Business Skills 3 Leadership, Supervision 3 Project Management 7 Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment, Small Business 10 Child Care and Other Professions

SPRING 2012 NONCREDIT CLASSES what’s INSIDE

2 BUSINESS 2 General Business Skills 3 Leadership, Supervision 3 Project Management 7 Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment, Small Business 10 Child Care and Other Professions

14 COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 14 Computer Basics 15 Office Applications 16 Databases 17 Accounting and Finance 17 Project/Time Management 17 Desktop, Web, Video Graphics 18 Internet & Web Site Development 19 Collaboration 19 Cyber Security

20 HEALTH CARE CAREERS

26 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

27 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

32 LIFESTYLE & LEISURE 32 Arts, Crafts, Hobbies 33 Dancing and Music 33 Finance & Investment 34 History & Culture 35 Home & Garden 36 Languages 38 Special Interest & Family Life 39 Aquatics 40 Wellness: Body, Mind, & Spirit 41 Writers & Readers

42 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY (THE RIDER SCHOOL)

44 ONLINE COURSES

47 60+

50 TEST PREPARATION

51 KIDS ON CAMPUS

54 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

57 INDEX

60 REGISTRATION FORMS BUSINESS SKILLS

Learn how to build rapport with any interviewer, both COURSE NOTES verbally and non-verbally, while mastering the phases **Fees not eligible for waiver. **Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for of a successful job interview. Visit www.ed2go.com/ waiver. howardcc for more information. (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at ﬁ rst class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before ﬁ rst class.

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION See page 26.

Business Skills

Flip My Job: Revamping With Resumes, Interviews, and Online Tools ★NEW!★ How do you determine what jobs suit you? How do you ﬁ nd and get these jobs? Topics in this course include career assessment, resume writing, use of social media tools for job searching, networking, and interviewing. Learn about current U.S. workforce employment trends. Come ﬂ ip your job search and land the right job! $79 ■ Mon 6:30pm-8:30pm, Apr 23-May 07 #5427 XB 321 6471 Oakland Mills High School

Sales for Professionals ★NEW!★ For all professionals--lawyers, accountants, ﬁ nancial advi- sors, consultants, and others--who want to actively secure new clients. You will learn consultative sales techniques for methodically identifying viable new prospects, quickly uncovering their needs and challenges, and easily de- livering a compelling pitch. No prior sales experience is necessary. $79 (includes $5 materials fee*) ■ Sat 9am-12pm, Apr 14-Apr 21 #5391 XB 402 6393 Gateway Campus

Developing Sponsorship Opportunities: Hidden Dollars Find out how to obtain sponsorships for your special Finding Work You Love events, develop associate memberships, and make the Whether you are just starting out in a new career, or have most of non-dues revenue sources on a year-long basis. decided to change your career path, this course is for $25** you. It is more than just fi nding a job; it is identifying what ■ Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 17 makes you happy in your work environment. Defi ne your #5433 XE 451 M1401 Laurel College Center personality traits, and use that information to analyze and create career options for lifelong enjoyment. This course Marketing Your Meetings and Exhibits will guide you through self-identifi cation and will then of- Learn what to include in your marketing plan and how fer practical strategies and exercises to pinpoint the skill to understand the purpose of your meetings and exhib- set needed to fi nd your ideal career. This class is taught its. This class will show you how to analyze your target by Stephanie Smith, author and career coach. $69** market, determine the factors that will affect your budget, ■ Thu 7pm-9pm, Apr 19-May 03 how to identify and understand your competition, and #5103 XE 180 6424 Gateway Campus how to monitor the results of your marketing plan. $25** ■ Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 19 Twelve Steps to a Successful Job #5431 XE 705 M1698 Laurel College Center Search Get the job you want! In this online course, a popular Creating a Request for Proposal author and career advisor will help you identify the job Request for Proposal (RFP) is an invitation for suppliers best for your needs. You’ll then be given complete step- to bid on a specifi c product or service. The RFP should by-step instructions on how to get that job, regardless involve more than the price. The RFP will request basic of your level of expertise or the state of the economy. company information and the company’s history. RFPs

2 ■ Spring 2012 443-518-1700 ■ www.howardcc.edu BUSINESS SKILLS often include the project or service for which a proposal is requested. The more detailed the specifi cations, the LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION better the chances that the proposal provided will be Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt accurate. Learn how to create effective RFPs that will ★ ★ achieve the results you want. $50 Certifi cation NEW! ■ Sat 9am-4pm, May 05 The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certifi cation program #5432 XB 956 M1699 Laurel College Center is a three-day, instructor-led program. Through classroom assignments and structured exercises within team Grammar for Your Job environments you will gain exposure to the following Does grammar confuse or intimidate you? Is poor gram- training modules: Lean Six Sigma Enterprise Approach mar holding you back in your career? This 10-week to Improvement; Change; 5-S and Visual Controls; Team course reviews and reinforces common principles of Building/Leadership; Problem Solving Process/Tools; and English usage and improves your ability to communicate Statistical Thinking. Upon completion you will be awarded effectively. Includes a great up-to-date desk reference. This Yellow Belt certifi cation. 2.1 CEUs. $1,200 is a noncredit course that may also be taken for credit ■ Wed,Thu,Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, May 16-May 18 (OFFI-177). $195 (includes $95 materials fee*) #5825 XB 240 8374 Gateway Campus Rm 2 ■ Tue 6:30pm-9:40pm, May 29-Jul 17 #5393 YD 384 9300 Duncan Hall PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Management Basics Get introduced to the methods and techniques project managers use to effectively initiate, plan, control, and report on their projects. Managers with limited experience will learn project management concepts, terms, tools, and aspects of the project life cycle as described in the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK® Guide. 1.2 CEUs. $395 (includes $355 materials fee*) ■ Mon,Tue 9am-4pm, Apr 30-May 01 #5520 XB 995 8337 Gateway Campus Rm 3 ■ Mon,Tue 9am-4pm, Jun 04-Jun 05 #5521 XB 995 8338 Gateway Campus Rm 3

Microsoft Project–See p. 17.

