShop Elements

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Do you want to make mobile apps that run on iPhone and iPad, as well as on Android, Blackberry, and Windows Phone? Sure you do! Do you want to learn five different programming languages? Of course you don’t! Fortunately, you’re about to discover a better way to build apps. In this course, you’ll learn how to imagine, design, build, and optimize a crossplatform mobile app using the very latest HTML5 standards. The result will be a mobile app that’s fast and runs on just about any smartphone or tablet computer. You’ll also learn some of the most sought-after skills in Web and mobile development, including: • HTML5 and how it’s different from previous versions of HTML. • CSS3, the layout and styling language of the mobile Web. • Scripting with JavaScript and several JavaScript frameworks and techniques such as jQuery, jQuery Mobile, and AJAX. • Using Web services such as Google Maps in your app. By the end of the course, you’ll have built your first mobile web app, and you'll be on your way to making your dream of being a successful mobile app developer a reality!

Turn your computer into a darkroom with Photoshop Elements, the easyto-learn consumer version of Photoshop. Learn to crop, resize, recolor, and more. Learn about restoring old photos, repairing tears and other damage. Discover personal creations that can be made from your photos - collages, slideshows, books and more! Handout materials will be provided. You will need to bring your own laptop with the software installed. 134PCPT431 Sat May 4 - Jun 15 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 6 Sessions $159 with Jestein C. Futrell, professional photographer

Photoshop Elements 10 for the Digital Photographer

Take your images from so-so to spectacular! Whether you’re making quick fixes or detailed enhancements, Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 provides the tools you need to achieve high-quality results. If you’re a novice with no photo-editing experience or you want to upgrade skills you learned in an earlier version of Elements, this course is for you.

133OCPTMA5C starts on 3/20/13, $159 134OCPTMA5D starts on 4/17/13, $159 134OCPTMA5D starts on 5/15/13, $159 134OCPTMA5D starts on 6/19/13, $159

Mac, iPhone, and iPad Programming

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As you master this popular software, you’ll learn to edit images on your computer, correct flaws, enhance your final product, create simple art projects, prepare images for email and the Web, and organize your images so you can keep track of them. It’s fun and easy, and you’ll see how Photoshop Elements 10 gives you room to grow while letting you achieve high-quality results right away. Software not included.

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The fastest-growing software market today involves mobile applications (or apps). In this course, you’ll learn to use the free Xcode compiler and the Objective-C programming language to program your own apps that you can sell through Apple’s App Store, reaching millions of potential customers around the world. You’ll start with the basic steps to writing any program, then progress to using Xcode - the same compiler that Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, and many other companies use to write programs and applications. Along the way, you’ll explore examples and perform simple coding exercises to build your confidence using Xcode and Objective-C. Even if you’re new to programming or have experience programming a different type of computer, this course will offer the guidance you need to build your own apps. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to find your way around Xcode and write Objective-C commands, so you’ll be ready to start creating your very own Mac, iPhone, or iPad programs!

So bring your photography skills into the digital age and get ready to unlock the mysteries of Photoshop Elements 10. The hands-on, easy-tofollow exercises in this course will help you turn your photos into masterpieces and leave you with a great feeling of accomplishment! You will need to bring your own laptop with the software installed. 133OCPTP01C starts on 3/20/13, $159 134OCPT01D starts on 4/17/13, $159 134OCPT01E starts on 5/15/13, $159 134OCPT01F starts on 6/19/13, $159

CCENT Boot Camp

133OCPTMIPC starts on 3/20/13, $159 134OCPTMIPD starts on 4/17/13, $159 134OCPTMIPE starts on 5/15/13, $159 134OCPTMIPF starts on 6/19/13, $159

This boot camp is an intensive 5-days of CCENT theory and practical hands-on activities. Students should have already taken a CompTIA A+ or Network+ training course or have professional experience in computer technology.

Introduction to PHP and MySQL

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. With a CCENT, network professional demonstrates the skills required for entry-level network support positions - the starting point for many successful careers in networking. The curriculum covers networking fundamentals, WAN technologies, basic security and wireless concepts, routing and switching fundamentals, and configuring simple networks. CCENT is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.

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Learn how to create an interactive Web site, allowing visitors to post and retrieve information provided by you or your site's visitors. In this six-week online course, you’ll see how to create dynamic Web pages using the PHP programming language and the MySQL database server. During the course, you’ll walk through the development of a complete content management system Web application. You’ll receive clear, stepby-step, instructions demonstrating how to create a complete Web site capable of dynamically displaying data from a MySQL database. You’ll discover how you can allow your site’s visitors to add new information to an online database, search through posted data, and create meaningful printed reports. By the end of this course, you’ll have plenty of useful code templates that will help you create your very own dynamic, Web-based, content management system.

134CCER543A Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri May 13-17 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CSU-University Center 5 Sessions $999 with John Burningham, CCAI, CCNP

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MICROSOFT OFFICE COURSES Microsoft Excel 2010 Introduction You will create and edit basic worksheets and workbooks. This course is designed for individuals needed to learn to create worksheet and workbooks for personal and professional use. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: explore the environment and create a basic worksheet, perform calculations, modify a worksheet, format a worksheet, print workbook contents and manage large workbooks.

Microsoft Access 2010 Introduction This course offers a grounding in creating the core objects of a database and covers data manipulation and extraction at an introductory level. If you intend to design databases from scratch or improve existing Access databases, you will benefit from this course. Also if you will be converting databases made in other applications and spreadsheet (flat file) databases. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: create tables, create queries, enter data, apply filters, set field properties and manage the data environment. 133CCPT031 Wed Mar 20 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified 134CCPT031 Wed Jun 5 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Access 2010 Intermediate Do you need to build on some existing database design and/or user experience that may have been gained from the Introduction course. People who intend to design databases at intermediate level or improve existing Access databases need to take this course. Also if you will be converting databases made in other applications and spreadsheet (flat file) databases. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: action queries, reports, forms, apply filters and Database security. 133CCPT032 Wed Mar 27 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified 134CCPT032 Wed Jun 12 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Excel 2010 Start from the very beginning of Microsoft Excel and go all the way through the intermediate level. Topics include: getting started with Excel, building & editing worksheets, formatting & enhancing worksheets, working with & enhancing charts, managing workbooks, formulas & functions, automating worksheet tasks, using lists & analyzing list data, and working with Excel & the internet. Textbook is required. You will need to bring your own laptop with the software installed.

