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Earn Certification Credentials

Reach for a new career in Health Professions Richland offers 11 health profession certificates including Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assisting and Medical Practice Manager to prepare you for high demand jobs in healthcare. We also offer the ACPE approved IV Technician certification course for certified, registered pharmacy technicians. See pages 19-30.

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Go farther with a professional certification Become more competitive in today’s job market by becoming certified with one of Richland’s 28 professional certifications. Advance your current skills to a new level with a certification in A+ Certified Computer Service Training. See page 14. On this page, look over the list of all certifications. Choose Richland Richland College wants to be your first choice for Corporate and Workforce training. You can attend Richland or we can deliver classes where you work. A college instructor can come to your company and deliver training to you and your co-workers. Check with Richland for your next training need. We can work with you to develop a program that fits your budget and training needs within your organization. Boomers Program – Reinvent Yourself Life is changing and so can you! Come to Richland College and get serious about discovering and pursuing your passion in life! We offer evening and Saturday classes convenient to your schedule, to fit your needs and your lifestyle. Visit www.richlandcollege.edu/boomers or see page 6.

CMA (AAMA) N Certified Medical Assistant CPhT N Certified Pharmacy Technician: Community Pharmacy Institutional Pharmacy CMM-A N Medical Practice Manager Medication Aide Certificate Certified Phlebotomy Technician Health Unit Coordinator Certificate Medical Office Technology Certificate Medical Office Transcription Certificate CPC N Ins. Coding & Billing for the Med. Office Cert. ACPE Approved IV Tech Certificate Information Technology Careers A+ Certified Computer Service Technician AutoCAD CCNA, CCNP N Cisco Certified Training IT Project+ Basic Project Management Certification MCDBA, MCP, MCSA, MCSE N Microsoft Authorized Training MCP N Microsoft Certified Professional Network+ Networking Professional PMP N Project Management Professional Sun Solaris™ Systems Administrator

Easy Ways to Register!

Online

Go to http://www.richlandcollege.edu and click on the eConnect tab. Follow the links to Continuing Ed/Workforce Training Student class registration.

In Person

Walk-in registration is available at the Continuing Education registration counter in Thunderduck Hall.

Telephone

Call 972-238-6144 and have your credit card information handy.

U.S. Mail

Send your completed registration form, and enclose a check, money order or credit card information. Mail to: Richland College Continuing Education 12800 Abrams Road Dallas, TX 75243-2199 Methods of Payment Cash, checks, money orders, credit card, and bank debit cards are accepted. Checks should be made payable to Richland College. All checks must have valid driver’s license number, date of birth and daytime phone number of the person signing the check. Sorry, we do not accept temporary checks.

Authorized Prometric Testing Center at Richland College Complete your certification testing at our Authorized Prometric Testing Center, located in Thunderduck Hall, room T216. Center Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 10:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Walk in to register or call 972-761-6800.

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Internet and Multimedia Web Developer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Multimedia Developer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Programming Computer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Business & Management Certificates, Programs and Classes Small Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounting classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Online Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Online Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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International Business & Trade . . . . . . . . . . .44 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Alternative Certification for Teachers . . . . . . . .47

Vendor Neutral, Vendor Specific, Vendor Authorized Training Project Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 CAD: Computer-Aided Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 CompTIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Linux/UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Authorized Prometric Testing Center info . . . . . . .15 Cisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Sun Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Microsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Health Professions Eleven Certificate Programs Medical Assisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Health Unit Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Medical Practice Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Medical Office Transcription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Medical Office Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Insurance Claims Coding & Billing for the Med. Ofc. .24 Phlebotomy Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Medication Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Community Pharmacy Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Community Pharmacy Technician Certificate for Pre-Pharmacy Majors NEW! . . . . . .27 ACPE Approved IV Technician Certificate NEW! . . . .28 Institutional Pharmacy Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Language Training Institute English as a Second Language/ Workplace Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Business Communications, Workplace Development Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Foreign Language Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Foreign Language Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Travel, Tourism & Management Certificate . . . . .48 Meetings & Event Management Certificate . . . . .49 Professional Development Skills Training Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Personal Development GED Preparation in English and Spanish, College Entrance Exam Prep, Career Assessment Services, Career Services . . . .51

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Thirteen Certifications, Certificates and Series Computer Basics and Productivity Computer Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Home-Based Business Computing, Microsoft Office Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Customer Service Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The Arts Photography Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Studio Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Boomers Program Baby Boomer Lifestyle classes NEW! . . . . . . . . . .56

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Sports & Fitness Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Emeritus Program for 50 and older info . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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TABLE OF CONTENTS I FALL 2008

Richland College

GENERAL INFORMATION

FALL 2008

Age Minimum Continuing Education/Workforce Development courses are designed for an adult audience of 18 years or older. Some courses are designed for a younger audience; these classes are the only exceptions to the age restriction. Students under the age of 18 are required to have a Health Waiver form on file before attending class. For further information, please contact Continuing Education at 972-238-6005.

Books and Supplies Supply lists are available at the Continuing Education registration counter. The following bookstore is located on campus but is not owned or operated by Richland: Follett Bookstore (El Paso Hall - E080) 972-231-7315 and online at efollett.com Fall hours: Monday-Tuesday Wednesday-Thursday

7:45 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday 7:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Class Day Key Monday Tuesday

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Friday F Saturday S Sunday Sun

Class Locations Most Continuing Education/Workforce Development courses meet on Richland’s campus. Others meet in convenient locations and are noted in the catalog or online through eCampus. RC Richland College • 12800 Abrams Rd. • Dallas 75243

Financial Aid Texas Public Education Grants (TPEG) are available to individuals based on need, to take career or occupational-related courses. Applications are available at the Continuing Education registration counter. Grants are awarded for tuition only.

Holiday Closure Dates The college will be closed on the following dates: Sept. 1 – Labor Day Holiday Nov. 27-28 – Thanksgiving Holidays Dec.25-Jan. 1 – Winter Break

Refunds A 100% refund is given if you make the request prior to the first day of the scheduled class (i.e. by the close of business on the day preceding the first day of class). An 80% refund is given if you drop the class by the end of business on the day of the second class meeting. If the class meets only twice the class must be dropped before the second class meeting for the 80% refund. To drop a course, call 972-238-6144 or come by the Continuing Education registration counter located in Thunderduck Hall. Refunds may take up to 30 days. Refund checks are mailed to students at the address on file in the Accounting Services office. Students who pay by credit card will have their accounts credited. Continuing Education/Workforce Development reserves the right to change instructors after the catalog printing. Such changes are not grounds for a refund. Enrollment in a series constitutes one class with respect to the refund policy.

Richland College Alumni Association

Every effort is made to list current class locations, rooms and meeting times in this publication. However, when you register please check your fee receipt for current class locations.

To become a member of the Richland College Alumni Association, call 972-238-6194 for more information or come by Richland College Information Services in the Alamito Building.

C.E.U.

Smoking Policy

Continuing Education Units are recognized nationally as a measure of substantive in-service education and training. Certificates of completion are issued at the conclusion of vocationally related courses to students who successfully complete the required coursework. Completion is based on a minimum of 90% attendance and/or a performance evaluation. Calculations of CEUs are based on one tenth of the total hours of the course.

Class Cancellation Every effort will be made to notify you by phone when a class is cancelled and you may elect to transfer your payment to another class or receive a 100% refund. Refunds are processed automatically and may take up to 30 days to receive.

Changes … …of class dates, times, locations, format and instructors sometimes must be made due to unforeseeable circumstances. Check your fee receipt, or check our website for the most up-to-date course information: www.richlandcollege.edu. Or call Richland’s registration at 972-238-6144.

Concurrent Enrollment Students may be enrolled in identified credit programs on a non-credit enrollment basis. Concurrent enrollment students earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) rather than college credit for attending class and are expected to complete all required assignments and testing. Continuing Education seats are limited in concurrent classes.

Continuous Improvement

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requests must be made in person. No transcript or academic record is released without the written consent from the student, except as specified by law.

Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality service and instruction. Our commitment to quality is driven by your satisfaction and we value your comments and suggestions. Please contact us at 972-238-6144 or at www.richlandcollege.edu.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the College may release information classified as “directory information” to the general public without the written consent of the student. Directory information includes student’s: 1) name, 2) address, 3) telephone number, 4) email addresses, 5) weight and height of members of athletic teams, 6) participation in officially recognized activities and sports, 7) dates of attendance, 8) educational institution most recently attended, and 9) other similar information, including major field of study and degrees and awards received. A student may request that all or any part of the directory information be withheld from the public by giving written notice to the C.E. Registrar’s Office. If no request is filed, directory information is released upon written inquiry. No telephone inquiries are acknowledged; all

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Richland College is a smoke-free/tobacco-free campus except in specially designated locations on campus. The sale of tobacco products is not permitted. Smoking and the use of other tobacco products are not permitted in campus buildings, open areas, parking lots except in personal vehicles, sidewalks leading to campus from the parking lots, or non-designated smoking areas. Designated smoking areas are identified with appropriate signs indicating where smoking is permitted.

Transcript Request Requests for an official CEU transcript can be made in person at the Continuing Education registration counter during regular business hours, or by calling 972-238-6144. Transcripts may serve as validation of successful completion of Continuing Education/Workforce Development courses. Please note there is no charge for a CEU transcript.

Tuition Changes In fall 2005, the Dallas County Community Colleges started charging higher tuition to students who register for a third or subsequent time for a course. This change applies to the majority of continuing education and workforce development courses taken at any of the Dallas County Community Colleges since fall 2002. Developmental Studies and some other courses are not charged a higher tuition rate. To view a list of courses that are not included in the higher tuition rate and a cross-listing of courses where one course equates to another for this purpose, please go to http://www.dcccd.edu/thirdcourseattempt/.

WECM The Workforce Education Course Manual is the state inventory of the workforce education courses for public two year colleges. It contains a generic catalog of course descriptions and specifies for each course, a minimum and maximum number of contact hours, number of semester credit hours or continuing education units, and minimum learning outcomes. The purpose of WECM is to provide flexibility in responding to employer needs, promote career advancement, enhance portability of credit and credentials for students, and contribute to the quality and consistency of workforce courses. WECM course titles and descriptions are listed in Richland’s official C.E. Course Schedule on the Web: www.richlandcollege.edu. Continuing Education

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REGISTRATION

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Computer Essentials I

COMPUTER

Computer Basics Overview These courses provide a solid foundation, or help you refresh or upgrade your skills.

ITSC 1010* Hours: 20 $120 Prerequisite: Keyboarding I. Learn the essentials of the computer system and architecture, hardware and software. Course includes 16 instructor led and 4 lab hours.

More information Call Judy: 972-238-6069 email: JudyG@dcccd.edu

Computer Essentials II (Intro to Vista)

Keyboarding I POFT 1010* Hours: 24 $75 Learn or improve your computer skills by becoming more proficient and accurate on the keyboard! This class includes 12 instructor led and 12 lab hours.

Keyboarding II POFT 1093* Hours: 24 $75 Prerequisite: Keyboarding I or keyboarding speed of 20 wpm. Improve speed and accuracy. This class includes 12 classroom and 12 lab hours.

Keyboarding in Spanish POFT 1010 Hours: 16 $75 Comienza tú habilidad de entrenamiento en la computadora. Aprende mecanografía.

Internet Essentials I ITNW 1007* Hours: 20 $120 Prerequisite: Computer Essentials II. Learn how to connect to the net, use E-mail; perform basic research; select an ISP (Internet Service Provider); and use MS Internet Explorer browser and search engines to surf the net. Course includes 16 instructor led and 4 lab hours.

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Section 81008 81009 81005 81001 81006 82001 81002 81004 81003 81005 81001 82001 81002 81004 81007 81003 81001 81002 81009 81001 81005 81004 81007 82001 81004 81005

Title Keyboarding I Keyboarding I Keyboarding I Keyboarding I Keyboarding I Keyboarding I Keyboarding II Keyboarding II Keyboarding II Keyboarding II Keyboarding II Keyboarding II Keyboarding I in Spanish Keyboarding I in Spanish Keyboarding I in Spanish Keyboarding I in Spanish Computer Essentials I Computer Essentials I Computer Essentials II Computer Essentials II Computer Essentials II Computer Essentials II Computer Essentials II Computer Essentials II Internet Essentials I Internet Essentials I

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ITSC 1006* Hours: 20 $120 Prerequisite: Comp. Ess. I, Keyboarding I or typing speed of 20 wpm. Learn Windows through this project intensive introductory course.

Text and 3.5 inch diskette or USB Flash drive (slim line) required for all classes.

Days TTh TTh S Sun TTh MWF TTh TTh S Sun TTh MWF MWF MWF MWF MWF TTh TTh TTh MWF MWF Sat Sun TTh F TTh

Hours 9:00am-12:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-4:00pm 9:00am-11:30am 9:00am-11:00am 9:00am-12:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-4:00pm 9:00am-11:30am 9:00am-11:00am 6:00pm-8:30pm 6:00pm-8:30pm 6:00pm-8:30pm 6:00pm-8:30pm 7:10pm-10:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 8:30am-12:30pm 8:30am-12:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 8:30am-12:30pm 8:30am-12:30pm

Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. 9/2-9/11 24/4 RC 9/2-9/18 24/6 RC 9/6-9/27 24/4 RC 9/7-9/28 24/4 RC 10/7-10/21 24/5 RC 12/1-12/12 24/6 RC 9/2-9/11 24/4 RC 9/2-9/18 24/6 RC 9/6-9/27 24/4 RC 9/7-9/28 24/4 RC 10/7-10/21 24/5 RC 12/1-12/12 24/6 RC 8/25-9/5 16/6 RC 9/29-10/10 16/6 RC 11/3-11/14 16/6 RC 12/8-12/19 16/6 RC 9/2-9/18 20/6 RC 10/28-11/11 20/5 RC 9/16-9/30 20/5 RC 9/3-9/12 20/5 RC 9/3-9/12 20/5 RC 9/6-10/4 20/5 RC 10/5-11/2 20/5 RC 12/2-12/16 20/5 RC 9/19-10/10 20/4 RC 11/13-11/25 20/4 RC

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Fee $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120

Instructor Lockwood Farrell Windham Windham Lockwood Lockwood Lockwood Farrell Windham Windham Lockwood Lockwood Ramirez Ramirez Ramirez Ramirez Farrell Lockwood Lockwood Lockwood Staff Windham Staff Staff Creemer Creemer

*See our website for WECM course title and description: www.richlandcollege.edu

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Course # 515793 515796 515799 515800 515842 515843

Section 81001 81002 81001 81002 81003 81002

Title PC Maintenance: Hardware PC Maintenance: Hardware PC Maintenance: Software PC Maintenance: Software Small Network /Security Small Network/Security

Days S S S S S S

Hours 8:30am-5:30pm 8:30am-5:30pm 8:30am-5:30pm 8:30am-5:30pm 8:30am-5:30pm 8:30am-5:30pm

Dates 9/20 11/8 9/27 11/15 10/4 11/22

Hrs./Sess.Loc. 8/1 RC 8/1 RC 8/1 RC 8/1 RC 8/1 RC 8/1 RC

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PC Maintenance: Hardware

PC Maintenance: Software

Small Network/Security

CPMT 1000* Hours: 8 $75 This hands on course covers how to install upgrade hardware devices on your personal computer. Topics discussed include installing new video cards, sound cards, memory, and hard disk drives; it will also show you how to update programs that run your hardware.

ITSC 2036* Hours: 8 $75 This course covers installing computer software upgrades and patches. Other topics in this highly hands-on interactive course include installing a new operating system on home computers using the system restore functionality of your computer software.

ITNW 1004 Hours: 8 $75 This course covers building a wired home network and security. Topics include building cables for installation, maintaining wired network routing devices, integrating devices to run over a computer and sound system output through a home network. Security installation, implantation and maintenance will also be discussed.

Microsoft Office Suite

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Program Description Microsoft Office® – Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word – is a series of classes presented in both short and long day format to give students the “basics” in a fast track, hands-on, low stress environment. The classes support a variety of roles in the workforce using word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software. These courses can be taken by anyone – a computer novice or computer professional who wants to improve their skills on various software applications.

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # 515493 515495 515496 515499 515501 515966 515506 515509 515510 515607 515609 515610 515611 515613 515615 515618 515619

Section 81002 81001 82001 81003 81004 81005 81001 81002 82002 81004 81003 81002 81001 81003 81004 81001 81002

Title Access I Access I Access I Access II Access II Access II Access III Access III Access III Excel I Excel I Excel I Excel I Excel II Excel II Excel II Excel II

Instructor Davenport Davenport Davenport Davenport Davenport Davenport

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Microsoft Office Suite

RELATED COURSES

Fee $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75

Length of Training Students can expect to complete the business application classes within one semester by attending day, evening and weekend classes. Prerequisites Keyboarding or typing skills of at least 20 wpm Computer Essentials I and II or equivalent knowledge More information Please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

Text and USB Flash drive (slim line) required for all classes.

Days MW MW TTh MW MW TTh MW MW TTh MW MW Sat TTh MW MW Sat TTh

Hours 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm

Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. 10/27-10/29 8/2 RC 11/10-11/12 8/2 RC 12/2-12/4 8/2 RC 11/3-11/5 8/2 RC 11/17-11/19 8/2 RC 12/9-12/11 8/2 RC 11/10-11/12 8/2 RC 11/24-11/26 8/2 RC 12/16-12/18 8/2 RC 9/15-9/17 8/2 RC 10/6-10/8 8/2 RC 10/11-10/18 8/2 RC 11/4-11/6 8/2 RC 9/22-9/24 8/2 RC 10/13-10/15 8/2 RC 10/25-11/1 8/2 RC 11/11-11/13 8/2 RC

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Fee $99 $99 $99 $99 $99 $99 $99 $99 $99 $99 $99 $99 $99 $99 $99 $99 $99

Instructor Beckham King Tyner Beckham King Tyner Beckham King Tyner Beckham King Staff Tyner Beckham King Staff Tyner

MS Office Suite classes are continued on the next page. *See our website for WECM course title and description: www.richlandcollege.edu

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Home-Based Business Computing

Richland College

COMPUTER

Microsoft Office Suite

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SCHEDULE I FALL 2008

Text and USB Flash drive (slim line) required for all classes.

Course # Section Title Days Hours Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm. Fee Instructor 515622 81005 Excel III MW 6:00pm-10:00pm 9/29-10/1 8/2 RC T227 $99 Beckham 515648 81004 Excel III MW 8:30am-12:30pm 10/20-10/22 8/2 RC T227 $99 King 515651 81003 Excel III S 1:00pm-5:00pm 11/8-11/15 8/2 RC T227 $99 Staff 515652 81006 Excel III TTh 6:00pm-10:00pm 11/18-11/20 8/2 RC T227 $99 Tyner 515785 81002 MS Office 2007 TTh 6:00pm-10:00pm 9/23-10/9 24/6 RC T227 $150 Staff 515788 81003 MS Office 2007 F 8:30am-12:30pm 10/17-11/21 24/6 RC T227 $150 Staff 515805 81003 PowerPoint I MW 8:30am-12:30pm 10/27-10/29 8/2 RC T227 $99 King Sun 1:00pm-5:00pm 11/9-11/16 8/2 RC TBA $99 Windham 515809 81004 PowerPoint I 515810 81002 PowerPoint I MW 6:00pm-10:00pm 11/17-11/19 8/2 RC T227 $99 Farrell 515812 82001 PowerPoint I S 8:30am-12:30pm 11/22-12/6 8/2 RC T227 $99 Windham 515814 81005 PowerPoint II MW 8:30am-12:30pm 11/3-11/5 8/2 RC T227 $99 King 515816 81007 PowerPoint II Sun 1:00pm-5:00pm 11/23-12/7 8/2 RC TBA $99 Windham 515828 81006 PowerPoint II MW 6:00pm-10:00pm 11/24-11/26 8/2 RC T227 $99 Farrell 515833 82002 PowerPoint II S 8:20am-12:30pm 12/13-12/20 8/2 RC T227 $99 Windham 515836 81001 Publisher S 8:30am-12:30pm 10/4-10/25 16/4 RC T214 $120 Staff 515920 81001 Word I MW 8:30am-12:30pm 9/15-9/17 8/2 RC T227 $99 King 515923 81004 Word I S 8:30am-12:30pm 10/4-10/11 8/2 RC T227 $99 Windham 515924 81002 Word I MW 6:00pm-10:00pm 10/6-10/8 8/2 RC T227 $99 Farrell 515926 81003 Word I TTh 6:00pm-10:00pm 10/14-10/16 8/2 RC T227 $99 Staff 515929 81005 Word II MW 8:30am-12:30pm 9/22-9/24 8/2 RC T227 $99 King 515931 81007 Word II MW 6:00pm-10:00pm 10/13-10/15 8/2 RC T227 $99 Farrell 515935 81008 Word II S 8:30am-12:30pm 10/18-10/25 8/2 RC T227 $99 Windham 515937 81006 Word II TTh 6:00pm-10:00pm 10/21-10/23 8/2 RC T227 $99 Staff 515938 81009 Word III MW 8:30am-12:30pm 9/29-10/1 8/2 RC T227 $99 King 515942 81010 Word III MW 6:00pm-10:00pm 10/20-10/22 8/2 RC T227 $99 Farrell 515945 81011 Word III TTh 6:00pm-10:00pm 10/28-10/30 8/2 RC T227 $99 Staff 515948 81012 Word III S 8:30am-12:30pm 11/1-11/8 8/2 RC T227 $99 Windham OFFICE SUITE CLASSES IN SPANISH Se requiere un libro de texto y un disquete de 3.5 para las tres clases de introduccin a la computación. 515691 81006 Introduccion de Computadores MWF 6:00pm-9:00pm 9/8-9/24 24/8 RC T221 $99 Ramirez 515694 81003 Introduccion de Computadores MWF 6:00pm-9:00pm 10/13-10/29 24/8 RC T221 $99 Ramirez 515697 81008 Introduccion de Computadores MWF 6:00pm-9:00pm 11/17-12/5 24/8 RC T221 $99 Ramirez

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Boomers at Richland! Time for a career change? Retrain! Thinking about retirement? Re-plan! Want to learn new skills? Reinvent!

Reinvent Yourself at Richland Life is changing and so can you!

Computer Software • Ebay • Job Search • Caregiving Spanish • Financial Planning • Yoga and more! Boomer classes begin June 3 in the evenings and selected Saturdays. For all Boomer class descriptions, visit our Boomer website at:

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NEW

Certificate

Customer Service Skills: Help Desk

Program Description A help desk is an information and assistance resource that troubleshoots problems with computers and similar products. Corporations often provide help desk support to their customers via a toll-number, website and/or e-mail.

ITSC 1044 Hours: 24 This course is designed to provide individuals interested in the field of customer support the fundamental concepts for the operation of a help desk or call center

Length of Training This 144-hour program will prepare an individual with the basic skills for employment at a Help Desk or a Call Center. The program features hands-on training. Students can expect to complete the program in a minimum of one semester by attending day, evening and/or weekend classes.

Customer Service Support: Help Desk ITSC 1008 Hours: 32 This course offers key information for user support including decision making, communicating with clients, determining the client needs, writing for the end user, using web and e-mail based support.

RELATED COURSES

CompTIA Training, page 14. Prerequisites Keyboarding I Computer Essentials II (Intro to Vista) Internet Essentials Coursework Help Desk Concepts Computer Support for Help Desk Customer Service Skills for Help Desk PC Hardware PC Software Word, I, II & III Excel, I, II & III

Help Desk Concepts ITSC 1008 Hours: 24 This course introduces service concepts, skill sets, career paths, and operations of a help desk or call center. Four components will be examined - People, Process, Technology and Information.

Hours 24 32 24 8 8 24 24 Total 144

More information Please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # 515591 518323 518321

Section 81003 81002 81001

Title Customer Service Skills/Help Desk Customer Service Support/Help Desk Help Desk Concepts

Text and USB Flash drive (slim line) required for all classes.

Days TTh TTh TTh

Hours Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm. Fee 6:00pm-10:00pm 11/4-11/20 24/6 RC T220 $175 6:00pm-10:00pm 10/7-10/30 32/8 RC T220 $235 6:00pm-10:00pm 9/9-9/25 24/6 RC T220 $175

Instructor Davenport Davenport Davenport

The Dallas County Community College District Vision The Dallas County Community College District adds value to lives and builds communities.

The Dallas County Community College District Mission Statement We prepare students to become productive and responsible members in communities that are increasingly diverse in a world that continues to change dramatically. We provide students with academic, technical, work and life skills, as well as the self-confidence to be successful in the workplace, community, and in other endeavors.

The Richland College Mission Statement The mission of Richland College is teaching, learning, community building. Richland College identifies and meets the needs, primarily of adults, in our principal geographic service area of northeast Dallas, Richardson, and Garland, Texas. Richland College offers courses, programs and services to enable students to achieve their educational goals and become lifelong learners, community builders and global citizens. We enable employees to model excellence in their service to students, colleagues, and community.

*See our website for WECM course title and description: www.richlandcollege.edu

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COMPUTER

Help Desk Basics

Richland College

Web Developer COMPUTER

Certificate Job Description Web designers work in concert with a team to bring websites to life by implementing dynamic visual content. Using effective design and purposeful navigation, Web Developers are expected to deliver fresh and exciting content to a growing audience. As the Web increasingly becomes an environment for entertainment and interactivity, Web Developers must meet today’s demands. Training This program features hands-on training that is project-oriented to give you skills you can immediately apply. Students can expect to complete the program in a minimum of two semesters by attending day, evening and/or weekend classes.

Prerequisites Keyboarding on the PC Computer Essentials I & II Internet Essentials I Introduction to Digital Imaging Basics of Programming (for Programming specialization) More information For a list of classes needed to complete this program Please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

RELATED COURSES

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # 515532 515533 515577 515597 515598 515656 515662 515665 515668 515669 515676 515677 515680 515683 515723 515724 515802 515803

Section 81001 82002 82001 81007 81008 81001 81002 81003 81004 81001 81002 81005 81003 81003 81008 81007 81001 82002

Title Asp.Net I Asp.Net II Cascading Style Sheets Dreamweaver I Dreamweaver II Flash I Flash I Flash II Flash II HTML I HTML I HTML II HTML II Illustrator Introduction to Digital Imaging Introduction to Digital Imaging Photoshop I (PC) Photoshop II (PC)

Computer Basics, pgs. 4-6 Basics of Programming, pg. 11

Text and USB Flash drive (slim line) required for all classes.

Days S/Sun S/Sun S MWF MWF MWF S MWF S MWF S MWF S F F S/Sun MWF MWF

Hours 1:00pm-5:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 8:30am-5:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-2:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-2:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-5:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-5:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm

Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. 11/8-11/16 16/4 RC 12/6-12/14 16/4 RC 12/6-12/13 16/2 RC 10/20-10/27 16/4 RC 10/29-11/5 16/4 RC 9/22-10/1 20/5 RC 10/4-10/25 20/5 RC 10/6-10/15 20/5 RC 11/1-11/22 20/5 RC 9/3-9/10 16/4 RC 9/6-9/13 16/2 RC 9/12-9/19 16/4 RC 9/20-9/27 16/2 RC 10/31-12/12 24/6 RC 9/12-10/3 16/4 RC 9/20-9/28 16/4 RC 11/7-11/24 32/8 RC 12/1-12/17 32/8 RC

Rm. T225 T225 T214 T214 T214 T214 T214 T214 T214 T214 T214 T214 T214 T251 T251 T251 T214 T214

Fee $180 $180 $135 $195 $195 $195 $195 $195 $195 $135 $135 $135 $135 $150 $140 $140 $250 $250

Instructor Lehr Lehr Brady Cooper Cooper Cooper Brady Cooper Brady Cooper Brady Cooper Brady Tracy Tracy Tracy Cooper Cooper

eCampus Think of eCampus as your virtual campus – this secure, customized Webbased portal offers these features and more: • course content and syllabi • announcements from your professors • chat rooms • library resources • online courses • news media resources • a personal calendar that syncs with your Palm Pilot® or Pocket PC For more information visit Richland’s home page – http://www.richlandcollege.edu – and click on “Online Services.”

