CONTINUING EDUCATION CATALOG > August - December 2014
Never stop learning.
ce
n
r t i f i c a te t e nt Ce hen lea rn ed
so
c
ia
c o m p l e te d use I th e Hu m
ed
an
lm
Re
ia
s
r ou
Ma
em ag
so
ca be
u l d s h a r e my a d ve I co n
ng
to
as cl
s
tur e
ea
ki
D
th
Va
lle
n he yt
s i n s p i r e d to t a I wa ke a wo
o
dw
or
continuingeducation.unlv.edu
Your company is one of a kind. Your training should be, too. UNLV can create a custom training solution for your business. We work alongside your leadership team to assess your needs, design curriculum, and deliver the content that matters most to your business. UNLV custom training is:
Top Quality Your employees will benefit from the knowledge and experience of university and industry experts. The depth of UNLV’s resources is unparalleled in Southern Nevada.
Flexible Train on-site, on-campus, or online. Sessions are scheduled to meet your needs and can be tailored to any group size.
Results Oriented Custom curriculum ensures employees will gain the skills that matter most to you as an employer. They can put their training to work right away! To find out how we can customize classes or training for your organization, call 702-895-3394 or email continuing.education@unlv.edu.
Custom training topics include: Business Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, CPR/First Aid, Customer Service, Financial Management, ESL, Performance Management, Time Management, Business Writing, Computer, Software & Technology, Communication Strategies, and much more. View a full list of custom topic descriptions at http://ced.unlv.edu/custom-training.
D i re c t o r’s L et t er
Table of Contents
Who better to train tomorrow’s workforce than the region’s premier university? UNLV Continuing Education prides itself on its ability to support the local economy by teaching skills local employers tell us they need.
Business & Finance . . . . . . 3
Our roster of professional development courses constantly evolves. Five new certificate programs have been added for fall: Mediation, Android Development, Beer Steward, Grant Academy, and Athletic Coaching Education. These diverse programs illustrate how the Las Vegas Valley’s economy is both bouncing back and diversifying. Will you be poised for the changes? Learning Resources Network (LERN), an international association for lifelong learning programs, recently recognized UNLV Continuing Education for its responsive management practices. We are honored to be singled out for this award and are more committed than ever to creating learning opportunities in Las Vegas and beyond. We look forward to seeing you soon at one of our courses. Contact us with questions at 702-895-3394 or continuing.education@unlv.edu. Sincerely,
Emmanuel (Meni) Sarris Director of Continuing Education
mission Statement: Serving the global community of learners through noncredit education to enhance personal growth and professional advancement.
Certificate & Professional Development Programs . . 9 Exploring & Travel . . . . . . . 30 Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . 34 Language Arts . . . . . . . . . 37 Leisure Activities . . . . . . . . 40 Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Additional Educational Opportunities . . . . . . . . . 52 Registration & Contact Information . . . . 62 Location Legend. . . . . . . . 64
facebook.com/unlvce
twitter.com/unlv_ce
The Continuing Education Catalog is published two times a year in July and November by the Division of Educational Outreach, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451019, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-1019. Postage paid at Las Vegas, Nevada. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Catalog, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451019, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-1019. continuingeducation.unlv.edu Volume 37 • Number 1
winner of 2013 LERN international Award for Excellence in operation and management.
UNLV is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Achieving Excellence Through Diversity. Students with Disabilities If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center to coordinate necessary academic accommodations. The Disability Resource Center is located in the Reynolds Student Services Complex in Room 137. The phone number is 702-895-0866.
New Certificates & Programs Sometimes you don’t need another degree to take your career in a new direction or grow into a new role. This fall we will launch six new professional development certificates and programs to get you ready for your next career move, often in less time than you think! Las Vegas’ economy is growing and diversifying—shouldn’t your skill set do the same? ANDROID DEVELOPMENT................... page 19 BEER STEWARD & CONNOISSEUR.... page 24 DRUPAL TRAINING............................... page 22 MEDIATION TRAINING......................... page 28
Now Seeking Qualified Instructors Continuing Education is always looking for ways to expand the educational opportunities we offer to the community. If you enjoy teaching and have a skill set that can be turned into a dynamic professional development, personal enrichment or travel program, contact us at 702-895-3394 or continuing.education@unlv.edu.
UNLV ATHLETIC COACHING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE................... page 29 UNLV GRANT ACADEMY.......................page 17 All new and modified courses in the catalog are designated with an icon . To keep up with demand and emerging trends, we continue to add new programs after our catalog has been published. Go to our website, ced.unlv.edu/cat2014, to see our latest offerings!
Continuing Education Samplers: Small Commitment, Big Learning.
UNLV Continuing Education offers such a broad spectrum of courses, sometimes it’s hard to choose! Get a taste for some of our popular or new offerings by registering for a 90-minute sampler course, conveniently offered around the city. Browse upcoming samplers at continuingeducation.unlv.edu/samplers
CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION OF EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
2 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
t my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit manageme n I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in spe nts planning because I got my communication in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the myster social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got tificate in non-profit portfolio, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use d, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, the shed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special eve nning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social me learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events entrepreneurship because I got my certific on-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, th k a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed the benefits of public speaking and learned how to use an retirement planning, then primer in special eve nning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social me learned how to use an iPad, then I took a marketing in special events planning because I got my stock mar rket management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I t
Bu s in es s & F in an ce Communications ���������������������������������������������4 Entrepreneurship ���������������������������������������������5
Financial Planning �������������������������������������������7
Radio & TV Voice-Over �����������������������������������8
Business & Finance
Communications Accent Reduction for International Professionals Precise articulation is essential for effective presentations, motivating employees, and inspiring customer confidence. Even if you are proficient in English grammar and vocabulary, a strong regional or foreign accent can still make clear communication difficult in the workplace. Take this opportunity to develop the skills you need to correctly pronounce the sounds of American English so your accent is no longer a business liability. The required textbook, Mastering Effective English Communication: The Vowel System of American English, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Katia Abou-Haidar Mon & Wed | Oct 6-22 (meets 6x) | 6-8:30pm | $219 PAR Room 400 | 143CX1113
Accent Reduction for International Professionals-Level II Coworkers and customers will notice a positive difference when you master additional techniques for improving your English pronunciation. Learn techniques native speakers use in producing fluent speech such as linking sounds, reduction, and intonation patterns. After the Level II class, you will be able to speak English with clearer pronunciation, meet difficult challenges in speech clarity for your job, and improve your voice intonation, rate, and rhythm. The required textbook, Mastering Effective English Communication: The Consonant System of American English, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Katia Abou-Haidar Mon & Wed | Oct 27-Nov 12 (meets 6x) | 6-8:30pm | $219 PAR Room 400 | 143CX1123
Becoming A Powerful Leader Through Communications Your employees deserve dynamic, transparent, competent, fair leadership; their success begins with you. In this course managers and supervisors will improve their communication skills, with the goal of building an organization where all employees work together toward common goals and accountability thrives at all levels. The leadership skills you gain will translate into increased individual and team performance, boost employees’ ability to succeed in the face of change and challenge, and dramatically increase levels of productivity and effectiveness in the workplace. Gregg Ketter Tue & Thu | Sep 16-18 (meets 2x) | 6-8pm | $59 PAR Room 400 | 143CX1146
Communicate with Difficult People with Tact & Skill Analyze types of difficult behavior and practice constructive ways to communicate with difficult people in your professional and personal life. Learn ways to help you deal with directors, entertainers, and analytical types of people, as well as angry and abusive people. Roger Burgraff Sat | Sep 20 | 9am-noon | $69 PAR Room 400 | 143CX1106
Customer Service Skills Workshop Increase customer satisfaction, reduce staff turnover, improve employee satisfaction, and create positive change in your company culture (and your bottom line!) by embracing proven customer service techniques. Instruction focuses on practical communication techniques and best practices which are easily learned and can be implemented immediately. Front-line staff and management will be equally charged up about the measurable difference great customer service can make. Roger Burgraff Fri | Sep 19 | 9am-4:30pm | $139 PAR Room 300 | 143EN1106
Public Speaking Bootcamp Become a poised and powerful public speaker. Opportunities to speak in front of a group provoke anxiety for many people, yet the benefits of being a confident speaker can be enormous. Presentation skills help you to lead, persuade, motivate, educate, and manage others. Course topics include overcoming nervousness, planning your presentation, effective delivery, using humor, visual aids, answering questions, and handling difficult situations. After this one day crash course you will know the key elements of a powerful presentation and understand how to make a positive and lasting impact on your audience. Includes course workbook. Roger Burgraff Sat | Sep 6 | 9am-4pm | $139 PAR Room 400 | 143CX1109
The Art of Signature Service Rise above your professional competitors by making exemplary service part of every single customer interaction. Making customer service part of your company’s brand and employee culture will drive sales, repeat business, and referrals. You will even learn how to turn your most difficult guest into your best guest. Managers, team leaders, line staff, and small business owners will not only practice integrating signature service into their own customer interactions, but will also return to the workplace prepared to teach others how to keep customer service at the center of the operation. Gregg Ketter Tue & Thu | Sep 9-11 (meets 2x) | 6-8pm | $59 PAR Room 107 | 143CX1150
4 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Collect the unique stories behind your family or personal history. From getting organized, to starting the story, to sharing it, this course will open you to the use of oral history as a means of gathering and saving life stories. Getting started is often the largest obstacle, so ways to structure your project, story-starting ideas, interview techniques, and the art of listening will all be covered. Technical fears can also prevent a project from progressing, so discussion of easyto-use equipment and tools is integrated into the course. Includes the book, In Your Own Words. Barbara Tabach Tue | Sep 16-30 (meets 3x) | 6-7:30pm | $59 PAR Room 401 | 143CX1132
How to Deal With Disagreements, Conflict & Confrontation Do not let disagreements, conflict, or confrontation undermine your personal or professional life. Reduce the stress and fear often associated with conflict by learning to distinguish between disagreements and misunderstandings, following rules for fighting fair during conflict, and knowing how to face an angry person. Roger Burgraff Sat | Sep 20 | 1-4pm | $69 PAR Room 400 | 143PG1191
How to Start a Profitable Crafts Business
Entrepreneurship
Turn your creative hobby into a profitable business. Even if you are already selling your crafts, discover dozens of tips on how to improve sales and profitability. Learn to set prices, find the best outlets, expand your market or line, and obtain your materials for less. Marketing effectively is the key to profits and this seminar will show you how to do it on a low budget.
25 Hot Home-based Businesses to Start for Under $1,000
Steve Veltkamp Mon | Sep 29 | 2-5pm | $49 PAR Room 301 | 143EN1141
Open your mind to the many ways people can earn a living from home. Explore 25 profitable home-based businesses you can start for less than $1,000. For each business we will discuss startup requirements and market niches, plus provide you with an action plan to get going. We will evaluate why some businesses will fit you better than others. This class can be your key to an exciting and profitable future! Steve Veltkamp Mon | Sep 29 | 6:15-9:15pm | $49 PAR Room 301 | 143EN1123
Bookstore 107, Non-Fiction Books: Art Describes Life This advanced Bookman seminar concentrates on the second-hardest genre to acquire for a quality bookstore. Sub-genres covered will include: Americana, military history, science and technology, psychology, physics, and other hard and soft sciences. Extensive out-of-class work is required. Class materials will be provided. Prerequisite: Bookstore 103 or instructor permission. Phil DeFlumear Tue | Sep 23-Oct 21 (meets 5x) | 7:15-9:30pm | $99 PAR Room 140 | 143EN1145
Business & Finance
Using Oral History to Capture a Life Story
I Hate Marketing! Attract and retain clients and customers when you understand the basic principles of marketing. With the right attitude and the right skills you can make your business stand out, find clients off the beaten track, generate word-of-mouth endorsements, leverage free and inexpensive sources of promotion, and grow your customer base. You will come away from this class with proven, practical ideas to transform your approach to marketing. Barbara Winter Fri | Oct 24 | 1:30-4:30pm | $49 PAR Room 300 | 143EN1128
Job Seeking Skills & Beyond Las Vegas still has an employer-driven job market; you need to know how to rise above the competition. Course topics include the hidden job market, winning resumes, finding peace in a stressful work environment, employment negotiations, interview strategies, self-presentation, and personal branding skills. Whether you are newly entering the job market, returning to the workforce after retirement, or something in between, this course can make the difference for you! Denise Cook Thu | Sep 18-Oct 2 (meets 3x) | 5:30-7:30pm | $89 The Center | 143EN1180
Check out our website for information on free Oral History Continuing Education Samplers throughout Las Vegas and Henderson.
5 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Business & Finance
Making a Living Without a Job Leave the corporate world behind and join the ranks of the successfully self-employed. Improve the viability of your company by knowing three important techniques for success: how to recognize and manage the obstacles; how to develop multiple income channels; and how to design a work life perfect for you. Barbara Winter Sat | Oct 25 | 9:30am-12:30pm | $49 PAR Room 400 | 143PG1224
Networking for Success Sometimes getting ahead is not about what you know; it is about who you know and how you utilize your professional network. Find out how to build up-to-date networking skills and make crucial business connections whether you are seeking employment, employees, or just keeping your options open. Reinforce course concepts by applying techniques to real world scenarios. Denise Cook Sat | Sep 20 | 9am-1pm | $59 The Center | 143EN1156
Make Money Selling “How To” Information If you know how to do something well, turn your knowledge into money. Learn what kind of how-to products sell best, how to develop products quickly, and how to market them. Also, find out how to protect, produce, and deliver your product, whether you are using traditional mail order or e-book downloads. You’ll find these projects can continue to generate revenue years down the road and will also establish you as an expert people want to hire. Steve Veltkamp Sat | Oct 4 | 9am-noon | $49 PAR Room 400 | 143EN1144
Make Money with Your Computer Make money in your spare time or even start your own business from your home computer. Whether you want to make part-time cash or a full-time income, this workshop will help you start a computer-based business. We will profile business ideas generating from $15 to more than $75 an hour, including desktop publishing, graphic design, word processing, programming, and online entrepreneurship. Find out how to shop the competition, market your services, and set prices. We will also discuss how to find regular and telecommuting job opportunities online. Steve Veltkamp Tue | Sep 30 | 2-5pm | $49 PAR Room 300 | 143EN1139
Make Real Money as a Social Media Manager Turn your time on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and blogs into a career as a social media manager. Find innovative ways to use social media effectively for yourself and clients, and learn how to parlay your new skills into full-time employment or a freelance business. Steve Veltkamp Wed | Oct 1 | 6:15-9:15pm | $49 PAR Room 400 | 143EN1129
Negotiating Power Negotiating can make a huge difference in your earnings, your relationships, and your life, yet, most have little training or experience at it. In this seminar, learn how to win while making the other side feel good about it! With skillful negotiation, you can get people to take action on your behalf, give you concessions, like you more, and in general do what you want! Steve Veltkamp Fri | Oct 3 | 2-5pm | $49 PAR Room 300 | 143EN1150
Promote Your Business Using Blogs, Facebook & Social Media New ways of communicating and networking also offer new ways to profit. For little or no money you can find new customers for your existing business, freelance opportunities and ways to start a new venture. Steve Veltkamp Tue | Sep 30 | 6:15-9:15pm | $49 PAR Room 400 | 143EN1133
Self-Employment as Your Next Career Demystify the possibility of being your own boss by knowing all you can about the benefits and challenges of working for yourself. Discussion will cover common myths about self-employment, how to design an uncomplicated business for yourself, available resources, avoiding traps, and staying motivated when you work alone. Barbara Winter Thu | Oct 23 | 1:30-4:30pm | $49 PAR Room 300 | 143EN1143
Sell Your Stuff on Facebook, Craigslist, Amazon, Etsy & Other Non-eBay Sites There are numerous alternatives to eBay for selling items online. Discover tips and tricks of selling your new or used items on social media sites like Facebook, local sites like Craigslist, marketplaces like Amazon and Etsy, and more. All you need is a computer and something to sell. We will also discuss ways to get wholesale inventory. Steve Veltkamp Wed | Oct 1 | 2-5pm | $49 PAR Room 300 | 143EN1149
Small Business Success Boot Camp In one session, we will cover all you need to know to start any successful business, or to make your current business more profitable. We will discuss logo and design, structure and legalities, finances, and marketing. Entrepreneurs of all experience levels will benefit from this class. Steve Veltkamp Thu | Oct 2 | 6:15-9:15pm | $49 PAR Room 301 | 143EN1155
6 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Rejuvenate Your Retirement
What should you do once you have thought of a great new product or service? We will cover getting a prototype developed, finding a manufacturer, getting patents and other protection, and how to market or license your new product or service.
Plan for an active, worry-free retirement by exploring common lifestyle and financial questions faced by retirees. Guided by an experienced financial planner and a retirement tax expert, you will learn how to calculate Internal Revenue Service-required minimum distributions from your retirement plans and examine how investment returns are taxed. Coursework also investigates options for health care, long-term care, incapacity, and endof-life decisions. Bring your guest at no additional charge.
Steve Veltkamp Thu | Oct 2 | 2-5pm | $49 PAR Room 301 | 143EN1110
Business & Finance
So, You’ve got a Great Idea
Phillip Randazzo, Richard Holtan
The $1,000 A Day Consultant Parlay your professional experience, knowledge, and contacts into a lucrative full-time job or sideline business as a consultant. Successful consultants are experts at what they do, but more importantly, they know how to market their skills as a business. Learn how to find your market, make the right contacts, and establish yourself as the expert to call. No matter your field—business, computers, engineering, design, human resources—you can command top dollar for your expertise. Steve Veltkamp Sat | Oct 4 | 12:30-3:30pm | $49 PAR Room 400 | 143EN1137
Financial Planning Build Your Financial Portfolio on $50 a Month
Tue | Oct 21-28 (meets 2x) | 1-3pm | $49 CSN Summerlin High Tech Center | 143PF1116A Thu | Oct 30-Nov 6 (meets 2x) | 9:30-11:30am | $49 CSN Summerlin High Tech Center | 143PF1116B
Retirement Planning Today Use time-tested strategies to build a nest egg, protect your assets, and preserve your lifestyle throughout retirement. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of various retirement savings mechanisms. Discover how to save money on taxes, manage investment risks, and protect your assets from potential long-term health care expenses. Whether you plan to retire 20 years from now, or you have just recently retired, you can develop a personalized plan to achieve your retirement goals. Bring your guest at no additional charge. Phillip Randazzo, Richard Holtan
Give yourself the gift of financial security. Investing is open to everyone regardless of gender, race, age, education, or employment. It takes very little money, creates passive income, has very low risk, and is as easy as writing a check. Grow $50 a month into a valuable retirement fund or nest egg, all without paying a broker. This is the only seminar in the country teaching this 100-year proven method of investing.
Tue | Sep 23-30 (meets 2x) | 6:30-9:30pm | $49 PAR Room 133 | 143PF1117A
Bobbie Christensen, Eric Christensen Thu | Oct 9 | 6-9pm | $69 PAR Room 301 | 143PF1134
Wed | Oct 29-Nov 5 (meets 2x) | 6:30-9:30pm | $49 Palo Verde High School, Room 200 | 143PF1117D
Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement Get the most from your investments, Social Security, and retirement plans. The typical American will work more than 90,000 hours earning a living and building a nest egg, yet many spend fewer than 10 hours preparing for a successful retirement. The information you receive at this seminar will pay dividends for the rest of your life. $89 at the door. Bring your guest at no additional charge. Ron Purvines Tue | Sep 9-30 (meets 4x) | 6:30-9pm | $69 PAR Room 512 | 143PF1113A
Thu | Oct 2-9 (meets 2x) | 6:30-9:30pm | $49 PAR Room 401 | 143PF1117B Thu | Oct 23-30 (meets 2x) | 6:30-9:30pm | $49 PAR Room 301 | 143PF1117C
Wealth That Lasts Define your personal financial objectives and create a long range investment plan. Designed specifically for the affluent individual, family, or institutional investor, this course offers proven strategies for managing market volatility and strengthening your financial portfolio through diversification. As a more educated investor you will be able to evaluate investment performance and make adjustments as necessary. Course also covers estate and gift planning, which can greatly reduce tax liabilities while ensuring your wishes are carried out. Jason Bleimeyer, Steven Oshins Tue | Oct 7-Nov 4 (meets 5x) | 6-8:30pm | $595 JW Marriott, Summerlin | 143PF1128
Wed | Oct 8-29 (meets 4x) | 6:30-9pm | $69 PAR Room 512 | 143PF1113B
7 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Business & Finance
Radio & TV Voice-Over Radio & TV Voice-Over Workshop Thrive in the competitive and evolving voice-over industry. Learn to read a script and make it sound like you are not reading. Explore the business side of the voice-over industry including landing jobs and working with clients. The Internet has opened the doors to job opportunities for all voice actors, no matter where you live. Alice Whitfield Tue | Aug 5-26 (meets 4x) | 6:30-9pm | $350 Buffalo & Lake Mead Area | 143CX4171A Tue | Sep 9-30 (meets 4x) | 6:30-9pm | $350 Buffalo & Lake Mead Area | 143CX4171B Tue | Oct 7-28 (meets 4x) | 6:30-9pm | $350 Buffalo & Lake Mead Area | 143CX4171C Tue & Thu | Dec 2-11 (meets 4x) | 6:30-9pm | $350 Buffalo & Lake Mead Area | 143CX4171D
We’re there for you UNLV Continuing Education works with several community partners to provide financial assistance for those who face long-term unemployment, have a disability, or need extra assistance to start a new career. Qualified individuals may be eligible to receive funding toward completion of one of our professional certificate programs.