134CCPT021 Wed May 1 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified 134PCPT021 Thu May 2-9 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 2 Sessions $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Excel 2010 Intermediate You will apply visual elements and advanced formulas to a worksheet to display data in various formats. The target students for this course are for those who have a been working with Excel for a number of year but would like to learn more advanced skill. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: calculate with advanced formulas, organize worksheet and table data using various techniques, introduction to charts, introduction to PivotTables, insert graphic objects, customize and enhance workbooks, and collaborate with others using workbooks. 134CCPT022 Wed May 8 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified 134PCPT022 Thu May 9-16 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 2 Sessions $0 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Excel 2010 Advanced Take your Excel skills to the expert level! Topics include: working with advanced formulas, lookups & data tables, advanced list management, working with PivotTables & PivotCharts, exporting & importing, using analytical options and working with macros. You will need to bring your own laptop with the software installed. Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel or comparable experience in the Excel environment. 134CCPT132 Wed Apr 17 - May 15 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions $299 with Sean E. Bell, Microsoft certified

134CCPT111A Wed Apr 24 - May 22 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions $299 with Sean E. Bell, Microsoft certified 134PCPT021A Tue May 7 - Jun 4 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 5 Sessions $299 with CE Instructor

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COMPUTER

MICROSOFT OFFICE COURSES (CONTINUED) Microsoft Excel 2010 Charts You will create charts to present data visually. This course is meant for business professionals that need present data visually that will bring about clarity and understanding. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: create a chart, modify charts, format charts and add trend lines. 133PCPT024 Thu Mar 14 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session $69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified 134CCPT024 Wed May 22 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Office Basics 2010 Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint in one convenient course! You will cover word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation concepts with an emphasis on specific skills. Basic keyboarding skills are required. Textbook is required. You will need to bring your own laptop with the software installed.

134PCPT024 Thu May 30 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session $69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Excel 2010 Data Analysis

134PCPT001 Sat Apr 13 - Jun 8 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 8 Sessions $499 with Sean E. Bell, Microsoft certified

You will learn to analyze data using Excel. This course is meant for business professionals that need to analyze data to make informed business decisions. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to utilize: scenario based analysis, goal seeker, scenario manager, conditional functions and forecasting tools.

134CCPT001A Fri May 3 - Jun 21 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $499 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

134CCPT023 Wed May 15 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

134CCPT001B Sun Jun 2 - Jul 21 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $499 with Cassandra Ammons, ITP Certified

134PCPT023 Fri Jun 14 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session $69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Outlook 2010 Get an introduction to e-mail using the Microsoft Outlook program. Topics include: composing, sending, receiving, forwarding, replying and filing mail, plus advanced topics such as distribution lists, filtering, address books and calendar. Textbook is required. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows.

Microsoft Excel 2010 PivotTables You will create and analyze PivotTable data. This course is meant for business professionals that need to analyze large data set and present information in structured summary. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: create a Pivot Table, perform data analysis with Pivot Tables and visually present using PivotTables as source.

133CCPT051 Wed Apr 24 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

133PCPT025 Thu Mar 21 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session $69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Introduction Get all the basics in a one day course that introduces you to Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include: getting started with PowerPoint, creating a presentation, modifying a presentation, and enhancing a presentation.

134CCPT025 Wed May 29 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

133CCPT041 Wed Apr 10 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

134PCPT025 Thu Jun 6 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session $69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Intermediate Take your PowerPoint knowledge to the intermediate level. Topics include: advanced slides, animation, exporting and importing, video and sounds. 133CCPT042 Wed Apr 17 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

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COMPUTER Microsoft Project 2010 Microsoft Word 2010 Introduction This Introduction to Microsoft Word training class is designed for students new to working with Microsoft Word 2010 on Windows. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to add, move through, and edit text; move words from one part of your document to another; work on two or more documents simultaneously; change the size or appearance of text; change margins and tab settings; automatically center, right align, justify, and indent text; run the integrated grammar and spelling checker; use the thesaurus; and save, retrieve, copy, organize, and print your documents. By the end of the class, you will be able to use Microsoft Word confidently at home or on the job. 134CCPT011 Wed Apr 10 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Word 2010 Intermediate Students in this Intermediate Word 2010 training class will learn advanced formatting, use drawing tools, create and manage tables, and work with column layouts. Also, we will cover how to use Word as a simple desktop publishing program to create signs, flyers, menus, brochures, and even newsletters. You’ll learn how to insert different types of graphics in a document including digital photographs from your own camera, clip art images, and different types of charts such as bar, line, or pie charts. 134CCPT012 Wed Apr 17 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Word 2010 Advanced In this Microsoft Word 2010 training class, students learn advanced techniques, such as working with tables of contents, footnotes, and endnotes, adding comments, tracking changes, comparing and combining documents, creating envelopes and labels, using Mail Merge, and protecting documents, and creating user forms with controls. 134CCPT013 Wed Apr 24 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

The Microsoft Project course is designed to help learners with the basics of Microsoft Project. This course explains how to set up a project; manage project files; create a task list; schedule tasks; view a schedule; define and assign resources and costs; track a project; and analyze progress and revise a schedule. Textbook is required. You will need to bring your own laptop with the software installed. 134CCPT270 Mon, Wed Apr 15 - May 1 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 6 Sessions $299 with CE Instructor

Computer Basics with Windows 7 and Keyboarding Do you wish you could use a personal computer to be more productive at work, school or home? Improve your ability to use computers, whether for personal use or in your career. Learn the fundamentals of Windows, and the basics of surfing the Internet and using email. You will have the opportunity to set up their own “free” Hotmail or Yahoo account in class. There are no educational prerequisites or experience requirements to enroll. You will start with 2 sessions of keyboarding. Textbook is required. 134CCPT709B Mon Apr 15 - Jun 10 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $199 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified 134CCPT709A Thu, Mon Jun 13 - Jul 15 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $199 with Sean Bell

Introduction to QuickBooks® 2012

ONLINE

Use the power of QuickBooks 2012 software to take control of your business accounting! ®

In these lessons, you’ll learn how to set up a chart of accounts, pay bills, invoice customers, create receipts, and reconcile your checking account. In addition, you’ll discover how to track your accounts payable and receivable, manage your assets, control inventory, and generate estimates and reports. QuickBooks® is designed for small to midsized businesses that want to incorporate powerful, effective software with a traditional approach to accounting. Whether you’re new to Quickbooks® or have already used earlier versions of this accounting software program, this course will equip you to quickly and efficiently gain control over the financial aspects of your business. You will need your own copy of QuickBooks® Pro 2012 or QuickBooks® Premier 2012 (please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins). 133OCPT12C starts on 3/20/13, $159 134OCPT12D starts on 4/17/13, $159 134OCPT12E starts on 5/15/13, $159 134OCPT12F starts on 6/19/13, $159

Windows 8 Overview The release of Windows 8 is right around the corner and it will be a major change from the Windows we all know and love. The purpose of this is course is to provide an introductory overview of the changes in Windows 8 compared to previous versions. You’ll see how it is to navigate with and without a touchscreen computer to take advantage of the features and capabilities of the newest version of Windows. 134CCPT507A Mon Apr 22 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $19 with Eric M. Logan, certified IT professional

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Security+

Intermediate SQL

Prepare yourself for the CompTIA Security+ Certification. Topics covered include network security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, access control and identity management, and cryptography. Students should have an A+, Network+, Microsoft, or Cisco certification or training before taking this course.