Certifi ed Project Managers are among the most sought after and highest paid business professionals today. Project Management is one of the top 10 Speaking With Confi dence Business and IT certifi cations. The average compen- Purge your fears and gain more confi dence speaking sation for U.S. project management professionals is before groups. This information-packed course, led by $100,000+ according to the PMI Project Management professional speaker and humorist Allan Misch, helps you Salary Survey. For more information about our to learn a fascinating new process to rapidly eliminate classes, call 443-518-4973. or severely reduce speaking anxieties. Gain confi dence by applying powerful speech, organization, and practice strategies. $84 PREPARE FOR THE PMP EXAM! ■ Sat 9am-4pm, May 05 #5624 XI 713 J1655 Laurel College Center Entire PMP Series Marketing Your Business Through This series of courses prepares you for the Project Your Own Web TV Show Management Professional (PMP) Exam. The PMP series consists of seven courses: Managing the Project’s Scope Internet marketing has moved way beyond websites and and Integration, Managing the Project’s Time, Managing social media. Build your brand and profi t through your the Project’s Budget/Cost and Communications, Manag- own Web TV network or series. Show your expertise ing the Project’s Team/Human Resources, Managing the through an online talk show, demo your new product line, Project’s Risk/ Ethics, Managing the Project’s Contract/ or create a Web TV sitcom starring you or your business. Procurement Managing the Project’s Quality/Review You Writer and marketing consultant Melzetta Williams will may register for courses individually or take the entire guide you through the steps of creating your own Web series at a discounted price. 42 hours. (No Refunds) TV marketing plan--without breaking the bank. (T) $69** ■ Sun 1pm-4pm, May 06 Prerequisite: Five or more years of Project Management #5136 XE 514 6382 Hickory Ridge experience. 4.2 CEUs. $2,700 (includes $1,700 materials fee*) ■ Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, May 01-Jun 14 #5507 XB 649 8329 Gateway Campus Rm 3

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Managing the Project’s Scope/ how to apply the “critical path” method; how to use PERT Integration methodology; how to estimate accurate activity durations; Learn about a project manager’s role in managing the how to apply scheduling terminology; how to apply the project scope, including how to defi ne the meaning of the project schedule life cycle; use network diagram and term scope management; how project scope works with Gantt charts; set up project constraints; use the WBS to the four phases of the project life cycle; how to develop develop your schedule. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $450 (includes a project charter; how to understand the importance of $250 materials fee*) ■ Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, May 08-May 10 the WBS in defi ning the scope; how the project schedule #5511 XB 630 8331 Gateway Campus Rm 3 ties into the project scope; how to baseline the project scope; how to defi ne the scope with the customer; and Managing the Project’s Budget how to develop and use scope reports. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. Learn the project manager’s role in managing the project $450 (includes $250 materials fee*) budget; how to do cost estimating and forecasting; how ■ Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, May 01-May 03 #5509 XB 629 8330 Gateway Campus Rm 1 to do cost budgeting, cost applications, and earned value analysis. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $450 (includes $250 Managing the Project’s Time materials fee*) ■ Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, May 15-May 17 Learn the project manager’s role in managing and con- #5513 XB 633 8332 Gateway Campus Rm 3 trolling the project schedule and use of schedule tools;

UGotClass Online Courses & Certifi cates - Spring 2012 Certifi cate Courses in bold and asterisked** Starts Ends Cost Business Coaching Certifi cate** 4/2/2012 5/25/2012 $295 Mobile Marketing 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 $195 Creating Cell Phone Apps for your Business 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 $245 New! Advanced Mobile Marketing 6/4/2012 6/29/2012 $245 Video Marketing 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 $195 YouTube for Business 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 $195 Advanced Website Strategies 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 $195 Cyber Security 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 $245 Dementia Care Specialist 4/2/2012 5/25/2012 $495 Designing Successful Webinars 6/4/2012 6/29/2012 $195 Entrepreneur Boot Camp 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 $195 Extraordinary Customer Service 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 $145 Facebook for Business 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 $245 Google Analytics 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 $195 Government Contracting 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 $195 Introduction to Implementing Green Workplaces 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 $195 Media Buying Strategies 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 $195 Photoshop 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 $195 Practical Math for the Workplace 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 $145 Recruiting and Retaining Gen X and Gen Y 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 $175 Successful Survey Techniques 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 $395 Twitter 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 $195 Business Research Certifi cate** 4/2/2012 6/1/2012 $495 Introduction to Business Research 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 Only available as certifi cate Business Statistics 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 Only available as certifi cate Qualitative Business Research 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 Only available as certifi cate Designing Online Instruction 2/6/2012 2/10/2012 $195 Building Online Learning Communities 3/12/2012 3/16/2012 $195 Advanced Teaching Online 4/16/2012 4/20/2012 $195 Students with Aspergers 6/4/2012 6/29/2012 $145 Gender in the Classroom 6/4/2012 6/29/2012 $145 Online Learning & Teaching for K-12 Teachers 6/4/2012 6/29/2012 $145 Social Media and Online Tools for K-12 Teachers 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 $145 Generational Learning Styles for K-12 Teachers 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 $145 eMarketing Essentials Certifi cate Improving Email Promotions 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 $195 Boosting Your Website Traffi c 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 $195 Online Advertising 6/4/2012 6/29/2012 $195 LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation** 4/2/2012 5/25/2012 $695 Social Media for Business Certifi cate** Introduction to Social Media 4/2/2012 4/27/2012 $195 Marketing Using Social Media 5/7/2012 6/1/2012 $195 Supervisory & Leadership Certifi cate** 4/2/2012 5/25/2012 $395

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Managing the Project’s Team Learn the project manager’s role in managing the team members; how to manage the behavioral issues in a team; how to identify the characteristics of an effective team; how to identify the different types of teams; how to motivate the team to be its best; how to give feedback to team members; how to set up a successful team; how to use group decision making and the pros and cons of using it; and how to use problem-solving models for team management. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $450 (includes $250 materials fee*) ■ Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, May 22-May 24 #5516 XB 631 8333 Gateway Campus Rm 3

Managing the Project’s Risk/Ethics Learn the project manager’s role in managing and controlling the project risk and use of risk tools; how to apply risk management deﬁ nitions; how to identify and manage risk; how to develop a risk plan; how to evaluate the probability of risk happening; how to attach money and time value to risk. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $450 (includes $250 materials fee*) ■ Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, May 29-May 31 #5517 XB 632 8334 Gateway Campus Rm 3