Now Seeking Qualified Instructors Continuing Education is always looking for ways to expand the educational opportunities we offer to the community. If you enjoy teaching and have a skill set that can be turned into a dynamic professional development, personal enrichment or travel program, contact us at 702-895-3394 or continuing.education@unlv.edu.
Learn more at
continuingeducation.unlv.edu/about
8 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
ot my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and lear to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-pr nagement, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I too mer in special events planning because I got my microsoft in non-profit management, then I brushed up on steries of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events legal becau my certificate in non-profit fashion, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit manageme n I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in spe nts planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of so dia and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events animal because I got my certific on-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, t ok a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed the benefits of social media and learned how to use an medical billing, then I took a primer in special eve nning Internet design certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social me learned how to use an iPad, then I took a paralegal in special events planning I got my certificate in n fit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I too
Certificates & Professional Development Programs Business & Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Animal Massage & Care Provider (AMCP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fashion Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Human Resource Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Human Resource PHR/SPHR Exam Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Nonprofit Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operational Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Public Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Protective Services Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
UNLV Grant Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Computers & Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Android Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Microsoft Office: Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Microsoft Office: Beyond Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Internet Design & Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Print Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Drupal Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Food & Beverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Beer Steward & Connoisseur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
UNLV Sommelier Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cooperative Parenting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Legal Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mediation Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Paralegal Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Paralegal Program – Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Paralegal Specialist – Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Medical & Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Medical Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sports & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
NASM Personal Fitness Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
UNLV Athletic Coaching Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Certificate Refund Policy: Registration cancellations must be received in writing (email is acceptable) no later than three (3) business days prior to the start date of the course in order to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued after this date. All refunds will be minus a $10 administrative fee per course.
Business & Industry Certificate Programs
ANIMAL MASSAGE & CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION Use the power of touch to nurture optimal animal health, strengthen the human-animal bond, and produce happier, healthier pets. IPTouch’s Animal Massage and Care Provider (AMCP) Certification is ideal for anyone who interacts with animals—including pet owners, vet techs, groomers, trainers, pet sitters, and equestrians. To earn the Animal Massage & Care Provider Certification you must successfully complete Animal Massage & Care Provider and Pet First Aid & CPR.
Animal Massage & Care Provider Information Session Strong hands and a warm heart can work together to keep the animals under your care healthy and happy. Gain a better understanding of the Animal Massage and Care Provider (AMCP) curriculum and find out if the program is right for you. Explore possibilities for integrating AMCP practices into your current work with animals, or find out how to build an independent AMCP business. Instructor will share personal experiences and answer your questions.
Pet First Aid & CPR Be prepared in the event of a pet accident or medical emergency. Learn pet CPR and choking management, pet bandaging techniques, and how to build a pet first-aid kit. This workshop is open for all animal lovers and is hands-on, using stuffed animals to simulate theories and pet emergencies. Please do not bring your pet to class. This is an AMCP graduation prerequisite. Students in the AMCP program will need to enroll for this class for certification. Amy Herzlich Thu | Aug 28 | 3-8pm | $89 PAR Room 300 | 142PT2284A | 0.5 CEUs Sat | Nov 8 | 10am-3pm | $89 PAR Room 403 | 143PT2284B | 0.5 CEUs
FASHION DESIGN CERTIFICATE Step into a rewarding career as a fashion designer, illustrator, seamstress, merchandiser, model, photographer, or costume maker. You will learn about both the creative and technical sides of the fashion industry through handson activities, demonstrations, special events, and field trips. Fashion Design students also participate in fashion shows, award competitions, and networking opportunities. This program is offered in conjunction with Nevada Association of Fashion Design (NAFD).
Amy Herzlich Tue | Aug 19 | 5-6:30pm | No Charge PAR Room 300 | 142PT2106
To earn the Fashion Design Certificate you must successfully complete four core courses plus an additional 7.2 CEUs of elective courses.
Animal Massage & Care Provider
Core Courses: • Basic Sewing • Dressmaker Studio • Fashion Illustration & Design • Patternmaking • An Additional 7.2 CEUs of Elective Courses (offerings vary by semester)
Add a new dimension to your animal care practice with IPTouch Animal Massage for small, large, exotic, and aviary animals. Course topics include behavioral observation, anatomy and physiology for a variety of animals, touch techniques, and treatment documentation. Gain understanding through in-class demonstrations, research projects, off-site observations, field trips, and an open book final exam and portfolio review. Students are required to complete a two hour field trip, 10 hours of projects and 40 hours of documentation and record keeping working with animals outside of the course meeting times, in addition to successfully completing Pet First Aid & CPR. Amy Herzlich Mon & Thu | Sep 4-Dec 18 (meets 31x) | 5:30-8:30pm | $1,499 PAR Room 300 | 143PT2101 | 14.5 CEUs (No class Nov 27)
Courses may be taken individually to expand your skill set.
Basic Sewing Learn basic garment construction, pattern reading, and enhancement. Instruction will include how to take proper body measurements, how to read and use master patterns, how to alter garments for a perfect fit, and how to properly select fabrics, threads, and notions. You will learn to operate a sewing machine and be introduced to the serger machine. Project: Design and construct top, pants, and skirt. Maria Bruce
For Pet Training Good Citizen certification, see page 47.
Sat & Sun | Sep 13-28 (meets 6x) | 10am-3:20pm | $359 PAR Room 401 | 143FD2102A | 3.2 CEUs Wed | Sep 17-Nov 5 (meets 8x) | 5:30-9:30pm | $359 PAR Room 401 | 143FD2102B | 3.2 CEUs
10 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Achieve a unique look and perfectly tailored fit for women’s clothing by working from a custom pattern. Designers will take a hands-on approach to high-end style and more advanced sewing technique by taking your project from inspiration all the way to a fabulous one-of-a-kind fitted garment. Learn about seams, darts, pleats, grading, lining, interfacings, stiffening, buttonholes, fibers, and fabrics; each will affect how your finished garment fits and drapes.
Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and regulations in human resources. Whether you are a seasoned human resource professional or you are just entering the field, UNLV has courses to expand your understanding of current, relevant issues. Course offerings will provide you with tools needed to demonstrate a broad understanding of HR disciplines including benefits, compensation, organizational and employee development, diversity, employee relations, and staff management. Courses are developed through consultation with human resource management professionals, human resource consultants, and business leaders.
Project: Design and draft a custom-fitted dressmaker’s pattern. Use your pattern to create a fashionable tailored garment. Prerequisite: You must know how to sew and use patterns. Maria Bruce Sat & Sun | Nov 1-16 (meets 6x) | 10am-3:20pm | $359 PAR Room 401 | 143FD2161 | 3.2 CEUs
Fashion Illustration & Design Transfer your designs and clothing lines from your imagination onto paper through the art of fashion illustration and design. You will develop or enhance your drawing skills and better understand how to take your work from design concept to creation. Instruction includes fashion design principles, sketching the human body, proportions, colors, fabrics, seasonal elements, collages, and creation of a designer’s fashion portfolio. The required textbook, Fashion Sketchbook, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Projects: Illustrations, figure board, and flats for your design portfolio. Desiree Vittorio Tue | Oct 7-Dec 2 (meets 9x) | 6-9:35pm | $359 PAR Room 401 | 143FD2142 | 3.2 CEUs
Patternmaking Develop skills for drafting flat pattern slopers through standard or individual measurements. Using graph drafting paper, you will draft a bodice, sleeve, pant, and skirt. You will learn how to take proper body measurements, determine alterations/grading for fitted patterns, and construct muslin patterns/samples utilizing dress forms and sewing/serger machines. The required textbook, How to Draft Basic Patterns by Kopp, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Maria Bruce Sat & Sun | Oct 4-19 (meets 6x) | 10am-3:20pm | $359 PAR Room 401 | 143FD2105 | 3.2 CEUs
To earn the Basic Certificate you must successfully complete the core course plus an additional 2.4 CEUs of elective courses. To earn the Advanced Certificate you must successfully complete the core course plus an additional 6 CEUs of elective courses. Courses may be taken individually to expand your skill set. Basic Certificate: • Essentials of Human Resource Management • Additional Electives 2.4 CEUs Advanced Certificate: • Essentials of Human Resource Management • Additional Electives 6 CEUs
Human Resource Management Certificate Program Information Session Learn how the Human Resource Management Certificate program can benefit you. Meet instructors and ask questions about the structure, content, and requirements. Whether you are a seasoned human resource professional or looking to enter into the field, this information session will provide you with the details on how this certificate program can help boost your career. Gary Cottino, SPHR Tue | Sep 9 | 6-7pm | No Charge PAR Room 401 | 143CP6155
Business Writing We are bringing the fashion industry of Las Vegas together to create additional classes in our Fashion Design Certificate for spring 2015!
Clear, well-organized writing makes a positive impression in the workplace. This course will review key aspects of business writing including sentence and paragraph structure, grammar, and correct formatting for business letters, memos, reports, and emails. You will create writing samples, participate in reviews, and edit/revise your work. Christine Cutler, MFA Thu | Oct 9-30 (meets 4x) | 6-9pm | $239 PAR Room 400 | 143GB6133 | 1.2 CEUs
11 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Certificate Programs
Dressmaker Studio
Certificate Programs
Communication STRATEGIES for Supervisors: Dealing with Problem Employees
Human Resources for Small Business: More Than Just Hiring & Firing
Improve the conduct and performance of problem employees by applying proven communication strategies. Small group discussions, problemsolving activities, and reflection allow you to practice new knowledge. If you are facing a specific challenge with an employee, the class will use it as a starting point for discussion and group problem solving.
Effectively manage human resources within your small business. This class covers recruiting and screening applicants so you get the best new members for your team, plus workplace conduct issues and strategies for resolving conflict. Also provided are tips on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission/governmental compliance issues so you can steer clear of common problems.
Rheba Washington-Lindsey, Ph.D. Thu | Sep 18 | 9am-4pm | $279 PAR Room 300 | 143CP6190 | 0.6 CEUs
Roger Bishop Fri | Oct 3 | 9am-4pm | $279 PAR Room 302 | 143CP6128 | 0.6 CEUs
Documentation, Discipline & Termination Follow consistent policies for documentation, discipline, and termination when an employee does not live up to expectations. Do not wait until you have to go to court before you learn how to handle these essential management tasks correctly! Find out how to utilize the disciplinary process to improve employee behavior, document relevant facts during the review and discipline process, conduct fair and thorough investigations, and, if necessary, prepare for a termination. This course is approved for six recertification credits through HRCI. Gary Cottino, SPHR Fri | Dec 12 | 9am-4pm | $279 PAR Room 302 | 143CP6125 | 0.6 CEUs
Essentials of Human Resource Management Learn the basics of compensation, employment law, and effective recruitment, selection, and training techniques. This course is for those just entering the human resource career field, line managers who have HR responsibilities, HR professionals who have been in a single functional area, and others who need a review of fundamental HR management. SHRM textbook included (approximately $195). MaryBeth Hartleb, SPHR Thu & Fri | Oct 23-24 (meets 2x) | 9am-4pm | $679 PAR Room 107 | 143CP6113 | 1.2 CEUs
Grammar for Professionals Grammatical errors can distract your audience from hearing your message. Business professionals must be able to articulate their ideas clearly, in person and in writing. Brush up on grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and word usage. Learn to avoid common mistakes and make your writing and speaking more polished, and professional. Christine Cutler, MFA Thu | Nov 6-Dec 4 (meets 4x) | 6:30-8:30pm | $199 PAR Room 400 | 143GB6100 | 0.8 CEUs (No class Nov 27)
EMPLOYMENT LAW SERIES Human resource professionals and business owners must be well versed in the numerous federal and state laws regulating employment. The following Employment Law classes do not have to be taken in numerical order. Each may be taken as a stand-alone class.
Nevada Employment Law I Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Title 53-Labor and Industrial Relations, Chapters 607-612. Discussion will include: The Nevada Labor Commissioner, compensation, wages and hours, employment of minors, apprenticeships, employment agencies and offices, and unemployment compensation. This course is approved for six recertification credits through HRCI. Gary Cottino, SPHR Fri | Sep 19 | 9am-4pm | $279 PAR Room 302 | 143CP6144 | 0.6 CEUs
Nevada Employment Law II Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Title 53-Labor and Industrial Relations, Chapters 613-615. Discussion will include: employer-employee employment practices, organized labor and labor disputes, and vocational rehabilitation. This course is approved for six recertification credits through HRCI. Gary Cottino, SPHR Fri | Oct 17 | 9am-4pm | $279 PAR Room 302 | 143CP6145 | 0.6 CEUs
Nevada Employment Law III Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Title 53-Labor and Industrial Relations, Chapters 616A-618. Discussion will include: industrial insurance (workers’ compensation), administration, insurers, liability for provision of coverage, benefits for injury or death, prohibited acts, penalties and prosecution, occupational diseases, and Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NOSHA) statutes. This course is approved for six recertification credits through HRCI. Gary Cottino, SPHR Fri | Nov 14 | 9am-4pm | $279 PAR Room 302 | 143CP6146 | 0.6 CEUs
12 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Workplace Investigations
Gary Cottino, SPHR Fri | Aug 8 | 9am-4pm | $279 PAR Room 302 | 142CP6105 | 0.6 CEUs
PHR/SPHR EXAM PREPARATION Earning the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation gives you additional credibility, upgrades your knowledge and skills, and makes you more valuable as an employee. This prestigious designation is awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to those talented human resources practitioners who pass the national certification exam.
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Build the foundation of knowledge every nonprofit professional should know. This certification is designed for those working in the nonprofit sector, board members, volunteers or those who are looking to enter into the industry. Learn all the major components of the nonprofit industry from fundraising, program development, charitable giving, fiduciary responsibly, managing volunteers, and marketing strategies. Core Courses (offered on a rotating basis) • Ethics in Nonprofit Governance • Legal Compliance & Public Disclosure • Responsible Fundraising • Strong Financial Oversight • An additional 3.2 CEUs of elective courses.
Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector Whether you are heading a fledgling nonprofit, have just started a job at a local nonprofit, have accepted a board position, or are investigating the sector for employment or consulting, this introduction will ensure you get off on the right foot. Discover why the sector exists, how nonprofits focus on their responsibilities to the community, and how they measure success in terms of impact delivered rather than stockholder profits.
PHR/SPHR Orientation & Information Session
Victoria Boyd, Ed.D., Dana Serrata
Ask questions and hear from instructors about the structure, content, and requirements of UNLV’s PHR/SPHR preparation program. For those who have registered for the program, this is an opportunity to pick up materials, receive the first assignment, and review the exam application. It is highly recommended you attend.
Fri | Aug 1 | 9-10:30am | No Charge Historic Fifth Street School | 142NP3151
Gary Cottino, SPHR Wed | Aug 27 | 6-7:30pm | No Charge PAR Room 302 | 142CP6118
PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation Prepare for your PHR or SPHR certification exam by combining test preparation materials from the SHRM Learning System for PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation with on-site instruction by a experienced human resource professional. Exams assess knowledge in six content areas: Business Management and Strategy, Workforce Planning and Employment, Human Resource Development, Compensation and Benefits, Employee and Labor Relations, and Risk Management. Registration includes SHRM Learning System for PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation. For additional exam information including eligibility requirements and exam fees, visit hrci.org. Students who take our course consistently perform higher than the national pass rate. Gary Cottino, SPHR Wed | Sep 3-Nov 19 (meets 12x) | 6-9pm | $1,279 PAR Room 302 | 143CP6116 | 3.6 CEUs
Fri | Oct 3 | 9-10:30am | No Charge Historic Fifth Street School | 143NP3151A Fri | Dec 5 | 9-10:30am | No Charge Historic Fifth Street School | 143NP3151B
A Nonprofit Board’s Role & Responsibility to its Agency & the Community A healthy, effective board is central to achieving your nonprofit’s mission. Attendees will be educated on the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of board membership, create a framework for nonprofit leadership, and understand the importance of an engaged and focused board. This session is great for any board and its members, but will particularly benefit new board members, new organizations, or organizations without paid staff. Bryan Guiot, Scott Emerson Fri | Aug 1 | 11am-12:30pm | No Charge Historic Fifth Street School | 142NP3143 Fri | Oct 3 | 11am-12:30pm | No Charge HistoricFifth Street School | 143NP3143A Fri | Dec 5 | 11am-12:30pm | No Charge Historic Fifth Street School | 143NP3143B
13 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Certificate Programs
When allegations of workplace misconduct arise, be prepared with systematic procedures for investigation and documentation. Learn how to handle complaints and determine if an investigation is necessary, who should conduct it, how to develop conclusions, and writing a final report. This course will also discuss best practices, common investigation mistakes, and types of personnel files crucial to keep in case of an investigation. This course is approved for six recertification credits through HRCI.
Effective Volunteer Management
Certificate Programs
Grow your volunteer program by learning to rely on and properly use the contents of a volunteer toolkit. Learn best practices in volunteer recruitment, interviewing, screening, managing, supervising, and recognition. Bryan Guiot Thu | Nov 20 | 9am-1pm | $79 Historic Fifth Street School | 143NP3133 | 0.4 CEUs
Program Development & Evaluation Measure the impact and success of your nonprofit’s programs by using outcome-driven program development and evaluation methods. Consistent program evaluation ensures valuable resources including money and time are being directed to programs which best move your organization’s mission forward. You will create an outcome-based evaluation plan to use with your own programs. Victoria Boyd, Ed.D. Thu | Dec 11 | 9am-1pm | $79 Historic Fifth Street School | 143NP3156 | 0.4 CEUs
Responsible Fundraising Go way beyond simply asking for donations to your nonprofit organization. Instead, build a broad-based, consistent, strategic fundraising portfolio. Learn to build donor and volunteer relationships, execute effective marketing tools, connect with new and existing supporters through new media, assess your fundraising efforts, advocate for your cause, and set financial priorities. Victoria Boyd, Ed.D. Thu | Sep 4-25 (meets 4x) | 9am-1pm | $279 Historic Fifth Street School | 143NP3130 | 1.6 CEUs
Spreading the Word: Having an Effective Marketing Strategy Successfully communicate your organizational mission and vision to your target market. Develop a comprehensive approach to marketing including advertising, public relations, and branding. A cohesive communication strategy will help you allocate personnel and resources to ensure people outside your organization understand your contribution to the community. It will also help you define your marketing objectives and measure the impact of your efforts. Gillian Silver-Rodis, Ph.D. Thu | Nov 6 | 9am-1pm | $79 Historic Fifth Street School | 143NP3109 | 0.4 CEUs
Strong Financial Oversight Manage your nonprofit’s finances and operations to ensure more of your budget directly advances your mission. Topic areas include nonprofit economics and finance, financial management and accountability, information technology, and management. This is a blended-learning experience with classroom instruction, field experience, guest speakers, and individual assignments including readings, research, and online work. Gillian Silver-Rodis, Ph.D. Thu | Oct 2-23 (meets 4x) | 9am-1pm | $279 Historic Fifth Street School | 143NP3131 | 1.6 CEUs
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Executives, directors, and managers are constantly asked to do more with less. Find out how your team can get projects done right the first time, on schedule, and on budget. The proactive management tools covered in the Operational Execllence certificate can also help preempt customer complaints, focus your staff on common goals, reduce internal conflict and tension, and help your business prepare for an uncertain future. Gain applied knowledge of a variety of operational improvement methods, including process mapping, Six Sigma, Lean, reengineering, activity-based costing, and continuous improvement. Courses may be taken individually to expand your skill set. To earn the Operational Excellence Certificate you must successfully complete four core courses. Courses may be taken individually to expand your skill set. CORE COURSES: • Analyzing & Improving Office & Service Operations • Master Clinic on Solving Tough Problems • Process Mapping & Process Improvement • Process Metrics, Management & Controls
Analyzing & Improving Office & Service Operations Streamline your processes and improve your bottom line by concentrating effort and resources in those areas holding value for your customers. Using simulations, cases, and your own processes, you will learn and practice Lean tools to dramatically improve quality and service while reducing bottlenecks, errors, redundancy, and ambiguity. The required textbook, Process Mapping Improvement & Process Management by Dan Madison, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Dan Madison Thu & Fri | Dec 11-12 (meets 2x) | 8:30am-4:30pm | $929 PAR Room 300 | 143GB3207 | 1.5 CEUs
Master Clinic on Solving Tough Problems Sometimes past approaches no longer adequately address a current operational challenge. Learn six powerful methods to identify and solve the most perplexing problems within your own organization. Attendees will pick a problem to solve, learn the eight traps in decision making and their antidotes, and develop an effective problem-solving strategy. Dan Madison Thu & Fri | Feb 19-20, 2015 (meets 2x) | 8:30am-4:30pm | $929 PAR Room 300 | 151GB3131 | 1.5 CEUs
14 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
Document, analyze, redesign, and manage processes for dramatic improvement. You will identify process issues and uncover structural problems, poor controls, and people issues. During this class, participants practice improvement techniques on real-world processes and leave the class with multiple improvement ideas.
Pursue employment or advancement in employee communications, media relations, advertising, community relations, or special events with UNLV’s Certificate in Public Relations. Practical skills-oriented courses are taught by knowledgeable public relations practitioners with both academic credentials and years of experience in their fields.