Expand your knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL), the industry standard database programming language. In this course, you’ll learn techniques that will enable you to write powerful queries that perform complicated searches and sorts on your data. First, you’ll explore how to write and implement complex queries on multiple tables simultaneously and how to apply advanced filtering techniques. You’ll learn to create union queries that combine records from multiple queries, and you’ll discover how to use union queries to exclude or include duplicate records. In addition, you’ll find out how to use text strings within union queries.

134CCPT520 Sat Apr 13 - Jun 8 omit 5/18 5/25 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM CSU-University Center 7 Sessions $599 with John Burningham, CCAI, CCNP

Introduction to Java Programming

ONLINE

Next, you’ll master advanced techniques for updating various types of data stored in your tables. You’ll learn how to update a single field, multiple fields, multiple records, date fields, and calculated fields. And you’ll see how to update and set NULL values using an update statement. In addition, you’ll use advanced insertion techniques to add data to your tables and learn how to create, query, and modify temporary tables. You’ll also see how to implement techniques to handle duplicate values stored in a table and how to limit the results of a result set. And finally, you’ll discover how to use string functions to perform complicated searches on strings, how to implement date and time functions to insert and extract portions of a date, and how to create queries that accept input from users.

If you want to learn computer programming but don't have any prior experience, you’ll enjoy a tour of Java, one of the most widely used computer languages in the world. It’s a breeze to learn in a friendly and supportive environment. Start with the basics of program design and go on to write your own programs and integrate input and output, calculations, decision making, and loops. Build your knowledge and confidence with easy-to-understand examples and plenty of skill-building exercises. So whether you just want to try it out to see if you like it or plan on doing more with Java, this is a great place to start! We’ll use the latest release of Java, from Sun Microsystems, the company that maintains and supports the language. We’ll also use BlueJ, a graphical development environment designed especially for students. Both are free open-source products, and you will receive the proper instructions to download them. By the time you're done, you’ll be comfortable with Java programming and ready for more!

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to use a wide range of advanced SQL techniques with confidence. Your new skills with databases will enhance your competitiveness in the technical fields of software development and database administration. 133OCPTINSC starts on 3/20/13, $159 134OCPTINSD starts on 4/17/13, $159 134OCPTINSE starts on 5/15/13, $159 134OCPTINSF starts on 6/19/13, $159

133OCPT005C starts on 3/20/13, $159 134OCPT005D starts on 4/17/13, $159 134OCPT005E starts on 5/15/13, $159 134OCPT005F starts on 6/19/13, $159

Introduction to SQL

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Learn the key concepts of Structured Query Language (SQL) and gain a solid working knowledge of this powerful and universal database programming language. You’ll learn the basic structure of relational databases, how to read and write simple and complex SQL statements, and advanced data manipulation techniques. 133OCPT002C starts on 3/20/13, $159 134OCPT002D starts on 4/17/13, $159 134OCPT002E starts on 5/15/13, $159 134OCPT002F starts on 6/19/13, $159

Become a

Graphic Artist

Adobe PhotoShop for the Graphic Artist 133CCPT810A Tue, Thu Apr 2-25 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus $299

Adobe Illustrator for the Graphic Artist 133CCPT810B Tue, Thu Apr 30 - May 23 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus $299

Adobe InDesign for the Graphic Artist 133CCPT810C Tue, Thu May 28 - Jun 20 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus $299

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DANCE / FITNESS Financial Assistance Resources

Ballates: Ballet/Pilates Fusion

Since the Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education does not offer degree-seeking credit, we are unable to process traditional forms of financial aid such as HOPE Grant or Scholarship, Pell Grant, etc. You do not need to complete a FAFSA form for our courses. We do have the following options for financial assistance:

This course will allow you to learn beginning ballet steps and technique while increasing your strength through the art of Pilates. Ballates will make you stronger, improve your balance and flexibility, and will bring grace and elegance to your every day life.

Smart Option Student Loans

133JDSF221B Sat Mar 16 - Apr 27 11:00 AM to 12 N CE Jonesboro 6 Sessions $69 with Jennifer Dunn

Pay more now: (Interest Repayment) Pay interest while in school and have a shorter repayment period after school to save an average of 30% on your total loan cost compared to our deferred repayment option. No prepayment penalty. Full principal and interest payments begin six months after you leave school. Minimum: $1,000.

Chicago Style Steppin’ Chicago-style Steppin’ is an improvisational form of partner dancing that consists of two people dancing in synchronization to musical sounds of R&B, Jazz, Soul, Soul or Rap Music. It is a derivative of The Jitterbug, the Swing, and The Bop, and individual style and flair are key in the definition and understanding of this dance form. You will learn technique and the basic fundamentals including dance etiquette, the Basic Step, all turns, lane structure, lead and follow techniques, evolved around a six or eight-count beat. No partners are required! Upon completion of this certificate program, you will have the confidence to showcase your skills to “Step” on the dance floor when we take a field trip to a local Steppers set!

Pay less now: (Fixed Repayment) Pay just $25 per month while in school and have a shorter repayment period after school to save an average of 20% on your total loan cost compared to our deferred repayment option. No prepayment penalty. Full principal and interest payments begin six months after you leave school. Minimum: $1,000.

Go to http://www.conted.clayton.edu/studentloan.htm to get started.

133JDSF351B Mon Mar 18 - Apr 29 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM CE Jonesboro 6 Sessions $69 with Carolyn Patterson, dance fitness expert

Military Education Benefits

Detroit Style Ballroom Dance

Various GI Bills are availablefor many different types of Education Programs. You are just a few steps away from finding out if you are eligible to receive Education benefits. All information can be completed online at http://www.gibill.va.gov/. If you don’t have the capability to apply online, you can call 1-888-GI BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to have a form mailed to you.

Detroit-style Ballroom is a partner dance that originated in the early 60’s from the Bop and the Graystone, and has spread nationwide. This dance class will teach you the basic fundamentals of Detroit Ballroom including the basic steps, all turns, lead and follow techniques. You will learn balance, poise, grace and balance. Your instructors will help you develop ease of movement and lightness in your dance. No partners are required and no previous dance experience is necessary.

If you are the spouse of military personnel, you may be eligible for Education benefits also. Up to $4000 in tuition assistance is available to spouses of active duty service members in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2 and 01-02. For more information, please go to https://aiportal.acc or call 1-800-342-9647 to speak with a MyCAA Career and Education Consultant.