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Graphic Design ITSW 1058* Hours: 8 In this one day course students will become more marketable as they learn how to apply Adobe Acrobat to their skill set. With Adobe Acrobat students will learn how to create documents anyone can read using Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) file format.

Certificate

Elements of Design GRPH 1002 Hours: 8 Prereq.: Keyboarding I or typing speed of 20 wpm, Computer Essentials II, or Intro to Mac, Internet Essentials. This interactive lecture style course explores the creation of high interest visual designs for print and web that command attention. Develop the design concepts needed to meet the expectations of employers and clients.

Adobe InDesign Page Layout I GRPH 1001* Hours: 24 Prereq.: Intro to the Macintosh Computer or Comp. Essentials II. Learn to create page layouts using text and picture boxes. Instruction includes: style sheets; how to enter and import text; how to select and apply the font, style, size, leading, kerning, and tracking; how to format text with indents, tabs, drop caps, paragraph spacing, and line proportion. Text required.

Adobe InDesign Page Layout II GRPH 1051* Hours: 24 Prereq.: InDesign I. Create and produce full-featured single and multiple page layouts suitable for a variety of projects. Text required.

RELATED COURSES

Computer Essentials, pg. 4 Intro to Digital Imaging, Photoshop, pg. 8

Introduction to Macintosh

Section 81006 81004 81006 81005 81002 81009

Learning Outcomes Graphic design is still the staple of the print and advertising world. Possessing and refining your two-dimensional design skills will enhance your ability to develop a strong presence in print, as well as on the Web.

ITSC 1006 Hours: 16 This course is a prerequisite for all Macintosh courses. In this class, you will demystify the Macintosh by learning solid system basics. Topics include: hardware, operating system, disk and file manipulation, and software applications. Text and CDR or Flash stick required for first class.

Length of Training Students will need to complete 100-164 hours of course work. This program provides a comprehensive foundation for 2-D graphic design, and may be completed in a minimum of two semesters by attending day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

Typography and Print Production Workshop

More information For a list of classes needed to complete this program Please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

GRPH 1096* Hours: 12 This workshop covers two distinct areas of graphic design. Typography is one of the most important skills of page layout designers. Also learn the process which converts computer output to the printed product. Learn about buying, printing, estimates and conditions, selecting paper, different kinds of printing and printing presses, color separations, ink, proofing, and bindery. Text required.

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # 515512 515530 515531 515599 515725 515851

Career Pathways Graphic designers are a must in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marketplace; print media is still the number one source for advertising. Graphic designers possess the skills needed in all areas of communication arts, desktop publishing, Web design, and multimedia.

Title Adobe Acrobat Adobe InDesign Page Layout I Adobe InDesign Page Layout II Elements of Design Introduction to Macintosh Typography and Print Production Workshop

Prerequisites Intro to Macintosh or Computer Essentials II Introduction to Digital Imaging

Text and USB Flash drive (slim line) required for all classes.

Days Sun TTh TTh TTh S/Sun TTh

*See our website for WECM course title and description: www.richlandcollege.edu

Hours 1:00pm-5:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm

Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm. Fee 11/2-11/9 8/2 RC T214 $99 9/9-9/25 24/6 RC T214 $175 10/7-10/23 24/6 RC T214 $175 9/2-9/4 8/2 RC T214 $99 9/6-9/14 16/4 RC T251 $100 10/28-11/4 12/3 RC T214 $99

Instructor Staff Cooper Cooper Cooper Tracy Cooper

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Adobe Acrobat

Richland College

Multimedia Developer COMPUTER

Specialization Overview Multimedia is the use of text, pictures, graphics, animation, audio and video to deliver Web, CD-ROM or disk-based information. Coursework concentrations in Internet Communications, Multimedia Developer and Visual Design are offered. Internet communications trains you in creating functional websites and Web applications with knowledge of user interface design and integration of text and graphics. Multimedia developers are trained to develop cross platform applications using interactive multimedia design and programming for Internet and disk based media. Visual

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008

designers are trained to create digital images and interactive graphics using skills in Web animations and 3-D or vector graphics that can be integrated into online documents. Length of Training Length of training varies by individual student needs. More information Please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

For the most up to date schedule information check out eConnect “C.E. Search for schedule.”

Course # Section Title Days Hours Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm. MULTIMEDIA, CONCURRENT The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education. 515804 81020 3-D Animation I: ARTV 1341 TTh 9:00am-11:45am 8/26-12/11 96/28 RC T250 515807 81021 3-D Modeling and Rendering: ARTV 1345 S 10:00am-4:50pm 9/6-12/11 96/13 RC T250 515811 81025 Advanced Digital Video: ARTV 2341 W 5:40pm-9:30pm 8/27-12/11 96/14 RC T251 515813 84021 Basic Animation : ARTV 1303 Online 8/25-12/11 96/ Online 515815 81027 Basic Animation : ARTV 1303 MW 9:05am-11:30pm 8/25-12/11 96/28 RC T248 515818 81026 Basic Animation : ARTV 1303 TTh 12:30pm-2:55pm 8/26-12/11 96/28 RC T252 515916 81028 Basic Animation: ARTV 1303 TTh 5:40pm-7:40pm 8/26-12/11 96/28 RC T248 515917 81023 Computer Illustration: ARTC 1353 M 5:40pm-9:30pm 8/25-12/11 96/14 RC T251 515921 81022 Computer Illustration: ARTC 1353 TTh 9:05am-11:25am 8/26-12/11 96/28 RC T251 515922 81021 Design Communication I: ARTC 1317 W 5:40pm-9:30pm 8/27-12/11 96/14 RC T252 515933 81022 Digital Imaging I: ARTC1302 Online 8/25-12/11 96/ Online 515928 81023 Digital Imaging I: ARTC1302 MW 9:05am-11:30pm 8/25-12/11 96/28 RC T250 515925 81020 Digital Imaging I: ARTC1302 MW 7:50pm-9:50pm 8/25-12/11 96/28 RC T248 515939 81021 Digital Imaging I: ARTC1302 TTh 9:00am-11:25am 8/26-12/11 96/28 RC T252 515947 81024 Digital Imaging II: ARTC 2305 MW 11:40am-2:05pm 8/25-12/11 96/28 RC T252 515944 81025 Digital Imaging II: ARTC 2305 TTh 6:30pm-9:30pm 8/25-12/11 96/28 RC T251 515951 81022 Digital Video: ARTV 1351 MW 11:40am-2:05pm 8/25-12/11 96/28 RC T251 515956 81023 Digital Video: ARTV 1351 TTh 5:40pm-8:05pm 8/26-12/11 96/28 RC T250 515960 81024 Digital Video: ARTV 1351 F 10:00am-4:50pm 9/5-12/5 96/14 RC T248 515965 81021 Interactive Multimedia I: IMED 1345 M 5:40pm-9:30pm 8/25-12/11 96/14 RC T252 515967 81021 Intro to Game Dsgn/Development: GAME 1303 TTh 12:30pm-2:55pm 8/26-12/11 96/28 RC T250 515969 81022 Intro to Game Dsgn/Development: GAME 1303 W 5:40pm-9:30pm 8/27-12/11 96/14 RC T250 515973 81023 Introduction to Multimedia: IMED 1301 Online 8/25-12/11 96/ Online 516008 81024 Introduction to Multimedia: IMED 1301 MW 11:40am-2:05pm 8/25-12/11 96/28 RC T248 516024 81025 Introduction to Multimedia: IMED 1301 TTh 9:30am-11:55pm 8/26-12/11 96/28 RC T248 516016 81021 Introduction to Multimedia: IMED 1301 TTh 7:50pm-9:50pm 8/26-12/11 96/28 RC T248 516027 81022 Introduction to Multimedia: IMED 1301 S 10:00am-4:50pm 9/6-12/6 96/14 RC T248 516041 81023 Level Design: GAME 1304 MW 2:15pm-4:40pm 8/25-12/11 96/28 RC T250 516043 81023 Portfolio Development: IMED 2311 T 5:40pm-9:30pm 8/26-12/11 96/14 RC T252 516045 81024 Project Development I: GAME 2332 F 9:00am-12:50pm 9/5-12/5 96/14 RC T250 518331 81025 Project Development II: GAME 2334 F 9:00am-12:50pm 9/5-12/5 96/14 RC T250 516047 81022 Video Demo Reel: IMED 1391 TTh 5:40pm-8:05pm 8/26-12/11 96/28 RC T250 516057 81026 Web Page Design I: IMED 1316 Online 8/25-12/11 96/ Online 516051 81021 Web Page Design I: IMED 1316 MW 9:05am-11:30pm 8/25-12/11 96/28 RC T252 516055 81024 Web Page Design I: IMED 1316 MW 3:05pm-5:30pm 8/25-12/11 96/28 RC T252 516052 81023 Web Page Design I: IMED 1316 MW 5:40pm-7:40pm 8/25-12/11 96/28 RC T248 516060 81022 Web Page Design I: IMED 1316 TTh 12:30pm-2:55pm 8/26-12/11 96/28 RC T248 516064 81025 Web Page Design I: IMED 1316 S 10:00am-4:50pm 9/6-12/6 96/14 RC T252 516066 81026 Web Page Design II: IMED 2315 M 5:40pm-9:30pm 8/25-12/11 96/14 RC T250

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Please see our website for full course descriptions and schedule: www.richlandcollege.edu 10 I INTERNET & MULTIMEDIA

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JavaScript

ITSE 1003* Hours: 20 Emphasis on the design and structure of programming, algorithm development, terminology, using a top down design methodology. Text required.

ITSE 1091 Hours: 24 Prereq.: HTML I or HTML I in a Day. JavaScript is a sophisticated scripting language used with client and server Web applications. Learn how to use JavaScript to enhance your web pages through hands-on, instructorled activities. Instruction includes: scripting basics, generating tables and windows, displaying documents in windows and frames, creating back and forward navigation buttons, creating text scroll banners, and displaying dynamically updating information. Text required.

Java Programming ITSE 2032* Hours: 40 Prereq.: Basics of Programming. Begins the object oriented portion of programming with Java. Learn what an object is, how to relate to the real world, define a class, and learn how inheritance works. Text required.

Java Programming Advanced ITSE 2032 Hours: 40 Prerequisite: Java I. Provides instruction in applying basic knowledge to business related languages, generating reports that include totals at various levels, and building sequential files and manipulating data. Topics include multithreading, synchronization, and internationalization. Students work with Java networking using TCP/IP and HTTP Java, Reflection API, and class structure and JavaBeans creation. Text required.

RELATED COURSES

HTML, page 8

SQL ITSE 1042* Hours: 40 Prereq.: Basics of Prog. This course covers vendor-neutral SQL basics: installation and admin. of MySQL on Windows and basic SQL queries to a sample MySQL database. Text required.

VBA Programming for Office ITSE 2032 Hours: 32 Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Basic or equivalent experience. Explore using Visual Basic for applications and learn how to create custom programs in Microsoft Office that integrate the database, mail, spreadsheet, and word processing features. Text and CDR or Flash stick required.

Visual Basic.Net I ITSE 1042*

Hours: 32

Description Computer programmers create and develop applications for the workplace environment. Classes are taught in Visual Basic or Java, the two widely accepted workplace development tools. Jobs are available in application programming, web applications developing, and other general programming areas. Prerequisites Basics of Programming, plus basic computer knowledge. Length of Training Courses can be completed with emphasis in Java or Visual Basic. More information Please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

the new .NET programming environment, namespaces, control differences and enhancements from Visual Studio 6, structured error handling, ADO.NET and web forms. Text required.

Visual Basic.Net II ITSE 2032 Hours: 32 Prerequisite: Visual Basic.Net II. High-level programming instruction for Visual Basic.NET including the creation of encryption of keys for forms authenticated, automation, visual inheritance, building blass modules, dynamic control creation and MDI forms. Students will have opportunities to pursue topics of class interest. Text required

Prereq.: Intro to Visual Basic. Learn about

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # 515572 515575 515731 515733 515738 523616 515861 515901 515903

Section 81003 81004 81009 81010 81007 81008 82001 81005 81006

Title Basics of Programming Basics of Programming Java Programming Java Programming, Advanced Javascript SQL VBA Programming for Office Visual Basic.Net I Visual Basic.Net II

Text and USB Flash drive (slim line) required for all classes.

Days S/Sun M-F TTh TTh Sun MWF MWF MWF MWF

Hours 1:00pm-5:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm

Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. 9/6-9/20 20/5 RC 9/8-9/12 20/5 RC 9/16-10/16 40/10 RC 10/21-11/20 40/10 RC 9/21-10/26 24/6 RC 9/15-10/6 40/10 RC 12/1-12/17 32/8 RC 10/13-10/29 32/8 RC 11/3-11/19 32/8 RC

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Fee $145 $145 $395 $395 $180 $350 $250 $285 $285

Instructor Staff Miles Miles Miles Miles Lehr Lehr Lehr Lehr

Multimedia Students: Open Lab The Multimedia Open Lab is available to currently enrolled Multimedia students. The lab may only be used for class projects and is available during the following hours: Mon.–Thurs.: 9:00 a.m.–9:45 p.m. Fri.: 9:00 a.m.– 4:45 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m.– 4:45 p.m.

*See our website for WECM course title and description: www.richlandcollege.edu

Orientation for all classes is online only. Check the Multimedia eCampus Orientation page for information: http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/annex/busdiv/ multimedia/info/currentevents/online_access.htm

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Computer Programming Basics of Programming

Richland College

Project Management COMPUTER

Certificate

project work, analyzing and adjusting schedules, communications, multiple projects, and customizing the Project environment. Text required.

Career Pathways Project management isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just for project managers anymore. The nature of work is moving rapidly away from roles and functions to being project-oriented. Organizations are turning to project management leaders to assure that product development and production are aligned. Project management provides a proven methodology for planning, organizing, and controlling complex processes involving people and resources from diverse disciplines. Length of Training This 216-hour program delivers hands-on, project-based training in project management strategies, tools, and techniques. Students attending evening and weekend classes can expect to complete the program within a minimum of two semesters. Prerequisites Computer Essentials II Excel I Business Writing I or equivalent More information For a list of classes needed to complete this program please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

Introduction to Project Management BMGT 1023* Hours: 48 This course introduces the student to project management strategies and tactics based upon the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) published by the Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org). The course explores the relationship between the five project management process groups (initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing) and the nine project management knowledge areas (Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Risk, Communication, Human Resources, and Procurement). The course work also emphasizes the professional ethics required of Project Managers. Text required.

Project Management Essentials

Managing Complex Projects POFT 2031 Hours: 48 Prerequisite: Computer Essentials II, Introduction to Project Management, MS Project, and Project Management Essentials. This course provides hands-on experience using project management strategies and tools to analyze and control a volatile project. Students will integrate the five project management process groups with the nine project management knowledge areas by building on the project management concepts presented in the Introduction to Project Management course and the skills practiced in the Project Management Essentials course. Work for this class accentuates the challenges of managing a volatile project in its execution phase, reinforces the importance of project team management, and provides the opportunity to practice the presentation skills required for project reporting. Text and flash drive required.

MS Project I and II ITSC 1022* Hours: 8 Prereqs.: Intro to Windows; Part I must be completed before Part II. Part I focuses on project basics, working with tasks, managing resources; and filtering, grouping, and sorting, Part II focuses on tracking

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # 515728 515781 515789 515791 515834 515849 515863 515900

Section 81001 81001 81001 81002 81001 81003 81001 81001

Title Introduction to Project Management Managing Complex Projects MS Project I MS Project II Project Management Essentials Technical Writing for Project Managers Visio, 2007 Visio, 2007

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BMGT 1040* Hours: 40 This course builds on the project management concepts from the "Introduction to Project Management" course and provides hands-on experience integrating the five process groups with the project management knowledge areas. The student will use project management strategies and tools to perform the Initiation and Planning phases to analyze and produce the components of a project plan. Work for this class accentuates the ethics of professional responsibility, the importance of project team management, and the presentation skills required for project reporting.

Technical Writing for Project Managers ETWR 1043* Hours: 24 A course designed specifically for project managers to write various documents associated with managing complex projects. It will assist the pm in defining the audience(s) and writing with specific purpose in mind.

Visio, 2007 ITSW 2054 Hours: 16 In Visio I and II, the student will learn how to use diagram specific shapes and tools to create professional looking flowcharts, block diagrams and data flow diagrams.

RELATED COURSES

Computer Basics, pg 4-7 CompTIA Certif., pg. 14

Text and USB Flash drive (slim line) required for all classes.

Days TTh TTh S S TTh MWF TTh TTh

Hours 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-5:30pm 8:30am-5:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm

Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. 9/2-10/9 48/12 RC 11/11-12/16 48/10 RC 10/18 8/1 RC 10/25 8/1 RC 10/14-11/6 40/8 RC 10/13-10/29 24/6 RC 11/11-11/20 16/4 RC 12/2-12/11 16/4 RC

Rm. T219 T219 T219 T219 T219 T219 T214 T214

Fee $480 $480 $120 $120 $480 $150 $120 $120

Instructor Bates Bates Bates Bates Bates Staff Beckham Beckham

*See our website for WECM course title and description: www.richlandcollege.edu

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Computer-Aided Design Certificate

AutoCAD IV

DFTG 1014* Hours: 32 Prereq.: Keyboarding, Computer Essentials. Are you ready to learn new computer skills? In this hands-on activity intensive course you will learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD. Lab activities will explore AutoCAD features, drawing and printing, editing drawings, and dimensioning and tolerancing. Text required.

AutoCAD II DFTG 1050* Hours: 32 Prereq.: AutoCAD I. You have the basics of AutoCAD and you want to know more? In this intermediate level course you will create multiple objects with arrays; draw and edit polylines, multilines, and splines; use advanced drawing construction that includes section views, graphic patterns, external reference, assigning attributes and generating a bill of materials; perform basic 3D drawing including isometric drawing, external commands, script files, and slide shows. Text required.

AutoCAD III DFTG 1091* Hours: 24 Prereq.: AutoCAD II. Want to make AutoCAD your own? Find out about AutoCAD menu customization features and editing techniques. Topics include customizing menus (pop-down, sidebar and icon buttons), autolisp editing and creating macros, and drawing automation and setup. Text required.

DFTG 2046* Hours: 32 Prereq.: AutoCAD I & II. Looking to get the most out of AutoCAD? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your chance to explore 3-D coordinates and constructions, user coordinate systems, model space viewports, and 3-D surface modeling techniques through project oriented activities. Participants will also edit 3-D objects, view and display 3-D models, create 3-D text and dimensioning, shade and render, and perform solid modeling construction and editing. Text required.

Section 81001 81002 81003 81006 81004 81005 81007 82007 81002 81001 81001 82002

Title AutoCAD I AutoCAD I AutoCAD I AutoCAD II AutoCAD II AutoCAD II AutoCAD III AutoCAD III AutoCAD IV AutoCAD IV SolidWorks I SolidWorks II

Length of Training This 112-120-hour program features hands-on instruction, demonstration, lecture, and practical application of AutoCAD and SolidWorks using industry standards as a model. Students can expect to complete the program in a minimum of one semester by taking evening and weekend classes.

SolidWorks I DFTG 2004 Hours: 24 Prerequisites: AutoCAD I and II. Need to boost your knowledge in computer-aided design? SolidWorks is a parametric 3D CAD software and in this introductory course you will learn the fundamental difference between non-parametric and parametric modeling and the advantages and disadvantages of each. You will also learn how to boot the program, initiate modeling and drawing commands and transition these into inter-related, simple assemblies. Text required.

More information For a list of classes needed to complete this program please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

SolidWorks II DFTG 2004 Hours: 24 Prerequisites: SolidWorks I. Want to learn more about SolidWorks? In this course you participate in activity intensive projects where you learn advanced modeling and assemblies, import/export techniques, SolidWorks and AutoCAD translators, and SolidWork and AutoCAD translators, and SolidWorks Windows interfaces. Text required.

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # 515534 515556 515557 515558 515559 515560 515563 515567 515568 515570 515845 515847

Career Pathways With the rapid infusion of design software into architecture, construction, engineering, facility management, landscape design, and multimedia, many specialized career paths are now available. CAD skills are also needed to design and create programming structures, and create technical drawings and schematics to build, maintain, and manage a wide variety of structures.

Text and USB Flash drive (slim line) required for all classes.

Days TTh S/Sun MWF TTh S/Sun MWF MWF S/Sun MWF S/Sun TTh TTh

*See our website for WECM course title and description: www.richlandcollege.edu

Hours 6:00pm-10:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm

Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. 9/2-9/25 32/8 RC 9/6-9/28 32/8 RC 9/15-10/1 32/8 RC 9/30-10/23 32/8 RC 10/4-10/26 32/8 RC 10/6-10/22 32/8 RC 10/27-11/7 24/6 RC 12/6-12/21 24/6 RC 11/17-12/10 32/8 RC 11/1-11/23 32/8 RC 11/4-11/20 24/6 RC 12/2-12/18 24/6 RC

Rm. T223 T223 T223 T223 T223 T223 T223 T223 T223 T223 T223 T223

Fee $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $195 $195 $240 $240 $250 $250

Instructor Turner McVea Toon Ruiz McVea Toon Staff Staff McVea McVea Toon Toon

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CompTIA Certification Training CompTIA certifications are the recognized industry standards for foundation-level information technology (IT) skills. Many of these certifications are electives or prerequisites toward advanced certifications, such as Microsoft’s MCSA, MCSE and Cisco’s CCNA. Certification training for A+ and Network+ is available at Richland College, Continuing Education. As technology changes so does the role of the computer support professional. As a result of these changes, CompTIA has updated the A+ exams to reflect technology and the role of the IT technician. The new exam offerings are listed below. (For more detailed information go to www.comptia.com and a+ certification.) More information Please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

Financial Aid CompTIA A+ Essentials exam – validates the basic skills in computer hardware and operating systems needed for any entry-level position in IT. CompTIA A+ 220-602 exam – targets individuals who work in mobile, corporate technical environment with face-to-face interaction with individuals. CompTIA A+ 603 exam – targets individuals who are currently or intend to work in a remote-based environment where all areas of technical support are emphasized. CompTIA A+ 604 exam – targets individuals who are currently or intend to work in a hardware related environment.

Financial aid is available for some Continuing Education programs. Please stop by, call or email for more information. Financial Aid office: Thunderduck Hall, Room T130

Call

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E-mail: rlcFAVA@dcccd.edu You may also pick up a Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) application at the Continuing Education registration counter in Thunderduck Hall, or visit our website at www.richlandcollege.edu/finaid.

CompTIA A+ Essentials

Successful completion of

CompTIA A+ 220-602 exam

Successful completion of

CompTIA A+ 220-604 exam

A+ Certified

IT Technician

Successful completion of

CompTIA A+ 220-603 exam

A+ Certified

Remote Support Technician

Depot Technician

Remote Support Tech Test Review, 220-603

Depot Technician Test Review 220-604

CPMT 1001 Hours: 20 Test individual knowledge and skills covered on CompTIA’s A+ certification exam – 220603. Successful completion of the A+ Essentials exam and the Remote Support Technician exam awards the Remote Support Technician certification.

CPMT 1001 Hours: 20 Test individual knowledge and skills covered on CompTIA’s A+ certification exam – 220604. Successful completion of the A+ Essentials exam and the Depot Technician exam awards the Depot Technician certification.

Managing and Maintaining PC I and II CPMT 2050 Hours: 48 An in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems. Through handson labs, learn the fundamentals of PC repair and how to identify, upgrade, assemble, install and support working parts of the computer. Other subjects covered are Installing, maintaining, supporting, troubleshooting an operating systems; working with PCs connected to a network, internet, securing the PC and LAN. Notebooks, table PCs, PDAs, printers and scanner support will also be discussed. This course will prepare the students to take the CompTIA’s A+ certification exams – 220-601 and 220-602 for IT Technician certification.

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section COMPTIA 515841 81003 515595 82004 515777 81001 515779 81002

Title

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Remote Support Tech Test Review, 220-603 Depot Technician Test Review - 220-604 Managing & Maintaining PC I & II Managing & Maintaining PC I & II

MWF MWF MWF MWF

6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm

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Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm. 20/5 20/5 48/12 32/8

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Instructor

$199 $199 $395 $250

Davenport Davenport Davenport Davenport

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Linux/UNIX Systems Administration Training

UNIX Network and Security

Linux/UNIX Skills Classes Perl ITSE 1055 Hours: 24 Prerequisites: UNIX Operating System . Perl is the language used by system administrators and security professionals to automate repetitive tasks and speed up their work. It is also widely used by database specialists and Website developers for developing interactive Web pages. In this hands-on course, learn basic PERL program structure, create functional PERL programs as well as examine sample applications. Text required.

UNIX Administration ITNW 1091* Hours: 32 Prereq.: Unix Op. System. Using Linux, this course provides instruction in the skills needed to administer a stand-alone or networked UNIX system and peripherals. Includes: UNIX file systems; user account management; system security; configuration of UNIX kernels, SNS, NIS, NFS, UNIX remote commands, and electronic mail.

ITNW 1091 Hours: 32 Prerequisite: UNIX Admin. Learn about the system vulnerabilities and countermeasures that can be used to protect the Linux operating system. This course will aim to provide students with the knowledge and tools to deliver and maintain a secure Linux system, whether that system consists of a stand-alone machine or a large network. Emphasis on Internet security. Text required.

UNIX Operating System ITNW 1010* Hours: 32 Prereq.: Computer Essentials I or equivalent background. This introduction provides an overview of the UNIX operating system, file system and commands, text editing, Bourne shell commands, and shell scripts.

Career Pathway The UNIX operating system is a predominant leader in both academic and industrial computing environments, appearing everywhere from desktops to servers. Considered the backbone for 80% of today’s websites, UNIX is recognized as the platform of choice because of its versatility and ability to work across platforms. The demand for skilled UNIX System Administrators continues to grow proportionally with the increase in the number of systems and sophistication of networks. System Administrators typically implement, maintain and manage complex networks. Length of Training Students attending evening and/or weekend classes can expect to complete the program in a minimum of two semesters. Prerequisites Keyboarding I on the PC Computer Essentials I Basics of Programming

UNIX Shell Programming ITNW 1057* Hours: 32 Prereqs.: UNIX Op. System, working knowledge of a structured programming language. Includes the use of data types, arrays and structures, command line argument handling, functions, background processes, and signaling as well as debugging techniques.

More information For a list of classes needed to complete this program please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # UNIX 515801 515853 515854 515856 515857

Section Title

Days

Hours

81006 81002 81004 81006 81008

S/Sun MWF MWF MWF MWF

1:00pm-5:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm

PERL UNIX Administration UNIX Networking and Security UNIX Operating System UNIX Shell Programming

Center Hours: M–F: 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sat.: 9:30 am–6:00 pm Sun.: 1:00 pm–6:00 pm

Dates 10/11-10/26 10/6-10/22 11/24-12/10 9/15-10/1 10/27-11/12

Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm. 24/6 32/8 32/8 32/8 32/8

RC RC RC RC RC

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

Fee $180 $250 $250 $250 $250

Instructor Miles Staff Staff Staff Staff

at Richland College Room T216

Convenient Testing: Same Day, Walk-In or Weekend. To register for a test call 972-761-6800 or

972-238-6378 or walk-in registration is available for same-day testing.

Visit our website:

richlandcollege.edu http://www

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Cisco Authorized–CCNA & CCNP Training Richland College is a Cisco Systems Networ king Academy. We offer authorized Cisco courses that cover the important information required to become a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). We combine price, location, and training experience to give you the highest quality preparation package.

The CCNA designs, builds and maintains computer networks. Cisco provides coursework for a complete range of basic through advanced networking concepts – from basic tasks like pulling cable through complex concepts like subnet masking rules and strategies.

CCNA 1 CCNA 3

CCNA 2 CCNA 4

More information Please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

CCNA

CCNP The CCNP requires you to successfully complete CCNA 4 or an equivalent test before moving on to CCNP 1. As a CCNP you will be recognized as having attained specific skills and knowledge, making you more valuable to your employer and opening further avenues for career enhancement.

CCNP 1 CCNP 3

Concurrent enrollment classes have limited space.