Dan Madison Thu & Fri | Nov 6-7 (meets 2x) | 8:30am-4:30pm | $929 PAR Room 300 | 143GB3209 | 1.5 CEUs
Process Metrics, Management & Controls Create a culture of continuous improvement. Gain hands-on practice with several simple, yet powerful, operational improvement tools and methods. Specific topics include customer requirements, measurement tools, workplace organization, work standardization, root cause analysis, riskfree continuous improvement, and visual controls. The required textbook, Creating a Lean Culture by David Mann, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Dan Madison Thu & Fri | Jan 15-16, 2015 (meets 2x) | 8:30am-4:30pm | $929 PAR Room 300 | 151GB3142 | 1.5 CEUs
To obtain the Certificate in Public Relations, you must successfully complete six core courses plus an additional four elective courses. CORE COURSES • Crisis Communications • Ethics in Public Relations • Fundamentals of Public Relations • Media Relations • Public Relations Capstone: Putting It All Together (must be the last class completed) • Writing for Public Relations (offered on a rotating basis) Elective Courses (These courses are listed throughout the catalog under their specific category) • Adobe Dreamweaver CS6–Level I • Adobe InDesign CS6–Level I • Adobe Photoshop CS6–Level I • Business Writing • Social Media for Communication Strategies
Crisis Communication Face organizational crisis with a well-planned and skillfully executed crisis communication plan. First, develop a plan to address the public’s need for information while minimizing legal liability. Next, practice executing the media response portion of your plan, and controlling “key messages.” The final project is an on-camera interview scenario, where you will field questions related to a personalized mock crisis. John Hanks Wed | Oct 8-22 (meets 3x) | 6:30-8:30pm | $249 PAR Room 511 | 143PR6103 | 0.6 CEUs
Ethics in Public Relations Examine various codes of public relations ethics and discuss scenarios blurring the line between responsible communication and purposeful deceit. The instructor will walk you through a series of useful techniques to avoid ethical conflicts and guide you to decisions in the best interest of your organization and your career. Guest speakers will include senior executives from the fields of public relations and journalism. Larry White, APR Sat | Oct 11 | 9am-3:30pm | $249 PAR Room 511 | 143PR6117 | 0.6 CEUs
15 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Certificate Programs
Process Mapping & Process Improvement
Certificate Programs
Fundamentals of Public Relations
Social Media for Communication Strategy
Explore public relations history, principles, procedures, and ethics guiding those who work in the field. Concepts, definitions, and techniques for enhancing organizational image and maintaining favorable position in the marketplace will also be discussed. You will learn typical PR functions within government, corporate, and agency settings, focusing on media relations, community relations, internal communication, and the four-step process of research, planning, performing, and evaluation. The required textbooks, The Associated Press Stylebook 2014 and The Practice of Public Relations by Fraser Seitel 12th edition, are available at the UNLV Bookstore.
Technology is transforming the way businesses and organizations approach public relations, marketing, advertising, and human resources. Savvy PR professionals understand how to align social media and Internet marketing with their other communication efforts. Your instructor will review select applications and networks, debunk common misconceptions, share proven strategies and tactics, pinpoint challenges created by the medium, identify trends within the field, and present models companies and agencies can use to enhance traditional practices. Class includes discussion on measuring the impact of your social media efforts.
Larry White, APR Tue | Sep 9-Nov 4 (meets 9x) | 6-8pm | $349 PAR Room 511 | 143PR6101 | 1.8 CEUs
Richard Becker Sat | Nov 8 | 9am-noon | $149 PAR Room 400 | 143PR6115 | 0.3 CEUs
Media Relations Explore strategies, tools, and techniques for successful media relations in the new media world. Topics include identifying appropriate media outlets, building relationships with reporters, crafting your messages, tracking coverage, and measuring impact. Lectures will be supplemented by guest speakers representing print, broadcast, and social media. Create a basic media relations plan and a media kit, plus practice your pitching and interview skills. The required textbook, Strategic Writing for Public Relations, Advertising & More (2nd or 3rd edition) is available in the UNLV Bookstore. Debbie Hall Sat | Oct 25-Nov 15 (meets 4x) | 9am-noon | $299 PAR Room 511 | 143PR6105 | 1.2 CEUs
Public Relations Capstone: Putting It All Together Cap off your Certificate in Public Relations Skills by compiling and organizing a professional portfolio made up of your educational and/or employment-related products. After successfully completing the portfolio you will present it in a mock employment interview. This course must be the last course taken to complete the requirements for the Public Relations Certificate. Larry White, APR Wed | Dec 10-17 (meets 2x) | 6-8pm | $189 PAR Room 403 | 143PR6110 | 0.4 CEUs
Public Relations professionals can also benefit from course work in social media, web design, and print design. See pages 19-24 for additional courses that may be of interest.
16 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Protective Services Professional Train in the essential elements of personal security and protective driving operations, focusing on the standards and protocols associated with providing high level, low profile protective services. Master the skills needed by the protective services operator: walking formations, business ethics, vehicle and motorcade operations, principal cover and control techniques, legal issues and use of force, risk assessments and threat analysis, surveillance detection, as well as venue and site security. These skills are taught, practiced, and used for a final exam exercise detail in and around the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Steve Krystek Mon-Wed | Oct 6-8 (meets 3x) | 8am-6pm | $1,749 PAR Room 300 | 143SD3143 | 3 CEUs Protective Driving Operations Course (PDOC) only Thu-Sun | Oct 9-12 (meets 4x) | 8am-6pm | $1,119 PAR Room 300 | 143SD3143 | 4 CEUs Protection Agent Development (PAD) only Sun-Mon | Oct 6-12 (meets 7x) | 8am-6pm | $2,499 PAR Room 300 | 143SD3143 | 7 CEUs PDOC & PAD Package
UNLV Division of Educational Outreach and the UNLV School of Environmental and Public Affairs have partnered to offer a Grant Writing Certificate. Students in the program will gain skills in identifying relevant grant opportunities, writing strong proposals, tracking program outcomes, managing reports to funders, and utilizing available technologies and data sources to make a convincing case for support. By examining completed proposals to various federal, local, and philanthropic funding sources, learn to discern what distinguishes a funded grant proposal from an unsuccessful one. Curriculum will guide you through the full life cycle of a grant, enabling you to produce winning applications plus policies to support successful oversight and administration. To earn the UNLV Grant Academy, you must successfully complete five core courses in the order recommended below. Courses may be taken individually to expand your skill set. Core Courses • Identifying Funding Sources • Building a Grant Ready Organization • Proposal Writing I • Proposal Writing II • Grants Management
Grant Academy Bundle By registering for the bundle, students can take advantage of the discounted pricing and secure enrollment in all five courses at one time. Bundled classes must be taken in the order recommended. Staff Tue | Sep 2-Dec 16 (meets 14x) | 9am-noon | $799 Historic Fifth Street School | 143GR1100 | 4.2 CEUs (No class Nov 11 & 25)
Building a Grant Ready Organization Assess and build the organizational capacity necessary to obtain grant funding. Examine how management decisions, policies, and partnerships impact funding outcomes. Time will also be spent looking at how effective program development and project design can ensure competitive grant applications. You will work on several real-life case studies, write actual elements of a winning grant, and develop management policies to support successful grants within your organization. Staff Tue | Sep 16-30 (meets 3x) | 9am-noon | $199 Historic Fifth Street School | 143GR1142 | 0.9 CEUs
Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
17
Certificate Programs
Protective Services Professional Certification is an intensive, week-long training program designed exclusively for executive protection, corporate security, military, and law enforcement professionals interested in learning how to provide lower visibility personal security for high net-worth or “at risk” individuals in permissive to semi-permissive environments. The curriculum is delivered using a blended-learning format of interactive classroom instruction, field training, case studies, subject-matter expert speakers, and practical exercises.
UNLV GRANT ACADEMY
Certificate Programs
Grants Management Effectively manage and report on grants once awards have been made. Not only will you need to complete the funded project, you will also have to gather data, evaluate the impact of your programs, and monitor all project expenses. Thorough documentation of your grant outcomes will help garner additional support and renewed funding by demonstrating return on investment for funding received. Staff Tue | Dec 9-16 (meets 2x) | 9am-noon | $139 Historic Fifth Street School | 143GR1136 | 0.6 CEUs
Identifying Funding Sources Match your project to the best funding source to improve the odds of support. Not every project is a good fit for every grant program; deciding which grants to pursue is an important grant writing skill. This course will explain different types of grants and outline ways to research and uncover grant opportunities. Participants will design an overall resource development plan to define how grant funding fits into the organization’s financial picture. Staff Tue | Sep 2-9 (meets 2x) | 9am-noon | $139 Historic Fifth Street School | 143GR1140 | 0.6 CEUs
Grant Writing is especially important for your nonprofit organization. Learn more about Nonprofit Management on pages 13-14.
Proposal Writing I Prepare a grant application targeted at smaller state and local philanthropic funding sources. Craft a convincing case for funding and write a statement of need. Additionally, develop a simple project budget and write a supporting narrative which clearly articulates the anticipated program outcomes and benefits. Staff Tue | Oct 7-21 (meets 3x) | 9am-noon | $199 Historic Fifth Street School | 143GR1144 | 0.9 CEUs
Proposal Writing II It’s time to go after a big one. Prepare a grant application targeted at large funding sources including the federal government and large philanthropic foundations. Analyze complex requests for proposals (RFPs) to identify funding sources and obstacles, and then understand how to structure your budget and narrative to meet all requirements. Strategic community partnerships and organizational capacity will be examined within the context of large-scale awards. Time will be spent reviewing special legal and regulatory issues related to compliance issues for large funding awards. Staff Tue | Oct 28-Dec 2 (meets 4x) | 9am-noon | $239 Historic 5th Street School | 143GR1134 | 1.2 CEUs (No class Nov 11 & Nov 25)
18 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Computers & Technology Learn how to build program applications for mobile devices using the Android platform. Start off by building the foundation of knowledge of the Java programming language and object-oriented programming concepts. Proceed to cover specific development and programming tasks for the Android operating ecosystem. The courses in this certificate program will cover aspects of user interface design and hardware control, as well as database and web access. While this certificate is ideal for someone who has a basic programming or IT background, anyone proficient with a Windows PC or Mac can utilize the concepts and techniques to create their first Android applications for the Google Play marketplace.
Develop applications to run on Android OS, and make them available to the world using the Google Play store. Android powers millions of devices worldwide, including cellular phones, tablets, gaming consoles, cameras, and even televisions. Learn to build effective Android user interfaces using the latest design guidelines, successfully use Android objects and libraries, and localize applications for international markets. Understand the process of packaging and deploying your Android apps to the Google Play store. This is a hands-on course where students build examples to demonstrate the topics being covered. Prerequisite: Introduction to Java, or a basic understanding of the Java programming language. Android device is not required in order to complete course exercises. Alex Tushinsky Wed & Mon | Oct 1-22 (meets 7x) | 6-9pm | $339* PAR Room 123 | 143CA1101 | 2.1 CEUs *$289 when you register by Sep 24
Android Development-Level II
To earn the Android Development Certificate you must successfully complete three core courses.
Take your Android development to the next level by integrating Android device hardware such as GPS, various sensors, and cameras. Advanced users can also expand the functionality of their apps by understanding advanced OS topics such as background tasks asynchronous operations, and Google APIs including maps. Options for saving and accessing data, incorporating media services, applying styles and themes, and utilizing databases will be covered.
Courses may be taken individually to expand your skill set.
Prerequisite: Android Development Level I course, or equivalent experience.
CORE COURSES • Android Development-Introduction to Java • Android Development-Level I • Android Development-Level II
Alex Tushinsky Mon & Wed | Oct 27-Nov 17 (meets 7x) | 6-9pm | $339* PAR Room 123 | 143CA1102 | 2.1 CEUs *$289 when you register by Oct 20
Android Development–Introduction to Java Write once, run anywhere with Java. Java is a popular IT industry skill thanks to its guiding philosophy of keeping things simple. Everything you need to get started is free and open-source. Java is an all-purpose, object oriented programming language used to build applications for Windows, OS X, Linux, and many other platforms, including Android. This introduction assumes you have no previous programming experience and will cover installation/configuration, an overview from Android’s perspective, and basic Java language syntax, statements, terms, concepts, and techniques. Alex Tushinsky Mon & Wed | Sep 8-29 (meets 7x) | 6-9pm | $339* PAR Room 123 | 143CA1100 | 2.1 CEUs *$289 when you register by Sep 2
19 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Certificate Programs
ANDROID DEVELOPMENT
Android Development-Level I
Certificate Programs
MICROSOFT OFFICE–ESSENTIALS Freshen up on your Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills. This series is geared toward undergraduate and graduate students who use these applications as they pursue a degree or for the general public who want to learn the essential skills of the software. Courses are offered individually for $69, as a two-class bundle for $99, and as a three-class bundle for $129.
Excel Essentials Fluency in Excel will streamline data collection, management, interpretation, and presentation in your college coursework and research. In this course you will be oriented to the Excel environment and terminology; view and understand a finished spreadsheet; learn to enter and edit data; manage workbooks; use the AutoFill feature; calculate with basic formulas and use functions; create databases; perform basic formatting; and insert/delete cells, rows, columns, and worksheets. Sharon Fry Mon | Sep 22 | 1-4pm | $69 PAR Room 125 | 143CU1100A | 0.3 CEUs Tue | Sep 23 | 1-4pm | $69 PAR Room 123 | 143CU1100B | 0.3 CEUs
Excel Essentials–Analyzing Data Transform raw data into a more digestible form to support your research conclusions. In this session you will create advanced formulas with named ranges and functions; understand how Excel handles dates; use tools to manipulate databases and pivot tables; explore tools for data analysis; and work with external data. Prerequisite: Excel Essentials or equivalent, subject to instructor approval. Sharon Fry Wed | Sep 24 | 1-4pm | $69 PAR Room 123 | 143CU1110 | 0.3 CEUs
Excel Essentials–Presenting Data Share your data in a more compelling way once you understand Excel’s tools for data presentation. In this course you will learn to use functions to display data; apply advanced formatting with styles, themes, and conditional formatting; create and modify charts and pivot charts; insert and manipulate images and shapes; and use advanced printing options to control output. Prerequisite: Excel Essentials or equivalent, subject to instructor approval. Sharon Fry Thu | Sep 25 | 1-4pm | $69 PAR Room 123 | 143CU1111 | 0.3 CEUs
20
Word Essentials–Working With Long Documents Make use of the advanced features available in Word to efficiently produce long documents such as term papers or research reports. With a particular emphasis on APA style compliance, learn to apply paragraph formatting; insert cover pages; use page layout features to control text flow, headers, footers, and page numbering; automatically generate and maintain table of contents, footnotes, and endnotes; insert citations and captions; generate bibliographies and tables of figures and authorities; mark entries for and insert an index; and use tools for proofing and reviewing. Sharon Fry Thu | Oct 2 | 1-4pm | $69 PAR Room 123 | 143CU1112 | 0.3 CEUs
Microsoft–Beyond Essentials Take advantage of the many tools available in Microsoft Office and improve your efficiency and effectiveness in your work. To get the most from these courses, you should have a working knowledge of Windows and the Internet, including creating, opening, saving, and printing files. Although we provide the required software programs in our computer labs during instructional times, you will also need access to the software at home or at work to complete exercises, assignments, and projects.
Excel 2010-Level I Manage cells, columns, rows, worksheets, and workbooks in Excel. Additionally, learn to apply functions, create charts, filter and sort data, and create pivot tables. Assignments outside of class will provide you with a variety of spreadsheet experiences to enrich your understanding of Excel. The required textbook, Exploring Microsoft Excel 2010 Comprehensive, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Prerequisite: You should have computer experience and a solid understanding of Microsoft’s Windows operating system, including using a mouse. Sharon Fry Thu | Oct 2-Nov 6 (meets 5x) | 6-8pm | $269* PAR Room 123 | 143CW8163 | 1 CEU *$219 when you register by Sep 25 | (No class Oct 23)
Excel 2010-Level II Build your Excel knowledge and take advantage of the program’s versatility. Gain additional experience implementing functions, consolidating worksheets, auditing data, working with collaboration tools, and using macros. The required textbook, Exploring Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Comprehensive, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Prerequisite: You must have successfully completed Excel 2010-Level I or have similar working knowledge and experience. Sharon Fry Thu | Nov 13-Dec 18 (meets 5x) | 6-8pm | $269* PAR Room 123 | 143CW8138 | 1 CEU *$219 when you register by Nov 6 | (No class Nov 27)
Register by phone at 702-895-3394
PRINT DESIGN: BASIC & ADVANCED CERTIFICATES
Prepare for career opportunities in Internet design and development. All certificate candidates will build a strong foundation with core classes in web and graphic design technologies. Next, focus your skills with electives to suit your career interests. Complete and present a comprehensive interactive media project in a final capstone class.
Build proficiency in the core print design software tools used in the commercial printing and graphic design industry. Basic certificate candidates study the essential concepts of print design and the Adobe applications designers use to complete their projects. Advanced Certificate candidates expand their Adobe design skills and learn additional design theory and print communication concepts and techniques. The Advanced Certificate is suitable if you are crossing disciplines, such as web design to print design, or if you are responsible for marketing and designing materials in your current employment but have no formal training and experience in graphic design.
To earn the Internet Design & Technology Certificate you must successfully complete seven core courses plus an additional 3.6 CEUs of elective courses. Courses may be taken individually to expand your skill set. Our labs are equipped with Windows PC computers and Mac computers (Adobe courses). Although we provide the required software programs in our computer labs during instructional times, you also need access to the software, if applicable, at home or at work to complete exercises, assignments, and projects. CORE COURSES • Adobe Dreamweaver–Level I • Adobe Dreamweaver–Level II • Adobe Photoshop–Level I • HTML–Level I • HTML–Level II • Program Final: Putting it All Together (Must be the last course taken) • Search Engine Optimization & Online Marketing ELECTIVE COURSES • Adobe Illustrator–Level I • Adobe Illustrator–Level II • Adobe InDesign–Level I • Adobe Photoshop–Level II • Cascading Style Sheets • Introduction to Content Management • Introduction to Google AdWords • WordPress–Level I (offered on a rotating basis)
To earn the Basic Certificate you must successfully complete four core courses. To earn the Advanced Certificate you must successfully complete six core courses plus an additional 1.3 CEUs of elective courses. Courses may be taken individually to expand your skill set. Our labs are equipped with Windows PC computers and Mac computers (Adobe courses). Although we provide the required software programs in our computer labs during instructional times, you also need access to the software, if applicable, at home or at work to complete exercises, assignments, and projects. Prerequisites: You must have a working knowledge of computer basics including navigating, creating, editing, and saving files and folders. BASIC CERTIFICATE CORE COURSES • Adobe Illustrator–Level I • Adobe InDesign–Level I • Adobe Photoshop–Level I • Print Design Capstone: From Pre-Press to Production (Must be the last course taken) ADVANCED CERTIFICATE CORE COURSES • Adobe Illustrator–Level I • Adobe Illustrator–Level II • Adobe InDesign–Level I • Adobe Photoshop–Level I • Adobe Photoshop–Level II • Print Design Capstone: From Pre-Press to Production. (Must be the last course taken) • An Additional 1.3 CEUs of Elective Courses (offerings vary by semester)
21 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Certificate Programs
INTERNET DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Certificate Programs
DRUPAL TRAINING
Adobe Dreamweaver CS6-Level II
Drupal is a free and open source content management system for the web. It is a hybrid framework which allows anyone to publish anything via the web or Internet-connected application. It can be used by nonprogrammers without having to write any code or can be used by experienced developers who wish to push the limits of what is possible on the Internet.
Further develop your Dreamweaver CS6 power-user skills with professional tips and techniques including advanced use of external CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to control layout and font consistency as well as utilizing JavaScript behaviors and Spry widgets to transform static pages into more dynamic and interactive ones. Learn how to manipulate the CSS and make your web production process more efficient by creating templates, library items, server-side includes, and downloadable extensions. This class is for users ready to elevate to more advanced methods to create professional websites. The required textbook, Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 Classroom in a Book, is available at the UNLV Bookstore.
The first Drupal course, Introduction to Drupal, will be offered later this fall. It will cover the fundamentals of this content management system including user roles and permissions, terminology and taxonomy, modules, content types, and themes. The target audience for this class is anyone who would like to learn about publishing content with the Drupal platform. No coding experience is needed but a basic understanding of how to use a computer and browser is required. Visit our website for the latest information regarding this course as well as additional Drupal courses we will be offering in the future.