134JDSF337 Sat Apr 20 - Jun 1 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM CE Jonesboro 6 Sessions $69 with Carolyn Patterson, dance fitness expert

Unemployed?

Urban Line Dance Urban Line Dancing is a fun, exciting way to dance your way to good health! This dance class will combine low, moderate and high energy line dance routines with aerobics and will help you burn 400-500 calories within the hour.

Need assistance to return to the workforce? You may qualify for training under the Workforce Investment Act. Visit the training website at www.atlantaregional.com/ workforce-solutions/training-andeducation-services to determine your eligibility. If you have questions, please call the following:

No previous dance experience is necessary as your instructors will teach you all the basic steps to get started! Bring your water bottle, towel, and prepare for a fun experience! Suggested attire: dance sneakers or tennis shoes; comfortable, loose clothing or workout clothes (optional)

Clayton, Fayette, Henry Counties: (770) 960-2172 South Fulton County: (770) 306-5202 Dekalb County: (404) 687-3400

134JDSF336A Sat Apr 20 - Jun 1 8:15 PM to 9:15 PM CE Jonesboro 6 Sessions $69 with Carolyn Patterson, dance fitness expert

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HEALTHCARE Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program

APPLY

NOW!

FREE Information Session Register NOW! Come meet the instuctor of this exciting certificate program! Find out what the learning outcomes are and what you must do to successfully complete this program. 134CCER901O Sat Jun 1 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CE Main Campus

Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program As a Phlebotomy Technician the laboratory relies on you to collect quality samples from the patient to produce quality laboratory results. To do this, a phlebotomy technician must create an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and reliable manner. This 88 hour program is intended for those who have no experience and want to become employed as a Phlebotomy Technician in a clinical laboratory or public health department setting. Students work in teams practicing on one another. This program includes 48 hours of classroom training and a 40 hour externship to provide you with a complete learning experience. Course fee includes books, program supplies and externship.

APPLY Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) NOW! Certificate Program FREE Information Session Register NOW! Come meet the instuctor of this exciting certificate program! Find out what the learning outcomes are and what you must do to successfully complete this program.

Be sure to complete the required healthcare application found at http://conted.clayton.edu/forms/CEHealthcareAPP%200712.pdf.

134CHEA201O Fri Apr 26 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CE Main Campus

134CCER901A Sat Jun 15 - Aug 10 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $1899 with Tamela Banner, RMA, AHI, RPT

Nurse Aide Training Certificate Program Train for a rewarding career as a certified nurse aide or home healthcare aide, and develop skills to care for sick and injured patients while working under the supervision of nursing and medical staff. This course is taught in a combination of classroom and clinical settings. Prior to the clinical portion, you must provide proof of a negative tuberculosis test, purchase shoes and a uniform. After course completion, you are eligible to sit for the Georgia Certified Nurse Aide Exam. Insurance & textbook included in the cost of the class.

Get ready to begin your career in Healthcare!

Be sure to complete the required healthcare application found at http://conted.clayton.edu/forms/CEHealthcareAPP%200712.pdf. 134CHEA201A Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri May 6 - Jun 21 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM CE Main Campus 30 Sessions $999 with Lee Bell, RN

Electronic Health Record Specialist

Our healthcare programs will offer free information sessions on July 20! Please plan on attending to learn more about these programs of study and enjoy meeting our instructors during the Q & A sessions.

ONLINE

Start a new career in a growing medical profession today! The Electronic Health Record System Technologist Program takes you through a wide variety of materials that will help you keep medical offices running smoothly. The program will prepare you to choose, implement, train and maintain electronic health record systems and sit for a national certification exam. You will gain 216 hours of online instruction with weekly instructor led webinars to meet and learn with your classmates. Health Information Technology is one of the hottest careers in healthcare today! By 2014 all medical facilities will be using electronic health records. You can be the bridge that helps to make that transition! Complete our Online Program anywhere - anytime!

Healthcare certificate programs beginning in August and September include: Administrative Medical Assistant Clinical Medical Assistant Certified Nursing Aide Medical Coding Specialist Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Technician

133OHEA951C starts on 3/19/13, $3600 134OHEA951A starts on 4/18/13, $3600 134OHEA951B starts on 5/21/13, $3600 134OHEA951C starts on 6/20/13, $3600

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Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification Title 49 CFR Do you want to avoid costly fines and penalties of up to $55,000 and possible imprisonment? Employers are required by law to train employees who are involved in preparing and shipping hazardous materials. Training is required within 90 days for new employees and within 3 years for recurrent training. This 1-Day course is an in-depth systematic program to comply with Title 49 CFR requirements. You will be able to identify and safely prepare and ship hazardous materials. You will be trained, tested and certified in the areas of Hazardous Material Classification and Identification, Packaging, Marking and Labeling, Documentation, Placarding, Loading and Unloading, Safety, and Security Awareness. Price includes a class workbook, Title 49 CFR and the 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook. 133PIND311A Sat Mar 16 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Sessions $395 with George Overton, certified Hazmat instructor

Do It Yourself Home Repair

Powerplant Technology Certificate Program Powerplant - Basic Electricity The course is designed for anyone that works as maintenance personnel in hospitals, schools, large buildings or industry. The course is tailored to help the student do ohms law problems, deal with series and parallel circuits, recognize and understand how DC and AC motors are wired and work, understand how transformers work, minor maintenance procedures for both motors and transformers and understand AC theory. 134JIND500 Tue, Thu Jun 18 - Aug 29 omit 7/2, 7/4 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Jonesboro 20 Sessions $399 with Robert L. Perry, Chief Engineer

HVAC and Refrigeration Theory (Powerplant Technology) Covers basic refrigeration cycle; high pressure systems; low pressure systems; chillers; absorption cycle; cooling towers; and water treatment.

Are you tired of paying high prices for simple home repairs? Current and future homeowners will learn basic residential maintenance which includes the ability to make minor plumbing and electrical repairs. You will actually check for electrical shortages in light fixtures and outlets, check for leaks in sinks and toilets, and retrieve items out of P-traps and much more. This course is designed for people who have little or no knowledge of basic home repair. 134JIND101 Mon, Wed May 6 - Jun 17 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CE Jonesboro 12 Sessions $199 with Brian Easley, certified construction instructor

Do It Yourself Home Installations Save even more money by doing your own installations. You will not only learn how but you will actually install toilets, faucets, ceiling fans, light fixtures, and dimmer switches and many more. This course is designed for people who have some knowledge of basic home repair. 134JIND102 Mon, Tue, Thu May 6 - Jun 3 omit 4/1, 4/3 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CE Jonesboro 12 Sessions $199 with Brian Easley, certified construction instructor

Coming in September!