CCNP 2 CCNP 4

The Cisco Networking Academy is a trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Please see our website for full course descriptions and schedule: www.richlandcollege.edu SCHEDULE I FALL 2008

For the most up to date schedule information check out eConnect “C.E. Search for schedule.”

Course # Section Title Days Hours CISCO AUTHORIZED TRAINING, CONCURRENT The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education 515707 84040 CCNA 1: Networking Basics: ITCC 1402 Online515713 84041 CCNA 1: Networking Basics: ITCC 1402 MWF 11:10am-3:00pm 515718 81042 CCNA 1: Networking Basics: ITCC 1402 MW 5:30pm-11:05pm 515721 81043 CCNA 1: Networking Basics: ITCC 1402 TTh 5:30pm-11:05pm 515759 81046 CCNA 2: Router/ Routing Basics: ITCC 1406 MWF 11:10am-3:00pm 515754 81044 CCNA 2: Router/ Routing Basics: ITCC 1406 MW 5:30pm-11:05pm 515761 81045 CCNA 2: Router/ Routing Basics: ITCC 1406 TTh 5:30pm-11:05pm 515763 81047 CCNA 2: Router/Routing Basics: ITCC 1406 Online 515770 84048 CCNA 3: Switching Basic/Int Routing: ITCC 1442 MWF 7:00am-10:50am 515772 81049 CCNA 3: Switching Basic/Int Routing: ITCC 1442 TTh 5:30pm-11:05pm 515773 81050 CCNA 4: WAN Technologies: ITCC 1446 TTh 5:30pm-11:05pm 515774 81051 CCNP 1: Advanced Routing: ITCC 2432 MW 5:30pm-11:05pm 515776 81052 CCNP 2: Remote Access: ITCC 2436 MW 5:30pm-11:05pm 515780 81053 CCNP 3: Multilayer Switches: ITCC 2440 MW 5:30pm-11:05pm 515782 81054 CCNP 4: Network Troubleshooting: ITCC 2444 MW 5:30pm-11:05pm 515792 81043 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs: ITNW 1451 TTh 5:30pm-11:05pm 515790 81041 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs: ITNW 1451 TTh 8:15am-11:05am 515786 81042 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs: ITNW 1451 TTh 11:20am-5:05pm 515794 81041 Network Security: CPMT 2434 TTh 5:30pm-11:05pm 518325 81042 Wireless Data Systems: EECT 2431 TTh 12:30pm-3:20pm

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8/25-10/17 8/25-10/17 8/25-10/15 8/26-10/16 10/20-12/12 10/20-12/10 10/21-12/11 10/20-12/11 8/25-10/17 8/26-10/17 10/21-12/11 8/25-10/15 10/20-12/10 8/25-10/15 10/20-12/10 8/26-10/16 8/26-12/11 10/21-12/11 10/21-12/11 8/26-12/11

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D105 D105 D105 D105 D105 D111 D163 D111 D105 D105 D163 D105 D105 D105 D105 D123 D111 D111 TBA D123

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$156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156

Instructor

Carrillo Carrillo Lamb Park Carrillo Lamb Park Carrillo Carrillo Huynh Park Ting Huynh Ting Huynh Ting Szabo Szabo Huynh Szabo

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Easy Ways to Register!

In Person 2. Online 3. Phone 4. U.S. Mail 1.

Concurrent enrollment classes have limited space.

Sun’s Solaris 8 Operating Environment certification tests are rigorous and include real-world scenarios and prepare you to stand up to today’s challenging systems issues. And, like all other certifications from Sun, they can exponentially expand your professional opportunities.

More information Please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

Part I Fundamentals of Solaris: SA-100501 Solaris System Administration I: SA-200510

See inside front cover for more information.

The Solaris™ Operating Environment is the foundation on which some of the world’s leading companies are built. Offering high levels of reliability, availability, security, and scalability, Solaris systems meet today’s demands while anticipating tomorrow’s innovation.

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Sun Solaris™ Systems Administrator Authorized Training

Part II Solaris System Administration II: SA-200510 Solaris Shell Programming: SL-120

Program Admission and Prerequisites: Keyboarding I Computer Essentials I Basic Networks knowledge

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title SUN SOLARIS AUTHORIZED TRAINING, CONCURRENT

Days

Hours

Dates

Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm.

Fee

Instructor

The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education.

515483 515486 515487 515488

81050 81051 81052 81053

Fundamentals of Solaris Oper Envir: ITSC 1429 Solaris Op Env Sys Admin II: ITSC 1452 Solaris Op Env Sys Admin: ITSC 1454 Solaris Shell Programming (SL): ITSC 1456

TTh MW MW TTh

Center Hours: M–F: 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sat.: 9:30 am–6:00 pm Sun.: 1:00 pm–6:00 pm

5:30pm-11:05pm 5:30pm-11:05pm 5:30pm-11:05pm 5:30pm-11:05pm

8/26-10/16 10/20-12/10 8/25-10/15 10/21-12/11

96/28 96/28 96/28 96/28

RC RC RC RC

D276 D276 D276 D123

$156 $156 $156 $156

Gregory Spencer Spencer Gregory

at Richland College Room T216

Convenient Testing: Same Day, Walk-In or Weekend. To register for a test call 972-761-6800 or

972-238-6378 or walk-in registration is available for same-day testing.

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Microsoft Authorized Training Computer professionals who design, create, manage and support networks remain in demand. Certification by one of the leading network providers distinguishes you as an outstanding professional and a valuable resource. As a Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Center, Richland College provides quality training with Certified Microsoft Professionals using Authorized materials at an exceptional value. It’s a formula guaranteed for success.

Program Admission and Prerequisites Authorized training coursework is conducted in a fast-paced, short-term format with courses conveniently scheduled during the evenings and weekends. Students coming into the Authorized courses should have mastered foundational skills before entering the program.

For the latest Microsoft certification information visit:

More information

Please contact Judy: 972-238-6069, or email JudyG@dcccd.edu

http://www.microsoft.com/ learning/default/asp

Microsoft Authorized Training Course # Section Title MICROSOFT AUTHORIZED, CONCURRENT

Days

Hours

Dates

Hrs./Sess. Loc. Rm.

Fee

Instructor

The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education.

516069 518333 515682 515687 515692 515698 515699 515701 515702 516582

81035 81036 81038 81037 81034 81032 84039 81033 81031 84030

2003 Active Directory Infrastructure: ITMT 2400 MW Administer MS SQL Server DB: ITMT 2403 MW Computer Programming: ITSE 1402 MW Design 2003 Active Directory: ITMT 2430 MW Imp/Manage 2003 Infrastructure: ITMT 1450 MW Imp/Support MS Win XP Pro: ITMT 1400 TTh Information Tech Security: ITSY 1442 Online Manage/Maint MS Server 2003: ITMT 1440 TTh Program MS SQL Server DB: ITMC 2437 MW Query MS SQL Srvr w/Transact SQL: ITMT 1403 Online

5:30pm-11:00pm 5:30pm-11:00pm 5:30pm-11:00pm 5:30pm-11:00pm 5:30pm-11:00pm 5:30pm-11:00pm 5:30pm-11:00pm 5:30pm-11:00pm

10/20-12/10 8/25-10/15 10/20-12/10 8/25-10/15 10/20-12/10 8/26-10/16 8/25-12/11 10/21-12/11 10/20-12/10 8/25-10/17

112/0 112/15 112/15 112/15 112/12 112/12 112/12 112/12 112/15 112/

RC D256 RC D260 RC D242 RC D256 RC D260 RC D260 Online RC D256 RC D260 Online

$156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156

Hart O'Brien Staff Hart Partin Partin Willis Slack O'Brien Holland

Please see our website for full course descriptions and schedule: www.richlandcollege.edu

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Call

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Medical Assisting Certificate Program

Advanced Medical Assistant Technology MDCA 2031* Hours: 32 Prerequisite: Completion of basic classes in the Medical Assisting Program. Focuses on the theory and application of patient assessment and examination; and assessment and management of medical emergencies. Includes operation and maintenance of clinical equipment and preparation of examination and treatment areas.

Business Principles for Medical Practice Managers BMGT 1091* Hours: 64 Prerequisite: Topics address management skills and current trends specific to medical practices related to compliance issues, marketing the practice, claims management, establishing fee schedules, budgeting, and contract negotiations.

Medical Assisting Refresher Course! AAMA approved CEU course This course is designed for medical assistants currently working in the field to refresh on clinical competencies such as venipunctures, injections, blood pressures, height and weight checks, HIPAA and other current clinical skills.

Health Professions class listings are on pages 20-21 and 29.

Length of Training Students can expect to complete the program in approximately ten to 15 months by attending day, evening or online classes.

Certified Insurance Coding Exam Review HITT 2049* Hours: 16 Certification review for AHIMA and AAPC exam. Students will review general terminology and coding skills needed for the certification exam. Sample tests will be given in preparation for national exam. Topics covered in this review course will be based on criteria from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) areas of competency. Text required.

See page 20 for the schedule.

Health Professions

Information Sessions

You are strongly encouraged to attend one of our information sessions before meeting with the admissions coordinator. We can serve you better, answer all your questions, and expedite your admission and registration when you first attend a group meeting. The sessions cover: Career overviews and employment outlook Programs and curricula Clinical externships Length and cost of programs, and financial aid Application and admission procedures Certificates of completion New! Online Information Session available for viewing at

www.richlandcollege.edu/hp

Accreditation The Richland College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP),on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Endowment (AAMAE). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Ed. Programs 1361 Park Street • Clearwater, FL, 33756 • 727-210-2350

To learn about our programs for Health Unit Coordinator, Insurance Claims Coding and Billing, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Technician, Medical Office Transcription, Pharmacy Technology, or Phlebotomy Technician, choose one of these sessions: Sabine Hall, Room S171: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – year round Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. – year round Sabine Hall, Room S175: Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – August 7, 14, 21, 28; Sept. 25; Oct. 30; Nov. 13; and Dec. 4.

*See our website for WECM course title and description: www.richlandcollege.edu

Clinical Requirements Proof of liability insurance, immunizations, criminal background check and drug screen required. Prerequisites Previous college experience, or assessment of entrylevel academic skills in reading, writing and math Completed application packet and CPR certification Documentation or assessment of computer skills: MS Word and keyboarding speed of 25 wpm Eligibility to work in the U.S., H.S. diploma or G.E.D. General Studies Coursework Hours Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) 64 Human Behavior (HPRS 1008) 32 Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) 48 Healthcare Communications (HPRS 2032) 48 Medical Law & Ethics for Health Pros (PBHL 1001) 16 Medical Office Technology Coursework Medical Office Procedures (MDCA 1021) 64 Medical Insurance (MDCA 1043) 48 Pharmacology for Office Personnel (HPRS 2000) 48 Electronic Medical Records (HITT 1091) 16 Computers in Healthcare (HITT 1011) 32 Medical Assisting Coursework Procedures in a Clinical Setting (MDCA 1017) 64 Advanced Med. Asst. Technology (MDCA 2031) 32 Med. Asst. Lab. Procedures (MDCA 1052) 64 CMA Exam Review (MDCA 1054) 32 Medical Assisting Clinical Coursework Clinical – Medical Assistant – Admin. (MDCA 1060) 80 Clinical – Med. Asst. – Clinical (MDCA 1061) 80 Total 768 Course offerings vary by semester. More information Please call 972-238-6950; or email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu and visit our website: www.richlandcollege.edu/hp

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Career Overview Medical Assistants are multi-skilled health professionals specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being, and requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience that serve as standards for entry into the profession.

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SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title Days HEALTH PROFESSIONS CLASSES IN ENGLISH 515440 81001 Advanced Medical Assistant Technology MW 515442 81001 Business Principles for Med Ofc Mgrs Online Online 515452 81001 Certified Coding Exam Review MW 515453 81001 Certified Medical Assisting Exam Review TTh 515470 82001 Clinical - Phlebotomist M-Th 515456 82001 Clinical: Medical Assistant/Administrative M-Th 516243 81003 Command Spanish for the Medical Practice MW 515459 81001 Computers in Healthcare MWF 515460 81002 Computers in Healthcare MW 515461 81001 CPR for Healthcare Professionals S 515478 81002 CPR for Healthcare Professionals S 515474 81004 CPR for Healthcare Professionals S 515476 81005 CPR for Healthcare Professionals S 515280 81006 CPR for Healthcare Professionals S 515286 82001 CPR for Healthcare Professionals S 515299 81002 Electronic Medical Records Online 515431 81003 Electronic Medical Records TTh 515434 81004 Electronic Medical Records F 515437 81001 Electronic Medical Records Online Online 515251 81001 Health Data Content & Structure S 515441 81001 Healthcare Communications Online Online 515444 81001 Human Behavior for Health Professions F 515446 81002 Human Behavior for Health Professions TTh 515450 81001 Human Disease/Pathophysiology MWF 515449 81002 Human Disease/Pathophysiology TTh 515451 81003 Human Disease/Pathophysiology Online Online 515569 84001 Human Resource Management Online Online 515571 81001 Introduction to Accounting TTh 525038 81001 Introduction to Medical Transcription Online 516664 81001 Medical Assisting Lab Procedures S 515576 81002 Medical Assisting Refresher Course W 515574 81001 Medical Assisting Refresher Course F 515578 81001 Medical Coding/Advanced S/Online 515617 81002 Medical Coding/Advanced MW 515620 81001 Medical Insurance/Coding TTh 515621 81002 Medical Insurance/Coding Online Online 515624 81001 Medical Law & Ethics for Health Professionals M 515626 81003 Medical Law & Ethics for Health Professionals MWF 515627 81002 Medical Law & Ethics for Health Pros Online Online 515629 81002 Medical Office Procedures TTh 515631 81001 Medical Office Procedures Online Online 515635 81002 Medical Terminology I TTh 515634 81001 Medical Terminology I MWF 515636 81003 Medical Terminology I S 515637 81004 Medical Terminology I Online Online 525036 81001 Medical Transcription I Online Online 515262 81001 Medication Aide (Basic) M-Th 515255 81002 Medication Aide (Basic) M-Th

Hours

Dates

6:00pm-10:00pm 11/3-12/1 9/8-12/12 6:00pm-10:00pm 9/8-10/1 6:00pm-10:00pm 9/23-10/16 8:00am-5:00pm 12/1-12/9 8:00am-5:00pm 12/8-12/19 6:00pm-7:30pm 9/8-11/17 8:30am-12:30pm 11/10-11/26 6:00pm-10:00pm 11/3-11/26 8:00am-4:00pm 9/6 8:00am-4:00pm 10/4 8:00am-4:00pm 10/25 8:00am-4:00pm 11/1 8:00am-4:00pm 11/15 8:00am-4:00pm 12/6 10/11-11/1 8:30am-12:30pm 10/14-10/23 8:30am-12:30pm 11/7-12/12 9/15-10/17 8:30am-12:30pm 9/13-12/6 10/28-12/9 1:30pm-5:30pm 9/12-10/31 6:00pm-10:00pm 11/18-12/16 8:30am-12:30pm 10/13-11/7 6:00pm-10:00pm 10/28-12/9 11/3-12/15 8/25-12/11 5:40pm-7:00pm 8/26-12/11 9/8-10/15 8:30am-1:05pm 9/6-12/20 6:00pm-10:00pm 10/8-10/29 8:30am-12:30pm 10/31-11/21 8:30am-1:05pm 9/6-12/20 8:30am-12:30pm 10/20-12/10 8:30am-12:30pm 10/28-12/9 9/8-10/15 6:00pm-9:15pm 9/8-10/6 8:30am-11:45am 12/1-12/10 10/6-11/3 8:30am-12:30pm 9/2-10/23 10/27-12/17 6:00pm-10:00pm 9/2-10/23 8:30am-12:30pm 9/3-10/8 8:30am-1:05pm 9/6-12/20 9/3-10/27 10/27-12/17 8:30am-12:30pm 9/8-11/19 6:00pm-10:00pm 9/8-11/19

Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm.

Fee

32/8 RC Y105 $160 64/ Online $250 32/8 RC Y106 $185 32/8 RC S175 $160 120/15 Off campus $180 80/10 Off campus $150 32/21 RC TBA $360 32/8 RC TBA $200 32/8 RC S175 $200 7/1 RC Y106 $60 7/1 RC Y106 $60 7/1 RC Y106 $60 7/1 RC Y106 $60 7/1 RC Y106 $60 7/1 RC Y106 $60 16 Online $150 16/4 RC TBA $150 16/4 RC TBA $150 16/ Online $150 48/12 RC TBA $180 48/ Online $200 32/8 RC Y105 $175 32/8 RC S175/Y10 $175 48/12 RC Y105 $200 48/12 RC Y106 $200 48/ Online $200 48/ Online $117 48/12 RC K122 $117 48/ Online $250 64/14 RC Y105 $250 16/4 RC TBA $195 16/4 RC Y106 $195 64/15 RC S175 $250 64/16 RC Y106 $250 48/14 RC Y106 $220 48/ Online $220 16/5 RC Y105 $75 16/5 RC Y106 $75 16/ Online $75 64/16 RC Y106 $240 64/ Online $240 64/16 RC Y106 $240 64/16 RC TBA $240 64/15 RC TBA $240 64/ Online $240 64/ Online $350 154/38 RC Y104 $475 154/38 RC Y104 $475

Class schedules are subject to change. For current information, check the Web schedule at www.richlandcollege.edu/ce.

Attention New Students All Health Professions students must meet with the Admissions Coordinator or Program Administrator for program approval before registering for their first class.

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Instructor Reedy Flowers Olson Oktay Smithart Flowers Marion Flowers Olson Tapia Tapia Saunders Tapia Saunders Tapia Flowers Flowers Flowers Olson Duffie Marinaj Smithart Smithart Reedy Hall Saunders Sconse Burrell Posey Smithart Smithart Smithart Olson Flowers Flowers Leonard Grayson Reedy Alexander Smithart Flowers Hall Smithart Alexander Saunders Posey Staff Staff

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Health Unit Coordinator Certificate Program

CPR Resucitación Cardio-Pulmonar - Apoyo Básico EMSP 1019* Horas: 7 Instrucción en lo básico de salvavidas en urgencias respiratorias (el ahogo, sofocación o la asfixia) y urgencias cardiacas de los adultos, los niños y los bebés. Este curso del American Heart Association es un requisito para el empleo en una variedad de carreras médicas. Se da en español.

CPR for Healthcare Professionals EMSP 1019* Hours: 7 All skills used by the healthcare professional for Basic Life Support will be taught. To receive the AHA Course Completion Card and the Healthcare Professional Course Manual, students must attend the entire class and pass written and performance exams. Text required and must be read prior to first class. NEW • NEW • NEW • NEW • NEW

Electronic Medical Records HITT 1091* Hours: 16 Prereq.: Basic computer skills in MS Office. Introduction to the concepts of electronic health/medical records and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, and retrieving patient records in an electronic medical record format. Book, thumbdrive and software required.

Length of Training This 320-hour program requires approximately two semesters to complete.

Health Data Content and Structure HITT 1001* Hours: 48 Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health related information. Instruction in delivery and organizational structure to include content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens.

Clinical Requirements Proof of liability and health insurance, immunizations and health form, criminal background check, drug screen and CPR card required. Prerequisites High school diploma or GED Recent college work, or assessment of entry-level academic skills in reading, writing, and math Documentation or assessment of computer skills: Windows, MS Word, keyboarding speed of 25 wpm

Healthcare Communications HPRS 2032* Hours: 48 Prereq.: Computer literacy. Application of oral, written, and technological methods of communication with clients, client support groups, health care professionals, and external agencies. Attention will be given to writing skills pertaining to medical documentation and the use of technology to accomplish it.

Orientation for online classes is mandatory. See your registration receipt for date, time and location.

Coursework Hours Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) 64 Medical Law & Ethics (PBHL 1001) 16 Health Data Content & Structure (HITT 1001) 48 Healthcare Communications (HPRS 2032) 48 Human Disease and Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) 48 Unit Clerk/Coordinator Clinical (HUWC 1060) 96 Total 320 Course offerings vary by semester. More information Please call 972-238-6950; or email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu or visit our website: www.richlandcollege.edu/hp

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title Days HEALTH PROFESSIONS CLASSES, CONTINUED 515306 81001 Medication Aide Renewal S 515309 81002 Medication Aide Renewal S 515313 81003 Medication Aide Renewal S 515317 82001 Medication Aide Renewal S 515640 84001 MS Office 2007 Online Online 515664 81001 Pharmacology for Office Personnel TTh 515667 81001 Phlebotomy TTh 515671 81001 Phlebotomy II TTh 515672 81001 Principles of Accounting I Online Online 515674 81001 Procedures in a Clinical Setting MW HEALTH PROFESSIONS CLASSES IN SPANISH 515288 81003 CPR Resucitacion Cardio-Pulmonar - Apoya basico F

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Hours 8:30am-4:30pm 8:30am-4:30pm 8:30am-4:30pm 8:30am-4:30pm

Dates

Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm.

6:00pm-10:00pm

9/20 10/18 11/15 12/13 8/25-12/11 10/21-12/2 9/9-10/2 10/14-11/20 9/8-12/11 9/8-10/29

7/1 7/1 7/1 7/1 64/ 48/12 32/8 48/12 48/ 64/16

RC Y104 RC Y104 RC Y104 RC Y104 Online RC TBA RC Y105 RC Y105 Online RC Y105

8:00am-4:00pm

10/24

7/1

RC Y106

6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm

Fee $35 $35 $35 $35 $117 $200 $210 $210 $117 $250 $60

Instructor Staff Beecham Staff Beecham Nino Alexander Cecil Cecil Anderson Reedy Tapia

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Career Overview The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) coordinates the activities of the nursing unit in a hospital. Working under the supervision of a member of the nursing department, the Unit Coordinator serves as the nursing unit receptionist, greeting patients, families, visitors, and staff members on the phone or in person. Duties also include transcribing physicians’ orders, preparing and maintaining patient documents, and requisitioning procedures, supplies, and treatments on paper forms or a computer. The HUC helps assure accurate and timely communication between the nursing unit, physicians and other departments in the hospital.

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Medical Practice Manager Certificate

Clinical - Medical Assistant/Administrative

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Career Overview Medical Practice Managers oversee the administrative and/or clinical areas of physician offices, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and related healthcare organizations. They typically manage personnel, conduct marketing relations, accounting functions, ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, conduct billing and coding, develop policies and procedures, oversee technology functions and conduct other administrative functions for the organization. Length of Training This 752-hour program prepares the student with the skills needed to successfully work in the administrative area of a medical office. Students can expect to complete the program in approximately one year by attending day, evening or online classes on a full-time basis or within two years on a part-time basis. Completers are eligible to take the Certified Medical Manager Apprentice examination through Professional Association of Healthcare Office Management (PAHCOM). Externship Requirements Proof of liability insurance, criminal background check and drug screen required. Prerequisites Previous college experience, or assessment of collegelevel academic skills in reading, writing and math Completed application packet Documentation or assessment of computer skills: MS Word and keyboarding speed of 25 wpm Eligibility to work in the U.S. and a minimum of three years professional business experience Coursework Hours Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) 64 Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) 48 Healthcare Communications (HPRS 2032) or Business English (POFT 1301) 48 Introduction to Accounting I (ACNT 1003 or 1303) 48 Medical Law/Ethics for Health Pros (PBHL 1001) 16 Medical Insurance (MDCA 1043) 48 MS Office 2007 (POFI 1041 or 1341) 80 Principles of Accounting I (ACNT 1025) 48 Human Resource Management (HRPO 2001 or 2301) 48 Advanced Applications in Business (ITSC 2032) 16 Business Principles for Medical Practice Managers (BMGT 1091) 64 Computers in Healthcare (HITT 1011) 32 Advanced Medical Coding (POFM 2010) 64 Clinical – Business Admin & Mgmt (BMGT 2070) 128 Total Hours: 752 Course offerings vary by semester. More Information Please call 972-238-6117; or email ShannonY@dcccd.edu or Visit our website: www.richlandcollege.edu/hp

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MDCA 1060* Hours: 80 Prerequisite: Completion of all general skills, office technology courses, and consent of the program director. A health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided

Attention Medical Assisting Students

by the clinical professional (preceptor) in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience, usually between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

Are you …

Interested in completing the medical assisting program in two semesters? Eager to start working in physician’s office or healthcare facility quickly? Wanting to sit for the CMA (AAMA) examination and be cross-trained in the administrative and clinical areas of a physician’s office?

Join the fast-track cohort medical assisting program beginning in the fall of this year. For program details visit www.richlandcollege.edu/hp and see page 19.

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Computer Basics, pages 4-6

Health Professions class listings are on pages 20-21 and 29.

Certified Medical Assisting Exam Review MDCA 1054* Hours: 32 Certification review for CMA (AAMA) or RMA exam. Students will review general, administrative and clinical skills needed for the Medical Assisting Certification Exam. Sample tests will be given in preparation for national exam. Topics covered in this review course will be based on criteria from the American Association of Medical Assistants and American Medical Technologists areas of competency. Text required.

Clinical - Phlebotomist PLAB 1060* Hours: 120 Prereqs.: Completion of all courses in Phleb. Tech. Prog. Students apply phlebotomy standards, practices, and procedures in a clinical environment. Includes collections, blood cultures, venipunctures, blood smears,safety, infection control, isolation procedures, quality control, timed lab procedures, processing of specimens, data input, patient communication, customer service. Current CPR card, scrubs or uniform, proof of health and liability insurance, immunizations, criminal background check, and drug screen required. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience, usually between the hours of 8am and 5pm or as scheduled by hospital.

Computers in Healthcare HITT 1011* Hours: 32 Prereqs.: Medical Terminology and basic computer skills. Apply computer concepts for office procedures using basic computer skills, schedule and monitor appointments, maintain records for accounting and banking purposes, and complete the insurance cycle for filing claims and posting payments. Text and five 3.5" disks required for first class.

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Medical Office Technology

Certificate

Career Overview A medical transcriptionist interprets and transcribes dictation from physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient assessment, workup, therapeutic procedures, clinical course, and diagnosis. A medical transcriptionist documents patient care and facilitates delivery of healthcare services.

Career Overview Medical office assistants routinely work in a specialty practice, hospital, clinic, or related healthcare organization. They typically schedule appointments, organize and maintain files, prepare reports and letters, and design office system procedures. They are also responsible for billing and collections for their practices.

Length of Training This 352-hour program features hands-on instruction and is designed to prepare students with the skills needed to successfully enter the field of medical transcription and work in a physician’s medical office. Prerequisites Previous college experience, or assessment of entry level academic skills in reading, writing and math Documentation or assessment of computer skills: MS Word I and II and keyboarding speed of 25 wpm Coursework Business English OFCT 1370 or English ENGL 1301* or Healthcare Communications (HPRS 2032) Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) Medical Law & Ethics for Health Professionals (PBHL 1001) Electronic Medical Records (HITT 1091) Introduction to Medical Transcription (MRMT 1007) Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) Pharmacology (HPRS 2000) Medical Transcription I (POFT 2021)

Hours

Total

48 64 16 16 48 48 48 64 352

*Credit class offering

Course offerings vary by semester.

Medical Office Transcription Level II Certificate is offered through El Centro’s online program. Students will be eligible for an apprenticeship program through the Department of Labor upon successful completion of the RMT certification. More information Please call 972-238-6950; or email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu or visit our website: www.richlandcollege.edu/hp

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Human Behavior for Health Professions HPRS 1008* Hours: 32 Information on techniques and skills needed for the healthcare provider to effectively communicate with coworkers, patients and their family members. Includes skills in building and maintaining effective teamwork.

Note: This is the last semester this certificate will be offered.

Human Disease/Pathophysiology MDCA 1002* Hours: 48 Prereq.: Medical Terminology. A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, signs and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems. Text required.