Managing the Project’s Contract/ Procurement Learn the project manager’s role in managing the project contract, such as the procurement planning process; ADVANCED COURSES contract cycle; the “make it” or “buy it” decision; the solicitation process; choosing a contract type (cost plus, fi rm fi xed price, fi xed price incentive, time and materials); Refi ne your project management and principles of contract reporting. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. skills and earn PDUs! $450 (includes $250 materials fee*) ■ Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, Jun 05-Jun 07 #5518 XB 634 8335 Gateway Campus Rm 3 Advanced Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development Managing the Project’s Quality/ The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is one of the most Review (if not THE MOST) important documents used in project Learn why quality is important on any project; about his- management. The WBS serves to organize and defi ne tory of quality; cost of quality; measurement procedures; the scope-of-work of the project in a hierarchical manner how to develop corrective actions; and procedures to that allows for “rolling up” critical information associated verify project effectiveness. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $450 (in- with the costs, resource-hours, durations, and variances cludes $250 materials fee*) associated with the deliverables, sub-deliverables and ■ Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, Jun 12-Jun 14 work-packages to be produced by the project. The stan- #5519 XB 635 8336 Gateway Campus Rm 3 dards governing the WBS (what is included in the WBS and what isn’t) as well as different ways of structuring the The Course Online-PMP Prep work (i.e. “deliverables-oriented” versus “time-phased”) Offered in cooperation with University Learning Institute, have evolved over time. Learn what methods are consid- this course prepares you for the Project Management ered “good” or “best” practices and the reasoning behind Institute (PMI) certifi cation exam by covering material the acceptance of current WBS Standards. .6 CEUs. $299 in the PMI Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and reviewing ■ Thu 9am-4pm, Apr 26 essential project management concepts and terminology. #5551 XB 909 8366 Gateway Campus Rm 2 You will have access to sample exams with hundreds of questions. You can start at any time during the month and work at your own pace. Participants generally complete the course in 2-3 months but have up to six months if needed. 5.6 CEUs. $895 ■ Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat -, Apr 01-Aug 31 #5817 XB 998 8372 Online

Call 443-518-4973 for more information. COURSE NOTES **Fees not eligible for waiver. For information about the PMP exam, **Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for visit http://www.pmi.org. waiver. (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at ﬁ rst class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before ﬁ rst class. www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 5 BUSINESS SKILLS

Earned Value Management Tools, methods, and particularly, performance metrics More Ways to Earn PDUs! needed for IT projects differ in many respects from the Leadership, Supervision, and tools, methods, and metrics for other types of projects. Management Classes Online This class focuses on the challenges faced by IT Project Managers in using Earned Value Management (EVM) Project Management Fundamentals performance measurement methodology in the IT en- Project Management Applications vironment. Emphasis is placed on understanding how High Speed Project Management to develop and apply appropriate metrics for Percent Microsoft Project Complete, and how these metrics (conventions) affect Purchasing Fundamentals the calculation of the Earned Value measurement. Uses Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications of different methods (such as Fixed-Formula, Weighted- Building Teams That Work Milestones, Apportioned-Effort, etc.) are explored Supply Chain Management Fundamentals and the appropriateness of their use on IT projects is Understanding the Human Resources Function discussed. The class also addresses issues associated Introduction to Business Analysis with deliverables that span multiple phases of the Project Mastery of Business Fundamentals Life-Cycle and processes (such as testing) that are itera- Total Quality Fundamentals tive. This class is recommended for experienced Project Fundamentals of Supervision and Management Managers and other managers who are PMP Certifi ed. Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II 1.2 CEUs. $595 Keys to Effective Communication ■ Thu,Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 14-Jun 15 Leadership #5552 XB 908 8367 Gateway Campus Rm 2 Classes start April 18, May 16, June 20 Visit www.ed2go.com/howardcc Introduction to Agile Project or call 443-518-4680 for information. Management This class provides an introduction to the basic methods, tools, techniques, and terminology of “Agile” project management. The rationale for the adoption and uti- lization of Agile methodologies (in lieu of traditional project management methodologies) is discussed. Three different Agile methodologies--Dynamic Systems Develop- ment (DSDM), Crystal, and SCRUM--will be discussed. .6 CEUs. $299 COMMAND SPANISH ■ Tue 9am-4pm, May 22 For Your Employees! #5553 XB 911 8368 Gateway Campus Rm 2 Real-world, speak-it-now Spanish classroom instruction for people in specifi c occupations. Classes are learner-friendly, grammar-free, easy, fast, and fun. Interested in CMMI Training? Sample occupations: construction, police, fi re/res- Call 443-518-4973. cue, food service, landscaping, education, health care, retail, industrial, warehousing, secretarial, many more. Online Courses Online courses are available, too: for New Managers • Hospital and medical offi ce nurses • Dental hygienists Leadership • Dentists Communicating Like a Leader • Emergency medical services Managing Customer Service • Banks / fi nancial institutions Building Teams That Work • Library personnel Effective Business Writing • Pharmacy personnel • Physicians Visit www.ed2go.com/howardcc • Real estate agents or call 443-518-4680 • Respiratory therapists for more information • Community citizens • Workforce For more information, call Sara Baum @ 443-518-4976