Steam Theory (Powerplant Technology) If you are interested in entering the field of Stationary Engineering or just want to upgrade your license to a higher level, this course is designed to help you do just that. Course covers: boilers, steam tables, steam and water cycle, combustion process, basic properties of fuels, fuel oil systems, feed water regulators, safety valves, blow-down apparatus, soot blowers, non-return valves, automatic combustion controls, inspection of boilers, minor maintenance and repair of boilers, pumps and injectors, boiler water treatment, basic electrical theory, ohms law, AC & DC theory, series and parallel circuits.

Coming in September 2014!

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LANGUAGES

American Sign Language 1

Spanish Level 1

Learn to communicate using American Sign Language (ASL). Students will learn the major components of ASL, develop basic conversational skills, and get an introduction to Deaf Culture. Textbook required.

Still at a beginning level, think of this class as a chance to gain confidence in “small talk” in Spanish. Vocabulary will be based on occupations, the weather, months and days, food, the home, and likes and dislikes. Students will learn “to be or not to be” (ser vs. estar), “-ir” present tense verbs, adjectives to show possession, and the useful verbs of “tener,” “hacer” and “gustar.”

134CLAN403 Sat Apr 27 - Jun 22 10:00 AM to 12 N CE Jonesboro 8 Sessions $199 with Cassandra Ammons, ITP Certified 134CLAN403A Sat Apr 27 - Jun 22 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CE Jonesboro 8 Sessions $199 with Cassandra Ammons, ITP Certified

134JLAN402C Tue, Thu Apr 9 - May 2 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Jonesboro 8 Sessions $199 with Ophelia Rivera, MA, Certified Spanish and ESL Teacher

134JLAN525 Wed May 8 - Jun 26 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM CE Jonesboro 8 Sessions $199 with Cassandra Ammons, ITP Certified

134CLAN402B Sat Apr 20 - Jun 15 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $199 with Sylvia Iacobucci, native language instructor

American Sign Language 2

Spanish Level 2

Continue to build your Sign Language skills! Students will focus on more of the major components of ASL; including building vocabulary, conversational skills, and confidence. Textbook required.

Continue to explore the Spanish language! This course is still on a basic level, and is designed for students who have completed Spanish Level 1 or who have a small amount of Spanish language experience. Interview with instructor is required for students who have not taken Spanish Level 1. Textbook required.

134JLAN401A Tue Apr 23 - Jun 11 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Jonesboro 8 Sessions $199 with Cassandra Ammons, ITP Certified

American Sign Language 3

133JLAN202A Tue, Thu Mar 19 - Apr 18 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Jonesboro 8 Sessions $199 with Ophelia Rivera, MA, Certified Spanish and ESL Teacher

This course will focus on ASL sentence structure; including time, tenses, pluralizing, and classifiers. Students will also continue to build vocabulary and conversational skills. Textbook required.

134CLAN258 Sat Apr 20 - Jun 15 10:00 AM to 12:00 N CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $199 with Sylvia Iacobucci, native language instructor

134JLAN403 Thu Apr 18 - Jun 6 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Jonesboro 8 Sessions $199 with Cassandra Ammons, ITP Certified

134CLAN202A Mon, Wed May 6-29 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $199 with Ophelia Rivera, MA, Certified Spanish and ESL Teacher

Spanish Immersion! This class will sharpen your knowledge of real-world Spanish. This is a great opportunity to practice and polish your Spanish speaking skills (novice through advanced speakers) in conversations related to meeting people, dining out, and “life’s little emergencies.” At the end of the course, the class will meet at a local Hispanic restaurant staffed by native Spanish speakers. (No English vocabulary allowed!) Thanks to the level of sophistication you will have attained in “Spanish on the Go!” you will be able to order from the menu, critique the food, compliment the service, and find the restroom – all in Spanish and with great aplomb. In addition to this cultural experience, you will also go grocery shopping in a local mercado and purchase the ingredients to prepare a Spanish dish for your family or friends. In class we will use Spanish: A Language Map by Kristine Kershul. For additional practice it is recommended that you purchase the audio CD Spanish 10 minutes a Day, also by Kristine Kershul. 134JLAN205 Sat May 18 - Jun 29 10:00 AM to 12 N CE Jonesboro 6 Sessions $199 with Ophelia Rivera, MA, Certified Spanish and ESL Teacher

French for Beginners Explore the French language and culture in this eight week program. Participants will learn basic communication and conversational skills. Textbook is required. 134JLAN501 Tue Apr 23 - Jun 11 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Jonesboro 8 Sessions $199 with Mariella Crea, native language instructor

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Beading Intermediate This course will expand on the techniques learned in the basic class. The student will design and create a bracelet using a linking technique taught in the basic class. The second project will allow the student to perfect the linking technique to form a necklace and earrings using chain; also the student will participate in an open forum, which will allow the student to learn any technique that the student is interested in developing (no wirewrapping, requires more time than allowed). Please bring any broken jewelry that you want to learn to fix. The materials list will be given before class, no supplies will be given in class.1 session. 133JLEI301C Sat Feb 23 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM CE Jonesboro 1 Session $49 with Demetra Rowan, professional jewelry designer

Beginning Folk Guitar Playing a guitar can help you to relax and make you a popular guest at parties and other occasions. If you are age sixteen or older, and you own or have access to a guitar, this eight week course may be just the thing for you! Instruction is provided on basic chords and chord progressions, strumming and picking methods. At the end of the course, participants will be able to play easy folk and popular songs on the guitar. (No electric guitars please.) 134CLEI501C Thu Apr 4 - May 23 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $119 with Jack Lindsey, professional guitarist

Guitar Level II A continuation of Guitar Level 1 (or Beginning Guitar). Leading to the intermediate level this course will include Barre Chords, more challenging fingerstyles and songs, more music theory and beginning note reading applying to guitar, and learning to read tablature. Students should have successfully completed level 1, or equivalent, know approximately the 15 basic open chords. 134CLEI501D Thu Jun 6 - Aug 1 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions $119 with Jack Lindsey, professional guitarist

133JLEI301D Sat Mar 30 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM CE Jonesboro 1 Session $49 with Demetra Rowan, professional jewelry designer 134JLEI301D Sat May 18 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM CE Jonesboro 1 Session $49 with Demetra Rowan, professional jewelry designer 134JLEI301C Fri Jun 7 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM CE Jonesboro 1 Session $49 with Demetra Rowan, professional jewelry designer

Beading Advanced The course will teach the student two detailed weave techniques: one for a bracelet using a common stitch and one for a bracelet using an intricate design. Prior work with weaving or prior beading classes is required. You will design and create: a bracelet using Swarovski crystals with a basic stitch, a bracelet that uses Swarovski crystals, seed beads and an intricate pattern. You will also receive instructions for a beautiful necklace to try on your own. The students will apply color theory, the use of hand needles, specific threads and finishing techniques. The materials list will be given before class, no supplies given in class. The class will be 1 session. 133JLEI301E Sat Mar 23 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM CE Jonesboro 1 Session $49 with Demetra Rowan, professional jewelry designer 134JLEI301E Sat Jun 22 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM CE Jonesboro 1 Session $49 with Demetra Rowan, professional jewelry designer

Beading Basic Have you ever thought about taking singing lessons?