Length of Training This 352-hour program prepares the student with the skills needed to successfully work in the administrative area of a medical office. Prerequisites Previous college experience, or assessment of entry level academic skills in reading, writing and math Documentation or assessment of computer skills: MS Word and keyboarding speed of 25 wpm Coursework Hours Medical Law & Ethics for Health Pros (PBHL 1001) 16 Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) 64 Medical Office Procedures (MDCA 1021) 64 Medical Insurance/Coding (MDCA 1043) 48 Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) 48 Computers in Healthcare (HITT 1011) 32 Clinical - Medical Administrative (MDCA 1060) (or one year equivalent experience) 80 Total Hours 352 Course offerings vary by semester. More information Please call 972-238-6950; or email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu or visit our website: www.richlandcollege.edu/hp

Human Resource Management HRPO 2001* Hours: 48 Prerequisites: Medical Law and Ethics. This is an introductory course to the behavioral and legal approaches to the management of human resources in organizations.

Introduction to Accounting ACNT 1003* Hours: 48 A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations and payroll.

Rising Star Students:

Qualified Rising Star Scholarship students may use their scholarship funds for the Medical Assisting or Pharmacy Technology Programs. Contact your Rising Star counselor for details at 972-238-6122 .

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Medical Office Transcription Level I

Richland College

Insurance Coding & Billing for the Medical Office Certificate

accreditation, and types of medical practice. Text required for first class.

HEALTHCARE

Career Overview Medical Insurance Claims Coders classify health information to obtain insurance reimbursement for the healthcare providerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expenses. They review documents for completeness and accuracy and transmit claims for payment. This program prepares the individual to work in medical offices and clinics.

Medical Office Procedures MDCA 1021* Hours: 64 Introduction to basic medical office skills including telephone techniques, filing and indexing, mail handling, appointment scheduling, travel arrangements, correspondence, business transactions, and office machines. Emphasis on developing human relations and customer service skills. Text required.

Prerequisites Previous college experience, or assessment of entry level academic skills in reading, writing and math Documentation or assessment of computer skills, MS Word and keyboarding speed of 25 wpm Core Coursework Hours Medical Law & Ethics for Health Professionals (PBHL 1001) 16 Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) 64 Medical Office Procedures (MDCA 1021) 64 Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) 48 Medical Insurance / Coding (MDCA 1043) 48 Computers in Healthcare (HITT 1011) 32 Electronic Medical Records (HITT 1091) 16 Advanced Medical Coding (POFM 2010) 64 Total Hours 352 Optional Insurance Coding Classes Certified Coding Review (HITT 2049) 32 Pharmacology (HPRS 2000) 48 Course offerings vary by semester. More information Please call 972-238-6950; or email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu or visit our website: www.richland college.edu/hp

tests using the bloodborne pathogens standards. Use and care of the microscope, quality control, and principles of microbiology are covered as well as how disease processes affect laboratory testing. Text required. Uniform and/or scrubs required for first class.

Medical Coding/Advanced POFM 2010* Hours: 64 Prereqs.: Med. Terminology, Human Disease/ Path., and Med. Ins./Coding. Presentation and application of coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions using various coding systems. The student will accurately code procedures and diagnoses, abstract information from health records for appropriate code validation, and apply decision-making skills to ensure proper sequencing. Text required.

Introduction to Medical Transcription

Medical Insurance/Coding

MRMT 1007* Hours: 48 Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, keyboarding speed of 35wpm, and Medical Terminology. Learn to transcribe medical data and create documents on a word processor. Topics include: formatting, data entry, word processing, and transcription. Emphasis on applications used in a medical office setting. Text and 3.5" disk required.

MDCA 1043* Hours: 48 Prereq.: Med. Terminology. Survey of medical insurance including life cycle of various claim forms, terminology, litigation, patient relations, and ethical issues. Topics include: medical records coding, ICD-9-CM and CPT4, billing and bookkeeping, benefit coverage, insurance claims including workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compensation, Medicare and Medicaid. Text required.

Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures

Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals

MDCA 1052* Hours: 64 Prerequisites: Medical Terminology, CPR and admission in the Phlebotomy or Medical Assisting Program. Emphasis on common laboratory procedures performed in the physician's office or clinic setting. Includes blood collection, specimen handling, identification of normal ranges, basic laboratory

PBHL 1001* Hours: 16 A study of the principles of medical ethics and law. Topics include: legal relationship between patient and physician, legal documents, contracts, informed consent, professional liability and torts including negligence, medico-legal aspects, licensure,

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Medical Terminology I MDCA 1013* Hours: 64 A study and practical application of a medical vocabular y system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots and combining forms. Text required.

Medical Transcription I POFT 2021 Hours: 64 Prerequisites: Keyboarding speed of 45 wpm, Medical Terminology, Human Disease, and Introduction to Medical Transcription. Learn transcription by becoming familiar with operative reports, discharge summaries, radiology reports, and advanced editing skills.

Medication Administration (Medication Aide) Basic NURA 1013* Hours: 154 Prereqs.: Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English, free of communicable diseases and stable physical and emotional health to safely administer medications, be currently employed in a facility as a nurse aide or non-licensed direct care staff. This is a basic course of instruction in preparation and administration of designated medications under the supervision of a nurse to long-term care facility residents. This course meets the guidelines established by the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. Text and liability insurance required.

Health Professions class listings are on pages 20-21 and 29.

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Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Career Overview Phlebotomy Technicians work in hospitals, physician offices, group practices, independent laboratories, health maintenance organizations, and public facilities. Duties of a phlebotomy technician may include drawing blood, preparing specimens for storage or testing, assembling equipment and verifying patient’s records. A phlebotomist may also interview and screen donors at a blood bank.

Medication Aide Renewal NURA 1041* Hours: 7 Prereq.: Medication Aide - Basic. Course fulfills the annual educational renewal requirements for medication aides. Includes review and update of medication aide training rules, medication administration and related responsibilities. A passing grade of 70 is required for successful course completion.

MS Office 2007 POFI 1041* Hours: 80 A study of the Microsoft Office 2007 programs including Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel. Students will learn current computer terminology and technology, advanced computer skills in software applications.

Pharmacology for Office Personnel HPRS 2000* Hours: 48 Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and Human Disease. A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages as they relate to anatomy and physiology. Text required.

Length of Training/Requirements The program consists of 215 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of supervised clinical externship in an approved site with full service lab. Prerequisites High school diploma or GED Previous college experience, or assessment of entry-level academic skills in reading, writing, and math Documentation or assessment of computer skills: Windows, MS Word, keyboarding speed of 25 wpm Completed application packet including immunizations and TB screening Clinical Requirements Proof of liability and health insurance, immunizations and health form, criminal background check and drug screen required. Coursework Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) CPR (EMSP 1019) Electronic Medical Records (HITT 1091) Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) Phlebotomy (PLAB 1023) Phlebotomy II (PLAB 1091) Phlebotomy Clinical (PLAB 1060)

Hours 64 7 16 48 32 48 120 Total 335

Course offerings vary by semester.

Carreras Médicas

Sesiones de información

More information Please call 972-238-6950; or email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu or visit our website: www.richlandcollege.edu/hp

Se recomienda a los alumnos asistir a una de las sesiones de información antes de hacer una cita con la coordinadora de admisión. Le podemos orientar, contestar sus preguntas y facilitar su inscripción si asiste a alguna de estas sesiones. Sabine Hall, salón 171 El primer viernes de cada mes 10:00 a.m. y 3:00 p.m.

RELATED COURSES

Computer Basics, pages 4-6

Start Your Healthcare Training While Learning English Bilingual healthcare professionals are in great demand. Now you can prepare for your healthcare career while studying English, and be ready to begin work in as little as one year! It all begins at the Richland College Multicultural Center in Thunderduck Hall, room T150. Call 972-238-6900. Ask about ESOL for Health Professions.

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Certification The Phlebotomy Technician program prepares students with training needed to successfully take the national certification examination.

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Medication Aide Training

Principles of Accounting ACNT 1025* Hours: 48 A study of accounting concepts and their application in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation and asset and equity accounting in proprietorships and corporations. Emphasis on accounting cycle for service industries such as healthcare.

HEALTHCARE

Career Overview Medication Aides work under the supervision of a nurse in a long-term care facility and distribute medication to facility residents. Length of Training/Requirements The program consists of 144 hours of classroom/laboratory instruction and 10 hours of supervised internship. Students must finish a minimum of 140 hours prior to sitting for the state exam. Courses are offered during the day and evening. The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, (DADS) Medication Aide Department, awards licensure after successfully completing course objectives and passing the state exam. Students must pay $25 exam fee to DADS. Admission Prerequisites At least 18 years of age. Copy of high school diploma/GED or official transcripts reflecting completion of a college degree from the USA. If diploma is from another country, an approved credential evaluator must evaluate it. Completed departmental admissions packet. Current CNA certification and current employment in a licensed, long-term care facility. – or – Current employment in a licensed facility with 90 days experience in the past 12 months as a direct care staff person prior to the first day of class. Basic Training

Hours

Medication Aide: Basic (NURA 1013) Continuing Education Medication Aide Renewal (NURA 1041)

154 7

Health Professions liability insurance may be required. More information Please call 972-238-6950, or e-mail HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu, or visit our website: www.richlandcollege.edu/hp

Command Spanish for the Medical Practice Learn practical communication skills that you can apply immediately in the physician’s practice or clinic setting. To register call Continuing Ed. at 972-238-6144. 516248 81001 32 hours/21 sessions MW: Sept. 8–Nov. 17; 6:00-7:30 p.m., Room TBA $360, text included AAMA approved CEU course

Procedures in a Clinical Setting

Medication Aide Intake Sessions August 4 – 25 Mondays: 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Room S171 Classes start September 8, 2008.

Phlebotomy PLAB 1023* Hours: 32 Prereqs.: Med. Terminology and CPR. Examine the theories and principles of biological specimen collection. Includes laboratory organization, anticoagulant actions, OSHA practices, and bloodborne pathogen requirements. Students perform venipunctures and finger sticks during class sessions. Text , lab coat and/or scrubs, current immunizations and liability insurance required.

Phlebotomy II PLAB 1091* Hours: 48 Prereq.: Admission in the Phlebotomy or Medical Assisting program or consent of the Program Director. Students learn to perform advanced phlebotomy procedures and the working of a medical laboratory. Topics include the use of Universal Precautions and guidelines in doing phlebotomy and skin punctures; collecting and processing specimens, and using quality control. Text and uniform or scrubs, current immunizations and liability insurance required.

MDCA 1017* Hours: 64 Prereqs.: Medical Terminology, CPR, and Human Disease/ Pathophysiology. Emphasis on patient-centered assessment, examination, intervention, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, minor surgical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for the medical office. Participant examines the process of obtaining and recording patient histories. Prevention of infections, disposing of hazardous waste and maintaining medical records. Text required.

Financial Aid Financial aid is available for some Continuing Education programs. Please stop by, call or email for more information. Financial Aid office: Thunderduck Hall, Room T130

Call

972-238-6188 or -6187

Rising Star Students: Qualified students may use their scholarship funds for the Medical Assisting or Pharmacy Technology Programs. Contact your Rising Star counselor for details at 972-238-6122.

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Community Pharmacy Technician Certificate Attention Pre-Pharmacy Majors Are you… •A declared pre-pharmacy major with at least one year of prerequisites completed? •Eager to get a letter of recommendation from a pharmacist? •Hoping to get experience in a pharmacy to enhance your application to pharmacy school? Join the fast-track condensed pharmacy technician program at Richland College. Note: This program offered during summer session only. NEW • NEW • NEW • NEW

Community Pharmacy Practice Online PHRA 1013* Hours: 64 Prerequisite: Introduction to Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Math I. Community Pharmacy Practice is now offered as a hybrid online course! Course is intended for students currently enrolled in the Community Pharmacy Technician Program. Enjoy the convenience of completing lecture coursework and interactive discussions in the eCampus online environment. Begin to develop your skills in the medication procurement and fill process during weekly scheduled lab days. Orientation for online course is mandatory at the beginning of the semester. Eligible students may register online or see one of the Health Professions Coordinators to obtain signature for registration in person.

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New Evening Cohort! The entire full-time Community Pharmacy Certificate is available in the evening: Monday through Thursday, 6:00–10:00 p.m.

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ACPE Approved IV Technician Certification Course PHRA 1045* Hours: 56 Prereq.: Certified, registered pharmacy technician with at least one year of pharmacy experience. IV technicians typically work in hospital or home infusion pharmacies, and prepare sterile enteral and parenteral admixtures in a clean room or other controlled environment. Course will prepare technicians to perform IV admixture of sterile products using USP 797-compliant aseptic techniques. Textbook supplied on loan basis to course participants. Liability insurance required.

Automation in Pharmacy PHRA 1091 Hours: 48 Course details current automation, robotics systems, and software applications currently in use in the institutional pharmacy practice setting. Course topics include overview of equipment and devices used for drug preparation , distribution, and manufacturing.

Clinical - Pharmacy Technician/Assistant PHRA 1060* Hours: 96 Prereqs.: All required coursework of Community Pharmacy program and approval of Program Coordinator. Perform technician duties in a certified community pharmacy setting. Duties include customer service relations, workplace roles and expectations, processing prescriptions, inventory, data entry, recordkeeping, and legal parameters.

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Length and Cost of Training The program consists of 256 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction and a 96-hour supervised externship. It can be completed in one semester by attending day classes full time. Tuition in 2008 is $1,495. Students are required to purchase books and liability insurance. Certification/Registration To work as a pharmacy technician in the State of Texas, all pharmacy technicians are required to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and complete a registration process through the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Convicted felons may be ineligible. Prerequisites High school diploma or high school senior or GED Completed application packet Documentation or assessment of computer skills in Windows, Word, keyboarding of 25 wpm Documentation or assessment of entry level academic skills in reading, writing and math Personal interview Coursework Hours Introduction to Pharmacy (PHRA 1001) 64 Pharmaceutical Math I (PHRA 1009) 48 Community Pharmacy Practice (PHRA 1013) 64 Pharmacology for Technicians (PHRA 1005) 64 Insurance Customer Service (INSR 1017) 16 Clinical: Pharmacy Technician/Asst. (PHRA 1060) 96 Total 352 Course offerings vary by semester. Clinical requirement Proof of liability insurance, registration as a trainee with TSBP. Some sites may also require drug screen and criminal background check. More information Please call 972-238-6950, or e-mail HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu, or visit our website: www.richlandcollege.edu/hp

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Career Overview Community Pharmacy Technicians work in chain or independent retail pharmacies under the supervision of a registered and licensed pharmacist. They perform duties such as processing prescription drug orders, patient medication record maintenance, issuing medications to patients, inventory management and compounding non-sterile medications.

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Institutional Pharmacy Technician Certificate Career Overview Institutional Pharmacy Technicians work in hospital or institutional pharmacies under the supervision of a registered, licensed pharmacist. They perform duties such as processing medication orders, filling and maintaining unit dose carts or automated dispensing machines, inventory management, distributing medications and compounding nonsterile and sterile medications.

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Length and Cost of Training The program consists of 608 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction and a 144-hour supervised internship. Full-time students can complete the program in two semesters. Tuition of $3,015 includes the Community Pharmacy Technician program. Books, uniforms, and liability insurance are additional expenses. Accreditation/Certification/Registration The Institutional Pharmacy Technician Program is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). To work as a pharmacy technician in the State of Texas, all pharmacy technicians are required to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and complete a registration process through the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Convicted felons may be ineligible. Prerequisites: High school diploma or high school senior or GED Eligible to work in the US Documentation or assessment of entry-level academic skills in reading, writing, and math Documentation or assessment of computer skills in Windows, Word, keyboarding speed of 25 wpm Completed application packet Personal interview Community Track Courses Introduction to Pharmacy (PHRA 1001) Pharmaceutical Math I (PHRA 1009) Community Pharmacy Practice (PHRA 1013) Insurance Customer Service (INSR 1017) Pharmacology for Technicians (PHRA 1005) Clinical: Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (PHRA 1060)

Hours 64 48 64 16 64 96 Total 352

Institutional Track Courses Institutional Pharmacy Practice (PHRA 1049) Pharmaceutical Math II (PHRA 1047) Intravenous Admixture & Sterile Compounding (PHRA 1045) Computerized Drug Delivery Systems (PHRA 1006) Pharmaceutical Update for Health Professionals (PHRA 1003) Technical Customer Service in Healthcare (EECT 1000) Practicum: Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (PHRA 1066)

Hours 48 32 80 48 16 32 144 Total 400 Community and Institutional Combined Total: 752 Course offerings vary by semester.

Practicum Requirement: Proof of medical insurance, liability insurance, CPR, immunizations, TB test, submission of completed health form, criminal background check and drug screen, registration as technician trainee by TSBP. More information: Please call 972-238-6950, or e-mail HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu, or visit our website: www.richlandcollege.edu/hp

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ACPE Approved IV Technician Certificate Career Overview This course is designed for certified, registered pharmacy technicians who wish to gain ACPE approved national IV certification. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy as well as 40 hours of ACPE approved continuing education credit. Course Description Using curriculum developed by the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, this course will prepare technicians to perform IV admixture of sterile products using proper aseptic technique and processes that are in compliance with current USP 797 standards. Course will be a combination of 23.5 hours of home study and 32 hours of on-campus lab practice for the development of aseptic techniques. Tuition for 2008 is $595. Students are encouraged to apply for the TPEG (Texas Public Education Grant), which may cover part of tuition only (based on financial need). Prerequisite Must be a certified technician and currently registered with Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Must have at least 2,000 hours work experience. Coursework Hours ACPE Approved Sterile Products Training (PHRA 1045) 56 Registration Applicants must provide proof of current credentials to obtain a signed Richland registration form. Additionally, students must submit a UH registration form along with a check or money order for $75 payable to UH College of Pharmacy. These steps must be completed five weeks prior to first class. Liability insurance required. More Information: Please contact LiAnne Webster: 972-238-6038, or e-mail LianneWebster@dcccd.edu

Community Pharmacy Practice PHRA 1013* Hours: 64 Prerequisite: Introduction to Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Math I. Introduction to the skills necessary to process, prepare, label, and maintain records of physicians' medication orders and prescriptions in a community pharmacy. Designed to train individuals in supply, inventory, and data entry. Includes customer service, count and pour techniques, pharmaceutical compounding, prescription calculations, drug selection and preparation, over-thecounter drugs, record keeping, stock level adjustment, data input, and legal parameters.

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SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Hours

Dates

6:00pm-8:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 8:30am-12:30pm 8:30am-12:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 8:30am-12:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 2:00pm-5:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 9/9-10/16 8:30am-12:30pm 8:30am-12:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 7:00am-3:30pm 7:00am-3:30pm 7:00am-3:30pm 8:30am-12:30pm

9/9-10/30 10/14-11/20 8/18-9/10 10/8-12/3 10/21-12/12 10/21-12/12 10/14-11/20 9/15-10/10 12/8-12/17 10/24-11/14 10/13-12/17 8/25-10/6 9/8-10/13 9/8-10/13 8/25-9/5 9/9-10/16 9/9-10/16 48/12 9/16-10/9 9/16-10/9 12/2-12/11 10/14-12/16 10/20-12/10 9/2-10/31 9/2-9/30 10/6-10/31 10/17-12/12

Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm. 56/16 RC S167 48/12 RC S175 96/ Off campus 64/16 RC S167 64/16 RC S167 64/0 Online 48/12 RC S175 48/12 RC S167 16/4 RC S167 16/4 RC S175 80/20 RC S167 64/16 RC S167 64/16 RC S175 64/16 Online 24/8 RC S175 48/12 RC S167 48/12 RC S215 Online $235 32/8 RC S175 32/0 Online 16/4 RC S175 64/16 RC S107 64/16 RC S175 144/0 OFF HOS 144/Off campus 144/ Off campus 32/8 RC S167

Fee $595 $250 $200 $320 $320 $320 $250 $235 $100 $100 $340 $320 $320 $320 $100 $235 $235 Leyva $180 $180 $100 $320 $320 $235 $235 $235 $180

Instructor Webster Ruiz Martin Harper Martin Webster Ruiz Hines Staff Ruiz Hines Staff Martin Webster Martin Ruiz Staff Albrecht Leyva Albrecht Staff Albrecht Albrecht Albrecht Albrecht Staff

Class schedules are subject to change. For current information, check the Web schedule at www.richlandcollege.edu/ce.

Computerized Drug Delivery Systems PHRA 1006* Hours: 48 Learn fundamentals of computer information systems and technology within the healthcare system. Includes specialized skills in the production of pharmaceutical documentation using selected pharmacy software packages and an overview of equipment and devices for drug distribution, preparation and manufacturing. Also covers mechanical, automatic and robotic drug delivery systems.

Institutional Pharmacy Practice PHRA 1049* Hours: 48 Prerequisites: Completion of Comm. Pharm. program. Explore the roles and practice of a Pharm. Tech. within an institutional setting. Includes: hospital pharmacy organization; workflow; personnel regulations; sterile compounding; packaging and labeling, drug storage, drug distribution systems, cart fills, drug utilization evaluation, drug formulary criteria and quality assurance. Text required.

Orientation for online classes is mandatory. See your registration receipt for date, time and location.

Insurance Customer Service in Healthcare INSR 1017* Hours: 16 Learn basic types of insurance plans and eligibility requirements for pharmacy benefits providers. Learn basic skills for effective communication with patients and insurance providers related to the pharmacy claims billing process.

Intravenous Admixture and Sterile Compounding PHRA 1045* Hours: 80 Prerequisites: Inst. Pharm. Practice, Pharm. Math II. Examine the processes and equipment involved with the mixing of sterile products specific to institutional and home healthcare pharmacy settings. Includes: development of proper aseptic technique within a controlled environment, sterile enteral and parenteral IV admixture, sterile IV chemotherapy admixture, dosage

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calculation and solution label preparation, workflow processes within the USP Chapter 797-compliant clean room, quality assurance processes and procedures. Text and liability insurance required.

Introduction to Pharmacy PHRA 1001* Hours: 64 An overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician. Topics include description of a pharmacy environment, the profile of a pharmacy technician, legal and ethical guidelines, job skills and duties, verbal and written communication skills, professional resources, safety techniques, and supply and inventory techniques.

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Course # Section Title Days PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS 515320 81002 ACPE Approved IV Technician Certification CourseTTh 515323 81001 Automation in Pharmacy TTh 495234 84001 Clinical: Pharmacy Technician/Assistant M-S 522674 81003 Community Pharmacy Practice MW 515338 81001 Community Pharmacy Practice TTh 515384 81004 Community Pharmacy Practice Online TTh 515386 81001 Computerized Drug Delivery Systems TTh 515388 81001 Institutional Pharmacy Practice MWF 522670 82003 Insurance Customer Service In Healthcare MW 515393 81001 Insurance Customer Service In Healthcare F 515395 81001 Intravenous Admixture and Sterile Compounding MW 522678 84003 Introduction to Pharmacy M-Th 515404 81001 Introduction To Pharmacy MWF 515410 81004 Introduction to Pharmacy Online M-S 522684 84002 Math Review for Health Professionals M-F 515411 81001 Pharmaceutical Math I TTh 522620 81003 Pharmaceutical Math I TR 515419 81004 Pharmaceutical Math I Online M-S 515421 81001 Pharmaceutical Math II TTh 515424 81004 Pharmaceutical Math II Online M-S 515426 82001 Pharmaceutical Update for Health Professionals TTh 522619 81003 Pharmacology for Technicians TR 515430 81001 Pharmacology for Technicians MW 515435 81003 Practicum: Pharmacy Tech M-S 515433 81001 Practicum-Pharmacy Technician/Assistant M-S 515436 81002 Practicum-Pharmacy Technician/Assistant M-S 515438 81001 Technical Customer Service in Healthcare F

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Pharmaceutical Update for Health Professionals

Technical Customer Service in Healthcare

PHRA 1003* Hours: 16 Explore contemporary issues and topics relevant to a Pharmacy Technician. Topics may include automation, advanced technology and procedures, professional organization membership, quality assurance and continuing education.

EECT 1000* Hours: 32 Prerequisites: Completion of Community Pharmacy Technician program and Institutional Pharmacy Practice. Learn general principles for communication with both internal and external customers within the institutional pharmacy practice setting. Skill development in the areas of: building/maintaining positive customer relationships, team building, conflict management, time management, intercultural diversity competencies, adapting to change, and adherence to regulatory requirements for best practices and process improvement.

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Pharmacology for Technicians

Attention New Students All Health Professions students must meet with the Admissions Coordinator or Program Administrator for program approval before registering for their first class.

Math Review for Health Professionals PHRA 1091* Hours: 24 Gain a working knowledge of the basic computations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole number and decimals. Instruction includes: working with ratios, fraction, percentages, and algebraic skills. This course is designed to prepare students with the basic math skills needed to enter the Health Professions Programs.

PHRA 1005* Hours: 64 Prerequisites: Intro to Pharm., Pharm. Math I. Students gain a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and their uses in this foundational course. Topics include: how to prepare dosages and fill prescriptions; quality assurance; drug classes, drug characteristics and nomenclature, drug storage, safety procedures, drug actions on the human body and routes of administration. Text required.

Practicum– Pharmacy Technician/Assistant PHRA 1066* Hours: 144 Prereqs.: All required course work and completion of clinical requirements. Students are placed in certified hospital sites and supervised by registered, licensed pharmacists as they complete an externship. Orientation session is required.

Pharmaceutical Math I PHRA 1009* Hours: 48 Learn basic pharmacy mathematics as used by pharmacy technicians. Topics include: review of basic operations; metric system; apothecary systems of weight and volume; and applications of solving pharmaceutical and dosage problems for practical application of skills. Text required.

Pharmaceutical Math II PHRA 1047* Hours: 32 Prerequisites: Completion of Community Pharmacy Technician course work. Students explore mathematics as used by Institutional Pharmacy Technicians, where emphasis is placed on weight and volume in the metric system. Lab applications are directed to solving parenteral dosage problems. Topics include: ratio and proportion, dilution and concentration, milliequivalent units, and intravenous flow rates. Text required.

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Financial Aid Financial aid is available for some Continuing Education programs. Please stop by, call or email for more information. Financial Aid office: Thunderduck Hall, Room T130

Call

972-238-6188 or -6187

Information Sessions

www.richlandcollege.edu/hp

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English as a Second Language Workplace Communication Essential Skills for the Workplace: Beg. A & B

COMG 1091* Designed for students with very limited English speaking skills and limited reading and writing skills in their first language who are trying to enter the workforce. Two 30-hour courses are offered. Once students successfully complete the two part series they will be prepared to enter the Basic Workforce Communication Skills Program. Text required.

Workplace Development Skills COMG 1091* Prereq.: Level 2. Text required. Listening/Speaking Skills: Increase communicative proficiency Reading and Vocabulary Development Reinforce reading skills Writing in the Workplace Develop organizational writing skills Accent Reduction Skills for the Workplace

Conversation Partners and

Reading Assistance Program (RAP) These free programs provide nonnative speakers the chance to practice their new English speaking and reading skills with a partner once a week throughout the semester. Any student enrolled in an English as a Second Lan guage/Workplace Communication class through Continuing Education is welcome. To find out more, please stop by the Emeritus Program in Crockett Hall, Room C120. Sponsored by the Richland College Emeritus Program free of charge.

Level 1: COMG 1000*, Level 2: COMG 1001*, Level 3: COMG 1004*, Level 4: COMG 1005*, Level 5: COMG 1007*, Level 6: COMG 1008*, Level 7: COMG 1006*, Levels 7A & 8A: COMG 1040*, Levels 7B & 8B: COMG 1045*. Eight levels of instruction develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to aid in workplace communication and to assist in functioning with greater confidence within the community. Coursework progresses from entry-level job readiness training to on-the-job performance enhancement. These classes are available in a fast track format that enables students to complete up to four full levels per semester. Text required.

Workplace Speaking Skills This course assists in the integration of interpersonal skills, social skills and cultural and conversational acclimation skills necessary to succeed in business and to become a team player. Text required. Workplace Speaking Beg. A and B COMG 1003* Workplace Speaking Int. A & Adv. A POFT 1091* Workplace Speaking Int. B & Adv. B POFT 1020*

POFT 1002* Instruction focuses on improving the quality of spoken English and reducing native accents, with the realization that job retention or advancement depends upon correct pronunciation and speaking skills. Recommended prerequisite is Level 2. Text required.