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Protecting Your Brand in an ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SELF- ★ ★ EMPLOYMENT & SMALL Informational Age NEW! All small business owners, artists, musicians, and writers BUSINESS should know how to protect their brand and creative works, also known as intellectual property. This course Is Entrepreneurship Really for You? gives you a basic understanding of intellectual property Thinking about starting a business? Have you recently rights, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and started your own business, or are you preparing to launch trade secrets. You’ll develop a practical understanding one? Are you currently in business? If you answered “yes” of each category of intellectual property, and will also to any of these questions, then this course is for you. It will study the implications of technological advances on each provide invaluable information to assist you in making de- area of intellectual property (e.g., copyright protection in cisions and taking steps toward entrepreneurship. $25** the information age). You will also examine the business ■ Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 16 #5593 XE 136 M1770 Laurel College Center implications of intellectual property rights. Instructor is an attorney experienced in commercial intellectual property Sales for the Entepreneur ★NEW!★ contract negotiation, trademark application and registration, and copyright fi ling. $125 For active entrepreneurs who must be effective at pitching ■ Wed 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 18-May 16 ideas to fi nancing sources, potential partners, customers, #5762 XB 101 6980 Gateway Campus and others who can help their business grow. You will learn consultative sales techniques for actively identify- Boot Camp for Artistic Entrepreneurs ing and securing viable prospects, quickly gaining their As a creative entrepreneur, you need to write a business attention and interest, and telling a compelling story that plan, but perhaps the traditional business planning pro- attracts new clients. No prior sales experience necessary. cess is not relevant or even practical for your creative $79 (includes $5 materials fee*) business (artist, musician writer, poet, designer). Here’s ■ Sat 9am-12pm, Apr 28-May 05 #5390 XB 401 6392 Gateway Campus the perfect solution! To support the unique needs of creative entrepreneurs, Evelyn Bandoh, founder of EAB Three Techniques That Every Creative Planning Services LLC, will teach entrepreneurs ★ ★ how to successfully integrate and balance the concepts Salesperson Should Know NEW! of creativity and business into one solid plan. You will Increase your sales by mastering the three main ingredi- engage in holistic lessons and fun activities that will create ents of the selling process: selling your benefi ts, handling a proper mindset. Redefi ne the business planning process a prospect’s objections, and closing the sale. $25** so you will be able to write a relevant Cosmic Business ■ Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 07 #5641 XE 525 M1403 Laurel College Center Plan, demystify fi nancial planning (both personal and business fi nances), create systems and holistic processes Retirement Options for Small that will support business strategies. $89 ■ Sat 10am-4:30pm, Apr 21 Businesses #5094 XB 131 6421 Hickory Ridge This class busts three myths held by small business owners: business will subsidize retirement; I can’t afford a Marketing Strategies for Today and plan; and employees want money and not benefi ts. There Tomorrow truly are benefi ts for both the business and business Examine advertising and promotional techniques such as owner to provide employees with retirement planning. press releases, brochures, newsletters, local magazines, Discuss the different retirement plans and which is best newspapers, radio, direct mail, and telephone yellow for your business. Examine IRAs(3 types), 401Ks, Single pages. $50 K, profi t sharing (traditional and non-traditional), and ■ Sat 9am-4pm, May 12 defi ned benefi t and non-qualifi ed deferred compensa- #5489 XB 340 M1769 Laurel College Center tion. You will also learn how to choose a provider, the proper way to invest, and investment risk choices. $59** Start Your Photography Business ■ Thu 7pm-9pm, May 10-May 17 Thinking of turning your hobby into a part-time business? #6431 XE 370 6349 Gateway Campus With digital photography, the costs are minimal. Learn how to do a basic business outline and plan. Learn in Starting a Small Business which areas of photography you can make money. Ex- Learn from Vincent Mallozi, a colleague of the author of plore which locations and subjects you want to shoot. Starting a Small Business, how to create effective busi- Discover what equipment you will need and where to ness strategies, how to analyze your competition, how to get it at reasonable prices. This course helps you hone set up your books for successful fi nancial management, both your business and photography skills. Prerequisite: and much more. You will have ample opportunity to ask Digital Photography level 1 (see page 18). $120 (includes questions and to develop worksheets specifi cally tailored $60 materials fee*) to your own business, and you will come away from class ■ Sat 9am-4pm, Apr 28 with tips, techniques, and an action plan you can start #6340 XB 180 8381 Gateway Campus Lab D using right away. You will also receive a copy of Starting a Small Business. $180 (includes $30 materials fee*) COURSE NOTES ■ Sat 9am-4pm, May 05-May 12 #5626 XB 701 J1656 Laurel College Center **Fees not eligible for waiver. **Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver. (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at fi rst class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before fi rst class. www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 7 BUSINESS SKILLS

Buying, Creating and Operating a Bed And Breakfast David Balderson, owner of the Wayside Inn in Ellicott City, is your host as you go behind the scenes and learn how to start and operate a successful B&B. Learn how to market, create a special image, decorate, and develop a business plan. Discover innovative, inexpensive amenities to enhance guests’ stay and ensure they’ll come back. The last class will be a tour of the Wayside Inn; students provide own transportation. $89** ■ Wed 7pm-9pm, Jun 06-Jun 20 #5143 XE 600 6390 Centennial High School

Legal Issues for Business Owners Know your rights and liability under the law. What do you do if you are sued? How do you limit your liability exposure? What if your customers do not pay? What form of ownership should your business be and why? Can you legally operate your business out of your house? What if you do business in Virginia and Maryland? The instructor is an attorney who has owned and operated numerous small and large businesses. $50 ■ Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 24-May 01 #5480 XB 594 M1768 Laurel College Center

How to Succeed in Federal Goverment Contracting ★NEW!★ How to Manage Your Government course, you’ll be able to register your business in CCR Contract And Leverage It for the and FedBizOps and ﬁ nd contract opportunities through Future the government websites. $235 ■ Tue,Thu 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 24-May 10 Examine best practices for managing your contract, #5638 XB 502 6974 Gateway Campus the requirements of the federal government, billing the government, and recordkeeping. Discuss strategies How to Write Government Proposals winning more business while on the contract. Explore for RFPs/RFIs/RFQs the General Services Administration (GSA). Review Get the tools to understand the proposal development how the GSA’s procurement experts identify potential strategies and processes and receive writing proposal vendors, award contractors and help ensure that federal tips for Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Infor- contracting requirements are met. Learn about the link mation (RFI), and Request for Quotations (RFQ)(ser- between the public sector and the industry experts, vice vs. goods). You will also learn federal terminology and its role in the acquisition process, which allows and regulations. There will be opportunities to review agencies to concentrate on their core missions. $160 and analyze winning proposals to use as a base for ■ Tue,Thu 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 10-Apr 19 #5636 XB 501 6973 Gateway Campus proposal writing in a group setting. At the end of this course, you will develop a draft RFP . $235 ■ Tue,Thu 7pm-9:30pm, May 15-May 31 How to Do Business in the #5639 XB 503 6583 Gateway Campus Government Sector Maneuver through the federal contract process to How to Price Your Products & develop a strategy for doing business with the federal Services For Government Contracts government. Learn how to obtain a DUNS number; Learn how to research cost based on products and register with CCR, FedBizOps, and ORCA; and identify services for an RFP or RFQ and cost a contract by the NAIC and SIC codes, ap-card/procurement process, studying samples. Topics include developing a cost NSA PISA security clearances, and capability statement analysis, a negotiation plan (identifying cost and other overview. Find out how to use strategic partnering with possible issues), and negotiation objectives. In addition, government contractors/large companies to get con- you will walk away with practical steps for documenting tracts; sign up with different large government contrac- the rationale used for the overall negotiated price. $160 tors on their website (SAIC, CSC, Northrop Grumman); ■ Tue,Thu 7pm-9:30pm, Jun 05-Jun 14 and understand the prime’s process. At the end of this #5640 XB 504 6452 Gateway Campus

Entire Series: Take all 4 courses for $650 ■ Tue, Thu 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 10-Jun 14 #5635 XB 500 6971 Gateway Campus