The course is designed to provide students the opportunity to create beautiful and unique jewelry items. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of design, jewelry craft tools and beading techniques. In this course, you will produce a bracelet, necklace and earrings. The lessons will be presented as lectures, demonstrations and hands-on examples. Handouts will be provided illustrating the different processes and all supplies will be given in class. 1 session. 133JLEI301B Sat Mar 16 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM CE Jonesboro 1 Session $49 with Demetra Rowan, professional jewelry designer

Or learning how to play the piano? Well, now is the time!

Contact the Music Preparatory School at Clayton State University today!

134JLEI301B Sat Apr 13 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM CE Jonesboro 1 Session $49 with Demetra Rowan, professional jewelry designer

Private music lessons with our faculty of professional musicians are available to the community for a modest fee in the Music Preparatory School. Piano, piano class, violin, voice, brass, and other instruments are available by request. Lessons and classes take place in the Music Education Building, adjacent to Spivey Hall, on the campus of Clayton State University. We welcome adults and children age 6 and up.

134JLEI301A Fri May 3 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM CE Jonesboro 1 Session $49 with Demetra Rowan, professional jewelry designer

Call the Prep School at (678) 466-5600 or e-mail Dr. Carol Payne, Director: carolpayne@clayton.edu.

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Sewing I Learn sewing skills including: taking body measurements, layout options, facing, gathers, pockets, zippers, hems and handstitches, and selecting patterns, fabrics, and equipment. Students will make a simple dress, shorts, slacks or shirt. Each student must bring a portable sewing machine to class. 134JLEI401C Tue Jun 4 - Jul 16 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CE Jonesboro 6 Sessions $99 with Angela Worrell, professional tailor and seamstress

Sewing II Learn sewing skills including: taking body measurements, layout options, facing, gathers, pockets, zippers, hems and handstitches, and selecting patterns, fabrics, and equipment. Students will make a simple dress, shorts, slacks or shirt. Each student must bring a portable sewing machine to class.

Do It Yourself Home Repair Are you tired of paying high prices for simple home repairs? Current and future homeowners will learn basic residential maintenance which includes the ability to make minor plumbing and electrical repairs. You will actually check for electrical shortages in light fixtures and outlets, check for leaks in sinks and toilets, and retrieve items out of P-traps and much more. This course is designed for people who have little or no knowledge of basic home repair.

134JLEI401B Thu May 2 - Jun 13 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CE Jonesboro 6 Sessions $99 with Angela Worrell, professional tailor and seamstress

Sewing With a Serging Sewing Machine Learn how to use the serger on various parts of garments, how to construct garments and utilize the various functions of a serger.

134JIND101 Mon, Wed May 6 - Jun 17 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CE Jonesboro 12 Sessions $199 with Brian Easley, certified construction instructor

133JLEI501 Thu Mar 21 - Apr 11 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CE Jonesboro 4 Sessions $59 with Angela Worrell, professional tailor and seamstress

Do It Yourself Home Installations Save even more money by doing your own installations. You will not only learn how but you will actually install toilets, faucets, ceiling fans, light fixtures, and dimmer switches and many more. This course is designed for people who have some knowledge of basic home repair.

134JLEI501 Thu Jun 27 - Jul 25 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CE Jonesboro 4 Sessions $59 with Angela Worrell, professional tailor and seamstress

134JIND102 Mon, Tue, Thu May 6 - Jun 3 omit 4/1, 4/3 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CE Jonesboro 12 Sessions $199 with Brian Easley, certified construction instructor

Teach with Us! “

The medical programs at the Clayton State University Center for

Continuing Education are a great way for individuals to transition into a new work force. The classes are accelerated so you can complete the classes in shorter time than most programs and begin your new career in no time. You do however need to be committed for that short amount of time. As an instructor for CE, I find it rewarding to share my knowledge with others and watch them transform into butterflies waiting to take flight. I’ve had many students come back and share their success stories, some with unbelievable obstacles. If you put your mind to it, you

can do anything.

Latrice Barlow, CMA (AAMA), CCS-P Administrative Medical Assistant and Clinical Medical Assistant

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Professional Digital Photography Certificate Program Information Session Register NOW! 133ACER832O Thu Apr 4 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Photoplex Studios, Alpharetta

Professional Digital Photography Certificate Program This program will develop a solid foundation of skills and practical understanding of essential artistic, technical and business procedures in the photography industry. Focus will be on the students' abilities to be both creative and technical as they develop a portfolio of professional quality photographic images. You will also learn current business and marketing practices as it relates to photographers in the digital age. Courses will emphasize the currently used digital processes and students will work to improve their abilities to observe, find solutions and develop individual creativity. To view a list of classes included in this program, please go to www.conted.clayton.edu/dpcp. Hands-on with studio time available. 134ACER832 Tue, Thu May 7 - Jul 16 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Photoplex Studios, Alpharetta 20 Sessions $1599 with Mike Noa and Associates, professional photographers

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Digital Photography I Whether you are brand new to the digital world, or have recently jumped in, this course will take the guesswork out and help you become comfortable with this new technology that has opened up a whole new world of photographic possibilities. The course will teach you how to use your digital camera to create great photos in a variety of conditions, how to manage your digital photo files, and print your pictures efficiently from digital sources. 134JLEI701A Thu Apr 11 - May 16 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM CE Jonesboro 6 Sessions $119 with Joe Sebo, professional photographer 134PLEI701B Sat Apr 20 - Jun 1 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 6 Sessions $119 with Joe Sebo, professional photographer

Digital Photography II If you enjoyed Digital Photography I, or just want to dig deeper into the world of digital photography, this class is for you! Prerequisites: Digital Photography I or comparable experience. Students who have not taken Digital Photography I should receive advisement from the instructor before registering for Level II. 134JLEI702A Tue Apr 23 - May 28 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM CE Jonesboro 6 Sessions $119 with Joe Sebo, professional photographer

Digital Photography III Digital Photography Hands-On Immersion Would you like to take better pictures, consistently? Do you want to get more organized with your digital photo collection, or edit your digital images to make each one look its best? In just two Saturday sessions, this hands-on course covers the skills that are needed to become a better digital photographer. It begins with camera skills. The course explains the purpose of those unfamiliar controls found on digital cameras, and how they can be used to get better results. Students will learn how to avoid exposure mistakes and how exposure controls can be used to create dramatic photographic effects. The second skill is organization. Students will learn how to manage a growing collection of images on the computer, how to save steps when downloading images from the camera and how to back up photo collections for safekeeping. The third skill is image editing. The course will help you choose the right software for your needs. It demonstrates how to improve any image with a basic edit (brightness, contrast, color balance, retouching) by doing the right steps in the right order. It also covers the powerful RAW file format. Please bring your camera, the instruction manual, and all your questions. If you have a laptop with Adobe Photoshop Elements (version 4 or higher), bring it to class and practice the computer skills as they are demonstrated! 2 sessions. 134PLEI703A Sat Apr 27 - May 4 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM CE Main Campus 2 Sessions $129 with Jestein C. Futrell, professional photographer