Prerequisite: Dreamweaver-Level I and HTML-Level II or have similar working knowledge and experience. Rebecca Perry Mon | Aug 18-Sep 15 (meets 4x) | 5:30-8:30pm | $289* PAR Room 125 | 142WM8114 | 1.2 CEUs *$239 when you register by Aug 11 Thu | Oct 30-Nov 20 (meets 4x) | 5:30-8:30pm | $289* PAR Room 125 | 143WM8114 | 1.2 CEUs *$239 when you register by Oct 23
Adobe Dreamweaver CS6-Level I Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 is an indispensable tool for any web designer. Learn the basics of this software as well as essential practices for professional web design and site development. Course covers how to use the Dreamweaver UI (User Interface), manage site files, insert text and images, set up tables, link pages together, and incorporate/apply basic CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to font elements. Make your website an interactive experience by utilizing JavaScript rollovers and forms. The required textbook, Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 Classroom in a Book, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Prerequisite: HTML-Level I or have similar working knowledge and experience. Rebecca Perry Thu | Sep 18-Oct 16 (meets 6x) | 5:30-8:30pm | $339* PAR Room 125 | 143WM8113 | 1.6 CEUs *$289 when you register by Sep 11 (Oct 16, 7:30 - 8:30 only)
Adobe Illustrator CS6-Level I Generate crisp, scalable, vector-based artwork in Adobe Illustrator CS6. Beginners and those with slight experience will learn principles of good graphic design as they create and transform shapes, draw with the pen tool, work with typography, and color and paint in Illustrator. Illustrator is a designer’s go-to tool for illustrations, logos, business cards, signs, ads, and much more. The required textbook, Against the Clock: Adobe Illustrator, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Jessica Kennedy Tue | Sep 9-Oct 14 (meets 6x) | 5:30-8:30pm | $339* PAR Room 125 | 143WM8121 | 1.6 CEUs *$289 when you register by Sep 2 (No class Nov 11) (Oct 14, 7:30-8:30pm only)
Adobe Illustrator CS6-Level II Intermediate users will build upon their Illustrator knowledge and skills by working with layers and artboards, blending shapes and colors, working with custom brushes, working with styles and effects, working with symbols, and integrating projects with other Adobe applications. The required textbook, Against the Clock: Adobe Illustrator, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Prerequisite: Adobe Illustrator-Level I or have similar working knowledge and experience. Jessica Kennedy Tue | Oct 21-Dec 2 (meets 6x) | 5:30-8:30pm | $339* PAR Room 125 | 143WM8100 | 1.6 CEUs *$289 when you register by Oct 14 (No class Nov 11) (Dec 2, 7:30-8:30pm only)
22 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Easily lay out catalogs, brochures, posters, and other publications with InDesign CS6. Work with tools, menus, and palettes to create documents, define typesetting features, work with images, and create files for print. Inclass exercises will reinforce your understanding of page setup attributes, master pages, guides, and margins, color definition, graphic formats, and file management. The required textbook, Adobe InDesign CS6 Classroom in a Book, is available at the UNLV Bookstore.
Control the appearance and layout of your website by separating the visual presentation from the actual content with standards-compliant CSS. This course builds on the curriculum covered in the HTML courses and will help you expand your CSS hand-coding skills and techniques.
Krystal Hosmer Wed | Aug 13-Sep 17 (meets 6x) | 6-9pm | $339* PAR Room 125 | 142WM8106 | 1.6 CEUs *$289 when you register by Aug 6 (Sep 17, 8-9pm only) Wed | Oct 15-Nov 19 (meets 6x) | 5:30-8:30pm | $339* PAR Room 125 | 143WM8106 | 1.6 CEUs *$289 when you register by Oct 8 (Nov 19, 7:30-8:30pm only)
Adobe Photoshop CS6-Level I Create, design, and manipulate print-based artwork, web-based graphics, and digital photography with Adobe Photoshop CS6. Students will learn to perform basic tasks in Photoshop, including color correction, retouching, creating composite images, using masks, resizing images, adding text, and creating art from scratch. This course targets beginners who use Photoshop for personal and professional projects and wish to broaden their knowledge and skills in this program. The required textbook, Adobe Photoshop CS6 Classroom in a Book, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Krystal Hosmer Sat | Sep 6-Oct 4 (meets 6x) | 9am-noon | $339* PAR Room 125 | 143WM8122B | 1.6 CEUs *$289 when you register by Aug 30 (Sep 6, 11am-noon only) Mon | Sep 22-Oct 20 (meets 6x) | 5:30-8:30pm | $339* PAR Room 125 | 143WM8122A | 1.6 CEUs *$289 when you register by Sep 15 (Sep 22, 7:30-8:30pm only)
Adobe Photoshop CS6-Level II Harness the more powerful elements of Adobe Photoshop CS6 to elevate the quality of your photographic and graphic design projects. This course targets intermediate users who wish to broaden their skills and get updates on the latest available features. Explore advanced layer functions and compositing, advanced retouching and masking, and prepare files for both print and web output. The required textbook, Adobe Photoshop CS6 Classroom in a Book, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Prerequisite: Adobe Photoshop-Level I or have similar working knowledge and experience. Krystal Hosmer Mon | Nov 3-24 (meets 4x) | 5:30-8:30pm | $289* PAR Room 125 | 143WM8123 | 1.2 CEUs *$239 when you register by Oct 27
Prerequisite: HTML-Level II or have similar working knowledge and experience. Adrian Navarrete Tue | Nov 25-Dec 16 (meets 4x) | 6-8pm | $229* PAR Room 123 | 143WM8169 | 0.8 CEUs *$179 when you register by Nov 18
HTML-Level I HTML allows web designers to hand-code web pages for smooth transition into XML while still remaining compatible with current web browsers. Apply the concepts, foundations, syntax, and structure of HTML as you code basic pages by hand. The course will include an introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). All pages created in the class will be validated using the W3C validation service. The required textbook, Head First HTML with CSS, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Adrian Navarrete Tue | Sep 9-Oct 7 (meets 5x) | 6-9pm | $309* PAR Room 123 | 143WM8105 | 1.3 CEUs *$259 when you register by Sep 2 (Oct 7, 6-7pm only)
HTML-Level II Augment your web design skills by learning intermediate HTML concepts such as designing table-less layouts, using forms to collect data, and controlling web page format and design using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). By the end of the class, you will be able to design and code enhanced websites. The required textbook, Head First HTML with CSS, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Prerequisite: HTML-Level I or have similar working knowledge and experience Adrian Navarrete Tue | Oct 14-Nov 18 (meets 5x) | 6-9pm | $309* PAR Room 123 | 143WM8104 | 1.3 CEUs *$259 when you register by Oct 7 (No class Nov 11) | (Nov 18, 6-7pm only)
Introduction to Content Management Content management systems (CMS) such as Drupal, WordPress, and Joomla allow web managers to constantly update web pages with fresh content to engage online visitors and drive repeat site visits. Learn to coordinate a content calendar, use various CMS systems, publish valuedriven digital content, implement search engine optimization best practices, and integrate sites with social media and Internet marketing. Carl Araneta Thu | Aug 28-Sep 25 (meets 5x) | 6-9pm | $319* PAR Room 123 | 142WM8172 | 1.5 CEUs *$269 when you register by Aug 21
23 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Certificate Programs
Adobe InDesign CS6-Level I
Certificate Programs
Introduction to Google AdWords
Search Engine Optimization & Online Marketing
CTR, quality score, impressions, CPA, conversion rate, negative keywords, ROI, placements, CPC. What does it all mean? If you are lost in the world of online advertising, looking for new ways to reach potential customers, or wanting to grow your business, this course is for you. Generate instant website traffic by harnessing the power of pay-per-click (PPC) advertising using Google AdWords. Beat the learning curve and create successful PPC campaigns no matter what your budget. Choose when and where your advertising is seen, set your ad spend budget, measure and track your results using analytics, and optimize your campaign for even greater return on investment. Learn approaches to market research, copywriting techniques, split testing, analytics, budgeting, and more.
Maximize search engine hits, grab your customers’ attention, and convert web visits into sales with a well-designed website. Learn about searchengine-friendly design, copywriting for online success, effective keywords, successful link building, and tracking results. Get creative with your marketing budget with pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns, display ads, and landing pages. Create an effective e-commerce website with an emphasis on usability and designing to sell.
John Larson Thu | Sep 18-Oct 9 (meets 4x) | 1-4pm | $289* PAR Room 125 | 143WM8166 | 1.2 CEUs *$239 when you register by Sep 11
Print Design Capstone: From Pre-Press to Production All your training in print design comes together in a final portfolio project. Fuse your knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop into a single integrated branding project. Receive file-building and pre-press training so your files will export correctly and result in beautiful printed pieces. Upon completion of this capstone course, you will be prepared to enter the world of professional print design. The last session of the class is an on-site tour of a local print shop, where you will see firsthand how a job goes from digital file to final printed piece. Meet the equipment operators and observe pre-press, digital printing, bindery, press operation, and various finishing techniques such as embossing and folding. Krystal Hosmer Mon | Dec 1-22 (meets 4x) | 5:30-8:30pm | $249* PAR Room 125 | 143WM8156 | 1.2 CEUs *$199 when you register by Nov 24
Program Final: Putting it All Together This course must be the last class taken to complete the requirements of the Internet Design and Technology Certificate Program. You will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have acquired in the program by completing a conceptual comprehensive written exam as well as working on a practical in-class project redesigning an outdated website to take advantage of the latest technologies and tools. Rebecca Perry, John Larson Tue | Aug 19-26 (meets 2x) | 5:30-8:30pm | $89 PAR Room 125 | 142WM8124 | 0.6 CEUs
Prerequisite: HTML-Level I or have a similar working experience. John Larson Thu | Oct 16-Nov 20 (meets 6x) | 1-4pm | $339* PAR Room 123 | 143WM8125 | 1.8 CEUs *$289 when you register by Oct 9
Food & Beverage BEER STEWARD & CONNOISSEUR This certification gives participants an overview on how to properly handle, store, and present a variety of beers to maintain flavor and freshness, with the ultimate goal of increasing sales by improving the beer consumer’s experience. Students completing this new and unique certificate program will build their resume for employment in restaurant management, brewery operations, liquor distribution and sales, or restaurant service.
Beer Steward & Connoisseur Certificate Program Add value to your customers’ experience by becoming a trusted expert on beer. Participate in weekly beer tastings to learn scents, colors, flavors, and mouth-feel of all the major beer styles, including American craft brews, British lagers, German ales, and Belgian Dubbels. There will also be instruction on historical and regional facts, taste and aroma characteristics, seasonal availability, proper serving and storage conditions, and classic beer and food pairings. The required textbook, Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Alex Graham Wed | Sep 10-Nov 19 (meets 11x) | 6-9pm | $559 PAR Room 133 | 143WS6114 | 3.3 CEUs
Tue | Dec 9-16 (meets 2x) | 5:30-8:30pm | $89 PAR Room 125 | 143WM8124 | 0.6 CEUs
24 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
UNLV SOMMELIER ACADEMY
To earn the UNLV Sommelier Academy Certificate you must successfully complete two core courses. Vine to Wine: The Fundamentals may be taken individually to expand your skill set. CORE COURSES • Vine to Wine: The Fundamentals • Advanced Sommelier (offered on a rotating basis)
Vine to Wine: The Fundamentals Take your appreciation and knowledge of wine to the next level. Explore the wine making process, major types of grapes, and the different conditions affecting the world’s primary wine regions. Enjoyment of a wine is enhanced by exceptional presentation, so we will also cover essential service skills employed by the pros. Guest speakers will offer fresh perspectives on all aspects of the wine industry. Students will typically taste about 12 different wines each class day. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify key wine characteristics in a blind tasting. Successful completion of Vine to Wine: The Fundamentals will prepare you for the advanced course of study or give you confidence to make informed personal purchase decisions. Discount Available: Take $200 off per person when a group of two or more registers in a single transaction. Call 702-895-3394 to register using a group discount.
Legal COOPERATIVE PARENTING Divorced or separated parents can improve communication, reduce conflict, and redefine their parenting partnership using cooperative parenting skills. Your facilitator will guide you through group discussions and practical conflict resolution activities as you explore issues common to many two-household families. It is recommended coparents enroll in separate course sessions.
Cooperative Parenting: Shielding Your Children From Conflict Participate in proven conflict resolution activities within a supportive group environment. The course provides practical approaches to help parents work cooperatively to successfully co-parent their children. Margaret Pickard, J.D. Tue | Aug 26-Oct 14 (meets 8x) | 7-9pm | $299 PAR Room 301 | 143PL6105A | 1.6 CEUs Sat | Sep 6-Nov 8 (meets 8x) | 9-11am | $299 PAR Room 301 | 143PL6105B | 1.6 CEUs Tue | Oct 21-Dec 16 (meets 8x) | 7-9pm | $299 PAR Room 301 | 143PL6105C | 1.6 CEUs
Erin Gleason, Leslie Olson, Heath Hiudt Mon | Sep 8-Feb 9 2015, (meets 14x) | 10:30am-5:30pm | $1,599* Total Wine & More Henderson | 143WS6100 | 9.1 CEUs (No class Nov 10-Dec 29)
Check our website for dates for the next session of The Advanced Sommelier and future educational travel to Napa Valley..
25 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Certificate Programs
Whether you work in the food and beverage industry or you simply want to impress friends at the dinner table, the UNLV Sommelier Academy is the perfect place to learn about wine. Vine to Wine: The Fundamentals meets the needs of wine enthusiasts or wine collectors as well as early-career beverage professionals. At the end of the course, you will be able to recommend wines with confidence. The Advanced Sommelier Program targets wine professionals seeking career advancement, detailed knowledge, and a broad exposure to the world of wine.
Certificate Programs
LEGAL SECRETARY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a legal secretary, providing essential support to an attorney or legal department. Our expanded Legal Secretary certificate features additional online resources for maximum learning.
PARALEGAL & LEGAL SECRETARY CERTIFICATE INFORMATION SESSIONS Attend an information session before you enroll in UNLV’s Paralegal or Legal Secretary Certificate programs. Information sessions cover topics including paralegal and legal secretary job responsibilities, employment potential, financial assistance, and the UNLV Paralegal and Legal Secretary websites. These sessions will help you decide which program is right for you. For those interested in the Paralegal Certificate, the information will assist you in deciding whether online or on-campus instruction best suits your needs.
Legal Secretary Program Study legal terminology, court structure, calendar control, the discovery process, citation form and structure, legal ethics, civil litigation procedure, state mandated arbitration program, criminal process, legal correspondence, and much more to prepare for a career as a legal secretary. Students will have access to a comprehensive online program with student resources and support. You must have Internet and word processing access. Jackie Valdez Mon | Sep 8-Dec 15 (meets 15x) | 6-9pm | $1,999 PAR Room 511 | 143LE6104 | 4.5 CEUs
MEDIATION TRAINING Obtaining a certificate in mediation can be used in a variety of situations: within the family, among friends, in the workplace, and in community mediation programs. This certificate will provide you with the necessary tools needed to be a professional mediator.
Jackie Valdez, Dan Barber Mon | Aug 25 | noon-1pm | No Charge PAR Room 302 | 142PL6109A Mon | Aug 25 | 5:30-6:30pm | No Charge PAR Room 302 | 142PL6109B
Mediation Training Certificate Navigate conflict and guide opposing sides to common ground with facilitative mediation. In this approach, a neutral mediator provides a process to help parties better understand one another’s perspectives and reach a mutually agreeable resolution. The course will present the mediation process, explore communication skills utilized in mediation, discuss ways to identify the sources of conflict, assess and process conflict resolution styles, and review and practice active listening skills. Students will learn methods to differentiate between position and interest, explore ethical standards in mediation, examine impasse strategies, and practice agreement writing. Patricia Battie Thu | Aug 28-Sep 25 (meets 5x) | 8:30am-4:30pm | $1,199 Clark County Neighborhood Justice Center | 143CM1120 | 3.5 CEUs
26 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Paralegal Certificate-Online
Paralegals work alongside lawyers in private law firms, corporations, government, real estate, and financial institutions—any setting where legal work is performed. Earn your Paralegal Certificate through UNLV’s nationallyrecognized program and launch yourself into this growing but competitive career field.
Interactive exercises, lecture notes, paralegal perspectives, and research and writing labs provide an integrated and dynamic educational platform for UNLV’s online Paralegal Certificate. Core curriculum includes terminology, court structure, legal ethics, evidence and investigation, citations, trial preparation, litigation, motions, notices, briefs, Nevada practices and procedures, plus Tort and Contract Law. Online students have up to six months to complete the program and are assigned an instructor directly responsible for responding to questions and facilitating learning.
The program teaches the research, investigation, writing, and documentation skills paralegals use daily. Students have the option of enrolling in the on-site program, which blends traditional class meetings with comprehensive online support, exceptional textbooks, and access to LexisNexis and Westlaw legal research databases, or completing their studies online with a course facilitator and the same great support system.
Paralegal Certificate Information Sessions Attend an information session before you enroll in UNLV’s Paralegal Certificate program. Information sessions cover topics including paralegal job responsibilities, employment potential, financial assistance, and the UNLV Paralegal website. These sessions will help you decide whether online or on-campus instruction best suits your needs. Dan Barber, Jodi Gilliland Mon | Aug 25 | noon-1pm | No Charge PAR Room 511 | 142PL6128A Mon | Aug 25 | 5:30-6:30pm | No Charge PAR Room 511 | 142PL6128B
Paralegal Certificate Program Acquire the tools to be successful in the field of law with this fast-paced, skill-based, comprehensive program. Core curriculum includes terminology, court structure, legal ethics, evidence and investigation, citations, trial preparation, litigation, motions, notices, briefs, and Nevada practices and procedures, plus a strong emphasis on research and writing. In addition, you will complete two substantive topics: Tort and Contract Law. Participants will be assigned a unique client case file and will complete documents for the client throughout the class. The program includes substantial Internet work as well as in-class time. The fee to re-sit the class is $1,000. Additional $350 technology fee includes Essential Skills textbooks and access to LexisNexis and Westlaw. Students should estimate $400 for required books. Margaret Pickard, J.D., Zachariah Parry, J.D., Jason Kolbe, Esq., Kristina Weller, Esq. Tue & Thu | Oct 14-Feb 12, 2015 (meets 36x) | 9am-noon | $6,199 PAR Room 302 | 143PL6131A | 25 CEUs Law Library (BSL) dates & times determined by instructor Tue & Thu | Oct 14-Feb 12, 2015 (meets 36x) | 6-9pm | $6,199 PAR Room 302 | 143PL6131B | 25 CEUs Law Library (BSL) dates & times determined by instructor Sat | Oct 4-Feb 7, 2015 (meets 16x) | 9am-1pm | $6,199 PAR Room 302 | 143PL6136 | 25 CEUs Law Library (BSL) dates & times determined by instructor
Margaret Pickard, J.D. Online Delivery $6,999 plus a $525 shipping & technology fee 143PL6149 | 25 CEUs | Opening Sep 1, 2014
Contract Law Gain a comprehensive understanding of Contract Law including how to form effective legal contracts, how contracts are performed, the remedies for non-performance or breach of contract, and third-party contracts. You will view many different kinds of contracts and draft a contract as a part of the coursework. Fifteen hours will be in class and you will complete additional hours online. Zachariah Parry, J.D. Thu | Nov 20-Jan 8, 2015 (meets 5x) | 6-9pm | $289* PAR Room 302 | 143PL6107 | 1.5 CEUs *$225 re-sit fee for UNLV Paralegal graduates
Tort Law Study intentional and strict liability torts including personal injury, products liability, defamation, and more. Defenses to tort claims, contemporary issues, and landmark cases will also be carefully examined. Students will be provided exercises, web support, mock exams, and other extensive subject matter support. Fifteen hours will be in class and you will complete additional hours online. Zachariah Parry, J.D. Thu | Oct 16-Nov 13 (meets 5x) | 6-9pm | $289* PAR Room 302 | 143PL6102 | 1.5 CEUs *$225 re-sit fee for UNLV Paralegal graduates
PARALEGAL SPECIALIST CERTIFICATES-ONLINE Define your career path and increase your value to employers by enhancing skills and knowledge within a specialized field of law. A self-paced, online format allows students to master course work through an innovative learning portal which offers exercises, quizzes, lecture notes, reviews, and research databases, plus web-based and instructor support. View Paralegal Specialist options online at continuingeducation.unlv.edu. Students have 7-day, 24-hour access to coursework. You may register and start at any time. You have four months to complete each program. In order to register, you must submit unofficial transcripts or copies of certificates and history of work experience. For more information call 702-895-3394 or email continuing.education@unlv.edu. $1,999 per class | 7.2 CEUs
27 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Certificate Programs
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Medical & Health Care Certificate Programs
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM UNLV’s Medical Assistant program leverages the university’s facilities, instructors, and reputation to provide its graduates with an unparalleled hands-on training experience. In just six months you will be ready to enter the medical field knowing the latest technologies and skills. The curriculum combines classroom lectures and discussions with hands-on lab experiences and extensive online support.
Medical Assistant Certificate Information Sessions Find out how you can develop the technical skills, knowledge, and work habits required for an entry-level position in the medical assisting field. Attend a free information session to meet instructors and learn about class format, curriculum, facilities, online support, financial assistance, and employment outlook. Sammie Nix Thu | Aug 28 | 5:30-6:30pm | No Charge Shadow Lane Campus, Classroom 2 | 143ME6102A Thu | Sep 18 | 5:30-6:30pm | No Charge Shadow Lane Campus, Classroom 2 | 143ME6102B
Medical Assistant Certificate Program Prepare for a career working with patients or supporting the administrative functions of a medical office. The curriculum covers a wide variety of tasks frequently assigned to medical assistants including scheduling, reception, bookkeeping, insurance billing and coding, maintaining medical records, preparing patients for examination, assisting with physicals, performing screening tests, preparing medical equipment, and more. Tuition includes books, scrubs & materials, online student chat room, interactive study guides, support website. Sammie Nix Mon-Thu | Aug 4-Feb 26, 2015 (meets 108x) | 6-9pm | $6,999 Shadow Lane Campus | 143ME6130A | 50 CEUs (No class Sep 1, Nov 24-27, Dec 5-Jan 2) Mon-Thu | Oct 13-Apr 30, 2015 (meets 108x) | 6-9pm | $6,999 Shadow Lane Campus | 143ME6130B | 50 CEUs (No class Nov 24-27, Dec 5-Jan 2)
28 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Sp o r t s & We l l n e s s UNLV ATHLETIC COACHING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
To earn this certificate, you must successfully complete the Fundamentals of Sports Coaching course.