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Contract Opportunities in the State eBay after the course. Prerequisites: Basic Windows and and County Internet experience. $79** (includes $39 materials fee*) ■ Sat 9am-4pm, Apr 21 This course is designed to connect businesses with actual #5528 XE 285 8345 Gateway Campus Lab C contract opportunities in the State of Maryland and sur- ■ Wed,Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 16-May 17 rounding local jurisdictions. $25** #5529 XE 285 8346 Gateway Campus Lab C ■ Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 30 #5434 XE 495 M1767 Laurel College Center Create Your Own eBay Store Create a successful eBay store. Learn about store types Intellectual Property (Copyrights, and categories. Get useful tips for using eBay stores traf- Trademarks, Trade Secrets) and fi c reporting and marketing your store more effectively. Licensing $79** (includes $39 materials fee*) Everything your business develops and creates should ■ Tue,Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, Jun 19-Jun 21 remain an exclusive asset of the business--for example, #5531 XE 489 8348 Gateway Campus Lab C company names, logos, slogans, products, and services. This course will cover the implications of copyright, Building Your Business on eBay - trademark, and trade secret laws and patents for your Beyond The Basics business. Learn about licensing the intellectual property Learn how to start and grow an eBay business. Begin by assets of your business to individuals and companies, developing a business plan and choosing the right list- and securing licenses from individuals and companies ing format. Use eBay tools to manage your listings and for use in your business. $25** inventory and to market your business. $79** (includes ■ Wed 4:30pm-9:30pm, May 09 $39 materials fee*) #5667 XE 203 M1771 Laurel College Center ■ Mon,Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, Jun 04-Jun 06 #5530 XE 488 8347 Gateway Campus Lab C Establishing a Consulting Practice If you have a marketable skill, you can develop your own full or part-time consulting business. Identify future trends and opportunities in the consulting industry, estimate start-up costs and monthly expenses, locate clients, and market your services. $50 ■ Sat 9am-4pm, May 05 #5595 XB 587 M1772 Laurel College Center Introduction to Social Media Starting Your Meeting Planning Social media has become extremely popular because it Company allows people to connect in the online world to discover, Have you ever thought of starting your own meeting read and share news, information, and content and to management company and didn’t know where to begin? form relationships for personal and business purposes. This program will provide you with the information you It can take many different forms. In this class we will get need to establish your own business. In addition, you will you started with a few of the most popular venues for receive information on developing and reaching target business use, including Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, markets such as associations, corporations, individuals, Google+, and Quora. Find out why millions are fi nding the government, weddings and parties. $50 online networking to be profi table both socially and ■ Sat 9am-4pm, Apr 14 professionally. $55** (includes $15 computer fee*) #5430 XB 595 M1697 Laurel College Center ■ Wed 9am-12pm, Apr 18 #5525 XE 302 8342 Gateway Campus Lab A ■ Fri 9am-12pm, Jun 01 When to Use Museums, Historic Sites/ #5526 XE 302 8343 Gateway Campus Lab A Buildings and Private Venues Have you ever considered using a museum or a historic Working With a Blog site as a location for a meeting or banquet? Whether Do you have a general understanding of blogging and are you are coordinating a small, elegant dinner or hosting ready to start setting up your blog? Whether your goal is a conference for hundreds, here is how to determine business or pleasure, this course is for you. You will get whether a museum or historic site is suitable for you, your hands-on training and help in getting your own site better clients, and attendees. Instructor: Renee George $25** organized and driving more traffi c to your blog and the ■ Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 10 basics of search engine optimization. $59** #5665 XE 351 M1417 Laurel College Center ■ Thu 9am-12pm, Jun 21 #5527 XE 445 8344 Gateway Campus Lab C Property Buying and Selling Strategies–See p. XX. How to Create a Women’s Organization The Basics of Selling on eBay Learn how you can create a successful women’s or- Learn the basics of selling on eBay, including how to set ganization in your area. This class will include start-up up an eBay Sellers Account and how to create a basic information, methods for attracting members, and ways auction listing. As you create a basic auction listing, you to establish the organization in the community. You will will also learn how to photograph items, write ad copy, set create a simple marketing strategy involving free radio prices, create titles, answer customer questions, and set ads, set benchmarks of success, and fi nd speakers who shipping profi les. You will actually be able to list items on will speak for free. $50 ■ Mon 7:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 23-Apr 30 #5436 XB 939 M1402 Laurel College Center www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 9 BUSINESS SKILLS

Such a Voice (Voice-Overs) (9”x12”); fi ne point mechanical pencil, pencil smudger, Voice-overs are hot today! You don’t have to be an actor gum eraser, color markers; fi ne point black marker, to get voice-over work, but it certainly doesn’t hurt! With scissors, masking tape; clear plastic 1” ruler, large foam such notable talent as James Earl Jones, Linda Hunt, and board for fashion presentations. Optional supplies: pastel Donald Sutherland lending their voices to commercials, pencils (not chalk) and small swatches of fabric. A $20 fi lms, and videos, one would think that it would be next materials fee is due to the instructor when you arrive, for to impossible to break into this fi eld. Not so! In this class the workbook and template sheets. $40** you’ll learn about an exciting new way to get around the ■ Sat 10am-1pm, Apr 28 #5428 XE 162 M1696 Laurel College Center competition and actually turn voice-overs into a thriving ■ Sat 10am-1pm, May 19 full or part-time business! The instructor, Dan Levine, has #5429 XE 162 M1416 Laurel College Center many years of experience as a professional performer. He will demonstrate voice-over technique and will introduce you to the voice-over business as a whole. He will ONLINE Courses for Entrepreneurs also talk about the numerous opportunities, the income Creating a Successful Business Plan potential, and the all-important demo and how to have it produced. You’ll step up to the microphone to do some Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business practice recording, and best of all, hear the results! $59** Marketing Your Business on the Internet ■ Thu 7pm-9pm, Jun 21 #5097 XE 100 6425 Gateway Campus Effective Selling ■ Sat 10am-12pm, Jun 23 Start Your Own Consulting Practice #5622 XE 100 J1418 Laurel College Center Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay For more information, visit www.ed2go.com/howardcc

CHILD CARE

New Location for Child Care Training! We are pleased to offer some of our child care classes at our Gateway Campus (Business Training Center), at 6751 Gateway Dr. in Columbia. This state-of-the- art classroom facility is conveniently located in the Baltimore-Washington Corridor, just seconds off I-95 Fashion Sketching I and Route 175, and has ample free parking. See the workings behind the fashion industry. Create a technical fl at sketch with construction details similar to the drawings on the back of a commercial dressmaking pattern. It is two-dimensional without a fi gure, drawn to Child Care Certifi cation I: Growth and scale. It helps explain the garment construction process, Development details of design and how the garment will look when This course covers the child development half of 90 hours sewn. Bring these supplies to class: full-page images coursework plus communication skills. This certifi cation of fashion models striking great poses in fashionable course satisfi es half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours clothes; tracing paper pad (size 9”x12”); fi ne point for child care teachers and directors, and also satisfi es mechanical pencil, pencil smudger, gum eraser, color the 9-hour Communication Skills requirement. Gain a markers; fi ne point black marker, scissors, masking broad overview of the social, emotional, cognitive, and tape; clear plastic 1” ruler, large foam board for fashion physical development of the child from birth to age 13, presentation. Optional supplies: pastel pencils (not chalk) and build communication skills to use with parents, co- and small swatches of fabric. A $10 materials fee* is workers and the public. This course and a 45-hour course due to the instructor when you arrive for workbook and in age-appropriate curriculum (preschool infant-toddler, templates. $30** or school-age) are required to complete the 90-hour ■ Sat 10am-1pm, Apr 21 certifi cation for child care. You must attend all class #5424 XE 161 M1695 Laurel College Center hours and successfully complete class assignments to ■ Sat 10am-1pm, May 12 receive a course certifi cate. Purchase textbook prior to #5426 XE 161 M1415 Laurel College Center class. (T) 5.4 CEUs. $230 ■ Apr 25-Jun 06 Fashion Sketching II #2389 ZB 669 7067 Online Are you intrigued by the technical details of beautifully (Online class section has optional orientation meeting on the sewn garments? Make fabulous dimensional fashion first class date, 6:30-8:30pm in Hickory Ridge.) ■ Mon,Wed,Fri 6:30pm-9:45pm, Jun 04-Jul 16 sketches. Develop the techniques necessary to draw gar- #2388 ZB 669 7066 Gateway Campus ments and fi gures with style and detail. Create your own signature style. Bring these supplies: full-page images of fashion models striking great poses; tracing paper pad