This course is for digital photography students interested in sharpening their photography knowledge and skills. Students will learn about portrait lighting, still life, sports (action), wildlife and how to put together a “coffee table� book of your pictures. Additional topics will be determined based on student input. Instructor will provide studio lighting set up. Fee for printing "coffee table" book should not exceed $50. Prerequisites: Digital Photography I and II. Requirements: Camera with intechangeable lenses. Students who have not taken Digital Photography I and II should receive advisement from the instructor prior to registering for the course. 134JLEI722 Wed Apr 24 - May 22 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM CE Jonesboro 5 Sessions $119 with Joe Sebo, professional photographer

Photographing Weddings Learn how to get professional results that will please the bride and groom and everyone else. Learn the steps that go into covering a wedding as well as the technical requirements. Students who have not taken Digital Photography I should receive advisement from the instructor before registering. 3 sessions. 134CLEI741 Mon May 6-20 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Jonesboro 3 Sessions $69 with Joe Sebo, professional photographer 134CLEI741A Mon Jun 10-24 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Jonesboro 3 Sessions $69 with Joe Sebo, professional photographer

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Avatars and Action: Teen Video Game Academy (Ages 12-16) Are you crazy about video games? Now you can go behind the action and learn how to create your own! This participatory class will offer an information-packed introduction to the world of video game design and allow you the opportunity to use your own creativity in original game design! Ages 12-16 Learning Outcomes At course completion, students will have been able to: • Analyze several video games and study different elements - story, motion, graphics, player capabilities, features, soundtrack, etc. • Create scenario and storyline/plot board for their own video game. • Design and draw feature video game character • Animate character using computer software. • Create motions and basic animated scenario with computer software. • Present short video game to classmates, friends, and family. 134CYOU203 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Apr 8-12 (Spring Break) 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions $299 with Frederick J. Pellum III 134CYOU203 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Apr 8-12 (Spring Break) 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions $299 with Frederick J. Pellum III

YOUTH AND TEEN WEEKLY CAMPS Don’t let your kids say, “I’m bored!” this summer. Keep them active, engaged, and learning with our summer youth programs! Special Programs for ages 7-11 and Teen Programs for ages 12-16 Exciting themes – Fun & educational

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Hundreds of Courses at Five CONVENIENT Locations! CE Main Campus

Clayton State University – Fayette

CE Jonesboro – Lucy Huie Hall

2000 Clayton State Boulevard Morrow, GA 30260

(CSU Peachtree City) 100 World Drive Peachtree City, GA 30269

9157 Tara Boulevard Jonesboro, GA 30236

CSU East

Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center

5823 Trammell Road Morrow, GA 30260

4 Center Drive Fayetteville, GA 30214

CE - MAIN CAMPUS

CSU - PEACHTREE CITY

CSU - EAST

FAYETTE SENIOR SERVICES LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER

To see course listings by location, please check out our location grid at www.conted.clayton.edu.

CE - JONESBORO LUCY HUIE HALL

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Take the first step toward Lifelong Learning TODAY!

We accept cash (in person only), checks, money orders, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and company purchase orders. Make checks payable to Clayton State University. Check payments must be received at least 10 days before course start date. Payment in full must be received when you register. Use our online registration system at www.conted.clayton.edu. Walk in registration is held Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Use your credit/debit card by calling (678) 466-5050 during office hours. Use your credit/debit card; you may FAX your completed registration form to (678) 466-5089. Fill out the registration form on page 56 and return it to: Center for Continuing Education Clayton State University 2000 Clayton State Boulevard Morrow, GA 30260 Clayton State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources: (678) 466-4230. Statements made in this publication are for informational purposes only. Clayton State University reserves the right to change, cancel or reschedule any course for any purpose without actual notice to any individual. However, every effort will be made to notify registrants of any such changes. If a course is cancelled by the institution, the registration fee will be refunded in full and constitute the sole remedy for any course cancellation.

For your convenience, we accept the following credit cards.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Since the Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education does not offer degree-seeking credit, we are unable to process traditional forms of financial aid such as HOPE Grant or Scholarship, Pell Grant, etc. However, financial aid for Continuing Education courses may be found through one of the resources on page 21 of this catalog. You do not need to complete a FAFSA form for our courses.

ALUMNI DISCOUNT: Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education gives a 10% discount on course registration fees to dues-paying members of the Clayton State University Alumni Association. Please use the Alumni Discount Request form on our CE website at http://conted.clayton.edu/. Click on forms. The request needs to be our sent to and approved by Gid Rowell, Director of Alumni Relations, who will confirm current status with the association. He will forward the request to the Center so that the member will be contacted and registration completed. This discount is valid with registrations for alumni, spouse and children. Online courses and some others may be excluded. See Excluded from Discount Courses list on CE website. ATTENDANCE POLICY: To successfully complete a course and receive a certificate with CEUs, you must attend 80% of the class sessions, actively participate and complete all course requirements. Courses with four or less sessions require 100% attendance. BOOKS AND SUPPLIES: Some courses require the student to purchase books and supplies that may not be included in the course fee. Information about the supplies and books (title, author and ISBN) is posted on our website and will be printed on receipts. Students may choose to use the Clayton State University Bookstore on main campus, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

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CHILDREN: Most of our courses have been developed for adult learners, therefore, we have a minimum age of 16 years to attend our courses. Unattended children are not allowed at any of our continuing education locations due to safety reasons. CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY PRIVILEGES: As a Clayton State University Continuing Education student, you may use the Clayton State University Library during the time that you are enrolled in continuing education courses. Please take a copy of your CE receipt and a valid Georgia driver's license to the library to utilize resource materials and to check out books. Please check the website for current operating hours: http://adminservices.clayton.edu/library/default.htm IACET AUTHORIZED PROVIDER: The Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102; (703) 506-3275. The International Association for Continuing Education and Training is a non-profit association dedicated to quality continuing education and training programs. IACET accredits education providers that meet strict continuing education guidelines based on the ANSI/IACET 12007 Standard. IACET accreditation is the standard learners seek for quality when they choose a provider. INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the case of any weather that might cause a disruption in the normal events, Clayton State University has an Emergency Weather Plan that includes the Office of University Relations contacting a wide variety of Metro Atlanta news media outlets that report weather-related closings. In case of a weather related closing, or any other type of emergency closing, the University has an extensive media contact list for such emergency situations. For information about all radio and TV outlets that will be contacted upon closing, please visit the University’s main webpage at www.clayton.edu. During any potential emergency weather situation, information about Clayton State’s plans will also be available on the University’s web page and through the University’s main telephone number (678-466-4000). Please do not call the Office of Public Safety, or the Office of University Relations. At times of bad weather or other emergencies, University officials make decisions on whether or not to close the campus based on public safety reports and other considerations. In such cases, the safety and security of the majority of students is a prime consideration. If the University is closed, then classes are cancelled for all students. If the institution remains open, we recognize that there may be special circumstances that pertain to individual students that are more serious than those that apply to the majority. So, students are advised to use their best judgment about their safety and that of their families in those situations, and to consult with individual faculty members about making up lost time. In the event that other instructional sites are closed, every effort will be made to contact students and instructors by phone and/or email. OUR BUILDING AND OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED THE FOLLOWING DATES: May 26 - 28, July 4 and Sept. 3