Fundamentals of Sport Coaching Teamwork, performance, sportsmanship, communication, and safety are all responsibilities of the youth athletic coach. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or looking to begin your coaching career, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work with today’s athletes.
Personal Fitness Trainers work one-on-one with clients to define fitness goals, design customized training plans, and assess progress. Personal trainers enjoy flexible hours and energetic work environments including gyms, corporate fitness centers, and resorts. Earn a Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate from a nationally-recognized program and make the leap into this exciting career field.
NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Program Prepare for a career as a personal trainer with a NCAA-accredited National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certification. The course will cover basics of human movement, resistance training, flexibility, cardiovascular training, balance, core, reactive training, speed, agility, and quickness. You will gain hands-on experience with fitness assessments and learn how to work with future clients. In addition to classroom instruction, a concurrent online component is included. Upon completion, you will be prepared to successfully pass the certification exam. Course fee includes textbook, access to online instruction and the certification exam. Please bring exercise bands and a foam roller to the second session of class. Students are required to complete an additional 50 hours of online coursework and fitness training outside of normal class meeting times. Heather Doane, Robert Barge Sat | Sep 20-Nov 22 (meets 10x) | 10am-12:30pm | $1,099 PAR Room 107 | 143SM3100 | 7.5 CEUs
Steve Barnson Sat | Oct 11-18 (meets 2x) | 9am-2pm | $199 PAR Room 512 | 143SM3111A | 1.5 CEUs Thu | Oct 30-Nov 20 (meets 4x) | 6-8:30pm | $199 PAR Room 401 | 143SM3111B | 1.5 CEUs
Fitness professionals may also be interested in Ballet Pilates and Golf Pilates courses, page 36.
29 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Certificate Programs
UNLV’s Athletic Coaching Education (ACE) program utilizes the expertise of the Rebel Athletic Department and Clark County School District coaching communities to provide coaches with an unmatched learning experience. Upon successful completion, you will earn a dual certificate including the ACE certificate and the National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS) Level 1 Certification, which makes you eligible to coach at the interscholastic level in 48 states including Nevada. First Aid, Health, and Safety for Coaches must be taken separately.
PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATE
my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned h vents planning because I got my planning in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the mysteries of so dia and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certific on-profit trips, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I too mer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on efits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use d, then I took a primer in special events travel because I got my certificate in road scholar, then I brushed up benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning becau my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to non-profit management, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-pr nagement, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a brus on extended tours in special events planning because I got my certificate adventure management, then I brus on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events plann ause I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned h se an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit manageme n I brushed up on the day trips of social media and learned how to use ancial media and learned how to use
Ex plor in g & Tr av el Day Trips ��������������������������������������������������31
Extended Tours ����������������������������������������32
Road Scholar ������������������������������������������33
D ay Tr i p s EXPLORE THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES OF SOUTHERN NEVADAONE AT A TIME
Desert National Wildlife Refuge The wild life in Las Vegas is second-rate compared to the REAL WILDLIFE of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge just 20 miles north of the Strip. This largest national wildlife refuge (2,300 square miles) in the lower 48 states encompasses the Sheep Mountain Range and was established in 1936 for the protection of the desert bighorn sheep. We will start with an hour visit to the new visitor center and short easy trail walk to see some of the wetland habitat restoration. Then we will hop into the vans for a drive on back roads up and over the Sheep Mountains through spectacular mountain, desert, and forest scenery with occasional stops for stretches and close looks at wildflowers, birds, and (if we’re lucky) bighorn sheep. Bruce Lund Sat | Sep 13 | 8am-5pm | $95* UNLV Paradise Campus, Back Parking Lot | 143EX1227
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Amazing as it may seem, 26 plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth live within the 23,000 acre Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, about 100 miles west of Las Vegas near Pahrump, Nevada. This is the greatest concentration of endemic species in the United States. We will meet some of them as we explore some of the 50 springs and seeps, enchanting marshlands, streams, and ash/mesquite groves in the middle of a harsh landscape of Mojave Desert alkali flats. Expect to walk two to three miles on boardwalks and maintained trails with spectacular mountain and desert views and to meet wildflowers, birds, butterflies, and dragonflies (which we will net and release).
Venture to the Las Vegas Distillery and Pahrump Winery for handson interactive tours. At each venue you will discover the business’ history and the processes involved in producing unique liquors in the middle of the desert. Enjoy a welcoming cocktail and appetizer at Las Vegas Distillery while viewing a short film on Nevada’s first artisan distillery. Tour the facility and sample their fine spirits, all crafted from Nevada-sourced ingredients. Next, journey to Pahrump for a tour, wine tasting, and three-course gourmet dinner at southern Nevada’s only winery. Fee includes: transportation, dinner, guided tours, and admission fees. Must be 21 to enroll in this tour. Anita Letasi Sat | Sep 27 | noon-7pm | $159 UNLV Paradise Campus, Back Parking Lot | 143EX1159A
Exploring & Travel
Southern Nevada is home to four spectacular national wildlife refuges. All are memorable both for their landscapes and their unique, complex ecosystems. Leader Bruce Lund is a botanist and biologist with more than a decade guiding field trips and teaching natural history programs in Southern Nevada. Receive $10 off your registration when you sign up for both NWR excursions.
Copper Stills & Oak Barrels: Local Distillery & Winery Tour
Sat | Oct 18 | noon-7pm | $159 UNLV Paradise Campus, Back Parking Lot | 143EX1159B Sat | Nov 8 | noon-7pm | $159 UNLV Paradise Campus, Back Parking Lot | 143EX1159C
Desert Survival Skills: Basic Learn what it takes to survive in the Mojave Desert back country until help arrives. Spend the day participating in hands-on outdoor experiments and covering topics including emergency procedures, water use, shelter, and proper preparation. Your instructor, a statecertified Environmental Educator and Planner, will dispel survival myths and cover basic safety and survival techniques for traveling in the desert either in a vehicle or on foot. Participants should be at least 14 years of age. Frank Simpson Sun | Sep 21 | 9am-3pm | $95 UNLV Paradise Campus, Back Parking Lot | 143EX1232
Discover the Desert Enjoy a short hike (2.2 miles, elevation gain 100’) into the Mojave Desert while learning about the natural history of the desert, observing plant adaptation and rain shadow, honing your skills of natural observation, and opening your senses. This course focuses on the lower elevations of the Mojave Desert and is ideal for beginning naturalists and anyone curious about the desert. Frank Simpson Sun | Oct 12 | 9am-3pm | $95 UNLV Paradise Campus, Back Parking Lot | 143EX1250
Bruce Lund Sat | Oct 4 | 8:30am-4:30pm | $95* UNLV Paradise Campus, Back Parking Lot | 143EX1160 *$85 each when registering for both 2014 Explore the Four National Wildlife Refuges – Desert, or Ash Meadows. To receive the discounted price, call 702-895-3394. Discount cannot be processed online.
31 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Nature Connections Strengthen your physical and emotional connection to nature and the Mojave Desert. Learn how to move within this fragile, complex ecosystem and interact with nature without disturbing wildlife. Sharpen your senses by focusing on relaxation, visualization, and grounding. Time will be spent on basic interpretation of bird calls and behavior, reading animal signs (scats and tracks), and strengthening observation skills. This course offers a natural approach to interacting with nature.
Introduction to Bird Watching at Clark County Wetlands Park Exploring & Travel
Known for its abundant wildlife, Clark County Wetlands Park is an ideal location to learn about birding. You will practice identification skills, learn about types of equipment for all budgets, and understand the best local sites for bird viewing. The avian world is full of colorful, brilliant songsters as well as birds known for unusual abilities, habits, or looks. The more you know about birding, the better chance you have of spotting an elusive specimen! Allison Brody, Paula Garrett Sat | Oct 11 | 8:30-11:30am | $25 Clark County Wetlands Park Auditorium | 143EX1239
Native People & Plants in the Mojave Desert Several different Native American societies thrived in the harsh conditions of the Mojave Desert for thousands of years. Uncover their secrets to suvival including what they ate and where they got materials for day to day living. Explore the plants Native Americans used for everything from food items to diapers, shoes, and medicine. This fun, interactive program includes an interpretive plant walk through the Clark County Wetlands Park, exploration of artifacts and objects, and a variety of interesting demonstrations. Allison Brody, Paula Garrett, Christine Leavitt Sat | Sep 27 | 9am-noon | $25 Clark County Wetlands Park Auditorium | 143EX2242
Nature Connections (Continuing Education Sampler) Consciously connect with the desert around you and deepen your appreciation for the Mojave’s fragile, complex ecosystem. Using Sunset Regional Park’s native areas and interpretive signage as a backdrop, time will be spent on basic interpretation of bird behaviors, reading animal scats and tracks, and strengthening observation skills. This course offers a natural approach to interacting with nature. It is a brief introduction of the five week Nature Connections course offered at Desert National Wildlife Refuge.
Frank Simpson Sun | Nov 2-Dec 7 (meets 5x) | 11am-2pm | $159 Desert National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center | 143EX1234 (No class Nov 30)
E x t en ded To u rs Across the Mojave to Palm Springs Visit some of the most interesting and scenic geological features of the Mojave National Preserve and experience outstanding natural and cultural highlights of Palm Springs, California. Your geologist/ naturalist guide first takes you to the historic 1924 Spanish revival Kelso Depot, which now serves as the visitor center for Mojave National Preserve. Stop at nearby Kelso Dunes, which at 600 feet are some of the highest dunes in the region. Take a 3-mile round trip hike to the rim of Amboy Crater, an extinct but geologically young volcano. The first day’s final outing is the Palm Spring Aerial Tramway, which rises in elevation to 8500 feet at its summit in Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Recharge with an overnight in downtown Palm Springs. Sunday morning is set aside for a brief talk by a tribal ranger before hiking the Indian Canyons’ Palm Canyon area. The last stop is the Palm Springs Art Museum; on display will be art of the American West. The tour departs mid-afternoon for the return to Las Vegas. Fee includes: Instruction, transportation, one night lodging, breakfast and all admission fees. Not included: Meals not previously mentioned. Registration ends October 20 Cancellation policy: Refund less $50 until Sept 22. Refund less $200 Sept 22-Oct 6. No refund without replacement after Oct 20, 2014. Nick Saines Sat & Sun | Nov 8-9 | 7am-7:30pm | Registration $415* UNLV Paradise Campus, Back Parking Lot | 143EX1243 *Single supplement add $75
Frank Simpson Sun | Sep 14 | 11am-2pm | $10 Sunset Regional Park | 143EX1233
32 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK: EXPLORE THE RUGGED GRANDEUR Death Valley National Park offers breathtaking geology and aweinspiring astronomy. Spend two days immersed in the wonders of this dramatic desert landscape, guided by two experienced naturalists (geology and astronomy). Begin the morning at Zabriskie Point for a gorgeous and colorful overview of Death Valley. Next, stop at the park’s new visitor center before an after lunch hike onto the salt flats of Badwater, the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level. Visits to the bizarre landforms of the Devil’s Golf Course and beautiful Artist’s Palette Drive complete the afternoon. After dinner attend a Night Sky program. Death Valley harbors some of the darkest night skies in the United States and is certified as a “Gold Tier” International Dark Sky Park.
Fee includes: instruction, transportation, and one night lodging. No meals included. Registration ends December 22. Cancellation policy: Refund less $50 until Dec 1. Refund less $95 Dec 1-Dec 22. No refund without replacement after December 22, 2014. Nick Saines, Aaron Leifheit Sat & Sun | Jan 24-25 | 8am-7pm | $375 (per person, double occupancy)* UNLV Paradise Campus, Back Parking Lot | 151EX1166 *Single supplement add $89
GRAND CANYON FLOAT TRIP Coming Summer 2015 As majestic as the Grand Canyon is from the rim, it is even more wondrous when seen travelling in a raft on the Colorado. Spend a week immersed in the world’s most famous canyon guided by a geologist and an artist/ naturalist. To receive details as they become available, call 702-895-5224 or email charlee.zingraf@unlv.edu.
R oad Sch olar Take a “staycation” with an exciting and dynamic Road Scholar program through UNLV. If you reside in Las Vegas and do not require hotel accommodations, enjoy a discount on the registration fee. Your registration fee includes all activities and most meals.
CRIME SCENE FORENSICS (Road Scholar program #12156RJ) THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT (Road Scholar program #1662RJ) To register or receive additional information on these programs or Road Scholar lifelong learning scholarships, call Road Scholar Participant Services at 877-426-8056, or go online at www.roadscholar.org and enter the program number.
UNLV Continuing Education can coordinate custom educational travel programs for your group. Call us at 702-895-3394 to learn more.
33 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Exploring & Travel
Sunday morning take a one way drive through scenic Titus Canyon. Then in the afternoon we will hike in the sand dunes and watch as the color changes in the afternoon winter sunlight, before returning to Las Vegas.
learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate -profit dance, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I too mer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on efits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning beca ot my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned h use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events golf because I got my certificate in non-profit manageme n I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in spe nts planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of so dia and learned how to use an first aid, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got tificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to iPad, then I took a pilates in special events planning because I got my certificate in meditation manageme n I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in spe nts planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits ial media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got tificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the yoga of social media and learned how to use efits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning becaus n I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in spe nts planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits
H ealth & F itn es s CPR/AED, First Aid ����������������������������������35
Dance ������������������������������������������������������35
Sports & Wellness ������������������������������������36
CPR/AED & First Aid
Dan ce
CPR/AED & First Aid Adult & Child: American Heart Association
BeMoved
Respond effectively and confidently to a medical emergency, providing lifesaving support until emergency care arrives. Subjects taught include adult and child CPR and AED, cardiac arrest, choking, and treatment for shock. The first aid portion of the course covers illnesses, bleeding injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, bites and stings, and more. This twoyear American Heart Association certification is accepted by teaching institutions, medical institutions, and many other occupations.
BeMoved inspires participants to embrace dance as a lifelong path to health, joy, and fulfillment. Experience various genres of dance including Bollywood, gospel, swing, Latin, and disco. Intensity and movements can be modified to match your fitness level. Chairs will be used for support. No previous experience necessary. Richard Havey Wed | Sep 10-Nov 12 (meets 10x) | 1:15-2:15pm | $69 PAR Room 133 | 143SR4150
William (Bill) Bigham Sat | Sep 27 | 9am-2pm | $99 PAR Room 512 | 143HE1101A Sat | Nov 15 | noon-5pm | $99 PAR Room 512 | 143HE1101B
Health & Fitness
35 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Sp o r t s & We l l n e ss Ballet Pilates Core strength, flexibility, body awareness, and injury prevention are essential for developing dancers. Finally, here is a Pilates course focused on the unique physical pressures of ballet and other dance forms. Dancers and dance instructors will learn to incorporate Pilates, Gyrotonics, Body Code, and other useful alternative methods into their personal practice and teaching. As they become stronger and more mindful or their bodies, dancers will encounter fewer injuries and see improved control over movements. Dolly Kelepecz Sat & Sun | Oct 11-12 (meets 2x) | 9am-3pm | $599 Pilates Studio - Ham Fine Arts Hall | 143SF2111
Health & Fitness
Golf Pilates Swing with more power, range, and control through golf-specific Pilates training. Golfers looking to improve their game and fitness, as well as instructors looking to incorporate Pilates principles into their instruction are invited to enroll. Pilates-based exercises are specifically designed to improve pelvic stability, spinal rotation and articulation, range of motion, and flexibility in order to produce positive results in each individual’s golf game. Special attention will be given to exercises for rehabilitating and preventing golf injuries. Dolly Kelepecz Sat | Sep 20-Oct 4 (meets 3x) | 9am-3pm | $889 Pilates Studio - Ham Fine Arts Hall | 143SF2143
Golf-Beginning Practice the fundamentals of golf, including chipping, putting, woods, irons and rules of the game. Novice players will gain confidence and skills to get out on the links quickly. Equipment will be provided. Dress code is required for Black Mountain Golf Course. Please wear only soft spike golf shoes or tennis shoes. $10 per person payable to instructor on first day of class for range balls.
Mindfulness Meditation (MM) Improve mood, decrease stress, and increase mental focus with Mindfulness Meditation (MM) techniques. You will learn to focus your thoughts with breathing and meditation, and to stay open to emotions instead of ignoring or denying them. We will explore the kindness/healing (metta) side of MM, where visualizations and imagery are used to open the heart and heal the mind, body, and spirit. Walking and eating meditations will be included. Linda Rohacek Sat | Sep 6-27 (meets 4x) | 11am-1pm | $99 PAR Room 403 | 143PG1189
Reiki I Experience the simplicity, wonder, and healing power of Reiki. With Reiki, you draw life force energy to yourself, channel it through your hands, and infuse it into yourself or others. You will learn the Reiki symbols used to intensify your energy, as well as proper hand positions, the chakra system, and color healing. Reiki I certificate will be issued by the instructor upon successful completion. Jacqui Simpson Sat | Sep 20 | 9am-4pm | $129 PAR Room 511 | 143HE1103
Reiki II Reiki can be used independently or as an enhancement to other healing modalities, such as massage. Build on the first level and expand your practice to include healing friends and other nonfamily members, animals, and plants. Study the healing properties of crystals, oils, and other tools. You learn additional symbols, including the very important one to be used for distance healing. Reiki II/Practioner certificate will be issued by the instructor upon successful completion of this class. Jacqui Simpson Sat | Sep 27 | 9am-4pm | $129 PAR Room 400 | 143HE1104
Gene Munk Sat | Oct 25-Nov 29 (meets 6x) | 11am-12:30pm | $119 Black Mountain Golf and Country Club | 143SF1104A Sun | Oct 26-Nov 30 (meets 6x) | 9:30-11am | $119 Black Mountain Golf and Country Club | 143SF1104B
36 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
ot my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and lear to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-pr nagement, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a pri pecial events planning because I got my esl in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the mysteries ial media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got tificate in non-profit chinese, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use d, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, th shed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special eve nning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social me learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events screenplay because I got my certificat -profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, th k a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed the benefits of social media and learned how to use an reading, then I took a primer in special events plann ause I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media rned how to use an iPad, then I took a proofreading in special events planning because spanish in span nagement, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I too
L an g u ag e Art s English as a Second Language (ESL) ���������� 38
Foreign Languages �������������������������������������� 38
Reading �������������������������������������������������������� 39
Writing ���������������������������������������������������������� 39
English as a Second Language (ESL) ESL (English as a Second Language) Beginning Begin learning English language skills, focusing on everyday conversation at work, at home, and in the community. Emphasis will be on speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a fun and relaxed learning environment. We will discuss work, activities, and abilities, and express likes, dislikes, interests, and opinions. ESL Basic is divided into two, 10-week semesters. Units 1-14 will be covered in the beginning semester followed by units 15-28 in the continuing semester; students may take the two semesters in either order. The required textbook and workbook, WorldView I, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Cecilia Ordinario, M.Ed. Sat | Sep 13-Nov 22 (meets 10x) | 9am-12:15pm | $229 UNLV Campus | 143LA2125
ESL (English as a Second Language) Intermediate
Language Arts
Develop English speaking, listening, and vocabulary skills through directed discussions about work, family, relationships, and culture. Vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversation will be stressed. Audio and video tapes will be used in each class. ESL Intermediate is divided into two, 10-week semesters. Units 1-14 will be covered in the beginning semester followed by units 15- 28 during the continuing semester. The required textbook, WorldView 2, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Barbara Lander Sat | Sep 20-Nov 22 (meets 10x) | 1-4pm | $229 PAR Room 300 | 143LA1124
ESL (English as a Second Language) Accelerated Students who already have English skills can improve mastery of the language by building on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills. The course will be divided into two, 10-week semesters. The first semester will cover units 1-6 in the Passages textbook. The second semester will continue with units 7-12 at a relatively fast pace. The required textbook, Passages, is available at the UNLV Bookstore.
F o reig n L an g u ag es Chinese-Beginning Level China’s economic rise means the world has a new second languageMandarin. Learn practical and daily conversational Mandarin Chinese for use in travel or business. You will be introduced to Chinese customs and culture and have the opportunity to speak Chinese at every class. By the end of the course you should be able to initiate conversations and answer questions in Chinese. The required textbook, Learn Chinese with Me - Student’s Book 1 with CD, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Xiaowei Hunt Tue & Thu | Sep 16-Nov 25 (meets 20x) | 7-8:30pm | $199 UNLV Campus | 143LA1112 (No class Nov 11)
French-Beginning Level Begin your French instruction with an accomplished English/French speaker and teacher. Basic grammar, common conversational phrases, and everyday vocabulary will be our starting point for building conversations. A quick look at French culture will be included in our study. The required textbook, Ultimate French Beginner-Intermediate, will be available at the UNLV Bookstore. Pascale Tessier Thu | Sep 11-Nov 13 (meets 10x) | 6-8pm | $179 PAR Room 511 | 143LA1107
Spanish-Beginning Level Knowledge of Spanish phrases and sentences is helpful in the workplace or while traveling. Learn simple conversation and vocabulary to use in everyday situations. We will include enough grammatical study for an understanding of the language structure. The required textbook, Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way, Third Edition, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Diane Orgill Tue & Thu | Sep 9-Oct 9 (meets 10x) | 7-9pm | $179 PAR Room 403 | 143LA1104
Spanish-Continuing Level Conversation
Barbara Lander Sat | Sep 20-Nov 22 (meets 10x) | 9am-noon | $229 PAR Room 300 | 143LA1126
If you have taken a beginning Spanish class or have an understanding of the basic language, this course will provide you an opportunity for advancement. After a review, new material will be introduced so you can build vocabulary and improve your conversational skills. The required textbook, Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way, Third Edition, is available at the UNLV Bookstore.