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Child Care Certifi cation II: Curriculum to receive a certifi cate. Textbook is included and will be This course covers the curriculum half of 90 hours provided in class. 5.4 CEUs. $230 coursework plus communication skills. This certifi cation ■ Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 19-May 31 #5633 ZB 590 J1748 Laurel College Center course satisfi es half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours (In this class you will complete part of the course in the for child care teachers and directors working with pre- classroom and part online. Attendance is mandatory at all schoolers, and also satisfi es the 9-hour Communication weekly class meetings. Access to a computer and sufficient Skills requirement. Discover why play is a child’s work! computer skills to write and submit assignments online are necessary to participate in this course.) Examine curriculum materials and teaching methods ■ Jun 15-Jul 27 that stimulate children from birth to age 6, and build #2370 ZB 590 7070 Online communication skills to use with parents, co-workers and (Online class section has optional orientation meeting on June the public. This course and Child Care Certifi cation I are 14, 6:30-8:30pm in Hickory Ridge.) required to complete the 90-hour child care certifi cation. You must attend all class hours and successfully com- School Age Child Care: Curriculum plete class assignments to receive a course certifi cate. Gain the skills necessary to work in school-age child Purchase textbook prior to class.(T) 5.4 CEUs. $230 care programs, and build communication skills to use ■ Mon,Wed,Fri 6:30pm-9:45pm, Apr 09-May 18 with parents, coworkers and the public. Topics include #2393 ZB 670 7068 Gateway Campus curriculum planning, age-appropriate materials and ■ Jun 13-Aug 08 methods for children ages 6-13. This certifi cation course #2394 ZB 670 7069 Online (Online class section has optional orientation meeting on the satisfi es the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement of first class date, 6:30-8:30pm in Hickory Ridge.) 90 hours of child care training for teachers, directors and coordinators working with school-age children, and also satisfi es the 9-hour communication skills requirement. MONEY FOR TRAINING You must attend all hours and successfully complete all course requirements to receive a certifi cate. Purchase HCC accepts MSDE-Offi ce of Child Care textbook before class. 5.4 CEUs. $230 training vouchers for child care classes! ■ Mon Apr 30-Jun 1 and Wed May 2,9 6:30pm-9:45pm Save money by using your annual training money #2396 ZB 671 7073 Gateway Campus to cover the cost of child care classes. Available to (In this class you will complete half the hours in class and those who participate in the Maryland Child Care Cre- the other half online with the guidance of the instructor and computer lab access. You must attend all classroom hours dential. Need help getting started? Call 443-518-4049. and complete online coursework to successfully complete this course. Optional computer lab sessions on Wednesdays 6:30- 9:30pm- attendance is not required for optional sessions.) Infant and Toddler Care 45 Hours ■ Jun 15-Jul 27 #5588 ZB 671 7076 Online Gain the skills necessary to work with infants and tod- (Online class section has optional orientation meeting on the dlers at home or in a child care center. Topics include first class date, 6:30-8:30pm in Hickory Ridge.) growth and development, curriculum planning, goal setting, selection of age-appropriate materials, and methods Meet The Instructor! for infants and toddlers birth to age 3. This certifi cation course satisfi es the MSDE requirement of 45 hours of infant-toddler training for child care teachers, directors, and family providers working with infants and toddlers. You must attend all class hours and successfully complete class assignments to receive a certifi cate. Textbook is included and will be provided in class. 4.5 CEUs. $230 (includes $15 materials fee*) ■ Tue,Thu 6:30pm-9:45pm, Apr 10-May 29 #5574 ZB 702 7071 Gateway Campus

Infant/Toddler Care Tracy Underwood, “School Age Child Care Curricu- Gain the skills necessary to work with infants and build lum” instructor, has a B.S. in Elementary Education communication skills to use with parents, co-workers from SUNY and a master’s degree in education/ and the public. Topics include growth and development, school administration from Johns Hopkins. She curriculum planning, goal setting, selection of age-appro- has a held several preschool through middle-school priate materials, and methods for infants and toddlers teaching positions and has directed elementary and birth to age 3. This certifi cation course satisfi es the MSDE middle school programs. She is experienced work- requirement of 45 hours of infant-toddler training for child ing with children with learning challenges such as care teachers, directors, and family providers working dyslexia and ADHD and strives to prepare caregivers with infants and toddlers, and also satisfi es the 9-hour to understand their struggles and develop interesting communication skills requirement. You must attend all curricula to help all children succeed. class hours and successfully complete class assignments

COURSE NOTES **Fees not eligible for waiver. **Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver. (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at ﬁ rst class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before ﬁ rst class. www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 11 BUSINESS SKILLS