Advanced English Skills for the Workplace

Prereq: Level 4. Text required. Advanced Grammar Advanced Writing

POFT 1004*

TOEFL Preparation Course ESOZ 1008 The course focuses on test preparation, review and practice testing in reading comprehension, vocabulary, structure, written expression, and listening skills. Four review areas are covered; listening, reading, writing and grammar. Text required.

Start Here: Essential Skills for the Workplace: A & B

If You Are Enrolled In:

1A, 1B, 2A, or 2B

3A, 3B, 4A, or 4B

5A, 5B, 6A, or 6B

You May Also Enroll In:

Speaking Skills Beginning A & B Speaking Skills Intermediate A & B Speaking Skills Advanced A & B

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Accent Reduction

And/ Or

Developmental Listening/Speaking; Developmental Reading/Vocabulary; Developmental Writing; Advanced Grammar & Writing Computer Essentials

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Basic Workforce Communication Skills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Levels 1-8

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New Students, Follow These Steps 1 Go to the Multicultural Center in Thunderduck Hall or call 972-238-6900 to schedule an evaluation to determine your class placement. 2 Talk with an advisor to choose courses and to help complete your registration form. 3 Take your registration form to the Continuing Education counter to register and pay for your courses. Multicultural Center and Continuing Education Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Estudiantes Nuevos – Sigan las Siguientes Instrucciones: 1 Vaya al Centro Multicultural o llame al 972-238-6900 para hacer una cita para determinar su nivel de inglés. 2 Hable con un consejero para escoger sus cursos y para llenar la solicitud de inscripción. 3 Lleve su solicitud de inscripción al Departamento de Educación Continua ubicado en el primer piso de Thunderduck Hall para inscribirse y pagar las cuotas.

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Centro Multicultural y Educación Continua Nuesto horario es: lunes - jueves, 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; viernes,8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title ESSENTIAL SKILLS 516247 81003 Essential Skills Beg A 516248 81002 Essential Skills Beg A 516249 81005 Essential Skills Beg A 516263 81008 Essential Skills Beg A 516261 81009 Essential Skills Beg A 516267 81010 Essential Skills Beg A 516271 81001 Essential Skills Beg A 516227 81014 Essential Skills Beg A 516229 81021 Essential Skills Beg A 516231 82013 Essential Skills Beg A

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Days

Hours

TTh 6:00pm-8:00pm TTh 8:00pm-10:00pm MW 7:00pm-9:00pm S 8:00am-12:20pm S 1:00pm-5:20pm Sun 1:00pm-5:20pm M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm M-Th* 4:00pm-6:00pm M-F* 7:00am-9:00am *Denotes Fast Track Class

Dates 9/2-10/21 9/2-10/21 9/3-10/22 9/6-10/18 9/6-10/18 9/7-10/19 9/16-9/29 10/28-11/10 11/19-12/16 11/25-12/17

Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm. 30/15 30/15 30/15 30/7 30/7 30/7 30/10 30/10 30/15 30/15

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

T245 T222 T210 T245 T241 T247 T243 T247 T241 T241

Fee

Instructor

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Hood Rojo Colville Hood Maphis Nowicki Sherman Fahrendorff Cerrato Cerrato

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Course # Section Title ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE B 516233 81011 Essential Skills Beg B 516236 81013 Essential Skills Beg B 516239 81012 Essential Skills Beg B 516245 81018 Essential Skills Beg B 516242 81017 Essential Skills Beg B 516250 81019 Essential Skills Beg B 516251 81016 Essential Skills Beg B 516254 81020 Essential Skills Beg B WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1A 516038 81001 1A 516037 81002 1A 516050 81003 1A 516054 81006 1A 516053 81005 1A 516056 81007 1A 516058 81004 1A 516061 81009 1A 516102 82016 1A 516104 82017 1A WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1B 516105 81008 1B 516108 81010 1B 516112 81015 1B 516114 81014 1B 516116 81016 1B 516117 81012 1B 516119 81013 1B 516120 81011 1B WORKPLACE SPEAKING SKILLS - BEGINNING 516238 81001 Beginning A: Speaking Skills 516241 81002 Beginning A: Speaking Skills 516244 81003 Beginning B: Speaking Skills 516246 81004 Beginning B: Speaking Skills WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 2A 516127 81003 2A 516123 81002 2A 516128 81004 2A 516129 81005 2A 516130 81006 2A 516131 81007 2A 516132 81013 2A WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 2B 516133 81001 2B 516135 81008 2B 516134 81009 2B 516137 81010 2B 516139 81011 2B 516140 81012 2B 516324 81014 2B 516141 82013 2B

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9:00am-12:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm 8:00pm-10:00pm 8:00am-12:20pm 1:00pm-5:20pm 1:00pm-5:20pm 7:00pm-9:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm

9/30-10/13 10/23-12/16 10/23-12/16 10/25-12/13 10/25-12/13 10/26-12/14 10/27-12/15 11/11-11/24

30/10 30/15 30/15 30/7 30/7 30/7 30/15 30/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

T243 T245 T222 T245 T241 T247 T210 T247

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Sherman Hood Rojo Hood Maphis Nowicki Colville Fahrendorff

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12:30pm-3:30pm 7:00pm-9:00pm 8:00pm-10:00pm 8:00am-12:20pm 1:00pm-5:20pm 1:00pm-5:20pm 6:00pm-8:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm

9/2-9/17 9/2-10/21 9/3-10/22 9/6-10/18 9/6-10/18 9/7-10/19 9/30-10/22 10/14-10/27 11/25-12/10 12/1-12/16

48/10 48/15 48/15 48/7 48/7 48/7 48/15 48/10 48/10 48/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

T247 T210 T241 T241 T245 T245 T253 T243 T247 T247

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Fahrendorff Cockram Schragin Echevarria McCloud Mulkey Lambert Sherman Fahrendorff Fahrendorff

M-Th* TTh S S Sun MW MW M-F*

12:30pm-3:30pm 7:00pm-9:00pm 8:00am-12:20pm 1:00pm-5:20pm 1:00pm-5:20pm 6:00pm-8:00pm 8:00pm-10:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm

9/18-10/6 10/23-12/16 10/25-12/13 10/25-12/13 10/26-12/14 10/27-12/15 10/27-12/15 10/28-11/10

48/10 48/15 48/7 48/7 48/7 48/15 48/15 48/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

T247 T210 T241 T245 T245 T253 T241 T243

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Fahrendroff Cockram Echevarria McCloud Mulkey Lambert Schragin Sherman

TTh MW TTh MW

6:00pm-8:00pm 7:00am-9:00am 6:00pm-8:00pm 7:00am-9:00am

9/2-10/21 9/3-10/22 10/23-12/16 10/27-12/15

30/15 30/15 30/15 30/15

RC RC RC RC

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$60 $60 $60 $60

Maphis Sherman Maphis Sherman

TTh TTh MW S Sun M-Th* M-F*

6:00pm-8:00pm 8:00pm-10:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm 8:00am-12:20pm 1:00pm-5:20pm 12:30pm-3:30pm 9:00am-12:00pm

9/2-10/21 9/2-10/21 9/3-10/22 9/6-10/18 9/7-10/19 10/7-10/22 11/11-11/24

48/15 48/15 48/15 48/7 48/7 48/10 48/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

T253 T245 T212 T243 T241 T247 T243

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Echevarria McMillan McCloud Sherman Hermann Fahrendorff Sherman

M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm M-Th* 12:30pm-3:30pm TTh 6:00pm-8:00pm TTh 8:00pm-10:00pm S 8:00am-12:20pm Sun 1:00pm-5:20pm MW 7:00pm-9:00pm M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm *Denotes Fast Track class

9/2-9/15 10/23-11/10 10/23-12/16 10/23-12/16 10/25-12/13 10/26-12/14 10/27-12/15 11/25-12/10

48/10 48/10 48/15 48/15 48/7 48/7 48/15 48/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

T241 T247 T253 T245 T243 T241 T212 T243

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Cerrato Fahrendorff Echevarria McMillan Sherman Hermann McCloud Sherman

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LANGUAGE

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title Days Hours WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 3A 516145 81001 3A M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516144 81003 3A TTh 6:00pm-8:00pm 516143 81002 3A M-Th* 6:00pm-9:00pm 516147 81007 3A S 8:00am-12:20pm 516149 81008 3A Sun 1:00pm-5:20pm 516154 81006 3A M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516156 81004 3A MW 8:00pm-10:00pm 516157 81015 3A M-Th* 12:30pm-3:30pm WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 3B 516159 81005 3B M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516160 81009 3B M-Th* 6:00pm-9:00pm 516162 81010 3B M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516163 81011 3B TTh 6:00pm-8:00pm 516164 81013 3B S 8:00am-12:20pm 516165 81014 3B Sun 1:00pm-5:20pm 516166 81012 3B MW 8:00pm-10:00pm 516167 82009 3B M-Th* 12:30pm-3:30pm ACCENT REDUCTION SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE 516223 81001 Accent Reduction Skills I MW 6:45pm-8:45pm 516224 81002 Accent Reduction Skills II MW 6:45pm-8:45pm WORKPLACE SPEAKING SKILLS - INTERMEDIATE 516256 81003 Intermediate A: Speaking Skills TTh 6:00pm-8:00pm 516265 81004 Intermediate A: Speaking Skills MW 12:30pm-2:30pm 516269 81003 Intermediate B: Speaking Skills TTh 6:00pm-8:00pm 516278 81004 Intermediate B: Speaking Skills MW 12:30pm-2:30pm WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS 516284 81004 Workplace Listening/Speaking Skills I MW 8:00pm-10:00pm 516286 81015 Workplace Listening/Speaking Skills II MW 8:00pm-10:00pm 516288 81007 Workplace Reading/Vocabulary Skills Th 7:00pm-9:00pm 516289 81006 Workplace Writing Skills T 7:00pm-9:00pm WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 4A 516168 81001 4A M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516169 81003 4A TTh 8:00pm-10:00pm 516170 81004 4A MW 6:00pm-8:00pm 516171 81006 4A S 8:00am-12:20pm 516172 81007 4A Sun 1:00pm-5:20pm 516173 81008 4A M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516174 81009 4A M-Th 6:00pm-9:00pm 516175 81011 4A M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 4B 516176 81002 4B M-F* 7:00am-9:00am 516177 81005 4B M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516178 81010 4B M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516180 81012 4B M-Th* 6:00pm-9:00pm 516179 81013 4B TTh 8:00pm-10:00pm 516181 81016 4B S 8:00am-12:20pm 516182 81017 4B Sun 1:00pm-5:20pm 516183 81015 4B MW 6:00pm-8:00pm 516184 81014 4B M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm *Denotes Fast Track class

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Fee

Instructor

9/2-9/15 9/2-10/21 9/2-9/17 9/6-10/18 9/7-10/19 9/16-9/29 9/30-10/22 11/11-11/26

48/10 48/15 48/10 48/7 48/7 48/10 48/15 48/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

Y103 TBA T243 Y103 T243 T241 T245 T247

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Merida Mulkey Sherman Merida Marram Cerrato McMillan Fahrendorff

9/16-9/28 9/18-10/6 9/30-10/13 10/23-12/16 10/25-12/13 10/26-12/14 10/27-12/15 12/1-12/16

48/10 48/10 48/10 48/15 48/7 48/7 48/15 48/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

Y103 T243 T241 TBA Y103 T243 T245 T247

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Merida Sherman Cerrato Mulkey Merida Marram McMillan Fahrendorff

9/15-10/22 10/27-12/8

24/12 RC Y103 24/12 RC Y103

$60 $60

Merida Merida

9/2-10/21 9/3-10/22 10/23-12/16 10/27-12/15

30/15 30/15 30/15 30/15

RC RC RC RC

T241 Y103 T241 Y103

$60 $60 $60 $60

Cerrato Merida Cerrato Merida

9/3-10/22 10/27-12/15 9/4-12/18 9/2-12/9

30/15 30/15 30/15 30/15

RC RC RC RC

T253 T253 T212 T212

$65 $65 $65 $65

Trelles Trelles Trelles Trelles

9/2-9/15 9/2-10/21 9/3-10/22 9/6-10/18 9/7-10/19 9/30-10/13 10/7-10/22 10/14-10/27

48/10 48/15 48/15 48/7 48/7 48/10 48/15 48/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

T212 T253 T222 T212 T253 Y103 T243 T241

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Trelles Marram Hermann Staff Stover Merida Sherman Cerrato

9/2-9/22 9/16-9/29 10/14-10/27 10/23-11/8 10/23-12/16 10/25-12/13 10/26-12/14 10/27-12/15 10/28-11/10

48/15 48/10 48/10 48/10 48/15 48/7 48/7 48/15 48/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

T247 T212 Y103 T243 T253 T212 T253 T222 T241

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Fahrendorff Trelles Merida Sherman Marram Staff Stover Hermann Cerrato

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Course # Section Title Days Hours WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 5A 516185 81001 5A MW 6:00pm-8:00pm 516186 81002 5A S 8:00am-12:20pm 516187 81003 5A M-F* 7:00am-9:00am 516188 81004 5A M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516189 81007 5A M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516190 81011 5A M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516191 81012 5A M-Th* 6:00pm-9:00pm WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 5B 516192 81006 5B M-F* 7:00am-9:00am M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516193 81005 5B 516194 81009 5B S 8:00am-12:20pm 516195 81008 5B MW 6:00pm-8:00pm 516196 81010 5B M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516197 82009 5B M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516198 82010 5B M-Th* 6:00pm-9:00pm WORKPLACE SPEAKING SKILLS - ADVANCED 516232 81001 Advanced A: Speaking Skills MW 6:00pm-8:00pm 516234 81002 Advanced A: Speaking Skills S 1:00pm-5:20pm 516235 81001 Advanced B: Speaking Skills S 1:00pm-5:20pm 516237 81002 Advanced B: Speaking Skills MW 6:00pm-8:00pm ADVANCED ENGLISH SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE 516226 81001 Adv. Workplace Grammar Skills TTh 8:00pm-10:00pm 516228 81002 Adv. Workplace Grammar/Writing Skills MW 7:00am-9:00am 516230 81003 Adv. Workplace Writing Skills TTh 8:00pm-10:00pm WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 6A 516200 81002 6A M-F* 7:00am-9:00am 516199 81003 6A TTh 8:00pm-10:00pm 516201 81004 6A S 8:00am-12:20pm 516202 81006 6A M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516203 81008 6A M-F* 7:00am-9:00am 516204 81011 6A M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 6B 516072 81001 6B M-Th* 6:00pm-9:00pm 516073 81005 6B M-F* 7:00am-9:00am 516076 81007 6B TTh 8:00pm-10:00pm 516077 81009 6B S 8:00am-12:20pm 516078 81010 6B M-F* 9:00am-12:00pm 516079 82009 6B M-F* 7:00am-9:00am *Denotes Fast Track class

Dates

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9/3-10/22 9/6-10/18 9/23-10/13 9/30-10/13 10/28-11/10 11/11-11/24 11/11-11/26

48/15 48/7 48/15 48/10 48/10 48/10 48/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

T245 T247 T247 T212 Y103 T241 T243

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

McMIllan Fahrendorff Fahrendorff Trelles Merida Cerrato Sherman

10/14-11/3 10/14-10/27 10/25-12/13 10/27-12/15 11/11-11/24 11/25-12/10 12/1-12/16

48/15 48/10 48/7 48/15 48/10 48/10 48/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

T247 T212 T247 T245 Y103 T241 T243

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Fahrendorff Trelles Fahrendorff McMillan Merida Cerrato Sherman

9/3-10/22 9/6-10/18 10/25-12/13 10/27-12/15

30/15 30/7 30/7 30/15

RC RC RC RC

T241 Y103 Y103 T241

$60 $60 $60 $60

Cerrato Merida Merida Cerrato

9/2-10/21 30/15 RC T241 10/6-11/24 30/15 RC T245 10/23-12/16 30/15 RC T241

$65 $65 $65

Hermann Hermann Hermann

9/2-9/22 9/2-10/21 9/6-10/18 10/28-11/10 11/4-11/24 11/25-12/10

48/15 48/15 48/7 48/10 48/15 48/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC

T212 TBA T253 T212 T247 Y103

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Trelles Staff Staff Trelles Fahrendorff Merida

9/2-9/17 9/23-10/13 10/23-12/16 10/25-12/13 11/11-11/24 11/25-12/17

48/10 48/15 48/15 48/7 48/10 48/15

RC RC RC RC RC RC

T247 T212 TBA T253 T212 T247

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Fahrendorff Trelles Staff Staff Trelles Fahrendorff

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SCHEDULE I FALL 2008

Richland College

Workplace Development Skills Listening/Speaking Development COMG 1091* Hours: 30 Prereq.: Level 2. Increases communicative proficiency on the job and assists students in the ability to utilize the language to serve their needs in a workplace setting. Text required.

Writing Development COMG 1091* Hours: 30 Prereq: Level 2. Focus on developing organizational writing skills that could be applied to writing clear and concise memos and business letters. Text required.

Conversation Partners and Reading Assistance Program (RAP)

Reading and Vocabulary Development COMG 1091* Hours: 30 Prereq: Level 2. Reinforces reading skills within a work context such as understanding work directives and policies and applying reading comprehension skills to workrelated literature. Text required.

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These free programs provide non-native speakers the chance to practice their new English speaking and reading skills with a partner once a week throughout the semester. Any student enrolled in an English as a Second Language/Workplace Communication class through Continuing Education is welcome. To find out more, please stop by the Emeritus Program in Crockett Hall, Room C120. Sponsored by the Richland College Emeritus Program free of charge.

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SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 7A AND 7B 516081 81002 7A 516088 81001 7A 516090 81004 7A 516092 81005 7A 516095 81009 7A 516142 82007 7A 516150 81002 7B 516151 81003 7B 516152 81004 7B 516153 81005 7B 516155 81011 7B 516161 81008 7B WORKFORCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 8A AND 8B 516208 81003 8A 516210 81006 8A 516212 81007 8A 516213 81008 8A 516214 81010 8A 516215 82008 8A 516216 81001 8B 516217 81006 8B 516218 81007 8B 516219 81010 8B 516220 81009 8B 516222 81012 8B TOEFL PREP 516280 81001 TOEFL Preparation I 516281 81002 TOEFL Preparation II

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Days M-F* M-F* S M-Th* M-F* M-F* M-Th* M-F* M-F* M-Th* S M-F* S M-Th* M-F* M-F* M-Th* M-F* M-F* M-F* M-Th* S M-F* M-Th*

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7:00am-9:00am 9:00am-12:00pm 8:00am-12:20pm 6:00pm-9:00pm 7:00am-9:00am 9:00am-12:00pm 4:00pm-6:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 7:00am-9:00am 6:00pm-9:00pm 8:00am-12:20pm 7:00am-9:00am

9/2-9/22 9/2-9/15 9/6-10/18 9/18-10/6 10/14-11/3 11/25-12/10 9/2-9/25 9/16-9/29 9/23-10/13 10/7-10/22 10/25-12/13 11/4-11/24

30/15 30/10 30/7 30/10 30/15 30/10 30/15 30/10 30/15 30/10 30/7 30/15

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

T241 T247 T255 T247 T212 T212 T241 T247 T241 T247 T255 T212

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Cerrato Fahrendorff Staff Fahrendorff Trelles Trelles Cerrato Fahrendorff Cerrato Fahrendorff Staff Trelles

8:00am-12:20pm 4:00pm-6:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 7:00am-9:00am 6:00pm-9:00pm 7:00am-9:00am 9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 4:00pm-6:00pm 8:00am-12:20pm 7:00am-9:00am 6:00pm-9:00pm

9/6-10/18 9/29-10/22 9/30-10/13 10/14-11/3 10/23-11/10 11/25-12/17 9/2-9/15 10/14-10/27 10/23-11/18 10/25-12/13 11/4-11/24 11/11-11/26

30/7 30/15 30/10 30/15 30/10 30/15 30/10 30/10 30/15 30/7 30/15 30/10

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

T210 T241 T247 T241 T247 T212 T243 T247 T241 T210 T241 T247

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Staff Cerrato Fahrendorff Cerrato Fahrendorff Trelles Sherman Fahrendorff Cerrato Staff Cerrato Fahrendorff

S 1:00pm-5:00pm S 1:00pm-5:00pm *Denotes Fast Track class

9/6-10/18 28/7 RC T243 10/25-12/13 28/7 RC T243

$60 $60

Sherman Sherman

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Foreign Language Courses Concurrent Enrollment These courses focus on comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. Emphasis is on pronunciation, comprehension and oral expression. Cultural insights are presented. Speaking and writing is intensified in the intermediate levels.

German Culture and Conversation Through Film LANZ 1000 Hours: 48 Prereq.: at least one year of college-level German. This course focuses on the content, theme, and cultural significance of six modern German films while also expanding vocabulary and communication skills in the language. The textbook will guide the group discussions and research projects which will provide in-depth analysis of the films. Textbook varies. Purchase textbook after first day of class.

Guide to Placement in Foreign Language Courses 1411 – little or no background in the language 1412 – communicate in a limited range of everyday situations i.e. greetings, ordering food, expressing simple wants, etc. 2311 – can converse on more complex subjects in present, past and future tenses (students in level 2311 courses typically have finished a first year college-level textbook) 2312 – build fluency, review grammar and read short stories.

Advanced conversation - have a good speaking and reading knowledge of the language and can engage in spontaneous conversations and discussions. Placement tests are available in the Language Lab: B217/ B218. Please call Delphina at 972-238-6909 for more information on placement testing. (Test offered only for Spanish, French, German and Korean)

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Dates

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Fee

Instructor

8/28-12/18 10/8-11/5 11/10-12/17 8/25-10/6

48/16 18/9 24/12 24/12

RC RC RC RC

TBA $120 E089 $75 E089 $85 E089 $85

Schubert Dickey Dickey Dickey

8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/28-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11

48/20 48/20 48/20 80/30 48/20 80/30 80/30 80/30 80/30 48/20 80/30 80/30 80/30 80/30 48/20 80/30 80/20 80/20 48/20 80/30 48/20 80/30 48/20 80/30

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B111 D150 S105 S105 S105 S105 S105 S105 B156 D150 D150 D150 D150 D150 D150 S123 S123 B111 B111 S123 S123 D150 B156 N119

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$117 $117 $117 $156 $117 $156 $156 $156 $156 $117 $156 $156 $156 $156 $117 $156 $156 $156 $117 $156 $117 $156 $117 $156

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Course # Section Title Days Hours FOREIGN LANGUAGE 516489 81048 German Culture & Conversation Through Film Th 6:30pm-9:30pm 516554 81001 Spanish, Advanced MW 7:45pm-9:45pm 516427 81001 Spanish, Beginning MW 7:45pm-9:45pm 516430 81002 Spanish, Intermediate MW 7:45pm-9:45pm FOREIGN LANGUAGE, CONCURRENT The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education. 515284 81001 American Sign Language, Beg I: SGNL 1301 MW 10:10am-12:10pm 515287 81002 American Sign Language, Beg I: SGNL 1301 TTh 3:00pm-5:00pm 515290 81003 American Sign Language, Beg II: SGNL 1302 TTh 9:00am-11:00am 515302 81016 Arabic, Beginning I: ARAB 1411 MW 9:05am-11:05am 515303 81007 Arabic, Beginning II: ARAB 1412 MW 11:15am-1:15pm 515300 81010 Chinese, Beginning I: CHIN 1411 MW 5:40pm-7:40pm 515307 81018 Chinese, Beginning I: CHIN 1411 TTh 11:15am-1:15pm 515310 81013 Chinese, Beginning II: CHIN 1412 MW 7:50pm-9:10pm 515314 81033 Farsi, Beginning I: FARS 1470 Th 5:40pm-9:40pm 515318 81005 French Conversation II: FREN 2306 MW 7:45pm-9:05pm 515325 84039 French, Beginning I: FREN 1411 MWF 8:40am-10:00am 515321 81004 French, Beginning I: FREN 1411 MW 5:40pm-7:40pm 515327 81023 French, Beginning I: FREN 1411 TTh 11:00am-1:00pm 515331 81025 French, Beginning II: FREN 1412 TTh 8:50pm-10:50pm 515334 84037 French, Intermediate I: FREN 2311 MWF 10:10am-11:05am 515342 81003 German, Beginning I: GERM 1411 MW 10:10am-12:10pm 515337 81015 German, Beginning I: GERM 1411 MW 1:00pm-3:00pm 515340 81002 German, Beginning I: GERM 1411 MW 5:50pm-7:40pm 515345 81009 German, Intermediate I: GERM 2311 MW 7:50pm-9:10pm 515347 81011 Italian, Beginning I: ITAL 1411 MW 5:40pm-7:40pm 515350 81008 Italian, Intermediate I: ITAL 2311 MW 7:50pm-9:10pm 515362 81001 Japanese, Beginning I: JAPN 1411 MW 11:15am-1:15pm 515364 81031 Japanese, Intermediate I: JAPN 2311 T 6:45pm-9:35pm 515366 81026 Korean, Beginning I: KORE 1411 TTh 5:40pm-7:40pm

Richland College

Foreign Language Certificates Language Focus International business, increasing immigration, and expanding tourism make language skills more valuable than ever before. Evidence of this 21st century global society is unmistakable in the Dallas area: numerous international companies headquarter in the metroplex, and international business and trade abound. This certificate is applicable in a wide range of situations - travel, written and oral communication, cultural sensitivity in business situations, and marketable language skills for the workplace.

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Length of Training This 256-hour program enables students to perform at a basic proficiency level, incorporating accurate pronunciation, listening and speaking skills, reading, writing and translating skills. Coursework also explores culture and customs. Students can expect to complete the program in a minimum of four semesters by taking morning, afternoon or evening classes. Students must register and successfully complete at least three courses through Continuing Education at Richland to qualify for certificate.

Certificate Options Spanish Certificate Spanish, Beginning (SPAN 1411 & 1412) Spanish, Int. (SPAN 2311 & 2312) French Certificate French, Beginning (FREN 1411 & 1412) French, Int. (FREN 2311 & 2312) German Certificate German, Beginning (GERM 1411 & 1412) German, Int (GERM 2311 & 2312) Italian Certificate Italian, Beginning (ITAL 1411 & 1412) Italian, Int. (ITAL 2311 & 2312) Japanese Certificate Japanese, Beginning (JAPN 1411 & 1412) Japanese, Int. (JAPN 2311 & 2312) Course offerings vary by semester.

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SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title Days Hours FOREIGN LANGUAGE, CONCURRENT, CONTINUED The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education. 515368 81030 Portuguese, Beginning I: PORT 1411 TTh 5:40pm-7:40pm 515369 81022 Russian, Beginning I: RUSS 1411 TTh 5:40pm-7:40pm 515371 81035 Spanish Conversation & Culture: SPAN 2324 S 9:00am-12:15pm 515377 81006 Spanish, Beginning I: SPAN 1411 MW 8:00am-10:00am 515374 81017 Spanish, Beginning I: SPAN 1411 MW 11:15am-1:15pm 515372 81012 Spanish, Beginning I: SPAN 1411 MW 7:50pm-9:50pm 515379 81029 Spanish, Beginning I: SPAN 1411 TTh 5:40pm-7:40pm 515382 81014 Spanish, Beginning II: SPAN 1412 MW 5:40pm-7:40pm 515383 81020 Spanish, Beginning II: SPAN 1412 TTh 9:00am-11:00am 515385 81028 Spanish, Conversation: SPAN 2306 TTh 1:00pm-2:20pm 515387 81027 Spanish, Intermediate I: SPAN 2311 TTh 9:30am-10:50am 515390 84038 Spanish, Introduction I: SPAN 1300 MWF 9:05am-10:00am 515394 81021 Spanish, Introduction I: SPAN 1300 TTh 7:30am-8:50am 515420 81034 Spanish, Introduction I: SPAN 1300 TTh 11:10am-12:40pm 515422 81019 Spanish, Introduction II: SPAN 1311 TTh 11:00am-12:20pm 515425 81024 Vietnamese, Beginning I: VIET 1411 TTh 5:40pm-7:40pm

Dates

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8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11 9/6-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11 9/9-12/4 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11

80/30 80/30 48/20 80/30 80/30 80/30 80/30 80/30 80/30 48/20 48/20 64/24 64/24 64/24 64/24 80/30

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

D150 S105 B111 B111 B107 B107 B107 B107 S123 B156 B107 B107 B111 S123 TBA S123

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$156 $156 $117 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $156 $117 $117 $117 $117 $117 $117 $156

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Small Business How to Start and Operate a Small Business

Successful Communications for Business

BUSG 1024* Hours: 21 Topics include the business plan, raising capital, defining and entering the market, planning cash-flow, insurance and benefit planning, and basic management techniques.