See also: Accent Reduction for Professionals, page 4.
Diane Orgill Tue & Thu | Oct 21-Nov 20 (meets 8x) | 6:30-9pm | $179 PAR Room 403 | 143LA1105 (No class on Nov 4 & 11)
38 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Read i n g
Writ in g
SPEED READING FOR WORK, SCHOOL & PLEASURE
Editing & Proofreading Your Work
Make your reading time more efficient, productive, and enjoyable in just two weekends. You will be able to read difficult material such as academic and professional journals or college textbooks twice as fast. You will triple your speed in easier materials. The comprehension, concentration, and retention techniques you learn will enable you to understand and retain information better, even while reading at higher speeds. Participants receive a lifetime instruction privilege, which allows you to repeat the program at any time and at any location—for free! This program is designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development.
Make a positive impression with clear, concise, and grammatically-correct personal or business correspondence. This half-day program will focus on essentials such as content, flow, mechanics, spelling and punctuation. You will leave the workshop with several editing exercises you may use to self-test and practice the skills you have learned.
To register or inquire about the program, please call the Institute of Reading Development at 800-979-8980.
How to Write a Novel
Richard Becker Sat | Oct 18 | 9am-noon | $79 PAR Room 400 | 143WR1150
Expand your understanding of novel writing by exploring character development, theme, story structure, scene construction, and plot. Advice will also be offered on practical factors such as page and word count for different genres, the commercial marketplace, literary agents, and the publishing world. John Hill Mon | Oct 27-Dec 1 (meets 6x) | 7:15-9pm | $189 PAR Room 302 | 143WR1122
How to Write a Screenplay Screenwriting is an art, a craft, and a business. Learn to balance intimate human emotions with conflicts large enough to justify the big screen. Fundamentals to be covered include format, dialogue, characters, and theme, with special training on how to plot. Writing for the independent film world will be discussed, as will writing for the Hollywood studio system.
Language Arts
John Hill Wed | Sep 10-Oct 15 (meets 6x) | 7:15-9pm | $189 PAR Room 403 | 143WR1141
How to Write a Short Story Examine the elements of a quality short story and practice what you learn by writing your own stories each week. Study terminology, structure, voice, theme, character, plot, and the marketplace for short stories. Many aspects of fiction writing you will learn also apply to novel writing. John Hill Mon | Sep 8-Oct 13 (meets 6x) | 7:15-9pm | $189 PAR Room 302 | 143WR1154
Writing & Publishing Your First Book (or 7th) Take your book from idea to print-ready in just six weeks using only 10 steps. Find out how to sell your work to a publisher, ePublish, or use print on demand (POD) or vanity press. Marketing ideas will be included as time permits. Over 2,000 attendees now have their books in print thanks to this class with California best-selling author Bobbie Christensen. Instructor offers free consulting for all participants via email at any time. Bobbie Christensen Wed | Oct 8 | 6-10pm | $79 PAR Room 301 | 143WR1149
Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
39
to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-pr nagement, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I t rimer in special events planning because I got my acting in non-profit management, then I brushed up mysteries of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events plann ause I got my certificate in non-profit woodworking, then I brushed up on the benefits of social me learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certific non-profit photography, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iP n I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, t rushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in spe nts pet training because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the bene social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I cooking a primer in special events planning beca ot my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and lear to use an cooking, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in n fit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, t ook a gardening in special events planning because I got my certificate in music management, the
L eis u re Act ivit ies Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Food & Beverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Home & Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Pet Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Arts & Crafts Acrylics I Acrylic paints share some similarities with both watercolor and oil painting, yet they also offer their own beautiful and unique characteristics. Course will cover brush and non-brush work, color mixing, transparent and opaque application, textural and collage options, composition, creative aids, simple special effects, and critiques. Supply list will be provided. Gabbie Hirsch Wed | Sep 3-Oct 1 (meets 5x) | 6-9pm | $119 PAR Room 301 | 143AR1121
Acrylics II Explore more sophisticated possibilities by painting with acrylics on layered, textured, and collaged surfaces. Learn how to build paintings even if you do not draw well. Investigate traditional oil techniques translated for acrylics. Your instructor will introduce you to varied subject matter including landscapes, animals, architecture, abstract, and people. Gabbie Hirsch Wed | Oct 15-Nov 12 (meets 5x) | 6-9pm | $119 PAR Room 301 | 143AR1100
Drawing: Beginners Work through a number of exercises designed to train the eye, hand, and imagination to work as a team. Learn about shapes, shading, contour drawing, and negative space. This class provides a step-by-step introduction for people who have not drawn before or who would like a refresher class. Supply list will be provided. S.C. Jones Wed | Aug 20-Sep 17 (meets 5x) | 6-8:30pm | $119 PAR Room 300 | 143AR1130
Drawing: Continuing
S.C. Jones Wed | Sep 24-Oct 22 (meets 5x) | 6-8:30pm | $119 PAR Room 300 | 143AR1131
Face First: Introduction to Portraits Explore freehand portraiture through simple exercises and explanations of proportions, anatomy, angles, and how to individualize features. Drawing experience is helpful, but not essential if you are motivated. This class is an excellent foundation for paint or pastels. Supply list will be provided. Gabbie Hirsch Sun | Oct 5-Nov 9 (meets 6x) | 1:30-4:30pm | $149 PAR Room 301 | 143AR1132
Create an heirloom holiday ornament and take home a new skill you can use in future projects. Acrylic paints offer incredible flexibility for artists and crafters; you can paint in many styles on innumerable surfaces. During the workshop you will work on either glass or “unbreakable� ornaments. Decorations can range from simple-like names or basic themes to complex-like landscapes and figures. With a little practice plus the right tools and techniques, your ornaments will be unique and memorable. All experience levels welcome. Supply list will be provided. Gabbie Hirsch Sun | Nov 16 | 1:30-4:30pm | $39 PAR Room 301 | 143AR1119
Mixed-Media Collage Immerse yourself in mixed-media collage as a form of auto-biographical narrative. Each richly-textured visual poem will be a personal exploration. Using acrylic medium along with your own mementos, fabric scraps, and pictures, you will blend elements from your life into an artistic collage. Class time will be split between instruction and studio time. Beginners to advanced students are welcome. Supply list will be provided. Suzanne Silk Sat | Sep 27-Nov 8 (meets 6x) | 1-4pm | $129 PAR Room 133 | 143AR1125
Paint Like the Old World Masters Practice painting techniques and work with devices employed regularly by the old world masters. Most students of art have likely heard about under painting, dead layers, glazing, camera obscura, and camera lumina, but very few university or even art institute programs make time for students to actually practice these techniques. Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical masters used many ingenious methods for creating depth, gauging perspective, and using available pigments to best advantage. The processes learned by practice in this class will change the way you look at all art and art making. Supply list will be provided. Kelly Knox Sat | Sep 13-Oct 18 (meets 6x) | 1-4pm | $149 PAR Room 107 | 143AR1166
Silk Painting Fall in love with the butterfly-like jewel tones achieved by applying transparent dyes to silk with the French resist technique of gutta serti painting. We will compose silk medallions, and use the salt technique, wet on wet, as well as the alcohol technique of silk dye manipulation. Silk painting is a one-of-a kind art medium melding the freshness of watercolor and the luster of gossamer silk. Supply list will be provided. Suzanne Silk Wed | Sep 24-Oct 22 (meets 5x) | 6-9pm | $109 PAR Room 107 | 143AR1147
41 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Leisure Activities
Add gesture and figure drawing, color theory, and composition to your drawing skill set. Class time will be split between instruction and studio time. Artists will benefit from instructor and classmate feedback on their work. Supply list will be provided.
Holiday Ornament Painting Workshop
Stone Carving
Woodworking: Cool Things for Your Home
Work with the natural shape of the stone as you learn the use of carving tools, practice finishing techniques, and experiment with 3D design. Use of studio tools is included. Bring protective eyeglasses or safety goggles to the first class. Expect to pay approximately $70-$100 for a stone. No previous art background is required.
Practice some terrific new woodworking techniques as you design and build distinctive home accessories including a wall mirror, a lamp, and a clock. Instruction will focus on traditional joinery, like mortise and tenons, compound miters, half-lap joints, and much more. Add color and pizzazz to your pieces by experimenting with milk paints. We will spend approximately two weeks on each project, so start coming up with design ideas now! Students must purchase their own mirrors.
Sharon Gainsburg Sat | Sep 13-Nov 15 (meets 10x) | 9:30am-12:30pm | $399 Sharon Gainsburg Studio | 143AR1114
Watercolor: Basics Embrace watercolor’s luminosity and versatility as an art medium. Start from scratch discussing materials, tools, techniques, color, composition, creative aids, and simple special effects. At each class instructional time is followed by studio time, where you will transfer techniques and theories onto paper. Prior experience is not required. Supply list will be provided. Gabbie Hirsch Sat | Sep 6-Oct 4 (meets 5x) | 1:30-4:30pm | $119 PAR Room 301 | 143AR1140
Watercolor: Basics Continued Continue your experimentation with watercolor as you gain experience with shadows and lighting, water, reflective and transparent surfaces, and different types of perspective. You will explore opaque watercolors and mixed media options. Build on the skills you learned in the Watercolor Basics course or expand on your prior experience in art. Supply list will be provided.
Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking. Jamie Yocono Sun | Aug 24-Sep 28 (meets 6x) | noon-3pm | $359 Wood It Is! | 143AR1135
Woodworking: Making a Workbench Every woodworker knows a solid workbench is the foundation of a home workshop. Build a customized workbench featuring mortise and tenon joinery. A well thought-out design allows the bench to be broken down for flat storage if necessary. Benches will be built based on each student’s personal preferences of height and width. Your bench will have a shelf underneath, perfect for power tool storage or for a tool chest you can build later. If you want to add a vice to your workbench, please purchase it prior to class and bring it for installation and bench dog hole drilling. Jamie Yocono Thu | Oct 16-Nov 20 (meets 6x) | 6-9pm | $429 Wood It Is! | 143AR1184
Gabbie Hirsch Sat | Oct 11-Nov 15 (meets 5x) | 1:30-4:30pm | $119 PAR Room 301 | 143AR1141
Leisure Activities
Woodworking: Basic Understand how to set up, use, and maintain all major woodworking tools including the table saw, jointer, planer, drill press, band saw, and stationary belt sander. Classes meet in a well-equipped woodshop, featuring a SawStop table saw, two jointers, 24” planer, wide board sander, and much more. Participants complete three projects designed to teach practical use of the tools. Upon completion, feel confident enough to not only use all of these tools, but to make wise purchases of your own tools. Refund Policy: Cancellations for Woodworking: Basic must be received in writing (email is acceptable) no later than five (5) business days prior to the start date of the course in order to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued after this date. All refunds will be minus a $10 administrative fee per course. Jamie Yocono Thu | Aug 28-Oct 2 (meets 6x) | 6-9pm | $339 Wood It Is! | 143AR1190A Mon | Oct 20-Nov 24 (meets 6x) | 6-9pm | $339 Wood It Is! | 143AR1190B
42 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Fo o d & Be v e r a g e Champagnes & Sparkling Wines Around the World Spain has its Cava, Italy has its spumante, and South Africa has its Cap Classique, but only sparkling wines made using traditional methods in Champagne, France are true Champagnes. Other sparkling wines labeled Champagne may be made from inferior grapes and are often overly sweet to hide their defects. Come taste and understand the differences between varieties of sparkling wines, and discover how good a quality product can taste. You must be 21 to enroll in this class. Les Kincaid Wed | Oct 1 | 6-8:30pm | $59 Total Wine & More Summerlin | 143HA1155
Discover Your Wine Style Take the mystery and intimidation out of enjoying wine. If you regularly find yourself overwhelmed by choosing a wine either in a retail store or at your favorite restaurant, this class will help you to recognize your particular wine preferences through a series of guided tastings. Future wine purchases will be made with an educated confidence. You must be 21 to enroll in this class. Les Kincaid Wed | Sep 3 | 6-8:30pm | $59 Total Wine & More Summerlin | 143HA1169
Flavors of Northern & Southern Italy Enjoy the multi-faceted cuisine of Italy as Chef Kincaid shares recipes from the northern and southern regions. Wonderful white sauces and cheeses from the north, and flavorful tomatoes and vegetables from the south make this a class not to miss. Les Kincaid Tue | Sep 9-16 (meets 2x) | 6-8:30pm | $129 Ferguson Enterprises | 143HA1160
Enjoy a steamy, nutritious soup or stew as the weather turns cool. When prepared properly, a soup or stew makes the perfect dish for stretching your dollar for family meals and entertaining. Both can be made with fresh ingredients and easily frozen for quick meals during the week. Taste and enjoy several soups and stews with recipes you can easily modify based on what is in your pantry. Les Kincaid Tue | Oct 7-21 (meets 2x) | 6-8:30pm | $99 Ferguson Enterprises | 143HA1181 (No class Oct 14)
Take your knowledge of beer or wine to the next level with a professional certificate. See pages 24 & 25.
Learn how to brew your very own craft beer in the comfort of your home. We have partnered with the owner of the Las Vegas area’s top home brew store to explain and demonstrate just how easy it can be to craft your own beer. Each participant will be provided all of the materials and know-how needed to brew a delicious batch of beer, and everyone will leave the class with multiple bottles of the beer brewed in class. You don’t need to leave the beer-making process to the industry goliaths anymore! You must be 21 to enroll in this class. Gary Hails Thu | Sep 18-Oct 2 (meets 2x) | 7-9:30pm | $59 U Bottle It | 143HA1176
New Twist on Traditional Holiday Recipes Liven up your holiday table with new twists on the traditional meal. Fresh takes on main dish recipes will satisfy guests who look forward to tried-and-true tastes as well as entice those who are open to new flavors. Cooks will leave class with a multitude of recipes for main dishes and tips for holiday meal success. You will also get to sample the delicious recipes in class. Les Kincaid Tue | Nov 18 | 6-8:30pm | $59 Ferguson Enterprises | 143HA1188
Refreshing Summer Drinks Spark up your summer with easy-to-make festive summer drinks. Elevate classics from bland to grand with some unexpected twists sure to quench your thirst and dazzle your friends at your next gathering. You’ll take away recipes for warm weather sipping and partake in a few refreshing samples along the way. You must be 21 to enroll in this class. Les Kincaid Wed | Aug 20 | 6-8:30pm | $59 Total Wine & More Summerlin | 143HA1184
Salad Dressings & Vinaigrette Basics Discover how healthy and easy it is to make your own dressings and vinaigrettes at home. Store bought dressings often contain artificial ingredients and preservatives. Once you master a few simple techniques, you will have the opportunity to add variety and boost flavor with your own fresh quality ingredients. Also, discuss what type of salad greens go best with these dressings and vinaigrettes. Les Kincaid Tue | Aug 12 | 6-8:30pm | $59 Ferguson Enterprises | 143HA1146
Spend a day exploring Las Vegas Distillery and Pahrump Winery on a Copper Stills & Oak Barrels tour, page 31.
43 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Leisure Activities
Hearty Soups & Stews
Home Brew Workshop for Beer Lovers
Salads When you prepare a salad as an accompaniment or as an entrĂŠ, always use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best results. Create, discuss, and taste several types of main dish and side salads. Numerous fresh vegetables and a giant selection of lettuces are abundant this time of year. Transform them into glorious dishes which are healthy, tasty, and relatively easy to prepare. Les Kincaid Tue | Aug 19 | 6-8:30pm | $59 Ferguson Enterprises | 143HA1165
Wines & Cheeses of The World Join us for a tour of France and Spain and discover exceptional cheeses paired with delicious wines from these regions. Discover why cheeses and wines from the same areas pair so beautifully together. Whether enjoyed as an aperitif or as a desserts course, you are sure to savor these artisanal favorites. You must be 21 to enroll in this class. Les Kincaid Wed | Oct 22-29 (meets 2x) | 6-8:30pm | $129 Total Wine & More Summerlin | 143HA1170
Home & Garden Growing & Using Herbs From Your Yard You can grow fresh herbs all year in Las Vegas. Learn which herbs will grow in your garden, and how to use them for easy hors d’oeuvre and cooking ideas. We will experiment with fresh herbs and different recipes which you will be able to sample in class. Amy Zeldenrust Fri | Oct 3 | 2-4pm | $39 PAR Room 301 | 143HA1109
Growing Fall & Winter Vegetables Get the satisfaction of stepping into your own backyard to harvest delicious, nutritious food for your family. Learn how to create a raised bed for your vegetable garden, what plants will grow through the winter in Las Vegas, and how to water and care for your garden for maximum production. Amy Zeldenrust Fri | Sep 26 | 2-4pm | $39 PAR Room 302 | 143HA1108
Raising Chickens at Home Keeping a small flock of chickens in an urban setting can be rewarding, but it helps to know as much as possible about regulations, care, and logistics before you dive in! Review different types of chickens (with live examples in class), and discuss the pros and cons of each. Find out how to provide chickens with excellent care without a huge time commitment. Topics also covered are types of feed, egg quality, ailments and disease, chicks, acquiring coops and chickens, and common problems a new keeper will face. Gain enough knowledge to maintain a healthy, productive flock of your own.
Leisure Activities
Liz Witter Wed | Oct 29-Nov 5 (meets 2x) | 6:30-8:30pm | $49 PAR Room TBD | 143HA1191
Coming Spring 2015: Organic Cooking, Popcorn-ing, and World of Craft Beers.
44 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
M us i c Beginning Guitar Pull your rarely-used acoustic guitar out of the closet and learn to play simple melodies and beginning songs. Build a foundation of guitar basics including tuning your instrument, reading music, and playing basic strumming patterns and chords. Please bring a playable acoustic guitar, electric guitar tuner, guitar picks, and a copy of the text, Beginning Guitar Superbook by Hal Leonard. Marlow Valentin Tue | Sep 9-Oct 14 (meets 6x) | 7:15-8:45pm | $99 PAR Room 300 | 143MU1107
Blowin’ the Blues Harmonica It may be a tiny instrument, but the blues harmonica is big on sound and style! Practice the basic moves and patterns to bring your harmonica to life, including sweet single note melodies, foot tapping rhythms, blues scales and riffs, and bending note secrets. Get an intro to major harmonica players and styles, from early beginnings to contemporary players. Small class size ensures you get lots of individual attention. No prior musical knowledge needed. Any harmonica in the key of “C” is acceptable for class, but a key of “C” Hohner Special 20 is recommended. Recommended text is Harmonica, Harps, and Heavy Breathers. Steve August Tue | Sep 16-Nov 4 (meets 8x) | 7-9pm | $139 PAR Room 107 | 143MU1114
High Desert Horns High Desert Horns provides an outlet for French horn players in the greater Las Vegas area who wish to perform in an ensemble environment. This ensemble of eight to 20 horn players meets year-round to play quartets, octets, and arrangements by some of the world’s most renowned composers. The group welcomes professionals, high school and college students, and others with one or more years of playing experience.
Embrace the rhythms of Brazil as a member of the Mocidade Rebelde percussion ensemble. The instructor will teach by demonstrating techniques, rhythms, and stylistic details rather than giving written music. This is how percussionists in the “batteria escolas” (drumming schools) are traditionally taught in Brazil. Absolute beginners through professional drummers and percussionists are welcome. All instruments are provided. For more information email timothy.jones@unlv.edu or call 702-895-1066. Kurt Rasmussen Mon | Aug 25-Dec 1 (meets 15x) | 1-2:15pm | $79 HFA Room 235 | 143MU1100 (No class Sep 1)
University Basketball Pep Band Support the Runnin’ Rebel basketball team as a member of the University Basketball Pep Band. Attendance is mandatory at scheduled pre-season rehearsals, regular rehearsals, special performances on and off campus, and at UNLV home basketball games. Members in good standing are also eligible for tournament travel, when applicable. Registration in fall semester covers the full basketball season (Nov. through Mar.). For more information contact Tony LaBounty at 702-895-3733 or tony.labounty@unlv.edu. Tony LaBounty Mon | Oct 13-Mar 23, 2015 (meets 24x) | 7-9pm | $39 BMC Room 160 | 143MU1111
University Marching Band Join the “Star of Nevada” UNLV Marching Band and support the Rebels at home football games throughout the fall. Participation is required in scheduled training camp week (Aug. 18-23), regular rehearsals, special performances on and off campus, and UNLV home football games. Visit unlvbands.com for training camp and rehearsal details. Experience is preferred but not necessary. This is a non-credit course. For more information, contact director Tony LaBounty at 702-895-3733 or tony. labounty@unlv.edu. Mon. 6:30-8:20pm; Tu, Th, Fri 8-9:30am. Tony LaBounty Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri | Aug 18-Dec 1 (meets 61x) | 6:30-8:20pm | $79 BMC Room 160 | 143MU1106 (No class Sep 1, Nov 27; class meets daily Aug 18-23)
Leisure Activities
Bill Bernatis Mon | Aug 25-Dec 1 (meets 15x) | 5:30-7:30pm | $29 BMC Room 160 | 143MU1115 (No class Sep 1)
Mocidade Rebelde (UNLV Brazilian Percussion Ensemble)
Las Vegas Flute Ensemble The Las Vegas Flute Ensemble is open to flutists of any age and ability, from high school and college players to professionals. The group plays music by some of the world’s most renowned composers. There is no formal audition for this group, but you should have at least one year of high school playing experience. Concerts will be given on and off campus each semester. Jennifer Grim Thu | Aug 28-Dec 4 (meets 15x) | 7-9pm | $29 BMC Room 159 | 143MU1108 (No class Nov 27)
45 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
UNLV Community Concert Band
Women’s Chorus
Formed in January 1987, the UNLV Community Concert Band is among the oldest community instrumental groups in the Las Vegas area. The 70plus members range in age from high school to seniors. The band plays a wide variety of music including marches, show and film scores, and classic and contemporary wind arrangements. Concerts are scheduled at on-campus and off-campus venues each semester. Players should be relatively proficient on their instrument and have at least one year or more of high school playing experience. There is no formal audition procedure.