Child Care Administration This course prepares prospective directors to administer Family Child Care Pre-Service and manage a child care center. Topics include state SERIES requirements and compliance standards for physical This class satisfi es state training requirements for facilities, licensing, insurance, and staffi ng child care Family Child Care applicants and new providers to programs. Other topics include recordkeeping, budget and start and operate a home-based child care business. bookkeeping, personnel selection, training and managing Includes a total of 24 clock-hours: 4 clock-hours of staff, food services, equipment, materials, and community training in each of the state approved Core of Knowl- involvement. This certifi cation course satisfi es the MSDE edge areas: Child Development, Curriculum, Health, requirement for 45 hours of administrative training for Safety & Nutrition, Special Needs, Professionalism, child care center directors. You must attend all class hours and Community. You must attend all classroom hours and successfully complete class assignments to receive a and complete all coursework to successfully complete course certifi cate. Purchase textbook from HCC bookstore this course. Call 443-518-4049 for more information. before class. 4.5 CEUs. $230 (includes $15 materials fee*) 2.4 CEUs. $150 ■ ■ Tue,Thu 6:30pm-9:45pm, May 08-Jun 26 Sat 9am-1pm, Apr 28-May 19 #2398 ZB 673 7074 Gateway Campus #2404 ZB 696 7079 Gateway Campus (In this section you will complete half the hours in class and the other half online with instructor guidance. Optional Sudden Infant Death Syndrome computer lab sessions are available for one hour after (SIDS) ★NEW!★ class. Attendance at optional sessions is not required.) ■ Sat 9am-5:30pm, Jun 16-Jun 30 Learn all about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), #5729 ZB 696 J1781 Laurel College Center which can affect apparently healthy infants under one (In this section all course hours are conducted int he year of age. .2 CEUs. $15 classoorm. Call 443-518-4049 for more information.) ■ Sat 2pm-4pm, Apr 28 #5575 ZB 661 7078 Gateway Campus Don’t Need the Whole Series? Communication Skills for Child Care Register for Individual Modules: Professionals Family Child Care-Child This course is designed for child care professionals as an introduction to the basic concepts of developing strong Development communication skills when working in a child care Module 1 (Child Development) 4 clock-hours. .4 center. Topics include: speaking, writing, interpersonal CEUs. $30 ■ Sat 9am-1pm, Jun 16 communication strategies, and critical reading tech- #5730 ZB 663 J1782 Laurel College Center niques, with a focus on communication with parents and co-workers, and communication issues within a typical Family Child Care-Curriculum child care day. .9 CEUs. $75 (includes $5 materials fee*) Module 2 (Curriculum) 4 clock-hours. .4 CEUs. $30 ■ Fri 6:30pm-9:45pm, Apr 20-May 04 ■ Sat 1:30pm-5:30pm, Jun 16 #2377 ZB 654 7077 Gateway Campus #5733 ZB 664 J1783 Laurel College Center ■ Fri 6:30pm-9:45pm, Jun 15-Jun 29 #2376 ZB 654 7072 Gateway Campus Family Child Care-Health, Safety and Nutrition Module 3 (Health, Safety & Nutrition) 4 clock-hours. .4 CEUs. $30 ■ Sat 9am-1pm, Jun 23 #5734 ZB 665 J1784 Laurel College Center

Family Child Care-Special Needs Module 4 (Special Needs) 4 clock-hours. .4 CEUs. $30 ■ Sat 1:30pm-5:30pm, Jun 23 #5735 ZB 666 J1785 Laurel College Center

Family Child Care-Professionalism Module 5 (Professionalism) 4 clock-hours. .4 CEUs. $30 Emergency Preparedness Training for ■ Sat 9am-1pm, Jun 30 Child Care Providers #5736 ZB 667 J1786 Laurel College Center This course provides 6 clock-hours of MSDE-approved training in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for child Family Child Care-Community care. Become better prepared to keep children safe and Module 6 (Community) 4 clock-hours. .4 CEUs. $30 ■ Sat 1:30pm-5:30pm, Jun 30 secure in the event of emergency or disaster situations. #5737 ZB 668 J1787 Laurel College Center Develop a written emergency plan for your child care setting and plan for the unique needs of children during emergency situations. Bring these items to class for your personal plan: your MSDE child care facility license number, two evacuation locations with address and phone number; family providers should also bring telephone numbers of a neighbor and a substitute. .6 CEUs. $15 ■ Sat 9am-3:30pm, May 19 #2379 ZB 655 7045 Hickory Ridge 12 ■ Spring 2012 443-518-1700 ■ www.howardcc.edu BUSINESS SKILLS

Requirements for Child Care OTHER PROFESSIONS Medication Administration training: As of July 1, 2011, medication may be administered to a child in center-based care only by an employee who has completed approved medication training. Family Child Care Infant Toddler Training: Providers applying for an infant/ toddler capacity of more than two children under two years old must complete 45 clock hours of approved Infant/Toddler Care training. Emergency and Disaster training: Child care centers and family child care homes are required to have training to develop and post an emergency and disaster plan for their program.

Medication Administration Gain skills to administer medications safely to children in child care centers and family child care homes. This state-approved curriculum provides 6 clock hours of MSDE Core of Knowledge: Health, Safety and Nutrition and addresses NAEYC standards for program accredita- tion. Topics include practices and procedures for admin- istering over-the-counter and prescription medications in accordance with state child care licensing requirements; instruction is provided by qualifi ed health professionals. MDSE Medication Administration handbook provided in class. Core of Knowledge: 6 clock hrs. HSN. .6 CEUs. CDL Learner’s Permit Prep $69 (includes $15 materials fee*) Prepare for the MVA, CDL Class-A or B Commercial ■ Sat 9am-3:30pm, Jun 16 Driver permit exam. Topics include general knowledge, #2402 ZB 684 7023 Hickory Ridge air brakes, transporting passengers, and combination vehicles. We recommend you obtain a CDL Learners Asthma and Allergies Training for Manual at the local MVA offi ce and read sections 1-6 Child Care before class starts. $60 Become better prepared to assist children with asthma ■ Tue,Thu 6pm-10pm, Apr 10-Apr 12 and allergies while in your care and provide a healthier #5612 ZB 110 M1776 Laurel College Center program environment. Children with asthma and allergies are increasingly receiving care in licensed programs, and Lead Paint Renovation, Repair, and these children often require special care arrangements. Painting This MSDE-approved course provides information and Common activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition skill training appropriate for child care providers. MSDE can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing Core of Knowledge: 6 clock-hours Special Needs. .6 lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and CEUs. $69 (includes $15 materials fee*) children. Beginning April 2010, contractors performing ■ Sat 9am-3:30pm, May 12 renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead- #5584 ZB 701 7053 Hickory Ridge based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools ■ Sat 9am-3:30pm, Jun 30 built before 1978 must be certifi ed and must follow specif- #5739 ZB 701 J1788 Laurel College Center ic work practices to prevent lead contamination. Howard Community College is partnering with National Center for Healthy Housing to offer this EPA-approved course. Info at Your Fingertips . . . You will receive a certifi cate from the National Center is just a click away, 24/7 for Healthy Housing after you successfully complete the For more information about course. This certifi cate enables a renovator to become child care classes, email a certifi ed renovator and perform renovation activities [email protected] detailed in 40CFR 745.90. Space is limited; register early. NOTE: Standard refund policy does not apply. Refunds issued only until the sixth day before class starts; no refunds afterward. $199 (Includes $114 materials fee*) ■ Sat 8:30am-5:30pm, Apr 28 #4939 ZB 111 7230 Hickory Ridge ■ Sat 8:30am-5:30pm, Jun 09 #4940 ZB 111 7231 Hickory Ridge