BMGT 1022 Hours: 16 Make your first impressions count. This course will focus on results-driven communication, both oral and written. Topics include writing winning proposals, press releases and resumes, teambuilding through effective communication, tools for effective speaking, presentation skills, nonverbal communication and how words can impact the bottom line. We will also discuss the “2 Minute Elevator Speech"concept … from a dynamic opening to a closing statement that makes a lasting impression.

BMGT 1017* Hours: 32 Developing an effective marketing plan is the foundation for a successful business. Topics include: market segmenting; evaluating competition; sales and advertising strategies; developing returning client relationships; evaluating media options; and proper use for advertising and sales promotions. The end result will be a written marketing and advertising plan for each student.

Developing a Small Business Plan BUSG 1025* Hours: 18 Step-by-step instruction in how to develop a business plan for small business startup or expansion that can be submitted to a financial institution or used for implementation. Emphasis on importance of the plan, components, format, and other considerations.

Business Math Fundamentals BUSG 1008* Hours: 16 This course is taught in a format and at a pace suitable for the small business owner who has been away from math for awhile. Topics include: terminology and symbols; fractions, decimals, and percents; order of operations; calculation of depreciation, interest, and price mark up. Bring your calculator.

Length of Training The 153-hour basic program provides the framework for successful business startup. Additional computer software courses enable the student to enter the world of entrepreneurship. Suggested Computer Software Word, Parts I & II Access, Parts I & II Excel, Parts I & II PowerPoint

Small Business Record Keeping BUSG 1020* Hours: 7 To be successful, a small business person must have a working knowledge of how to keep effective records, as well as what the IRS and other agencies and institutions require. Includes employment taxes, deposit and record-keeping requirements, and preparation of various forms.

HR Basics HRPO 1091 Hours: 7 Encompasses essentials of the HR function and includes fundamental requirements of a one-person or start-up HR department. Learn requirements and pitfalls as you move into the HR role.

Tax Essentials for Small Business BUSG 1021 Hours: 7 Presentation of the information for the small business person to prepare small business tax statements. Topics include: employment tax, income tax, unemployment tax; federal record-keeping requirements; business credits and deductions; employee vs. contract labor; and prepa-

Core Coursework Hours How to Start & Operate a Small Business 21 Developing a Small Business Plan 18 Tax Essentials for Small Business 7 Small Business Recordkeeping 7 HR Basics 7 Develop an Effective Marketing & Advertising Plan 32 Successful Communications for Business 16 Business Math Fundamentals 16 Quickbooks 24 Total 148 Optional Coursework Accounting for Non-Accountants Payroll Fundamentals for HR Practitioners Grantwriting Coursework varies by semester.

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How to Develop an Effective Marketing & Advertising Plan

Certificate Program Overview Downsizing and layoffs should not phase you if you have the capabilities of creating a demand for your goods or services. However, staying current in today’s changing world can mean the difference between success and failure for small business owners. It means developing business plans, locating capital, managing employees, understanding forms of ownership, understanding tax and legal liability, knowing new selling techniques, developing new products, and much more. From solo entrepreneurs to companies with hundreds of employees, small business means jobs and stability. Texts required.

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ration of quarterly tax forms. All materials are provided. Please bring a calculator to class.

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # 516030 516029 516026 516023 516035 516033 516032 516036

Section 81001 81001 81001 82001 81001 82001 82001 82001

Title Days How to Start & Operate a Small Business TTh How to Develop an Effective Marketing & Adv PlanTTh Developing a Small Business Plan TTh Business Math Fundamentals S Successful Communications for Business TTh Small Business Record Keeping TTh HR Basics TTh Tax Essentials for Small Business TTh

Hours 6:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm 8:30am-12:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-9:30pm

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Instructor Staff Parker Staff Hackman Parker Staff Hicks Amundsen

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Human Resources

Employee Benefits Overview

Certificate Program Overview The Human Resources Management program is designed to provide a broad perspective of HRM in today’s business environment. Each class offers a comprehensive and practical grounding in a major area of interest to human resource generalists. Length of Training Students may enroll in individual classes; however, the prerequisite for some of the classes is the Introduction to Human Resource Management. Coursework Hours Intro to Human Resources Management 16 HR Legal Issues 24 Understanding Training & Dev’t Function in HR 12 Compensation Perspectives 12 Employee Benefits Overview 12 Health & Safety 12 Employee Relations/Performance Management 32 Recruitment and Selection 14 HRM: A Global Perspective 12 Total 146 Optional Coursework Payroll Fundamentals for HR Practitioners HR Basics Grantwriting Alternative Dispute Resolution Course offerings vary by semester. More information Please contact Candy: 972-238-6008, or email CMTafolla@dcccd.edu

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Introduction to Human Resources Management HRPO 1041* Hours: 16 Designed for individuals who want to launch a career in Human Resources or need a comprehensive update. An overview of challenges facing today’s organizations. Includes philosophy, purpose, and management objectives that are key to HRM.

Course # 515968 515970 515971 515972 515974 515976 515979 515982 515985 515989 520170

Section 81001 81002 81001 81001 81002 81001 81003 81001 81004 81001 81001

Title Introduction to Human Resource Management Introduction to Human Resource Management HR Legal Issues Recruitment and Selection Compensation Perspectives Employee Benefits Overview Health & Safety Understanding Training & Dev’t Function in HR HRM: A Global Perspective Employee Relations/Performance Management Alternative Dispute Resolution

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HRPO 1091 Hours: 12 A comprehensive introduction to statutory and optional employment benefits. Instruction includes industry patterns and differences, current benefit trends, characteristics of typical plans, cost containment, federal regulations (ERISA,COBRA and HIPAA), and preparation for legislation expected to be enacted in summer 2006.

HR Legal Issues HRPO 1004* Hours: 24 Prereq.: Introduction to Human Resources Management. A detailed introduction to federal and state employment laws. Instruction includes workplace discrimination, the role and purpose of the EEOC, affirmative action, privacy rights, wage and hour issues, and employment-at-will theory. Includes strategies for applying legal theories and modeling lawful behavior in the workplace. A separate text is required.

Recruitment and Selection HRPO 1000* Hours: 14 Introduction to hiring skills and tools focusing on position analysis and review, skill identification, market pricing, interviewing strategies, testing and legal considerations. Special focus includes techniques to reduce culturally-biased hiring practices and improve culturally-sensitive interviewing.

Compensation Perspectives HRPO 1091* Hours: 12 An in-depth explanation of the cash compensation function beginning with a thorough understanding of Fair Labor Standards Act determining exempt and non-exempt nuances, job evaluation methods, job description writing techniques, survey practices, and wage and salary structure development. A work project parallels each step of the elements described above.

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Hours 6:00pm-10:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 6:30pm-9:30pm

Health and Safety HRPO 1091 Hours: 12 This course reviews policies and practices that affect an employee's wellbeing. Topics include ergonomics, employee wellness programs, chemical dependency, and communicable diseases in the workplace. Legal and regulatory factors including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and worker's compensation are discussed.

Understanding the Training and Dev’t Function in HR HRPO 1003* Hours: 12 An overview of training and development, with emphasis on targeting training to organizational goals and mission, budgeting, assessment, design, delivery, evaluation, and training justification. Topics include: needs analysis, adult learning principles, and instructional techniques.

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Human Resources, continued

Employee Relations/ Performance Management

HRM: A Global Perspective

BMGT 1011 Hours: 32 A thorough exploration of performance appraisal and improvement plans, development of performance standards and goals, employee motivation techniques, company policies and handbook development, dealing with difficult employees, and investigating employee charges. Included are strategies for building trust, responding to criticism and leading effective meetings.

HRPO 1091 Hours: 12 Provides a solid basic understanding of human resources in the international arena. Topics include a look in the multi-national company, hot issues dealing with HR planning globally, recruitment, retainment, cultural dimensions, and the HRM practices facing companies involved in a global perspective.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) LGLA 1005 Hours: 40 This training is designed to develop a working understanding of the mediation process. A strong emphasis is placed on conflict management, strategy and control, issue clarification, bargaining and negotiation.

Accounting SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title ACCOUNTING 516011 81001 Accounting for Non-Accountants 516014 81001 Accounting I 516017 81001 Bookkeeping I 516021 81001 Bookkeeping II COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING 515839 81003 Quickbooks 515837 81005 Quickbooks 516367 81006 Quickbooks, Advanced

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Accounting for Non-Accountants

Accounting I ACNT 1002 Hours: 30 This course focuses on fundamental accounting concepts and their applications in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation, including analysis of financial statements for proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. Text required.

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Computerized Accounting Quickbooks

Emphasizes understanding of complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll. Text required.

Bookkeeping II ACNT 1042 Hours: 30 A continuation of Bookkeeping I. Emphasis will be on par tnership and corporate accounting. Students will learn about cash flow, special journals, sales and cash journals, inventory, uncollectible accounts, and financial statements and end-of-fiscal period entries.

ITSC 2032* Hours: 24 Prereqs.: Basic knowledge of Windows op. system. Need to get your business financials organized? Learn the fundamentals of Quickbooks. Topics include: setting up a company; working with lists; selling your products; invoicing; payment processing; working with bank accounts; entering and paying bills; and online banking. Text and USB flash drive are required.

Quickbooks, Advanced ACNT 2033 Hours: 24 A continuation of Quickbooks with emphasis on payroll and end-of-year reports.

ACNT 1001* Hours: 30 This course focuses on analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions.

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ACNT 1091 Hours: 12 This course clarifies the accounting process for non-accountants. You will learn to read and interpret a company's balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement; develop a budget and understand its relationship to financial reports. Ideal for project managers, small business owners and new managers.

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Online Supervisor

Online Manager

Certificate

Overview Today’s supervisors operate in a dynamic, ever-changing work environment. The Supervisor Certificate is designed to prepare students who want to learn leadership and management concepts in a hands-on skills-oriented manner that will establish them as successful supervisors in today’s competitive world of work.

Overview Every company in literally every industry needs highly motivated knowledge-based managers in order to help achieve organizational goals. Whether you're a seasoned manager, a new manager, or simply would like to become a manager, this certificate can help you achieve your career goals and enhance your leadership and management skills. Our online management classes can assist you in developing real-world practical skills which have immediate applicability in any work environment You will learn cutting-edge management skills, concepts, and strategies that will help you to: Lead others with excellence Proactively resolve conflicts Select and retain the best employees Build high performing collaborative work teams Effectively manage others in a global economy Develop short term, moderate, and long term plans Effectively solve problems and make wise strategic decisions Apply emotional intelligence strategies that will help develop confident, highly productive employees Effectively manage diverse, multi-generational work groups Use communication strategies that inspire and motivate others Effectively manage change and minimize employee resistance Improve employee performance with feedback, rewards, and positive reinforcement

Students who complete this certificate will learn key fundamental business concepts and management principles–critical knowledge that will enhance their effectiveness as supervisors. They will also learn very practical ways to inspire, motivate, and empower others in today’s diverse workforce in order to achieve organizational goals. A few of the many practical supervisor skills offered in this certificate include: goal setting, budgeting, scheduling, computer skills, delegating, motivating, negotiating, handling grievances, coaching, team building, communications, and evaluating employees’ performance. Coursework Hours Principles to Management (BMGT 1303) 48 Intro to Computer (ITSC 1401) –or– department approval for ITSC courses 64 Supervision (BMGT 1301) 48 Organizational Behavior (HRPO 2307) 48 Total 208 More Information Please contact Judy: 972-238-6069; or Linda: 972-238-6348 or LMorable@dcccd.edu

Coursework Supervision (BMGT 1301) Human Resources Management (HRPO 2301) Organizational Behavior (HRPO 2307) Problem Solving (BMGT 2303)

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RELATED COURSES

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008

Hours 48 48 48 48 Total 192

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Human Resources Management: HRPO 2301 Organizational Behavior: HRPO 2307 Organizational Behavior: HRPO 2307 Principles of Management: BMGT 1303 Principles of Management: BMGT 1303 Problem Solv. & Dec. Making: BMGT 2303 Supervision: BMGT 1301

Online TTh Online Online Online Online Online

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Horticulture Horticulture, Concurrent

Principles of Horticulture : HALT 1401

Floral Design : FMKT 1401

HALT 1001 Hours: 96 An overview of the horticulture industry, plant science, terminology, classification, propagation, environmental responses; and careers and opportunities in the field of horticulture.

FMKT 1001 Hours: 128 Principles of floral art, flowers and other design materials. Topics include special and unusual floral design.

Horticulture Soils : HALT 1305

Irrigation Design

HALT 1005 Hours: 80 A study of the physical properties of soil including structure and texture. Topics include the origin and development of soils, the composition of a soil horizon, and the interrelationship between soil fertility and plants.

Irrigation Design for Certification

Interior Plants : HALT 1209

HALT 1033* Hours: 40 Approved by the TX Commission of Environmental Quality to prepare candidates for the State Irrigator License. Instruction covers the required 32 hours in rules, regulations, standards, terminology, charts, graphs relevant to the irrigation industry. Instructor is a licensed irrigator and is approved by the state to teach this course. Text required.

HALT 1009 Hours: 64 Instruction in the identification and classification of the plants used in home and commercial interior landscapes. Topics include design characteristics for interiorscapes and environmental requirements of the plants.

Woody Plant Materials : HALT 1331 HALT 1031 Hours: 96 An in-depth study of the woody plant materials used in the horticulture industry. Topics include identification, characteristics, adaptation, cultural requirements, pest and disease problems, and use in the landscape.

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SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title IRRIGATION DESIGN 516416 81001 Irrigation Design for Certification 516418 82002 Irrigation Design for Certification HORTICULTURE, CONCURRENT

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Sheppard Sheppard

8/26-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11

Wilson Blaydes Briscoe Kasper Kahle

The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education.

81001 81001 81001 81001 81001

Floral Design: HALT 1401 Horticultural Soils: HALT 1305 Interior Plants: HALT 1209 Principles of Horticulture: HALT 1401 Woody Plant Materials: HALT 1331

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Import-Export Certificate

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Career Pathways Today’s global marketplace extends career opportunities worldwide with interests for entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes. International business opportunity abounds in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex where over 4,000 international companies, 5,000 corporate headquarters, and more than 140,000 businesses reside. Length of Training Richland’s 432-hour program was developed in association with local industry representatives and may be completed within a minimum of one year by taking day, evening and/or weekend classes. Coursework Hours Intro to Int’l Business & Trade (IBUS 1305) 48 Global Logistics Management (IBUS 1373) 48 Intercultural Management (IBUS 2341) 48 Principles of Exports (IBUS 1301) 48 Principles of Imports (IBUS 1302) 48 Int’l e-Commerce Systems (IBUS 1349) 64 Electives (Select three courses) Hours Int’l Marketing Management (IBUS 1354) 48 Int’l Banking & Trade Finance (IBUS 2339) 48 Int’l Business Law (IBUS 2335) 48 Import Customs Regulation (IBUS 2345) 48 Special Topics in Int’l Business (IBUS 1191) 16 Total Hours 448 Course offerings vary by semester. Texts are required for all courses. More information Please contact Martha: 972-238-6210, or email MHogan@dcccd.edu

International E-Commerce Systems: IBUS 1349

Intro to International Business and Trade: IBUS 1305 IBUS 1005*

Hours: 48

Apply global environmental factors to operating procedures for functional areas of firms in international marketplace.

Global Logistics Management: IBUS 1373 IBUS 1073 Hours: 48 Incorporate global logistics, transportation, and regulatory processes to international supply chain management. IBUS 1301 is recommended as a pre- or corequisite.

International Banking and Trade Finance: IBUS 2339 IBUS 2039 Hours: 48 Learn import/export payment, banking and finance practices, and foreign exchange within the international monetary system.

IBUS 1049 Hours: 64 Managing electronic business, commerce, and government information systems and technology. Includes the use of appropriate software such as the National Trade Data Base. Emphasizes the role of global strategic information systems as applied to problem solving and current transportation and customs software. Conduct international market research, create an e-commerce website, and establish an entrepreneurial venture.

International Marketing Management: IBUS 1354 IBUS 1054 Hours: 48 Determine global opportunities, trends, and procedures for selling, sourcing, pricing, and distributing goods.

Principles of Exports: IBUS 1301 IBUS 1001 Hours: 48 Export Compliance Course. Learn exporting processes for marketing, freight forwarding, logistics, documentation, and regulations.

Concurrent enrollment classes have limited space.

IMPORT EXPORT

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title Days Hours IMPORT-EXPORT The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education 515409 81003 Intro to Int’l Business & Trade: IBUS 1305 TTh 12:30pm-1:50pm 515412 81002 Intro to Int’l Business & Trade: IBUS 1305 F 5:30pm-10:30pm S/Sun 1:00pm-6:00pm 515416 81001 Intro to Int’l Business & Trade: IBUS 1305 M-Sun 515398 81001 Global Logistics Management: IBUS 1300 F 5:30pm-10:30pm S/Sun 1:00pm-6:00pm 515399 81001 Int’l Banking & Trade Finance: IBUS 2339 T 7:05pm-9:50pm 515401 81001 Int’l E-Commerce Systems: IBUS 1349 F 5:30pm-10:30pm S/Sun 1:00pm-6:00pm 515402 81001 Int’l Marketing Management: IBUS 1354 W 7:05pm-9:50pm 515418 81001 Principles of Exports: IBUS 1301 Th 7:05pm-9:50pm

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Izard Izard

10/27-12/7 10/24-11/9

48/42 Online $117 48/9 RC E012 $117

Izard Izard

8/26-12/9 9/26-10/12

48/16 RC E012 $117 64/9 RC D212 $156

Jimenez Jimenez

8/27-12/10 8/28-12/11

48/16 RC E012 $117 48/16 RC E012 $117

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Real Estate Continuing Education

Real Estate: MCE Update RELE 2003* Hours: 16 Richland College - TREC provider #0114. TREC Course Title: Keeping Current with Texas Real Estate MCE; Course #15-06-1274167. The Texas Real Estate License Act requires Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) for all active brokers not exempted in Oct. 1991 and active salespersons who are not subject to Salesman Annual Education (SAE) requirements. Effective Jan. 2005, all licensees under MCE are required to take a three hour legal update course and three hour legal ethics course created for and approved by TREC to satisfy the six legal hours of MCE required by the Act. Licensees must complete the course within two years immediately preceding the license renewal date. This update fulfills this requirement.

Real Estate, Concurrent Income Tax for Real Estate Agents: RELE 1391 RELE 1091 Hours: 48 Real Estate agents are considered independent contractors in certain circumstances. This course outlines what is needed to keep records and the types of records you need to support items reported on your income tax returns, including business use of your home, casualty and theft losses, contributions, individual retirement arrangements, etc.

Licensing Requirements Sales Associate – 14 college credits or a minimum of 210 classroom hours. Of the 14 college credits, ten must be earned in courses designated core real estate courses. Real Estate Principles, Law of Contracts and Law of Agency are required. Broker License – 60 semester hours or 900 classroom hours; 18 hours or 270 classroom hours must be core real estate courses. Real Estate Brokerage is required. In addition, applicants must hold a salesperson’s license for two years. For more information on licensing requirements as mandated by the Texas Real Estate Commission please visit www.trec.state.tx.us. For more information please contact Candy at 972-238-6008 or CMTafolla@dcccd.edu, or visit www.rlc.dcccd.edu

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Reid Walker Reid

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Course # Section Title Days Hours REAL ESTATE 516667 81001 Real Estate: MCE Update S/Sun 9:00am-6:00pm 516670 81002 Real Estate: MCE Update S/Sun 9:00am-6:00pm 516671 81003 Real Estate: MCE Update S/Sun 9:00am-6:00pm REAL ESTATE, CONCURRENT The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education. 514918 81002 Income Tax for Real Estate Agents: RELE 1391 Th 7:05pm-9:50pm 514921 81001 Law of Agency: RELE 2301 M 2:00pm-4:50pm 514923 81002 Law of Agency: RELE 2301 Th 7:05pm-9:50pm 514925 81003 Law of Agency: RELE 2301 F 5:00pm-10:00pm S/Sun 1:00pm-6:00pm 514927 81003 Law of Contracts: RELE 1311 M 7:05pm-9:50pm 514933 81002 Law of Contracts: RELE 1311 T 2:00pm-4:50pm 514937 81001 Law of Contracts: RELE 1311 F 5:00pm-10:00pm S/Sun 1:00pm-6:00pm 514945 81003 Real Estate Appraisal Principles: RELE 1291 S/Sun 9:00am-5:30pm 514846 81001 Real Estate Appraisal Procedures: RELE 1291 S/Sun 9:00am-5:30pm 514849 81001 Real Estate Finance: RELE 1319 T 7:05pm-9:50pm 514852 81001 Real Estate Investment: RELE 1307 W 7:05pm-9:50pm 514856 81001 Real Estate Mathematics: RELE 1325 Th 5:40pm-8:25pm 514859 81003 Real Estate Principles: RELE 1406 T 5:40pm-9:50pm 514862 81001 Real Estate Principles: RELE 1406 W 1:00pm-4:50pm 514863 81002 Real Estate Principles: RELE 1406 F 5:00pm-10:00pm S/Sun 1:00pm-6:00pm 514866 84001 Uniform Standards / Pro Appraisal: RELE 1105 S/Sun 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm 514870 81001 Uniform Standards / Pro Appraisal: RELE 1105 S/Sun

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Real Estate Mathematics: RELE 1325

Real Estate, continued Law of Agency: RELE 2301

RELE 1025* Hours: 48 Mathematical logic and basic arithmetic skills including percentages, interest, time valued money, depreciation, amortization, proration and estimation of closing statement.

RELE 2001* Hours: 48 Topics include the principal-agent and master-servant relationships, authority of an agent, termination of an agentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s authority, the fiduciary duties of an agent, employment law, deceptive trade practices, listing or buying representation procedures, and the disclosure of agency.

Real Estate Principles: RELE 1406

Law of Contracts: RELE 1311

Real Estate Finance: RELE 1319

RELE 1011* Hours: 48 Law of Contracts includes: elements of a contract, offer, acceptance, and statute of frauds. Topics include: performance and remedies for breach, unauthorized practice of law, commission rules relating to the use of adopted forms, and owner disclosure requirements.

RELE 1019 Hours: 48 Prerequisite: Real Estate 1007. An overview of the U.S. monetary system, primary and secondary money markets, sources of mortgage loans, federal governments programs, loan applications, processes and procedures, closing costs, alternative instruments, and laws affecting mortgage loans, federal governments programs, loan applications, processes and procedures, closing costs, alternative instruments, and laws affecting mortgage lending and the State Housing Agency.

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Real Estate Appraisal Principles: RELE 1291

Real Estate Investment: RELE 1307

RELE 1091 Hours: 32 Required as partial fulfillment towards appraisal certification (license) by the state (ACE) approved.

RELE 1007 Hours: 48 Prerequisite: Real Estate Principles. Financing, evaluation and management of real estate investment. Emphasis on real estate investment characteristics, techniques of investment analysis, time-valued money, discounted investment criteria, leverage and applications to property tax implications of owning real estate.

Real Estate Appraisal Procedures: RELE 1291 RELE 1091 Hours 32 Required as partial fulfillment towards appraisal certification (license) by the state (ACE) approved.

RELE 1034* Hours: 64 Overview of real estate broker and salesman license; ethical practice; titles and conveyance of real estate; legal descriptions; law of agency; deeds; encumbrances and liens; personal mathematics; and federal, state, and local laws relating to housing discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community reinvestment.

Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal: RELE 1105 RELE 1005 Hours: 16 A 16 hour (one semester) course required as partial fulfillment towards appraisal certification by the state and (ACE) approved. Completion of RELE 1303 before RELE 1105 is strongly recommended..

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Texas Teaching Certificate

The following course descriptions are for pre-internship modules required in the Richland ACT program:

Alternative Certification for Teachers (ACT) Overview The Richland College Alternative Certification for Teachers Program provides an opportunity for highly qualified people with bachelor’s degrees or higher to obtain teacher certification in Texas. The accelerated preparation program leads to full teacher certification and is accredited by the Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC).

ACTZ 1000 Hours: 20 This module emphasizes state and federal legislation and litigation ensuring the rights of special populations for full participation in American society. Effective lifespan advocacy with and for individuals from special populations and their families are addressed.

Emerging Literacy/Language Acquisition and Reading Process ACTZ 1000 Hours: 32 This module covers topics such as reading readiness, beginning reading, word recognition and comprehension skills, needs assessment, and instructional strategies. Theories of language acquisition and the reading process are presented and researched. Theory is related to practice as topics such as emergent literacy, beginning reading, word recognition and comprehension skills. Needs assessment and instructional strategies are investigated.

Behavioral Aspects of Classroom Organization and Management ACTZ 1000 Hours: 20 This module investigates the development of a broadened perspective on socioemotional disorders. Educational translation and synthesis of psycho-educational theoretical approaches and classroom application into the most viable alternatives to meet the educational needs of special populations will be examined.

Instructional Strategies and Learning Theories ACTZ 1000 Hours: 32 This module emphasizes advanced teaching skills and strategies for experienced teachers. Verbal and nonverbal instructional strategies and positive discipline approaches are incorporated. This course is designed to provide a balanced system of support for the beginning teacher aimed at quality teaching, instructional strategies to improve learning, effective classroom management, and successful entry into the teaching profession. Mentors and clinical faculty provide new teachers peer and cross-generational support.

Note: Remaining coursework applicable upon procurement of teacher position. Please visit our website at www.richlandcollege.edu/act.

Financial Aid Financial aid is available for some Continuing Education programs. Please stop by, call or email for more information. Financial Aid office: Thunderduck Hall, Room T130

Call

972-238-6188 or -6187

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Basic Requirements Basic requirements include: Bachelor’s Degree or higher Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or 2.75 on last 60 hours Demonstrated interest and commitment to teaching at some level within grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. (Preference given to applicants who can document work as a teacher assistant, substitute teacher, or work with children and youth in other capacities.) THEA scores of 270 on Reading, and 240 on Writing and Math Successful criminal history background check Three (3) letters of reference Two (2) writing samples per application guidelines Research-based interview process Out-of-country applicants: Language assesment Information Session September 17, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Please visit our website: www.richlandcollege.edu/act Length/Cost of Training Pre-Internship The Pre-Internship consists of a total of 104 hours of classroom instruction (modules previously listed). Field-Based Experience – Students are required to complete 30 clock hours of observations/field experience in an approved educational setting. This phase is intended to ensure that Interns will be prepared to start their first year of teaching. Internship The Internship consists of a total of 116 hours of classroom instruction and supervised field-based experience. The student secures a position as teacher-of-record. Post-Internship The Post-Internship consists of a total of 60 hours of classroom instruction and application. Total Cost $2875 Additional costs include teacher exam fees, textbooks, and state fees. More information Please contact: 972-238-6954 or 972-238-6917, or email rlcACTprogram@dcccd.edu

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Travel, Tourism & Management Certificate

International Convention Meeting Management: TRVM 2341

Career Pathways Travel and tourism employs one in nine people worldwide and serves as the third largest industry in Texas. Opportunities literally abound in this thriving field where training provides many entry-points and areas of specialization.

TRVM 2041 Hours: 48 Suggested Prerequisite: TRVM 2301 Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management. A discussion of meeting planning notes and responsibilities in an international context. Topics address foreign currency, customs and laws, shipping, international planning

Length of Training Coursework Introduction to Travel & Tourism Travel Destinations I or Travel Destinations II Customer Service

Hours 48 48 32 Total 128

Elective Coursework (select two) Cruise Sales 16 Group Tour Operations 48 Destination Management & Product Development 48 Home Based Travel 48 Introduction to Meeting & Convention Management 48 Total hours 192–224 Course offerings vary by semester. More information Please contact M.T. Hickman: 972-238-6097, or email MTHickman@dcccd.edu

Introduction to Travel and Tourism: TRVM 1300 TRVM 1000* Hours: 48 An overview of the travel industry with emphasis on travel careers and the impact on society including transportation, lodging, hospitality, cruises, group tours, parks, convention centers, governmental agencies and associations.