The UNLV Women’s Chorus performs a broad choral repertoire written specifically for women’s voices. Repertoire includes “classical” choral music of all styles, as well as folk tunes, spirituals, and musical theatre highlights. Membership is open to UNLV students, faculty, staff, and community members. This is a university-level ensemble and is also offered as a credit course in the university catalog (MUSE 105, 405, 505). Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory. A complete performance schedule will be available at the beginning of the semester. A placement audition will occur during the first class meeting. Students will be required to purchase a uniform for performances.
Tony LaBounty Wed | Aug 27-Dec 3 (meets 15x) | 7-9pm | $29 BMC Room 160 | 143MU1102
UNLV New Horizons Band The UNLV New Horizons Band is part of an international movement to get adults re-involved with music. This musical ensemble places a higher emphasis upon the learning and enjoyment of music above the rigor and pressures of performance. The band’s size allows for individual attention to each performer’s developmental needs. Each semester there is a short, shared concert and opportunities for outreach performances in adult communities. There are no auditions. Tony LaBounty Tue | Aug 26-Dec 2 (meets 15x) | 7-9pm | $29 BMC Room 160 | 143MU1104 (No class Nov 11)
Leisure Activities
Varsity Men’s Glee Club
Jocelyn Jensen, David Weiller Tue | Aug 26-Dec 2 (meets 15x) | 1-2:20pm | $39 BMC Room 159 | 143MU1103 (No class Nov 11)
World Percussion Expand your study of world rhythms and percussion instruments. Advanced percussionists will build upon the knowledge gained from participating in the Mocidade Rebelde Brazilian percussion ensemble, adding experience with instruments including congas, bongos, djembe, and various handheld instruments. World Percussion is offered as a for-credit academic course or non-credit under Continuing Education. Kurt Rasmussen Fri | Aug 29-Dec 5 (meets 15x) | 10-11am | $149 HFA Room 235 | 143MU1123
The UNLV Varsity Men’s Glee Club enjoys a strong tradition of energetic music making and an atmosphere of camaraderie. The Glee Club performs on campus each semester and has appeared at out-of-state regional and national choral festivals. Repertoire includes “classical” choral music of all styles, as well as folk tunes, spirituals, and musical theatre highlights. Membership is open to UNLV students, faculty, staff, and community members. This is a university-level ensemble and is also offered as a credit course in the university catalog (MUSE 106, 406, 506). Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory. A complete performance schedule will be available at the beginning of the semester. A placement audition will occur during the first class meeting. Students will be required to purchase a uniform for performances. David Weiller Tue | Aug 26-Dec 2 (meets 15x) | 1-2:20pm | $39 BMC Room 118 | 143MU1101 (No class Nov 11)
46 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Pet Tr a i n i n g Dog Obedience Training: Basic
Ph o t o g raph y Digital Camera Foundations (Continuing Education Sampler)
Eliminate problem behaviors and establish a lasting bond with your dog through proper control on and off a leash. Your canine companion will learn heel, automatic sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, come, no, drop it, leave it, and OK. You will learn how to deter jumping, barking, house soiling, and more. The first class is taught without your dog and will be 1.5 hours. Bring proof of shots. A supply list will be discussed at the first class meeting. Dogs should be at least 16 weeks old with some socialization skills.
An introduction to the unique capabilities of the digital camera. Moving beyond the “automatic” mode, this short class will expose students to the three elements comprising an outstanding photograph; technique, composition, and lighting. Students will learn creative visual communication skills achieved by the digital photography medium.
Sonya Hersh Sun | Sep 21-Oct 26 (meets 6x) | 7-8pm | $99 PAR Room 511 | 143DO2186
James Mahoney, BFA-Photography Mon | Aug 18 | 6-7:30pm | $15 The Window | 143PH1142
Canine “Good Citizen” Training
Digital Photography I: The Essentials
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) is a certification program testing dogs in everyday situations in a relaxed atmosphere. The purpose is to ensure your favorite companion can be a respected member of the community who acts mannerly at home and in public places. Each week your dog will complete specific behavior assessments and tasks. The CGC test will be held on the last day of class. Dogs completing all steps will receive their CGC certification. Some insurance companies offer discounts for homeowners with certified pets. Bring your dog, proof of shots and proof of participation in a basic dog obedience class to the first day of class, which will be held in a classroom. All remaining classes will meet in the large landscaped area behind the Paradise campus with your pet.
James Mahoney, BFA-Photography Sat | Sep 20 | 9:30am-3:30pm | $109 PAR Room 512 | 143PH1100
Sonya Hersh Sun | Oct 26-Dec 14 (meets 6x) | 5-6pm | $129 PAR Room 511 | 143DO2254 (No class Nov 2 and Nov 30)
Pet First Aid & CPR
Amy Herzlich Sat | Nov 8 | 10am-3pm | $89 PAR Room 403 | 143PT2284B
Digital Photography II: Visual Communication Master the essentials of visual communication through the digital photography medium. Students will learn the basics of composition, elements of design, and lighting to achieve creative results. Techniques of subject placement, directional lighting, and portrait lighting will be demonstrated. Please bring your camera to participate in the classroom shooting demonstrations. $89 each when registering for more than one session of Digital Photography I, II, or III. To receive the discounted price, call 702-895-3394. Discount cannot be processed online. James Mahoney, BFA-Photography Sat | Oct 4 | 9:30am-3:30pm | $109 PAR Room 403 | 143PH1141
Digital Photography III: Focal Lengths to Filters Explore the visual effects of various focal length lenses and filters and their creative applications. Create dramatic perspectives through selection of lens focal length from wide angle to telephoto. The use of filters to enhance image quality and creativity will be demonstrated. Students will learn the art of constructing filters from everyday household items. Please bring your camera to participate in the classroom shooting demonstrations. $89 each when registering for more than one session of Digital Photography I, II, or III. To receive the discounted price, call 702-895-3394. Discount cannot be processed online. James Mahoney, BFA-Photography Sat | Oct 18 | 9:30am-3:30pm | $109 PAR Room 403 | 143PH1125
Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
47
Leisure Activities
Be prepared in the event of a pet accident or medical emergency. Learn pet CPR and choking management, pet bandaging techniques, and how to build a pet first-aid kit. This workshop is open for all animal lovers and is hands-on, using stuffed animals to simulate theories and pet emergencies. Please do not bring your pet to class. This is an AMCP graduation prerequisite. Students in the AMCP program will need to enroll for this class for certification.
Gain confidence in the various functions and modes of your digital camera, and then embrace your creativity! Depicting, panning, and frozen motion techniques will be demonstrated in class. Students must have a digital point and shoot with modes, hybrid, mirrorless, or digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) available for use. Please bring your camera to participate in the classroom shooting demonstrations. $89 each when registering for more than one session of Digital Photography I, II, or III. To receive the discounted price, call 702-895-3394. Discount cannot be processed online.
Neon Night Photography: Capturing the Glow
Photography: Foundations of Location Lighting
Capture the neon glow for which Las Vegas is famous! After classroom instruction at The Window, we will step outside to Fremont Street and begin an on-location photography adventure. You will learn the manual camera settings to achieve optimal results. Covered techniques will include proper exposure, traffic trails, zooming during exposure, and painting with light. Students must have a DSLR, hybrid, or point-and-shoot digital camera with manual exposure capabilities, a sturdy tripod, and a flashlight.
Utilize light-modifying reflectors and diffusers to capture available light and achieve outstanding results in your photography. Portable flash techniques of bounce, flash fill, and flash off camera will be discussed and demonstrated. After a morning of classroom instruction and demonstration, the class will undertake location shoots at various campus locations during the afternoon to practice lighting techniques. Students must have a prior understanding of manual camera settings. Please bring your DSLR camera to class to participate in the shooting demonstrations. James Mahoney, BFA-Photography Sat | Nov 1 | 9:30am-3:30pm | $109 PAR Room 400 | 143PH1101
Leisure Activities
James Mahoney, BFA-Photography Mon | Nov 17 | 4:30-9pm | $99 The Window | 143PH1103
Elevate your digital images by learning Adobe Photoshop Elements 10, page 50, or Adobe Photoshop CS6, page 23.
48 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
ot miPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-pr nagement, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I t rimer in special events planning because I got my computer in non-profit management, then I brus on the mysteries of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special eve nning because I got my certificate in non-profit google, then I brushed up on the benefits of social me learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certific non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use d, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit manageme n I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer cial events photoshop because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on efits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events plann ause I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the microsoft of social me learned how to use an ipad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certific non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use d, then I took a in special events planning because I got my certificate in mobile management, the
Te ch n o lo g y Home Computing ���������������������������������������� 50
Home Computing Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 Instantly fix image flaws, add effects, make artistic changes, and resize images with the intuitive tools of Adobe Photoshop Elements. The program allows you to seamlessly organize and share images in print and online with photo books, prints, slideshows, and social media. The required textbook, Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 Classroom in a Book, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills are required. You should have Photoshop Elements at home for practice. Jehnean Jablonski Wed | Oct 1-22 (meets 4x) | 1-4pm | $219* PAR Room 123 | 143CW8102 *$199 when you register by Sep 24
Basics of Microsoft Office 2010 Navigate through Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will use Word to write your resume, make a simple flyer, and create a sign. In Excel you will create a simple spreadsheet to keep track of things like your household budget or even a simple invoice. Finally you will work in PowerPoint, combining pictures and text into effective presentations. John Larson Mon | Oct 20-Nov 24 (meets 6x) | 1-3pm | $189* PAR Room 123 | 143CW8177 *$169 when you register by Oct 13
Computer Basics This is a very basic class for those just learning how to use their computer and the Microsoft Windows operating system. Learn how to properly turn the computer on and off, understand the difference between single click, double click, left click and right click on a computer mouse, use a simple word processing application, explore the Internet, and discover how to properly care for and maintain your computer through simple and easily accessible applications already on your computer. John Larson Mon | Sep 8-Oct 13 (meets 6x) | 1-3pm | $189* PAR Room 123 | 143CW8193 *$169 when you register by Sep 1
Excel 2010-Level I Manage cells, columns, rows, worksheets, and workbooks in Excel. Additionally, learn to apply functions, create charts, filter and sort data, and create pivot tables. Assignments outside of class will provide you with a variety of spreadsheet experiences to enrich your understanding of Excel. The required textbook, Exploring Microsoft Excel 2010 Comprehensive, which is used in both Excel courses, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Prerequisite: You should have computer experience and a solid understanding of Microsoft’s Windows operating system, including using a mouse. Sharon Fry Thu | Oct 2-Nov 6 (meets 5x) | 6-8pm | $269* PAR Room 123 | 143CW8163 | 1 CEU *$219 when you register by Sep 25 (No class Oct 23)
Excel 2010-Level II Build your Excel knowledge and take advantage of the program’s versatility. Gain additional experience implementing functions, consolidating worksheets, auditing data, working with collaboration tools, and using macros. The required textbook, Exploring Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Comprehensive, is available at the UNLV Bookstore. Prerequisite: You must have successfully completed Excel 2010-Level I or have similar working knowledge and experience. Sharon Fry Thu | Nov 13-Dec 18 (meets 5x) | 6-8pm | $269* PAR Room 123 | 143CW8138 | 1 CEU *$219 when you register by Nov 6 (No class Nov 27)
Facebook for Business Build a Facebook page for your business and then integrate it with your LinkedIn and Twitter accounts. Examples of social media marketing from a successful not-for-profit business will be discussed so you can adapt and apply similar techniques to your own unique business situation. If you do not have existing Twitter and LinkedIn accounts for your business you should create them prior to class. You will also need an email account to build your business Facebook page and link your accounts. Jessica Kennedy Sat | Oct 18 | noon-3pm | $49 PAR Room 123 | 143GI1100
Technology
Computer courses to help advance your career or academic pursuits are located in the Certificates & Professional Development section of the catalog, pages 19-24.
50 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Facebook: Getting Connected
Google: Your Personal Information Assistant
Share information and connect with friends and family with Facebook. Learn how to create, customize, and navigate your own personal account. Find out how to upload photos, add friends and family, use templates, post updates, and set privacy settings. Students should have working knowledge of computers, the Internet, and email before taking this class. Sign up for Session I if you have never had a Facebook page and want to get started. Sign up for Session II if you have a Facebook page and want to make better use of your personal page and the different Facebook applications.
Become a power user in the most popular search engine, and make Google your personal information assistant. This class teaches numerous hidden tricks and tools you can use to refine searches and get exactly the information you need. You will learn to limit your searches to specific sites or keywords, use Google as a reference and dictionary, crunch numbers and convert measurements, and find local entertainment information from movies to dining.
Jessica Kennedy Sat | Sep 20 | noon-2pm | $39 PAR Room 123 | 143GI1111A Sat | Sep 27 | noon-2pm | $39 PAR Room 123 | 143GI1111B
Google: Want to learn more? Delve further into the more advanced functions of Google including Google Docs, iGoogle, Google Calendar, Gmail, and Google Earth. You will be required to activate a free Gmail account in order to learn how to use these free Google features. The benefits of online reputation management for businesses will also be discussed. Jessica Kennedy Sat | Dec 6 | noon-3pm | $49 PAR Room 123 | 143GI1132
Jessica Kennedy Sat | Nov 22 | noon-3pm | $49 PAR Room 123 | 143GI1131
Smart about Smart Phones Find the right smartphone to meet your needs right now and evolve with your needs going forward. Discuss, compare, and explore different smartphone technologies including BlackBerry, Android, and iPhone. There will also be an overview of the various service provider plans and how to choose which one best suits your needs. This course does not endorse any specific phone and/or manufacturer, nor any particular carrier and/ or service plan. Jessica Kennedy Sat | Nov 8 | noon-3pm | $69* PAR Room 123 | 143CW8210 *$49 when you register by Nov 1
Technology
51 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit manageme n I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in spe nts planning because I got my olli in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the mysteries of so dia and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events planning because I got my certific on-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, t ok a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brus on the benefits of alumni membership and learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special eve nning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social me learned how to use an iPad, then I took a primer in special events summer term because I got my certific on-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an iPad, t ok a primer in special events planning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brus on the benefits of social media and learned how to use an registration, then I took a primer in special eve nning because I got my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social me learned how to use an iPad, then I took a online in special events planning because I got my certificate in my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how my certificate in non-profit management, then I brushed up on the benefits of social media and learned how
A dd it io n al Ed u cat io na l O p p o rt u n it ies Outsmart the SAT & ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cannon Survey Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
University Forum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Public Lands Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Alumni Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Division of Educational Outreach. . . . . . . . . 57
OLLI at UNLV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Online Education ���������������������������������������� 59
Summer Term ���������������������������������������������� 60
Policies & Procedures & Contact Info. . . . . . 61
Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Location Legend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
O u ts m art t h e S at & t h e A ct • Spot hidden clues to instantly reveal the main idea in long reading passages! • Avoid the four sneakiest ways SAT and ACT grammar questions try to trick students! • Shortcut math questions that stump more than 90% of test-takers! • Compose a perfect-score essay, no matter what question the SAT asks! Catalyst Prep’s SAT and ACT bootcamps are momentumboosting weekend seminars that will arm you with go-to strategies for every question you will face on the day of the test. Catalyst’s programs are designed by instructors who have earned multiple perfect scores on the actual tests. You will receive a test prep book, self-study materials, and diagnostic tests, as well as copies of essays that have earned perfect scores on actual SATs and ACTs. 143GI1153A Outsmart the ACT Sep 6 & 7, 9am-1pm PAR Room 511
143GI1153B Outsmart the ACT Oct 18 & 19, 9am-1pm PAR Room 511
143GI1103 Outsmart the SAT Sep 27 & 28, 9am-1pm PAR Room 511
Cannon Survey Center The Cannon Survey Center delivers unbiased and accurate data collection and analysis for the UNLV campus community, government agencies, and other regional and national clients. The center provides the management, staff, and facilities to conduct timely and costeffective telephone, internet, and mail surveys. The center’s trained and dedicated staff is comprised of project managers, computer technicians, and interviewers – all certified by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative in Human Subjects Research and Ethics.
Services Available • Data Collection, Entry, Coding, Analysis, and Management • Descriptive Analysis and Report Writing • Survey Design Consultation For more information, call 702-895-5731 or email bridget.kelly@unlv.edu. Visit us online at http://surveys.unlv.edu.
53 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Custom Training UNLV Continuing Education can create any type of high-quality educational offering for your organization. And it’s done with flexibility in delivery, location, scheduling, and pricing.
Custom classes. Custom training. Just for you.
Flexible—We will design the training specifically for your group size, schedule, and location. The courses are created just for you and others with similar interests. Cost-Effective—We will maximize your budget and time by giving you exactly the training you need. Technology and adaptable learning environments allow you to learn in person, online, or both. Outcome-Driven—Company-specific criteria are established for measuring success and return on investment. Courses are evaluated to measure quality of instruction and course content. To find out how we can customize classes or training for you, please call 702-895-3394 or email continuing.education@unlv.edu or visit continuingeducation.unlv.edu.
Mark your Calendar, Bring a Friend, and Join us for the… 7th Annual Desi Aragon Golf Gathering In honor of UNLV Alumnus, Desi Aragon Benefitting the UNLV Friendship Scholarship Fund Friday, October 10, 2014 7 a.m. registration • 8 a.m. shotgun start 12:30 p.m. Awards, Drawing and Celebration Legacy Golf Course 130 Par Excellence Drive • Henderson, NV 89074 Prizes, refreshments, and friendly competition! 54 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
A Free Lecture Series – Fall 2014 – 702-895-3401
University Forum is a public lecture series sponsored and funded by the UNLV College of Liberal Arts. All events are free, and no reservation is necessary; simply attend at the time and place shown. For details visit the University Forum website at http://liberalarts.unlv.edu/forum Reno, Las Vegas and the Strip: A Tale of Three Cities, 1945–2014
Wednesday, September 3, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Eugene Moehring, Professor of History, UNLV
The Radical Right Has a Radical Plan: What Taking Back the Country Really Means Tuesday, September 9, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Claire Conner, Author of “Wrapped in the Flag” (Beacon Press, 2013)
What are Constitutions For?
Wednesday, September 17, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Richard S. Kay, Professor of Law University of Connecticut School of Law
Becoming Insomniac: How Sleeplessness Alarmed Modernity Monday, September 22, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Lee Scrivner, Visiting Lecturer in Humanities University of Rosario, Columbia
Under the Castles’ Cannon: The Archaeology of Africa in the Atlantic World Wednesday, September 24, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Christopher DeCorse, Professor of Anthropology Syracuse University
The Immune System and Sepsis Under the Microscope
Wednesday, October 1, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, Associate Professor Department of Nursing, UNLV and Charles C. Caldwell, Associate Professor University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
The Benefits of Lifelong Learning for Well-being Wednesday, October 15, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Takashi Yamashita, Jennifer Keene and Erick Lopez Department of Sociology, UNLV
The Evolution of Area 51
Tuesday, October 21, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Thornton D. “TD” Barnes, Former Executive Director Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame
Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Homes of Stone, Place of Dreams: The Ancient People of Flagstaff
Monday, October 27, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Christian Downum, Professor and Director of Anthropology Laboratories, Northern Arizona University
The American Women’s Antarctic Expedition: Anything if the Mind Allows It Tuesday, November 4, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Sunniva Sorby, Canadian Explorer and Lecturer One Ocean Expeditions, Inc.