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INVOICE POLICY: In some instances your company may offer to pay for your course. We can invoice them directly if you supply us with your company’s purchase order or educational voucher. Please check our Invoice Policy on our website at http://conted.clayton.edu/ courses/registrationPolicy.html for more details. MILITARY EDUCATION BENEFITS: Various GI Bills are available for many different types of Education Programs. You are just a few steps away from finding out if you are eligible to receive Education benefits. All information can be completed online at http://www.gibill.va.gov/. If you don't have the capability to apply online, you can call 1-888-GI BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to have a form mailed to you. If you are the spouse of military personnel, you may be eligible for Education benefits also. Up to $4000 in tuition assistance is available to spouses of active duty service members in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2 and 01-02. For more information, please go to https://aiportal.acc or call 1-800-342-9647 to speak with a MyCAA Career and Education Consultant. REFUND POLICY: Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education is self-supporting, so student registration fees must cover the costs associated with developing and delivering high quality courses. IF WE CANCEL A COURSE: Each course is closely monitored to ensure sufficient enrollment. Three business days prior to the start date, if we do not have sufficient enrollment to cover our costs, we may have to cancel or postpone the course. We will notify students by phone and email. Students may choose to receive a full refund or transfer to a different course. Before a transfer is completed, any differences in registration fees will be refunded, if amount of new course is less than original fee, or must be paid, if fee for new course is greater than original fee. IF YOU WITHDRAW FROM A COURSE OR TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COURSE: You will be charged a 15% processing fee and receive the following:

85% refund for all withdrawals or credit towards a transfer made ten or more business days before the start date of the course

35% refund for all withdrawals or credit towards a transfer made three to nine business days before the start of the course

0% refund or credit made the day before the start date of the course or anytime following.

NOTE: Only ONE transfer is allowed. Please allow two weeks for refunds to be processed. You may choose to send a substitute at no charge. Please call (678) 4665050 to make change. Check refunds are subject to a ten day business hold from the date of the check to ensure that funds have cleared out bank. If you paid by credit card, your account will be credited. Failure to attend a course DOES NOT constitutes a formal withdrawal. RETURN CHECK POLICY: Clayton State University will impose a $30.00 charge for all returned checks.

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SPECIAL NEEDS: In order to participate or receive benefit of continuing education programs, any person who can provide documentation of one or more disabilities may be eligible for disability services. Students requesting interpreters, assistance obtaining books on tap, special seating, Braille, arrangements to accommodate personal attendants and use of special equipment must request services one month prior to anticipated time of enrollment. Less specialized accommodations may be requested two weeks prior to the first week of course. For more information or to request disability services, please call (678) 466-5445.

violation of the Code of Conduct may be subject to immediate dismissal and may be prohibited from registering for additional Continuing Education classes. All Continuing Education students are expected to uphold the highest honor and integrity in completing class assignments. Plagiarism, cheating and all other forms of academic dishonesty are expressly forbidden. A student engaging in, or assisting others to engage in, such acts will result in dismissal without refund and may be prohibited from registering for additional Continuing Education classes. CEUs will not be awarded and a failing grade will be assigned on the student’s transcript (if applicable).

STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER MEMBERSHIPS: A limited number of Laker Community memberships and tennis memberships are available to members of the general community. Please check the following website for more information: http://adminservices.clayton.edu/recwell/ fitnesscenter/membership.htm.

Clayton State University Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentconduct/SCC-text%20version %202010-11.pdf TRANSCRIPTS: If you want a listing of the courses you have taken in the last three years, you can go online to http://www.conted.clayton.edu/ transcripts.htm for complete directions to print it yourself. If you need an official listing sent to a school or employer, please go to http://www.conted.clayton.edu/transcripts.htm to download the Transcript Request Form. There is no fee for transcripts. Transcripts only include completed courses.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: By enrolling in a Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education class, students agree to conduct themselves at all times in a manner conducive to the promotion of a positive and pleasant learning environment for themselves and others. Belligerent, abusive, profane, threatening and/or inappropriate behavior on the part of students is a violation of the Clayton State University Student Code of Conduct. Possession, consumption of or the furnishing of alcoholic beverages or drugs on the Clayton State University campus or any area affiliated with Clayton State University is prohibited. Students who are found in

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SouthAustralia Pacific Wonders: and New Zealand Explore two great countries of the Southern Hemisphere—Australia and New Zealand. From the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef on Australia’s northern coast, to the ethereal beauty of glacial fjords on New Zealand’s South Island, this 15 day journey to the lands “down under” brings you the best of both countries at an enjoyable pace. Cruise Sydney Harbour and Milford Sound. Meet Australia’s wildlife-up close. Discover the wonders of Aboriginal culture. April 21-May 5, 2014 15 days / 21 meals Optional tour to the Fiji Islands Book now! $5899 Save $500 After October 21: $6399 $250 holds your reservation! www.conted.clayton.edu/southpacific: Download brochure Video available

Bask in splendor and romance with 3-night stays in each of Europe’s Imperial Cities-Prague, Vienna and Budapest. In Prague, walk the Golden Lane, a delightful neighborhood of tiny, medieval houses, and indulge in your choice of local restaurant during a Dine Around Dinner. Delight in the baroque marvels of Vienna’s Schoenbrunn palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years. Visit a 14th century Hungarian castle where knights recreate the days of chivalry. Soak up the culture of the region with included guided city excursions and through your own explorations during days at leisure. Cruise the Danube River past the beautiful scenery of the Wachau Valley to the famous Abbey at Melk.

Imperial Cities:

Prague, Vienna and Budapest

October 18-November 7, 2013 11 days / 14 meals $3299 Save $250 After April 28: $3549 $250 holds your reservation! www.conted.clayton.edu/imperialcities: Download brochure Video available


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