TRAVEL MGMT.

Co-op Travel and Tourism: TRVM 2380 TRVM 1091 Hours: 48 An intermediate or advanced course with lecture and work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge.

Concurrent enrollment classes have limited space.

Group Tour Operations: TRVM 1323 TRVM 1023 Hours: 48 A study of the role of the group planner, selling to groups, and planning itineraries, including components of a tour package, tour costing, advertising and promotion, group dynamics, and tour guide qualifications.

Home-Based Travel: TRVM 1391 TRVM 1002 Hours: 48 This course covers current issues and trends related to the cruise industry. Course includes a discussion on the many types of cruise lines and why they are so popular.

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Travel Destinations I – Western Hemisphere:

TRVM 1308 TRVM 1008 Hours: 48 Study of countries located in the Western Hemisphere including Canada, United States, Latin America, South America, and the Caribbean Islands. Emphasis on the culture, customs, climate, physical features, language, currency, tourist, and seasonal attractions.

Travel Destinations II: TRVM 1341 TRVM 1041 Hours: 48 Study of countries located in the eastern hemisphere including Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Commonwealth of Independent States, Australia, and New Zealand. Emphasis on culture, customs, climate, physical features, language, currency, tourist and seasonal attractions.

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Meetings & Event Management Introduction to Convention and Meeting Management:

TRVM 2301 TRVM 2001* Hours: 48 Overview of the meetings and convention industry and skills involved in planning and managing meetings and conventions. Emphasis on meeting markets, industry suppliers, budget and program planning, site selection, contract negotiations, and meeting room setups.

Applied Convention/Meetings Management: TRVM 2333 TRVM 2033 Hours: 48 Discussion of meeting planning, with emphasis on the key areas of meeting management. Topics include needs assessment, identifying meeting objectives, program development, facility selection, negotiations, contracts, meeting and function space set-up, promotion and publicity, budgeting, evaluation, and legal issues.

Convention Exposition Law and Ethics: TRVM 2331 TRVM 2031 Hours 48 Application of general legal principles and statutory requirement for meetings, conventions and trade shows. Emphasis on ethical considerations to problems faced by meeting planners, hotels, and convention centers in the negotiation and implementation of agreements for meetings and similar events. In addition this course will cover legal issues for travel and suppliers.

Customer Sales and Service: TRVM 1101 TRVM 1001 Hours: 32 Practical information and techniques to create excellent customer sales and service unique to the travel public.

Introduction to the Hospitality Industry: TRVM 1331 TRVM 1031 48 hours An exploration of the hospitality industry with emphasis on history and development. Topics include food, beverage, and lodging management.

Certificate Career Pathways This certificate prepares students with the basic skills needed to begin a career in party/event planning, weddings, festivals, trade shows, sports marketing and much more. Understanding the terminology, timeliness and process of planning meetings and events is critical for anyone wanting to become part of this fun and exciting industry. Length of Training Coursework Introduction to Meeting & Convention Mgmt. Customer Sales & Service Exposition & Trade Show Mgmt.

Hours 48 32 48 Total 128

Elective Coursework (select two) International Meeting Management 48 Special Events Design 48 Presentation Media Software 48 Destination Mgmt. & Product Development 48 Conducting Secure Meetings & Events 48 Total Hours 224 Course offerings may vary by semester More Information Please contact M.T. Hickman: 972-238-6097, or email MTHickman@dcccd.edu

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Dates

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8/25-12/8 8/26-12/11 8/25-12/11

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Luippold Staff Hickman

11/15-12/6

48/10 RC N132 $117

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48/16 RC B014 $117 48/15 RC B014 $117

Edger Fox

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48/32 RC N132 $117 48/16 RC B014 $117

Luippold Cantrell

8/26-12/11 8/28-12/11 9/19-10/17 8/26-12/9 10/18-11/8 8/28-12/11

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Hickman Laterza Hickman Staff Staff Staff

RC N132 RC N132 Online RC N132 RC N132 RC B014

$117 $117 $117 $117 $78 $117

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Course # Section Title Days Hours The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education. TRAVEL MANAGEMENT, CONCURRENT 514876 81002 Introduction to Travel & Tourism: TRVM 1300 M 7:05pm-9:50pm 514880 81001 Introduction to Travel & Tourism: TRVM 1300 TTh 11:00am-12:20pm 514913 84001 Co-Operative Travel & Tourism: TRVM 2380 Online W 11:00am-1:00pm 515273 81001 Group Tour Operations: TRVM 1323 F 5:15pm-9:15pm S 8:00am-5:00pm Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm 515359 81001 Home Based Travel Bus: TRVM 1302 T 5:40pm-8:25pm 515275 81001 International Convention/Mtg Mgmt: TRVM 2341 F 6:00pm-10:00pm S 8:00am-4:00pm Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm 514883 81001 Travel Destinations I: TRVM 1308 TTh 9:30am-10:50am 514887 81001 Travel Destinations II: TRVM 1341 W 7:05pm-9:50pm MEETING & EVENT MANAGEMENT, CONCURRENT 515279 81001 Intro to Convention & Mtg Mgmt: TRVM 2301 TTh 8:00am-9:20am 515281 81002 Intro to Convention & Mtg Mgmt: TRVM 2301 Th 7:05pm-9:50pm 515254 81001 Applied Conven/Meetings Mgmt: TRVM2333 Online 515256 81001 Convention/Exposition Law & Ethics: TRVM 2331 T 5:40pm-8:25pm 515261 81001 Customer Sales & Service: TRVM 1201 S 8:30am-5:30pm 515278 81001 Intro to Hospitality Industry: TRVM 1331 Th 6:00pm-8:45pm

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Richland Skills Training Center Are you unemployed? Underemployed? Laid off?

Scholarships

The Richland Skills Training Center (RSTC) offers fast track training programs that will equip participants with skill sets that employers demand. RSTC programs use a holistic case management approach and provide client-targeted job placement. Also, find out about Job Club and Job Placement at the Richland Career Center using experienced Career Counselors; just call!

for tuition, books, childcare, and transportation assistance are available to qualified participants with funds through WorkSource of Dallas County.

RSTC: 972-761-6806 NEW

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Community Safety for Positive Employment Outcomes

Medical Secretary Employment: Medical Office Assistant, Intake Counselor, Patient Coordinator, Front Office Specialist, Receptionist, Scheduling Clerk, Insurance Verification Instruction includes: classroom and computer lab, textbooks, training material, and job placement assistance. Prerequisites: Must have eighth grade level math and reading skills.

Courses are designed especially for individuals with disabilities. This class will cover daily skills needed to survive in the world of work. Students will learn personal safety, street safety and public transportation safety. Role playing and strategies will be developed to deal with the unknown. Optional practicum available at additional cost. Tuesday 2:00-4:00 9/9-11/25 or Saturday 10:00-12:00 9/6-11/22

Employability Skills Thursday 2:00-4:00 9/9-12/04 or Saturday 10:00-12:00 9/6-11/22 This 12-week course teaches the job skills employers look for in their employees. You will learn teamwork, work relationships, accepting responsibility, interviewing skills and making a good first impression.

Tuition $3560 Books $700 Insurance $17 Curriculum includes: Intro to Health Info Technology Medical Vocabulary Medical Terminology Human Disease Medical Ethics/HIPAA Medical Office Skills Emergency Management Computers in Healthcare Command Spanish

NEW

32 hours 48 hours 36 hours 48 hours 32 hours 80 hours 16 hours 32 hours 24 hours

Computer Skills Monday 2:00-4:00 9/8-11/24 You will learn essentials of the computer system and how to connect to the Internet. Learn to use e-mail and MS Office. $150 per class. TPEG scholarships may be available.

Call 972-238-3750.

All WIA students are required to complete job readiness courses through the Richland Career Placement Center. Call 972-238-6921.

Project Rock-On! Call 972-761-6806 and ask for Rosalie.

Richland College is offering a model program to help reintegrate exoffenders into employment or college. Available to qualified youth 17-21 years of age. Call Mae Barree at 972-761-6808 or Melvin Pope at 972-761-6807 for eligibility requirements. Referrals are now being accepted. Funding for this program is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Personal Development

516683 81003 GED Preparation 516673 81004 GED en Español 516674 81006 GED en Español 516675 81005 GED en Español COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM PREP 520012 81004 SAT Preparation: Math 520013 81003 SAT Preparation: Verbal 516684 81001 GMAT Preparation 516688 81002 GRE Preparation

GED Preparation DLEZ 1000 Hours: 90 A 10-week program that addresses essential skills needed to be successful in the workplace. Classroom and one-on-one training with an interactive instructor. Textbook required.

GED en Español DLEZ 1000 Hours: 90 GED en español es un repaso para el exámen de GED en ciencias sociales, lectura, ciencias y matemáticas. Este curso

6:30pm-9:30pm 9:00am-3:30pm 1:00pm-4:00pm 6:30pm-9:30pm 12:00pm-3:00pm 8:00am-4:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm

9/8-11/14 10/4-11/2

90/30 RC T218 $165 90/10 RC T218 $165

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TESZ 1000 Hours: 30 Prerequisite: High school algebra and geometry skills. Designed to prepare students for the college entrance exam. There will be discussions on test taking skills and strategies, review of subject areas, timing techniques, guessing and avoidance of common errors. Text required.

Offered as a comprehensive, individualized career search program for adults exploring career options. Counselors provide individual career assessment and research guidance to community members who are making a job change or redefining career goals. Program fee of $195 includes: 1. Three individual counseling appointments of 75 minutes each 2. Career Assessment Inventories 3. Guidance in personal research 4. Access to Career Services resources.

To Enroll

MWF S Sun M-F MWF S TThF

SAT Preparation: Mathematics and Verbal

Career Assessment Services

Hours

es para los individuos que no han completado la escuela secundaria serán preparados para ayudarles a pasar el exámen.

For more information on the GED, SAT, GRE, or GMAT preparation courses please contact Candy at 972-238-6008 or email at cmtafolla@dcccd.edu

Days

Call Warren at 972-238-6921 for more info. Enroll in person or by phone through Continuing Education M-F 8:30-5:00: 972-238-6145. A counselor will call to confirm your appointment.

Counselors hold masters degrees and have extensive experience in helping adults make career choices.

Dates

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TBA TBA TBA TBA

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$165 $165 $165 $165 $155 $155 $155 $155

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Hackman Thomas Staff Amundsen

GMAT Preparation TESZ 1000 Hours: 30 This course prepares students who are looking to complete a Masters in Business Administration. Students will learn test taking strategies that will help increase speed and accuracy. Text required.

GRE Preparation TESZ 1000 Hours: 30 This exam is required by most American graduate schools. Students will learn test taking strategies that will help increase speed and accuracy. Text required.

Career Services Job Bank - Computer assisted job bank contains full and part-time opportunities in Dallas County and surrounding areas. Job Search Lab - Internet access for employment development. Resumé Advisement and Interviewing Strategies - Provides resumé critique and preparation for employment interviews. Call to schedule. Computerized Guidance Programs: Choices - A comprehensive career exploration system that allows you to: sort occupations according to their potential to meet personal needs, preferences or expectations; explore career alternatives based on personal priorities and values; identify appropriate training and/or education alternatives; and verify appropriateness of pre-conceived career considerations. Discover - A nine point program that guides you through self-evaluation (i.e. interest, abilities, experiences and values, decision-making strategies, and job seeking strategies). Information on occupations is also available. Video Tapes - Help you plan an effective job search, prepare for successful interviews, learn job survival skills and prepare a resumé. Computer and Laser Printer - Type and print your resumé. Company Recruitment - Company representatives visit the campus to recruit students for available positions. Dates are posted in the office. Career Resource Library - Sunday editions of nationwide newspapers from major cities, gov’t publications, and documents related to career transition and job search.

Room E093 in El Paso Hallway Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 7:00pm

Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

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Course # Section Title GED PREP IN ENGLISH 516677 81002 GED Preparation 516797 81001 GED Preparation

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Photography Certificate Career Overview Photography career pathways are evolving with the convergence of digital and traditional photography. This program addresses the needs of this increasingly diverse field, from traditional portraiture to high-end digital enhancement and imaging to computer graphic animation and beyond. Length of Training This program provides a strong foundation in photography and digital enhancement and imaging skills to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to enhance your career potential in photography. Students can expect to complete the program in a minimum of one year by taking day, evening, and/or weekend classes on a part-time basis.

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Prerequisites Computer Essentials or Introduction to Macintosh Coursework Hours Basic 35mm Photography for Digital or Film 24 Intermediate 35mm Photography for Digital or Film 24 Black & White Darkroom Photography 48 Total 96 Electives (select four courses) Illustrator, Part I 24 Introduction to Digital Imaging 16 Nature Photography 18 Photoshop I 32 Photoshop II 32 Studio Photography 24 Travel Photography 18 Portrait Photography 21 The Business of Wedding Photography 24 Wildlife Photography 12 Nature Photography 18 Total 160-208 Course offerings vary by semester. More information Please contact Whitney: 972-238-6010, or email WMartinez@dcccd.edu

Black and White Darkroom

How to Use a Digital Camera PHOZ 1000 Hours: 7 Become knowledgeable about digital camera features, downloading devices and options, plus tips on how to manage hundreds of photos. Includes live demonstration of the entire process, from photo taking to archiving. Camera and USB cable will be needed.

PHTC 1002* Hours: 48 Prereq.: Basic 35mm Photog. Learn how to process black and white film, print photographs, make contact sheets, vary contrast, burning and dodging, dry mount, spot prints, and crop photographs in the enlarger. You supply your own film and paper for this lab course; the College supplies chemicals and darkroom equipment.

Basic 35mm Photography for Digital or Film

Studio Photography

PHTC 1004* Hours: 24 Basic camera operations are explored through experimentation, classroom exercises, lecture and demonstration. Includes: exposure control, depth of field, lighting, filters, and an overview of photographic accessories. Provide your own 35mm or digital camera with manual capabilities, film and commercial processing. Text required.

PHTC 1003 Hours: 21 Prerequisite: Basic 35mm Photography. The basic concepts of lighting are explored as you gain the fundamental "how-to's" of studio lighting for portraiture, commercial, and business applications. Students will need a 35mm or larger format camera and film at each session. Commercial processing expenses are not included in the course fee.

Intermediate 35mm Photography for Digital or Film

The Business of Wedding Photography

PHTC 2004* Hours: 24 Prereq.: Basic 35mm Photog. Includes: film and equipment characteristics, exposure meters, filtration, flash units and lenses. Emphasis on social, portrait, studio, fashion, theatrical, publicity, and convention photography. Provide your own 35mm camera, lenses, flash units, film and processing.

PHTC 2004* Hours: 24 Lectures include: setting up a new business, determining your market, start-up needs, accounting needs, pricing, advertising and contracting. Instruction also covers equipment needs specific to wedding photography, lenses, choosing film and filters, flash photography, printing and enlarging, print finishing, and spotting.

RELATED COURSES

Computer Essentials, pg. 4 Illustrator, Photoshop, pg. 8

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # 516566 516565 516569 516570 516572 516575 516573 516577 516579

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Title Days How to Use a Digital Camera S How to Use a Digital Camera S Basic 35mm Photography for Digital or Film Th Basic 35mm Photography for Digital or Film T Basic 35mm Photography for Digital or Film Th Intermediate 35mm Photography â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Digital or Film T Black & White Darkroom S Studio Photography S The Business of Wedding Photography M

Hours 9:00am-12:30pm 9:00am-12:30pm 6:30pm-9:30pm 6:30pm-9:30pm 6:30pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 6:30pm-9:30pm

Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. 9/20-9/27 7/2 RC 10/25-11/1 7/2 RC 8/28-10/16 24/8 RC 9/2-10/21 24/8 RC 10/23-12/18 24/8 RC 10/28-12/2 24/6 RC 9/6-10/25 48/8 RC 10/25-12/6 21/6 RC 10/6-11/24 24/8 RC

Rm. Fee T251 $50 T251 $50 N206 $95 N206 $95 N206 $95 N206 $95 S295 $150 S295 $90 N206 $95

Instructor Tracy Tracy Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons Blackburn Simmons Simmons

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Studio Arts SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title 516383 81001 Basic Drawing 516411 81006 Portrait Drawing 516543 81008 Watercolor, Beginning 516544 81009 Watercolor, Intermediate 516405 81005 Oil Painting, Beginning 516385 81003 Ceramics I 516386 81004 Ceramics I 516388 81002 Ceramics I 516423 81007 Sandwich Quilting STUDIO ARTS, CONCURRENT

Days M S W W S T Th Sun S

Hours 6:30pm-9:30pm 1:00pm-4:00pm 6:30pm-9:30pm 6:30pm-9:30pm 9:00am-12:00pm 6:30pm-9:00pm 6:30pm-9:00pm 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-4:00pm

Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. 9/8-10/13 18/6 RC 10/11-12/13 24/8 RC 9/3-10/22 24/8 RC 10/29-12/17 24/8 RC 9/6-10/25 24/8 RC 9/2-12/2 35/14 RC 9/4-12/11 35/14 RC 9/7-12/14 35/14 RC 10/4-11/8 18/6 RC

Rm. Fee F175 $65 F175 $80 F175 $80 F175 $80 F175 $80 F179 $115 F179 $115 F179 $115 T210 $60

Instructor Benton Goodrum Hughes Hughes Truly Sweet Huntoon Huntoon Davenport

9/6-12/6 8/25-12/11 9/26-12/11 8/29-12/11 9/6-12/6

F179 F179 F179 F175 F177

Rose Sweet Sweet Stover Williams

The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education.

81010 81012 81011 81014 81013

Ceramics I & II: ARTS 2346/2347 Ceramics I & II: ARTS 2346/2347 Ceramics I & II: ARTS 2346/2347 Oil Painting I & II: ARTS 2316/2317 Oil Painting I & II: ARTS 2316/2317

S MW TTh F S

9:00am-4:00pm 5:40pm-8:25pm 9:30am-12:20pm 9:00am-4:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm

Basic Drawing

Oil Painting, Beginning

ARTZ 1000 Hours: 18 This foundation course presents drawing through exploration and experimentation through a variety of drawing mediums and techniques. Draw directly from still-life subjects while working with pencil, charcoal, brush & ink and collage. Topics include: proportion, perspective, gesture drawing, contour drawing, composition, line, shape, value, and texture. Supply list available upon registration.

ARTZ 1000 Hours: 24 You are guided through the study of visual expression and style, exploring subjects, perspective, design, and how to get started. You also become familiar with basic mediums, materials, and various painting surfaces. Supply list available upon registration.

Portrait Drawing ARTZ 1000 Hours: 24 Discover the secrets to portrait drawing. You concentrate on individual facial features, movement of the head, proportions and likeness. Previous drawing experience is an advantage, but not necessary.

Watercolor, Beginning and Intermediate ARTZ 1000 Hours: 24 By using a variety of innovative and creative approaches you create beautiful watercolor paintings. Look at traditional techniques, composition, and design in preparation of a final painting. Supply list available on registration.

Ceramics I ARTZ 1000 Hours: 35 Beginning students will focus on the building of ceramic forms. Techniques introduced are handbuilding, pinch pots, and use of the potter’s wheel. Glazing and firing are also included. Individualized instruction will allow students to progress at their own pace. Materials, clay and text required.

96/16 96/32 96/32 96/16 96/16

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$117 $117 $117 $117 $117

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Sandwich Quilting

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ARTZ 1000 Hours: 18 For all you quilters and “wannabe’s” here’s another quilt technique you can add to your repertoire. In this class, the student will learn how to make quilt blocks and machine sew them into a sandwich quilt, which is the method of quilting all three layers at once. A portable sewing machine is recommended. Supply list available at the Continuing Education counter.

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SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title DANCE 516378 81008 Argentine Tango I 516380 81016 Argentine Tango II 516381 81007 Ballroom Dance I 516382 81014 Ballroom Dance II 516384 81011 Belly Dance 516389 81010 Club Dance I 516396 81015 Club Dance II 516421 82025 Latin Dance I 516422 81012 Salsa Dance 516424 81009 Social Dance I 516425 81013 Social Dance II DANCE, CONCURRENT

Days M M W W S Th Th W S T T

Hours 7:00pm-8:30pm 7:00pm-8:30pm 7:00pm-9:20pm 7:00pm-9:00pm 11:30am-1:00pm 7:40pm-9:40pm 7:40pm-9:40pm 7:00pm-9:00pm 12:30pm-2:30pm 7:40pm-9:40pm 7:40pm-9:40pm

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Fee

Instructor Williams Williams Laverty Laverty Sanderford Gazaway Gazaway Laverty Gazaway Gazaway Gazaway

8/25-10/20 10/27-12/15 8/27-10/1 10/8-11/12 9/27-12/15 9/4-10/2 10/9-11/6 11/19-12/17 10/4-11/1 9/2-9/30 10/7-11/4

12/8 12/8 12/6 12/6 12/8 10/5 10/5 12/5 10/5 10/5 10/5

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$65 $65 $65 $65 $65 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60

8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11

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$117 $117 $39 $39 $117 $117 $117 $117 $39

The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education.

84023 84024 81002 81005 81001 81006 81003 84022 81004

Ballet I & II: DANC 1341/1342 Ballet III & IV: DANC 2341/2342 Hip Hop I: DANC 1122 Hip Hop II: DANC 1123 Jazz I & II: DANC 1247/1248 Jazz I & II: DANC 1247/1248 Jazz III & IV: DANC 2247/2248 Modern I: DANC 1345 Tap I: DANC 1110

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516431 516567 516494 516495 516500 516499 516501 516403 516541

12:45pm-2:05pm 11:15am-12:35pm 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:10pm-4:10pm 11:00am-12:20pm 6:30pm-7:40pm 9:30am-10:50am 9:45am-11:05am 12:30pm-1:30pm

Club Dance I

DANZ 1001 Hours: 12 Experience the fun of ballroom dancing as you learn the basics of the fox trot, waltz, cha cha, and rumba. Style, etiquette, and rhythm will be emphasized, as well as proper footwork. A few “flash” moves will be included so you can whirl around the dance floor in style.

DANZ 1001 Hours: 10 This class will feature club dances such as Swing and Cha-Cha. Learn to move to the rhythm of an exciting Cha-Cha or Swing beat. Dances such as these are more conducive to smaller dance floors, or a crowded dance floor common in many local nightclubs. Come discover this fun and exciting way to get or stay fit!

Ballroom Dance II

DANZ 1011 Hours: 12 Students will learn the Argentine tango method of walking, basic pattern with closure and resolution, forward and backward Ochos, and break and cross steps. Participants will be able to use these patterns and movements improvisationally on the dance floor. Partners are not required; however, this is a dramatic dance and is best danced with someone with whom you are comfortable.

DANZ 1001 Hours: 12 The great dances are back and more popular than ever before. Gain confidence as you continue to improve timing, balance, and grace while adding advanced variations and polish to old favorites.

DANZ 1001 Hours: 12 Prerequisite: Argentine Tango I. This class will be a continuation of the first class in that there will be a continued focus on the fundamentals of the dance but will add more footwork and patterns. Improvising the dance will be introduced.

Dawson Dawson Osiris Osiris Staff Osiris Staff Staff Staff

Ballroom Dance I

Argentine Tango I

Argentine Tango II

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MWF MWF TTh TTh TTh TTh TTh MWF TTh

Belly Dance DANZ 1008 Hours: 12 This dance involves concentration and the creation of movement, especially for muscle toning. Wear comfortable clothing.

Club Dance II DANZ 1001 Hours: 10 This class will feature Salsa and Meringue. Learn the hot moves and the fun steps of salsa and meringue and add some spice into your semester. Students will learn the basic moves and progress to steps and combinations - all while getting fit and having fun.

Latin Dance DANZ 1011 Hours: 12 The classic Latin rhythms of mambo, rumba, cha-cha and merengue are hotter than ever! We’ll teach you these popular Latin dances, and then we’ll show you how to take some of the basic moves and make salsa! Ole!

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Concurrent Dance, continued Salsa Dance I DANZ 1001 Hours: 10 Learn the hot moves and the fun steps of Salsa and add some spice to your semester. Students will learn the basic moves, then progress to steps and combinations – all while getting fit and having fun.

Social Dance I

Social Dance II

DANZ 1001 Hours: 10 Are you tired of just sitting and watching? This class will feature partner dances such as waltz and foxtrot and is designed for folks who don't know how to dance. We will teach basics that will get you out of your seat and moving around the dance floor!

DANZ 1001 Hours: 10 Dancing is not just for the stars! Students will learn the basic moves and progress to steps and combinations. Topics such as dance frame and posture as well as dance etiquette will be covered. Come experience what it’s like to actually learn dancing instead of just watching others have all the fun!

Music SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title 516412 81001 Guitar, Beginning 516414 81002 Guitar, Continuing 516377 81003 Piano, Adult Beginning MUSIC, CONCURRENT

Days M M T

Hours Dates Hrs./Sess.Loc. 6:30pm-8:30pm 8/25-10/20 16/8 RC 6:30pm-8:30pm 10/27-12/15 16/8 RC 8:00pm-10:00pm 8/26-11/11 24/12 RC

Rm. F176 F176 F287

Fee $90 $90 $90

F176 F176 F287 F287 F170 F170

$39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39

Instructor Nutt Nutt Cook

516491 516493 516509 516510 516443 516548

84009 81005 81006 81007 81008 81009

Chorale: MUEN 2141 Gospel Choir: MUEN 2141 Piano Class I: MUSI 1181 Piano Class II: MUSI 1182 Steel Band I: MUEN 1135 World Drumming: MUEN 1135

MWF TTh TTh TTh MW MW

11:15am-12:10pm 12:30pm-1:50pm 12:00pm-1:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 3:45pm-5:05pm 5:40pm-7:00pm

8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11

48/13 48/13 32/13 32/13 48/13 48/13

RC RC RC RC RC RC

Guitar, Beginning

Guitar, Continuing

Piano, Adult Beginning

MUAZ 1000 Hours: 16 Acquire skills in order to play the guitar on a beginning level. Topics include: how to read music, count time, play notes and chords. Guitar and text required.

MUAZ 1000 Hours: 16 This continuing class is for persons who have had previous instruction in guitar and have the ability to read music. Course focuses on developing playing techniques through well-composed selections. Guitar and text required.

MUAZ 1000 Hours: 24 Focus on reading music for the piano keyboard in this group class, where students acquire the fundamental skills needed to play the piano. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to play simple piano music and have a basic understanding of rhythm and chords. Text required.

Crawford Crawford Staff Staff Perea Kenny

*See our website for WECM course title and description: www.richlandcollege.edu

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The following courses are available for non-credit enrollment through Continuing Education.

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Creative Writing SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # 515992 515997 516002 516007

Section 81001 81002 81004 81003

Title Creating Fiction: The Art of the Short Story Creative Writing: 10 Essential Elements Creative Writing: 10 Essential Elements Poetry: Free Verse: Follow the Muse

Days TTh W W W

Hours 7:00pm-9:00pm 7:00pm-10:00pm 7:00pm-10:00pm 7:00pm-10:00pm

Dates 9/9-10/9 9/17 11/12 10/15

Hrs./Sess.Loc. 20/10 RC 3/1 RC 3/1 RC 3/1 RC

Rm. Fee S149 $100 D143 $45 D143 $45 D143 $45

Instructor Bartels Geddie Geddie Geddie

Creating Fiction: The Art of the Short Story

Creative Writing: Ten Essential Elements

Poetry: Free Verse – Follow the Muse

CRWZ 1000 Hours: 20 This course is designed to help writers create fiction filled with discovery for themselves and their readers. Focuses on technical aspects of writing and combining showing with telling, and establishing urgency in the voice. Text required.