Human Trafficking and the Narratives of Modern Slavery
Monday, November 10, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Laura T. Murphy, Assistant Professor and Director of the Modern Slavery Research Project Loyola University, New Orleans
Years in the Desert: Nevada Women’s Long Journey to the Ballot Box
Monday, November 17, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Dana R. Bennett, Ph.D., Independent Scholar
Just Games: The Racial and Sexual Politics of Testosterone in Women Athletes Monday, November 24, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Rebecca M. Jordan-Young, Associate Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Barnard College, Columbia University
Global Climate Change: What’s Going On? Wednesday, December 3, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Michael G. Pravica, Associate Professor Department of Physics, UNLV
Fashion and the Changing Face of American Femininity
Monday, December 8, 2014–7:30 p.m. Barrick Museum Auditorium Corinne Entratter Sidney, Grande Dame of Las Vegas Fashion and Deirdre Clemente Assistant Professor of History, UNLV
55
PUBLIC LANDS INSTITUTE DIVISION OF EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
56 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Division of
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
57 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Osher Lifelong Lear ning Institute at UNLV (OLLI at UNLV) Where Mature Minds Bloom Don’t retire from something. Retire to something. If you have a passion for lifelong learning the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNLV is the premier adult education program for seniors in Southern Nevada. Enrollment for the fall term is only $75, and entitles you to more than seventy classes spanning topics from the arts to the movies, history to current events, and literature to language. Join engaging study groups in non-credit classes with no tests,
homework, attendance, or grades. OLLI at UNLV also features trips to historic sites around Southern Nevada. Experience the OLLI experience by signing up for the catalog mailing list at OLLI.unlv.edu or call 702-774-OLLI Mon-Fri | Sep 8-Dec 5 | 9am-3:30pm | $75 Fall | $150 Annual UNLV Paradise Campus and satellite locations listed below | 143EC9103A Membership includes student parking permit. Call for more details.
OLLI at UNLV Satellite locations include: Las Ventanas, MacDonald Ranch, Sun City Summerlin, Sun City Anthem, Sun City Aliante, Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, and Humana Henderson. Register by phone at 702-895-3394. 58 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
GetAhead
http://online.unlv.edu
Online Programs
Post Master's CertiďŹ cate; Nurse Educator Post Master's CertiďŹ cate; Family Nurse Practitioner
Innovative Technologies
59 Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
SUMMER TERM 2015 Get ahead. Graduate sooner. Visit our website at summerterm.unlv.edu for information on Summer Term 2015
SUMMER TERM DIVISION OF EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
http://summerterm.unlv.edu
Continuing Education: Information, Policies & Procedures Who Takes Our Classes Continuing Education classes are open to anyone interested. Unless an age is specified in the class description, the minimum age to take a class is 18 years old. Individuals under the age of 18 will need their parent or guardian’s permission and approval from Continuing Education to register.
Class Locations Our classes are located throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Each class description will specify the class location. The UNLV Paradise Campus (PAR) is located at 851 E. Tropicana in Las Vegas (Southeast corner of Tropicana and Swenson).
How to Pay There are several ways to pay for our programs to make it as easy as possible for you. Take a look at our registration information and form on page 62 of this catalog.
Course Updates To keep up with demand and emerging trends, we are continuously adding new programs each semester after our catalog has been published. Go to our website, continuingeducation.unlv. edu, to see our latest offerings!
Parking Our Paradise campus offers student parking on site. There are both metered and permit spots for our students. Meter fees are $1 per hour. Permits are required Monday-Thursday 7am–7pm and Friday 7am–1pm. There are a variety of permits—daily, weekly, monthly or annually—available for purchase at Parking and Transportation Services on the main campus. Daily ($3) and weekly ($7) permits are available at the Information Desk at the Paradise campus. Visit parking.unlv.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Disability Services Through an active and continuing affirmative action program, the university provides equal opportunity and treatment in employment, admissions, and all programs in an effort to avoid discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, and disability. If you have a documented disability requiring assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center to coordinate necessary academic accommodations. The Disability Resource Center is located on the main campus and can be reached at 702-895-0866.
Student Privacy In accordance with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas policy and the U.S. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), UNLV vigorously protects the privacy of student education records. UNLV does not release private records of individual students, such as grades and class schedules, without prior written consent of the student. As permitted under federal law, the sole exception to the above practice is the release of “directory” information considered to be public in nature and not generally deemed to be an invasion of privacy. At UNLV, the following categories are defined as “directory” information: name, address, email address, telephone number, dates of attendance, full-time/parttime status, academic major, college and grade level, heights and weights of members of athletic teams, academic honors, other academic institutions recently attended, participation in UNLV organizations, and degrees earned and dates attended.
Cancellation Policy We reserve the right to cancel class or make any changes to the schedule deemed necessary in order to provide our students with the best educational experience. We recognize you may occasionally need to cancel a registration. Please see page 9 for refund policy for all Certificate and Professional Development Programs. Unless a separate policy is stated for a specific class or classes, the following applies to all cancellations and refunds: Prior to the first day of class 100 percent of the fee paid will be refunded minus a $10 administrative fee. If you wish to receive a refund, we must receive a written statement (email, fax, or postal mail) listing the course name and number, and giving the reason for cancellation. Requests for refunds can be emailed to continuing.education@unlv.edu, faxed to 702-895-4195, or mailed to Continuing Education, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451019, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1019. There will be no refunds issued after the first class. The complete refund policy can be found by visiting continuingeducation.unlv.edu/ registration-policies.
Wait Lists All of our classes have a maximum number of seats available for registration. With our enrollments increasing and courses becoming more and more popular, we are seeing more classes than ever filling up. Once a class fills up, we will have to put you on a wait list. If a seat in the class becomes available or if we have enough people on the wait list to open a new section, we will contact you. Register early to assure yourself a seat in the class.
Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
Books & Supplies Unless otherwise noted in the course description, all books and class-specific supplies are included in your registration payment.
CEUs A number of courses in this catalog offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The Continuing Education Unit is a standard unit of measure for quantifying continuing adult education and training activities. One CEU equals 10 contact hours of participation in an organized education/training experience under responsible, qualified direction and instruction.
Attendance Policy Attendance is required for all Continuing Education classes. Please communicate with your instructor on what to do if you need to miss a class.
Student Code of Conduct A detailed Student Code of Conduct policy is available on the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs’ website. Students are responsible for adhering to this code of conduct while participating in all UNLV programs and services.
Copyright Policy The university requires all members of the university community to familiarize themselves and to follow copyright and fair-use requirements. You are individually and solely responsible for violations of copyright and fair-use laws. The university will neither protect nor defend you nor assume any responsibility for employee or student violations of copyright and fair-use laws. Violations of copyright laws could subject you to federal and state civil penalties and criminal liability as well as disciplinary action under university policies. To help you familiarize yourself with copyright and fair-use policies, the university encourages you to visit its copyright webpage.
UNLV Paradise Campus Customer Service Hours We are open Monday–Thursday 8am–9pm, Friday 8am–5pm, and Saturday 8am–5pm. We are closed on Sundays and university holidays. Please visit edoutreach.unlv.edu for any alterations to this schedule.
Contact Us The Division of Educational Outreach information desk is located at UNLV Paradise Campus; 851 E. Tropicana Avenue; Las Vegas, NV 89119; 702-895-3394; edoutreach. unlv.edu; Email us at: edoutreach@unlv.edu. For customer service hours, see above.
61
5 5 5
Re gi strat io n
5
R e g i s t r atio n
Have you taken a class with UNLV Continuing Education? ❏ Yes ❏ No
Easy Ways Easy Ways to to Register Register
oNLiNE —
Registrant’s Name _________________________________________
ONLINE — http://ced.unlv.edu/register http://continuingeducation.unlv.edu Payment accepted by credit card
Address (street, city, state, zip) ___________________________________
Payment only. accepted by credit card
_________________________________________________________
only.
Email ____________________________________________________ Phone Number ___________________________________________
Monday–Thursday, 8am-5pm Friday and Saturday. Friday and Saturday.
Date of Birth_______________________________ ❏ M ❏ F Course Information: Course Code
Course Name
By PhoNE — 702-895-3394 BYRegister PHONEby —phone 702-895-3394 8am–9pm Register by phone 8am–9pm Monday–Thursday, 8am-5pm
Course Fee
_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Payment Information: Your payment MUST accompany this form. Refer to our Cancellation and Refund Policy listed on the previous page. Do not send cash.
By mAiL — Make your check BYpayable MAIL — check and to Make Boardyour of Regents payable send to:to Board of Regents and send UNLVto:Division of Educational UNLV Division of Educational Outreach Outreach 4505 S. Maryland Parkway 4505 Maryland Parkway Box S. 451019 Box Las451019 Vegas, NV 89154-1019. Las Vegas, NV 89154-1019.
❏ Check—Please enclose check made payable to Board of Regents
By fAx — 702-895-4195 BYYou FAX —fax 702-895-4195 may your registration You may fax your registration form if you pay by credit card or a
❏ Credit Card—Please charge my
form if you pay credit card or a purchase orderbynumber. purchase order number.
❏
❏
❏
❏
Account No. ______________________________________________ Exp. Date _______________________
Amount $ ______________
Cardholder’s Name ________________________________________ Signature ________________________________________________
iN PERSoN — Bring your IN PERSON — Bring your registration form to the UNLV Division registration form to the UNLV Division of Educational Outreach, Paradise of Educational Outreach, Paradise Campus, 851 E. Tropicana, Campus, 851 E. Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (Southeast Las Vegas, NV 89119 (Southeast corner, Tropicana and Swenson), corner, Tropicana and Swenson), 8am-9pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-9pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm Friday and Saturday. 8am-5pm Friday and Saturday.
facebook.com/unlvce
facebook.com/unlvce
twitter.com/unlv_ce
62 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
Inde x 25 Hot Home based Businesses to Start for Under $1,000 p. 5 A Nonprofit Board’s Role & Responsibility to its Agency & the Community p. 13 Accent Reduction for International Professionals p. 4 Accent Reduction for International Professionals-Level II p. 4 Across the Mojave to Palm Springs p. 32 Acrylics II p. 41 Acrylics: Introduction p. 41 Adobe Dreamweaver CS6-Level I p. 22 Adobe Dreamweaver CS6-Level II p. 22 Adobe Illustrator CS6-Level I p. 22 Adobe Illustrator CS6-Level II p. 22 Adobe InDesign CS6-Level I p. 23 Adobe Photoshop CS6-Level I p. 23 Adobe Photoshop CS6-Level II p. 23 Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 p. 50 Analyzing & Improving Office & Service Operations p. 14 Android Development: Introduction to Java p. 19 Android Development-Level I p. 19 Android Development-Level II p. 19 Animal Massage & Care Provider (AMCP) Certification p. 10 Animal Massage & Care Provider (AMCP) Information Session p. 10 Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge p. 31 Ballet Pilates p. 36 Basic Sewing p. 10 Basics of Microsoft Office 2010 p. 50 Becoming A Powerful Leader Through Communications p. 4 Beer Steward & Connoisseur Certificate Program p. 24 Beginning Guitar p. 45 BeMoved p. 35 Blowin’ the Blues Harmonica p. 45 Bookstore 107, Non-Fiction Books: Art Describes Life p. 5 Building a Grant Ready Organization p. 17 Building Your Financial Portfolio on $50 a Month p. 7 Business Writing p. 11 Canine “Good Citizen” Training p. 47 Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) p. 23 Champagnes & Sparkling Wines Around the World p. 43 Chinese-Beginning Level p. 38 cocrsenm Communicate with Difficult People with Tact & Skill p. 4 Communication Strategies for Supervisors: Dealing with Problem Employees p. 12 Computer Basics p. 50 Contract Law p. 27 Cooperative Parenting: Shielding Your Children From Conflict p. 25 Copper Stills & Oak Barrels: Local Distillery & Winery Tour p. 31 CPR/AED & First Aid Adult & Child: American Heart Association p. 35 Crisis Communication p. 15 Customer Service Skills Workshop p. 4 Death Valley National Park: Explore the Rugged Grandeur p. 33 Desert National Wildlife Refuge p. 31 Desert Survival Skills: Basic p. 31
Digital Camera Foundations (Continuing Education Samplers) p. 47 Digital Photography Basics I: The Essentials p. 47 Digital Photography Basics II: Visual Communication p. 47 Digital Photography Basics III: Focal Lengths to Filters p. 48 Discover the Desert p. 31 Discover Your Wine Style p. 43 Documentation, Discipline, & Termination p. 12 Dog Obedience Training: Basic p. 47 Drawing for Beginners p. 41 Drawing: Continuing p. 41 Dressmaker Studio p. 11 Drupal Training p. 22 Editing & Proofreading Your Work p. 39 Effective Volunteer Management p. 14 ESL (English as a Second Language) Accelerated p. 38 ESL (English as a Second Language) Basic: Beginning p. 38 ESL (English as a Second Language) Intermediate p. 38 Essentials of Human Resource Management p. 12 Ethics in Public Relations p. 15 Excel 2010-Level I p. 20 & 50 Excel 2010-Level II p. 20 & 50 Excel Essentials p. 20 Excel Essentials: Analyzing Data p. 20 Excel Essentials: Presenting Data p. 20 Face First: Introduction to Portraits p. 41 Facebook for Business p. 50 Facebook: Getting Connected p. 50 Fashion Illustration & Design p. 11 Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement p. 7 Flavors of Northern & Southern Italy p. 43 French-Beginning Level p. 38 Fundamentals of Public Relations p. 16 Fundamentals of Sports Coaching p. 29 Golf Pilates p. 36 Golf-Beginning p. 36 Google: Want to learn more? p. 51 Google: Your Personal Information Assistant p. 51 Grammar for Professionals p. 12 Grande Canyon Float Trip p. 33 Grant Academy Bundle p. 17 Grant Management p. 18 Growing & Using Herbs From Your Yard p. 44 Growing Fall & Winter Vegetables p. 44 Hearty Soups & Stews p. 43 High Desert Horns-French Horn Choir p. 45 Holiday Ornament Painting Workshop p. 41 Home Brew Workshop for Beer Lovers p. 43 How to Deal With Disagreements, Conflict & Confrontation p. 5 How to Start a Profitable Crafts Business p. 5 How to Write a Novel p. 39 How to Write a Screenplay p. 39 How to Write a Short Story p. 39 HTML-Level I p. 23 HTML-Level II p. 23 Human Resource Management Certificate Program Informational Session p. 11 Human Resources for Small Business: More Than Just Hiring & Firing p. 12
Register online at http://ced.unlv.edu/cat2014
I Hate Marketing! p. 5 Identifying Funding Sources p. 18 Introduction to Bird Watching at Clark County Wetlands Park p. 32 Introduction to Content Management p. 23 Introduction to Google AdWords p. 24 Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector p. 13 Job Seeking Skills & Beyond p. 5 Las Vegas Flute Ensemble p. 45 Legal Secretary Certificate Program p. 26 Make Money Selling “How To” Information p. 6 Make Money with Your Computer p. 6 Make Real Money as a Social Media Manager p. 6 Making a Living Without a Job p. 6 Master Clinic on Solving Tough Problems p. 14 Media Relations p. 16 Mediation Training Certificate p. 26 Medical Assistant Certificate Information Session p. 28 Medical Assistant Certificate Program p. 28 Mindfulness Meditation (MM) p. 36 Mixed-Media Collage p. 41 Mocidade Rebelde (UNLV Brazilian Percussion Ensemble) p. 45 NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Program p. 29 Native People & Plants in the Mojave Desert p. 32 Nature Connections p. 32 Nature Connections (Continuing Education Sampler) p. 32 Negotiating Power p. 6 Neon Night Photography: Capturing the Glow p. 48 Networking for Success p. 6 Nevada Employment Law I p. 12 Nevada Employment Law II p. 12 Nevada Employment Law III p. 12 New Twist on Traditional Holiday Recipes p. 43 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNLV p. 58 Outsmart the SAT & the ACT p. 53 Paint Like the Old World Masters p. 41 Paralegal & Legal Secretary Certificate Information Session p. 26 Paralegal Certificate - Online p. 27 Paralegal Certificate Information Session p. 27 Paralegal Certificate Program p. 27 Paralegal Specialist Certificates - Online p. 27 Patternmaking-Introduction p. 11 Pet First Aid & CPR p. 10 & 47 Photography: Foundations of Location Lighting p. 48 PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation p. 13 PHR/SPHR Orientation & Information Session p. 13 Print Design Capstone: From Pre-Press to Production p. 24 Process Mapping & Process Improvement p. 15 Process Metrics, Management & Controls p. 15 Program Development & Evaluation p. 14 Program Final: Putting it All Together p. 24
Promote Your Business Using Blogs, Facebook & Social Media p. 6 Proposal Writing I p. 18 Proposal Writing II p. 18 Protective Services Professional Certification p. 17 Public Relations Capstone: Putting It All Together p. 16 Public Speaking Bootcamp p. 4 Radio & TV Voice-Over Workshop p. 8 Raising Chickens at Home p. 44 Refreshing Summer Drinks p. 43 Reiki I p. 36 Reiki II p. 36 Rejuvenate Your Retirement p. 7 Responsible Fundraising p. 14 Retirement Planning Today p. 7 Road Scholar Program - Crime Scene Forensics p. 33 Road Scholar Program - That’s Entertainment p. 33 Salad Dressings & Vinaigrette Basics p. 43 Salads p. 44 Search Engine Optimization & Online Marketing p. 24 Self-Employment as Your Next Career p. 6 Sell Your Stuff on Facebook, Craigslist, Amazon, Etsy & Other Non-eBay Sites p. 6 Silk Painting p. 41 Small Business Success Boot Camp p. 6 Smart about Smart Phones p. 51 So, You’ve got a Great Idea p. 7 Social Media for Communication Strategy p. 16 Spanish-Beginning Level p. 38 Spanish-Continuing Level Conversation p. 38 Speed Reading for Work, School & Pleasure p. 39 Spreading the Word: Having an Effective Marketing Strategy p. 14 Stone Carving p. 42 Strong Financial Oversight p. 14 The $1,000 A Day Consultant p. 7 The Art of Signature Service p. 4 Tort Law p. 27 University Basketball Pep Band p. 45 University Marching Band p. 45 UNLV Community Concert Band p. 46 UNLV New Horizons Band p. 46 Using Oral History to Capture a Life Story p. 5 Varsity Men’s Glee Club p. 46 Vine to Wine: The Fundamentals p. 25 Watercolor Basics p. 42 Watercolor Basics-Continued p. 42 Wealth That Lasts p. 7 Wines & Cheeses of The World p. 44 Women’s Chorus p. 46 Woodworking: Basic p. 42 Woodworking: Cool Things for Your Home p. 42 Woodworking: Making a Workbench p. 42 Word Essentials: Working With Long Documents p. 20 Workforce Development Academy Certificate p. 18 Workplace Investigations p. 13 World Percussion p. 46 Writing & Publishing Your First Book (or 7th) p. 39
63
L oc a t i o n L e g e n d UNLV Beam Music Center (BMC) UNLV Carol Harter Classroom Building Complex (CBC) UNLV Ham Fine Arts (HFA) UNLV Lied Library (LLB) Special Collections UNLV McDermott Physical Education (MPE) UNLV Paradise Campus (PAR) UNLV Shadow Lane Campus (SLC-B), 1001 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106 UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law (BSL) UNLV campus maps are available online at www.unlv.edu/maps Black Mountain Golf & Country Club, 500 Greenway Rd., Henderson, NV 89015 (702-565-7933) Clark County Neighborhood Justice Center, 330 S. 3rd St., Ste. 600, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Clark County Wetlands Park Auditorium, 7050 Wetlands Park Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89122 (702-455-7522) CSN Summerlin High Tech Center, 333 Pavilion Center Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89144 (702-651-4900) Desert National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 16001 Corn Creek Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89166 Palo Verde High School, 333 Pavilion Center Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89144 (702-799-1450) Ferguson Enterprises, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89147 (702-368-2284, before 5pm) Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 – Conference Room Ste. 140 JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145 Sharon Gainsburg Studio, 1039 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89129 (702-249-3200) Sunset Regional Park, 2601 E. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89120 The Center, 401 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89101 The Window, 150 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Ste. 140, Las Vegas, NV 89103 Total Wine & More (Henderson), 501 N. Stephanie St., Henderson, NV 89014 (702-433-2709) Total Wine & More (Summerlin), 730 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145 (702-933-8740) U Bottle it! 2230 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 150, Henderson, NV 89052 (702-565-5040) William E. Orr Middle School, 1562 E. Katie Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119 Wood It Is! 2267 West Gowan, Ste. 106/107, North Las Vegas, NV 89032 (702-631-1870)
64 Register by phone at 702-895-3394
5 Easy Ways to Register Online http://ced.unlv.edu/register Payment accepted by credit card only.
By Phone 702-895-3394 Register by phone 8am – 9pm Monday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm Friday and Saturday.
By Mail Make your check payable to Board of Regents and send to: UNLV Division of Educational Outreach 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451019 Las Vegas, NV 89154-1019.
By Fax 702-895-4195 You may fax your registration form if you pay by credit card or a purchase order number.
In Person Bring your registration form to: The UNLV Division of Educational Outreach Paradise Campus 851 E. Tropicana Las Vegas, NV 89119 (Southeast corner, Tropicana and Swenson), 8am – 9pm Monday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm Friday and Saturday. For policies, please visit continuingeducation.unlv.edu/registration-policies.
Division of Educational Outreach Box 451019 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-1019
Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Las Vegas, NV Permit No. 200
Recycle After January 2015
Congratulations to Heath Hiudt
Continuing Education Instructor and Sommelier Heath Hiudt now is recognized among UNLV’s distinguished teaching and research faculty. Heath was awarded the 2014 Educational Outreach Faculty Excellence Award for being an excellent instructor to students and enthusiastic promoter of UNLV. The UNLV Sommelier Academy would not exist today without the creativity and dedication of Heath as its designer and instructor. Heath skillfully teaches a difficult curriculum through an interactive hands-on approach and in-class experimentation that engages students in learning. In its first year, enrollment exceeded expectations, and glowing feedback noted Heath’s amazing talent for teaching this highly specialized topic. Learn more about the UNLV Sommelier Academy on pg. 25 or visit continuingeducation.unlv.edu.