CRWZ 1000 Hours: 3 This workshop is designed to help students take their writing to a higher, more satisfying level whether they are professionals or amateurs. Students will learn how to write with more impact and get specific insights into techniques they can apply in a wide variety of writing.

CRWZ 1000 Hours: 3 When you want to put your feelings into words without the restraints of rhyme or the bulkiness of prose, free verse is a great way to do it. Learn to follow your own muse(s) through the maze of the 10 elements of creative expression in this hands-on class mixed with discussion and minimal lecture.

COMING IN SPRING 2009!

Enjoying the Classics

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There are many great works of literature that most people have heard about, but have never had the opportunity to read. This course is designed for those who wish to read, reflect upon, and discuss famous works from well-known authors. We will study a variety of short stories and summaries from longer books. We will cover a wide range of cultural and historic traditions. Students will gain a greater understanding of how the writers of the past shape our world today.

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NEW!

Boomers! Time for a career change? Retrain! Thinking about retirement?

Re-plan! Want to learn new skills? Reinvent! Reinvent Yourself at Richland Life is changing and so can you!

Computer Software • Ebay • Job Search • Caregiving Raising Grandchildren • Financial Planning • Yoga and more! Boomer classes are held in the evenings and selected Saturdays. For class descriptions, visit our Boomer website at:

www.richlandcollege.edu/boomers or call 972-238-6972.

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Fitness Center Richland’s 3000+ square foot Fitness Center sports a scenic view of Thunderduck Lake and is equipped with stateof-the-art fitness training equipment featuring the premier VR2 Strength Systems by Cybex.

• VR2 Strength Systems by Cybex Stations

Credit and Continuing Education physical education activities are also available to supplement your personal workout and access to an outdoor swimming pool is available on a limited schedule.

• Gravitron • Treadmills • Life Cycles • Recumbent Bicycles

Hours: Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

• Reebock Fusion Elliptical Runner

6:30 am – 8:30 pm 6:30 am – 6:00 pm 8:00 am – 2:00 pm 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

• Stairmasters • Free Weights

• Smith Machine

The Health Fitness Center is free for students enrolled in credit P.E. classes and to DCCCD employees participating in the DCCCD Wellness Program. All others pay $20 per month.

• Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms

For more information call

• Walking and Jogging Trail

972-238-3735.

ID required at time of registration.

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Title

Days

Hours

Fitness Center Fitness Center Fitness Center Fitness Center

M-Sun: Hours vary–please see above M-Sun: Hours vary–please see above M-Sun: Hours vary–please see above M-Sun: Hours vary–please see above

Dates

Rm.

Fee

9/2-9/30 10/1-10/31 11/1-11/26 12/1-12/20

G102 G102 G102 G102

$20 $20 $20 $20

Instructor Staff Staff Staff Staff

Emeritus Program THE JOY OF LEARNING AFTER 50

Stay intellectually enriched, physically fit, socially connected. Choose from credit and non-credit classes. For a complete schedule go to www.richlandcollege.edu/emeritus Physical Fitness

Computer Instruction

Genealogy Using Computers

Bridge

Memoir Writing

Humanities

Enrichment Lecture Series

Volunteers Make the World Work

Oil Painting

Major Political World Conflicts Series)

Volunteer Opportunities! Trips

Two Free Events! Mark your calendar and call to register: 972-238-6972 Spring Back-to-School Kickoff Tues., Dec. 9, 8:30-11:00 a.m. in Fannin Performance Hall Pre-Holiday Social Dr. Michael Crawford & the Jazz Singers Fri., Nov. 7, 2:00-3:30 p.m. in C140 65+ Tuition Waiver Seniors 65 years or older who reside in Dallas County or own property in Dallas County subject to ad valorem taxation may enroll in six hours of college credit courses each semester tuition-free. You’ll pay only for books required for the class. Please read “Tuition Changes” on page 2 of this catalog.

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Course # Section FITNESS CENTER 516397 81012 516400 81028 516402 81033 516404 82034

Richland College

Sports and Fitness SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title SPORTS AND FITNESS 516406 81016 Golf 516410 81031 Golf 516449 81014 Tae Kwon Do 516455 81030 Tae Kwon Do 516459 81036 Tae Kwon Do 516481 81013 Tae Kwon Do, Ages 6-17 years 516508 81029 Tae Kwon Do, Ages 6-17 years 516539 81035 Tae Kwon Do, Ages 6-17 years 516550 81025 Yoga 516551 81019 Yoga 516552 81032 Yoga 516553 81034 Yoga NATURAL MEDICINE 515963 81001 Natural Medicine and Your Health SWIMMING 516371 81010 Adult Beginning Swim 516372 81020 Adult Beginning Swim 516445 81023 Stroke Improvement 516448 81026 Swim Fitness

Days

Hours

Dates

Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm. RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

Instructor

$65 $65 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $50 $55 $50 $55

Key Key Hooks Hooks Hooks Hooks Hooks Hooks Hsu Hsu Hsu Hsu

TTh S TTh TTh TTh TTh TTh TTh S MW S MW

6:00pm-7:30pm 9:00am-11:00am 7:00pm-8:20pm 7:00pm-8:20pm 7:00pm-8:20pm 7:00pm-8:20pm 7:00pm-8:20pm 7:00pm-8:20pm 9:30am-11:30am 7:00pm-9:00pm 9:30am-11:30am 7:00pm-9:00pm

9/2-9/30 9/27-10/25 9/2-9/30 10/2-10/30 11/4-12/4 9/2-9/30 10/2-10/30 11/4-12/4 9/6-10/11 9/8-10/1 10/18-11/22 10/27-11/19

12/9 10/5 12/9 12/9 12/9 12/9 12/9 12/9 12/6 16/8 12/6 16/8

7:00pm-9:00pm

9/23-10/16

16/8 RC TBA

$99

Merida

MW S S S

6:30pm-8:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm 12:00pm-1:30am 8:30am-10:00am

8/25-9/22 9/6-10/4 9/6-10/4 9/6-10/4

12/8 10/5 7.5/5 7.5/5

$75 $75 $45 $45

Frink Frink Frink Frink

RC RC RC RC

G101 G101 G140 G140 G140 G140 G140 G140 G027 G027 G027 G027

Fee

Pool Pool Pool Pool

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Golf PHEZ 1000 Hours: 10-12 Learn golf fundamentals through lecture, demonstration and supervised practice. Topics include: proper grip, stance, pivot, driving, approach shots, putting, games, rules and playing etiquette. Equipment is furnished. Additional fee applies for driving range time.

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Tae Kwon Do

Yoga

PHEZ 1000 Hours: 12 This course teaches basic and advanced self-defense techniques using both the hands and feet. Stretching and flexibility exercises are emphasized and stranger danger, confidence-building, and self-esteem improvement are addressed. Clothing that allows movement should be worn.

PHEZ 1000 Hours: 16 Unity of mind, body and spirit can be achieved through Yoga and its practice. Learn asanas: postures that are comfortably achieved and used as exercises that gently stretch and strengthen your entire body. Benefits range from increased circulation, awareness and sense of well-being to renewed energy, coordination and concentration. Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing to class.

Tae Kwon Do, Ages 6-17 PHEZ 1000 Hours: 12 This course teaches basic and advanced self-defense techniques using both the hands and feet. Stretching and flexibility exercises are emphasized and stranger danger, confidence-building, and self-esteem improvement are addressed. Clothing that allows movement should be worn. Please note that this course is taught with all age levels, six years through adult, but children will be paired with others of like age/size. Parents are welcome to observe class.

NEW

• NEW

• NEW• NEW

Natural Medicine and Your Health: HLTZ 1000 ITSC 1044 Hours: 16 Discover the use of herbs throughout history and their resurgence and popularity in modern times. Instructor, Curtis Merida, is a Licensed Acupuncturist in Texas and a New Mexico Doctor of Oriental Medicine. He has studied Medical Anthropology. Look for additional related courses next spring.

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Sports and Fitness, Concurrent SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title SPORTS AND FITNESS, CONCURRENT

Days

Hours

Dates

Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm.

Fee

Instructor

$39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39 $39

Randall Randall Stone Wharton Stone Lucas Wharton Stanson Becerra Becerra Becerra Becerra Flood Hutchings Hutchings Staff Wharton Smith Hsu Gold Gold

516434 516433 516432 516446 516444 516450 516452 516498 492645 516456 516460 516463 516511 516465 516468 516470 516472 516447 516474 516475 516477

81001 81008 81024 81015 81018 81017 81027 81002 82030 84047 81009 81022 81007 84048 81005 81021 81006 81004 84046 81011 81003

Aerobics, Beginning: PHED 1124 Aerobics, Beginning: PHED 1124 Basketball, Ages 40+: PHED 1117 Basketball, Co-Ed. Beginning: PHED 1117 Bowling, Beginning: PHED 1111 Golf, Beginning: PHED 1109 Golf, Beginning: PHED 1109 Intramural Athletics: PHED 1107 Self Defense, Beginning: PHED 1120 Self Defense, Beginning: PHED 1120 Self Defense, Beginning: PHED 1120 Self Defense, Beginning: PHED 1120 Social Dance: PHED 1115 Tai Chi, Beginning: PHED 1100 Tai Chi, Beginning: PHED 1100 Tennis, Beginning: PHED 1100 Tennis, Beginning: PHED 1110 Volleyball, Co-Ed, Beginning: PHED 1117 Yoga & Pilates, Beginning: PHED 1100 Yoga, Beginning: PHED 1100 Yoga, Beginning: PHED 1100

TTh TTh S T F Th Sun TTh MWF MWF TTh S TTh MWF TTh S TTh TTh MWF MW TTh

2:00pm-3:20pm 3:30pm-4:50pm 9:00am-12:15pm 7:05pm-10:00pm 12:30pm-3:45pm 6:30pm-9:20pm 1:00pm-4:15pm 8:00am-9:20am 9:05am-10:00am 9:05am-10:00am 8:30pm-9:50pm 9:00am-12:15pm 5:40pm-7:00pm 10:10am-11:05am 5:40pm-7:00pm 9:00am-12:15pm 9:30am-10:50am 11:00am-12:20pm 10:10am-11:05am 5:40pm-7:00pm 12:30pm-1:50pm

8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11 9/6-12/6 8/26-12/11 8/29-12/11 8/28-12/11 9/7-12/7 8/26-12/11 1/14-5/8 8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11 9/6-12/6 8/26-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11 9/6-12/6 8/26-12/11 8/26-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/25-12/11 8/26-12/11

32/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 48/16 32/16 48/16 48/16 48/16

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

G140 G140 G101 G101 G140 TBA G100 G102 G140 G140 G140 G140 G140 G101 G101 G100 G102 G101 G140 G027 G140

Please visit our website for full course descriptions: http://www.richlandcollege.edu

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Richland College

Community SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title Days CAREER PLANNING 515953 81001 Basic Computer Applications for the Workplace M S 516429 81002 Community Safety for Positive Employment … 516426 81001 Community Safety for Positive Employment … T 515958 81002 Employability Skills S 515961 81001 Employability Skills Th

Hours 2:00pm-4:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm 2:00pm-4:00pm 2:00pm-4:00pm 2:00pm-4:00pm

Dates 9/8-11/24 9/6-11/22 9/9-11/25 9/6-11/22 9/11-12/4

Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm. 24/12 24/12 24/12 24/12 24/12

RC RC RC RC RC

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

Fee $150 $150 $150 $150 $150

Instructor TBA TBA TBA TBA King

These courses are designed especially for individuals with disabilities.

Basic Computer Applications for the Workplace ITSC 1022 Hours: 24 On most jobs you will need to know something about the computer. This is a hands-on journey in discovering computers. You will learn essentials of the computer system and how to connect to the Internet. You will also be introduced to Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

For more information call Melinda at 972-238-3750 Community Safety for Positive Employment Outcomes POFT 1032 Hours: 24 This class covers daily skills needed to survive at work. Personal safety, street safety and using public transportation are covered,

Employability Skills POFT 1006*

Hours: 24

Do you want to improve your chances of getting and keeping a job? This 12-week course teaches the job skills employers are looking for in their employees. You will learn: non-verbal body language, team work, work relationships, accepting responsibility, self-advocacy, interviewing skills, and how to make good first impressions.

COMMUNITY

SCHEDULE I FALL 2008 Course # Section Title DEFENSIVE DRIVING 514969 81001 Defensive Driving 514970 81002 Defensive Driving 514972 81003 Defensive Driving 514974 81004 Defensive Driving 514976 81005 Defensive Driving 514978 81006 Defensive Driving 514980 82001 Defensive Driving DOG OBEDIENCE 514960 81002 Canine Good Citizen 514967 81001 Dog Obedience

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Days

Hours

Dates

Hrs./Sess.Loc. Rm.

S Sun S Sun S Sun S

9:30am-4:00pm 9:30am-4:00pm 9:30am-4:00pm 9:30am-4:00pm 9:30am-4:00pm 9:30am-4:00pm 9:30am-4:00pm

9/13 9/21 10/11 10/26 11/8 11/23 12/13

6/1 6/1 6/1 6/1 6/1 6/1 6/1

RC RC RC RC RC RC RC

Th Th

8:00pm-9:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm

9/11-10/30 9/11-10/30

8/8 8/8

RC G138 RC G138

S219 S219 S219 S219 S219 S219 S219

Fee

Instructor

$35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35

Rorie Dockery Horak Dockery Rorie Dockery Horak

$50 $50

Dunn Dunn

Defensive Driving

Canine Good Citizen

Dog Obedience

DRVZ 1000 Hours: 6 We offer the Nat’l Traffic Safety Inst. driving safety program. Our school and teachers are licensed by the Texas Dept. of Public Safety, and approved by the Texas Ed. Assoc. and the St. Board of Insurance. TEA requires identification upon entering the class. A valid driver’s license must be shown to the instructor before the class begins. If the class is being taken because of a traffic ticket, the name of the Justice of the Peace or the City Municipal Court must be on your test. Note: It is important that you arrive on time for this course. Lateness will not be accepted as grounds for a refund.

PETZ 1000 Hours: 8 Prerequisite: Dogs must be 1 year or older to participate. Learn techniques to teach your dog to become a Canine Good Citizen. Emphasis will be on sit, down, stay, walk on loose leash, accept friendly strangers, come when called, accept grooming, and more. Upon completion of the course the CGC test will be offered for those interested in the certificate. Bring dogs to the first class. Bring proof of rabies vaccination.

PETZ 1000 Hours: 8 Prerequisite: Dogs must be six months or older to participate. Learn techniques for teaching your dog to walk by your side, sit, come on command, stay in place, and have people approach them. Please bring dogs to first night of class, and bring written proof of rabies vaccination.

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NEW FOR SPRING 2009!

Machinist Training

Richland College Garland Campus Grand Opening Spring 2009

Richland College (RLC) and the Dallas County Manufactures’ Association (DCMA) have selected the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) curriculum for Machinist Training. RLC has augmented NTMA level 1 and level 2 training with additional skills in industrial soft skills and lean manufacturing processes, requested and recommended by DCMA member focus groups. NTMA curriculum is the only comprehensive industry recognized and supported package. It is completely modularized and is a competency based package. The curriculum is job related and task objective, and designed for today’s manufacturing jobs. The curriculum includes:

► First Aid ► Blue Print Reading ► Shop Math ► Bench work ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

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► Shop Fundamentals 2.

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Drill Press Horizontal Milling Machine Engine Lathe Grinding Machine Power Saw Metallurgy

► CNC Mill Programming, G-Code & M-Code ► CNC Lathe Programming, G-Code & M-Code

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Steel Rules Transfer Tools Micrometers Vernier Instruments Non-Cutting Tools Cutting Tools

Richland College

Richland Campus Map Richland College is at 12800 Abrams Road in Dallas, with entrances on Abrams Road and Walnut Road. Free parking is available on campus. Metered parking is in the East Circle. All classrooms and offices start with the first letter of the name of the building.

A Alamito: Administration, Information Services, Evening & Weekend Office

M Medina: Testing, Center for Tutoring & Learning Connections

B Bonham: Business, Classrooms

N Neches: Classrooms

C Crockett: Campus Ctr., Richland Collegiate High School (RCHS), Adult Resource Ctr., Brazos Gallery, Classrooms, Campus Police, Emeritus Office

P Pecos: Facilities Services, Information Technology Support Center

D Del Rio: Computer Labs E El Paso: (Downstairs) Cafeteria, Bookstore, Student Lounge, Career Center, Student Programs F Fannin: Fine Arts, Performance Hall, Arena Theatre G Guadalupe: Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center H Hondo: Horticulture, Greenhouse, Gardens K Kiowa: Richland Collegiate High School (RCHS)

MAP

L Lavaca: Library, Lago Vista Gallery

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R LeCroy Center: Telecommunications Center S Sabine: Sciences, Health Professions, Planetarium, Employee Services T Thunderduck Hall: Advising, Admissions, Campus Nurse, Cashier Windows, Classrooms, Continuing Education, Computer Training Institute, Disability Svcs., Financial Aid, Multicultural Ctr., Multimedia Ctr., Prometric Testing Ctr., Registrar, Registration, Skills Training Ctr., Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Affairs U Uvalde: Classrooms V Verde: Classrooms W Washita: Classrooms Y Yegua: Classrooms

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Index A+ Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Accent Reduction Skills, Workplace . . . . .30, 34 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Accounting classes -Business . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Accounting classes -Healthcare . . .20, 21, 23, 26 Accounting software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 ACPE IV Tech Certification Course . . . . . .27, 29 ACPE Approved IV Technician Certificate . . . .28 Acrobat, Adobe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Adobe Acrobat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Adobe InDesign Page Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Advanced Digital Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Aerobics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Alternative Certification for Teachers . . . . . . .47 Alternative Dispute Resolution . . . . . . . . .40-41 Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 American Sign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Animation classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Applied Convention/Meetings Management . .49 Arabic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Argentine Tango . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Art of the Short Story, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Arts, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-56 Asp.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Athletics, Intramural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Authorized Prometric Testing Center . . . .15, 17 AutoCAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Automation in Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 29

B Baby Boomer classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 56 Ballroom Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Basic Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Basic Computer Applications … . . . . . . . . . . .60 Basic Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Basic 35mm Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Basics of Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Belly Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Black & White Darkroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Bookkeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Books & Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Boomer classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 56 Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Business & Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-42 Business Math Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Business Principles for Med. Practice Mgrs. 19-20

CPR Resucitación Cardio-Pulmonar… . . . . . .21 Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Customer Service classes – Help Desk . . . . . . .7 Custmer Sales & Service – Mtg. Mgmt. . . . . . .49

D C CAD classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Camera, How to Use a Digital . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Canine Good Citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Career Assessment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Career Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Carreras Médicas Sesiones de información . . .25 Cascading Style Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 CCNA, CCNP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 C.E.U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Ceramics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Certification for Teachers, Alternative . . . . . .47 Certified Insurance Coding Exam Review .19-20 Children & Teens, classes for . . . . . . . . . .51, 58 Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Cisco Authorized Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Class Day Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Clinicals, Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 22 Clinicals, Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 Closure Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Club Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 College Entrance Exam Preparation . . . . . . . .51 Command Spanish for the Medical Practice . .26 Community Safety for Positive … . . . . . . . . .60 Communication Skills, ESL Workforce . . . .33-36 Communications for Business, Successful . . . .39 Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Community Pharmacy Tech. Certificate . . . . .27 Community Safety for Pos. Employment… 50, 60 Compensation Perspectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 CompTIA Certification Training . . . . . . . . . . .14 Computadores, Introduccion de . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Computer-Aided Design Certificate . . . . . . . . .13 Computer Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7 Computer Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Computer Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Computer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Computer Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Computer Training Institute . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18 Computer Training, Spanish Curriculum . . . . . .4 Computerized Accounting (Quickbooks) . . . .41 Computerized Drug Delivery System . . . . . . .29 Concurrent Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Convention & Meeting Mgmt., Intro to . . . . . .49 Convention Exposition Law & Ethics . . . . . . .49 Conversation Partners and Reading Assistance Program . . . . . . . .31, 36 Co-op Travel & Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Corporate Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 CPR for Healthcare Professionals . . . . . . . .20-21

.NET classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 11 Dance classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-54 Day Key, Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Depot Technician Test Review . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Design Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Design, Elements of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Developing a Small Business Plan . . . . . . . . .39 Develop an Effective Marketing & Advertising Plan, How to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Digital Camera, How to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Digital Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 10 Digital Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Dispute Resolution, Alternative . . . . . . . .40-41 Dog Obedience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Drawing classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Dreamweaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

E eCampus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 18, 35, 48, 55 eConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38, 46, 56 Electronic Medical Records . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 Elements of Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 36, 57 Employability Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 60 Employee Benefits Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Employee Relations/Performance Mgmt . .40-41 English as a Second Language . . . . . . . . . .31-36 ESL Speaking Skills . . . . . . . . . . .31, 33, 34, 35 ESL Workforce Comm. Skills 1A-8B . . . . . .33-36 ESL Workplace Development Skills . . .31, 34, 36 Español, Clases en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 51, Essential Skills for the Workplace . . . .31, 32-33 Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

F Family Education Rights and Privacy Act . . . . .2 Farsi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Fast Track Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-36, 50 Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . .2, 14, 18, 26, 30, 47 Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Floral Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Foreign Language Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Foreign Language classes . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-38 French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Fundamentals of Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs . . . . . . . . . . .16

G G.E.D./Proficiency Skills for Employment . . . .51 GED en Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Game Design/Development, Intro to . . . . . . .10 German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 German Culture & Conv. Through Film . . . . . .37 Global Logistics Management. . . . . . . . . . . . .44 GMAT, GRE Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 59 Grad School Test Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Grammar, Advanced, ESL . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 35 Graphic Design Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Group Tour Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

H Health & Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Health Professions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-30 Health Professions Info Sessions . . . . . . . .19, 30 Health Unit Coordinator Certificate . . . . . . . .21 Help Desk Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Holiday Closure Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Home-Based Business Computing . . . . . . . . . . .5 Home-Based Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Horticulture classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Hospitality Industry, Intro to the . . . . . . . . . .49 Hours of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 How to Develop an Effective Marketing & Advertising Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 How to Start & Op. a Small Business . . . . . . .39 How to Use a Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 HR Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 HRM: A Global Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41 HTML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Human Disease/Pathophysiology . . . . . . .20, 23 Human Resource Mgmt. - Healthcare . . . .20, 23 Human Resource Mgmt. - Mgmnt . . . . . . . . . .40 Human Resources Management Certificate . . .40

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I Illustration, Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Illustrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Import-Export Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Income Tax for Real Estate Agents . . . . . . . . .45 InDesign Page Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Information, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Institutional Pharmacy Practice . . . . . . . . . . .29 Institutional Pharmacy Tech. Cert. Program . .28 Ins. Coding & Billing … Certificate . . . . . . . . .24 Insurance Customer Svc. in Healthcare . . . . . .29 Interior Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Intermediate 35mm Photography . . . . . . . . . .52 International Business & Trade classes . . . . . .44 International Convention Meeting Mgmt . . . .48 Internet & Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10 Internet Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Intramural Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Intravenous Admixture & Sterile … . . . . . . . .29 Introducción de Computadores . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Introduction to Game Design/Dev’t . . . . . . . .10 Introduction to Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Introduction to Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry . . . . .49 Introduction to Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Irrigation classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 IV Technician Certificate, ACPE Approved . . .28

Medical Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Medical Office Technology Certificate . . . . . . .23 Medical Office Transcription Certificate . . . . .23 Medical Practice Manager Certificate . . . . . . .22 Medical Programs Info. Sessions . . . . . . . .19, 30 Medical Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Medication Aide Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Meetings & Event Management Certificate . . .49 Microsoft Authorized Training . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Microsoft Office Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 MS Office (Healthcare) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 25 MS Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Multimedia classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Multimedia Developer Specialization . . . . . . .10 Music classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

N-O .Net classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Natural Medicine & Your Health . . . . . . . . . . .57 Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Object-Oriented Analysis & Design . . . . . . . . .13 Office Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Office Suite, Microsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Oil Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Online classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20-21, 27, 29, 41-42, 44, 49 Online Manager Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Online Supervisor Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Open Lab, Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

J-L Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 JavaScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Java Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Keyboarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Korean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Language Training Institute . . . . . . . . . . . .31-38 Latin Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Law of Agency; Law of Contracts . . . . . . . .45-46 Level Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Linux/UNIX training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Listening/Speaking Development, ESL 31, 34, 36

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M Machinist Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Macintosh, Introduction to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Manager Certificate, Online . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Managing & Maintaining PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Managing Complex Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Map, Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Marketing & Advertising Plan, How to Develop an Effective . . . . . . . . . .39 Math Fundamentals, Business . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Math Review for Health Professionals . . . .29-30 MCE Update, Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Medical Assisting Certificate Program . . . . . . .19 Medical classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-30

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Painting classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 PC Maintenance: Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 PC Maintenance: Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Perl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Personal Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Pharmacology for Office Personnel . . . . . .20, 25 Pharmacy Technician classes . . . . . . . . . . .27-30 Pharmacy Technician Cert. Programs . . . . .27-28 Pharmacy Technician Information Sessions . . .30 Phlebotomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 26 Phlebotomy Technician Certificate . . . . . . . . .25 Photography Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Pilates, Yoga & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Plants, Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Poetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Portfolio Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Portrait Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Portuguese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 PowerPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Practicum, Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30 Pre-Pharmacy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Principles of Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 26 Principles of Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Principles of Horticulture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Procedures in a Clinical Setting . . . . . . . .21, 26 Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Proficiency Skills for Employment/G.E.D. . . . .51 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Project Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Project Management Certificate . . . . . . . . . . .12

Project Rock-On! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Prometric Testing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 17 Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Q-R Quickbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Quilting. Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Reading Assistance Program and Conversation Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 36 Real Estate classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46 Record Keeping, Small Business . . . . . . . . . . .39 Recruitment & Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Refund information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, Registration form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Remote Support Tech Test Review . . . . . . . . .14 Richland College Alumni Association . . . . . . . .2 Richland Skills Training Center . . . . . . . . . . .50 Rising Star information . . . . . . . . . . .23, 26 , 28 Rock-On! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Russian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

S Salsa Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-54 Sandwich Quilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Self Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Senior Program (Emeritus) . . . . . . . . .31, 36, 57 Sesiones de información, Carreras Médicas . .25 Short Story, The Art of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Sign Language, American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Skills Training Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Small Business Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Small Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Smoking Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Social Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-54, 59 Solaris classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 SolidWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Spanish language classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-38 Spanish computer training . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 6 Spanish Health Professions classes . . . . . .20-21 Sports & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-59 SQL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Start & Op. a Small Business, How to . . . . . . .39 Stroke Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Studio Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Studio Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Successful Communications for Business . . . .39 Sun Solaris Authorized Training . . . . . . . . . . .17 Supervisor Certificate, Online . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Swim classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

T 3-D Modeling & Rendering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 10 Essential Elements of Creative Writing . . . .56 35mm Photography classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Tae Kwon Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Tango, Argentine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Tax Essentials for Small Business . . . . . . . . . .39 Teacher Certification Program . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Technical Customer Service in Healthcare .29-30 Technical Writing for Project Managers . . . . .12 Teens and Children, classes for . . . . . . . . .51, 58 Ten Essential Elements of Creative Writing . . .56 Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Testing Center, Authorized Training . . . . .15, 17 Texas Real Estate Exam Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Thirty-five mm Photography classes . . . . . . . .52 Three-D Modeling & Rendering . . . . . . . . . . .10 TOEFL Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 36 TPEG Assistance . . . . . . . . 2, 14, 18, 26, 30, 47 Transcript Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Travel, Tourism & Management Certificate . . .48 Tuition Assistance Grants . . 2, 14, 18, 26, 30, 47 Typography & Print Production Workshop . . . .9

U-V Understanding the Training & Dev’t … HR . . .40 Uniform Standards of Pro. Appraisal . . . . .45-46 UNIX classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 VBA Programming for Office . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Video Demo Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Vietnamese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Visio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Vista, Introduction to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Visual Basic.NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

W-Z Watercolor Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Web Developer Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Web Page Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 WECM information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Wireless Data Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Wireless LANs, Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Woody Plant Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Workforce Communication Skills, ESL . . . .33-36 Workplace Speaking Skills, ESL . .31, 33, 34, 35 Workplace Development Skills, ESL . .31, 34, 36 Writing, Advanced, ESL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 35 Writing, Creative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Writing Development, ESL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 59 Yoga & Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

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