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MEDIATION Computers & Information Technology Maryland Circuit Court Training for Mediators! COMPUTER BASICS Basic Mediation and Confl ict Resolution Skills: 40 Hours Howard Community College and the Mediation and Con- Not sure which course level is right for fl ict Resolution Center offer this 40-hour training, which you? Call 443-518-4680. provides a comprehensive overview of confl ict resolution and intensive/interactive mediation skills building Overview of the Personal Computer and satisfi es the training requirement for designation by If you have never used an IBM personal computer (can Maryland Circuit Courts as a mediator. Training involves you boot up?), this is the course for you. Major empha- small group discussions and exercises, coached role sis is on the PC keyboard. The personal computer as a playing, videos, and lecture. Resource manual provided. system, software applications, operating system functions Please bring lunch for Saturday sessions. Instructor Bar- and conventions, basic Window’s concepts, and the bara Williams has a private practice and has served as Internet and World Wide Web are discussed. If you are court-appointed mediator for several courts. She holds an a computer novice, it is highly recommended that you M.A. in public administration, M.Ed. in counseling, and a take this course and that you have keyboarding experi- J.D. Register by April 4, 2012 and receive a $50 discount! ence before enrolling in any other computer course. 4.0 CEUs $860 (includes $200 in fees*) This is a limited hands-on course. $123 (includes $50 ■ Thu,Fri 6:30pm-9:45pm, Apr 19-May 05 AND computer fee*) Sat 8:30am-5pm, Apr 19-May 05 ■ Sat 9am-4pm, Apr 14 #4928 XI 114 7228 Gateway Campus #5092 XA 743 6409 Hickory Ridge ■ Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 01-May 08 **$113 #0567 XA 743 6336 Hickory Ridg REAL ESTATE Real Estate: Appraisal Standards And Ethics This course is required for real estate appraisal licensure by the Maryland Real Estate Appraisers Commission. Topics include licensing and certifi cation requirements, e appraisal agencies and organizations, and uniform standards of professional appraisal practice. Textbook required at the fi rst class. Textbook: Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, and accompanying student manual. Text available from The Appraisal Foun- dation. Prerequisite: Real Estate: Appraisal Principles and Procedures. (Approved 15 hours.) $250 ■ Fri,Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, May 04-May 06 #5600 ZB 562 M1773 Laurel College Center Introduction to Keyboarding ■ Sun 10am-12pm, May 04-May 06 #5600 ZB 562 M1773 Laurel College Center Keyboarding is needed for computer familiarity. Finger placement, basic computer parts, typing speed, and Real Estate: Appraisal Practices & accuracy are taught. This hands-on class prepares you for the skills needed for other computer training. Text/ Analysis Part I software is available at the Bookstore (not included in This course is third in a series of four courses that meet course cost). (T) $144 (includes $40 computer fee*) the education requirements of the Maryland Real Estate ■ Sun 9:30am-12:30pm, Apr 15-May 20 Appraisers Commission for the Licensed Real Estate Ap- #5091 XA 355 6334 Hickory Ridge praiser classifi cation. Topics include residential markets ■ Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 24-May 29 and analysis, highest and best use, site valuation and the #5627 XA 355 J1658 Laurel College Center ■ Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm, Jun 19-Jul 24 cost approach. To meet requirements you must attend all #5833 XA 355 J1420 Laurel College Center 30 classroom hours. A fi nal examination will be given. Calculator required. (T) $320 ■ Mon,Wed 6pm-10pm, May 07-Jun 04 #5608 ZB 641 M1774 Laurel College Center

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Ready to Work Series OFFICE APPLICATIONS The following courses are recommended for individuals entering the workforce for the fi rst time, returning after a long absence or starting a new career. Get a Microsoft Business thorough introduction to Microsoft Offi ce Applica- Certifi cation Credentials tions used in most businesses. This career-oriented The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist series consists of the following classes: (MCAS) credential program validates your skills XA 717 Working with Windows, with Microsoft Offi ce applications as well as the new XA 869 Microsoft Word Level 1, Windows Vista. To obtain either of these credentials XA 872 Microsoft Excel Level 1, and you will need to take specifi c Microsoft exams. The XA 786 PowerPoint Presentations. courses that follow can help you prepare. For more Take all four courses to save $75 and get a free on- information call 443-518-4680. line class! Please call 443-518-4680 immediately after registering to confi rm your class schedule. 3.9 CEUs. $650 (includes $360 computer fee*) ■ #6009 XA 738 8378 Gateway Campus Microsoft Word Level 1 Learn to create, edit, and print a document. Become familiar with basic Microsoft Word features. Prerequi- site: Microsoft Windows. 1.2 CEUs. $215 (includes $80 Working With Windows 7 computer fee*) Microsoft’s latest Windows 7 operating system is a com- ■ Thu,Fri 9am-4pm, Apr 26-Apr 27 plete overhaul of previous versions and features many #5450 XA 869 8305 Gateway Campus Lab B enhancements. Explore the new features and see how ■ Mon,Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 07-May 16 #5829 XA 869 J1822 Laurel College Center you can increase your productivity. 9 hours. .9 CEUs. ■ Tue,Thu 9am-4pm, Jun 05-Jun 07 $150 (includes $55 computer fee*) #5457 XA 869 8307 Gateway Campus Lab B ■ Mon,Wed,Fri 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 16-Apr 20 #5629 XA 717 J1815 Laurel College Center ■ Thu,Fri 9:30am-3pm, May 03-May 04 Microsoft Word in a Day #5447 XA 717 8301 Gateway Campus Lab A This fast-paced course will get you up to speed quickly. ■ Mon,Wed 9:30am-3pm, Jun 18-Jun 20 Learn to create, edit and print documents taking advan- #5823 XA 717 8300 Gateway Campus Lab D tage of Microsoft Word’s most useful features. Prerequi- site: Microsoft Windows. .6 CEUs. $130 (includes $40 Managing Your Files and Folders computer fee*) Do you have trouble fi nding fi les on your PC? Are all ■ Thu 9am-4pm, Apr 12 of your fi les located in one folder--the “My Documents” #5449 XA 782 8304 Gateway Campus Lab B folder? Create and organize folders for specifi c projects, ■ Wed 9am-4pm, May 23 and practice moving and copying fi les from one folder #5452 XA 782 8306 Gateway Campus Lab B to another. Discover fi le manipulation techniques such as renaming, deleting, and restoring deleted fi les. Help- Microsoft Word Level 2 ful hints will be included such as creating icons on your Learn to create lines and columns, add graphics, and desktop to allow quick access to your favorite applica- manipulate text, fonts, and styles to enhance the design tions. .3 CEUs. $80 (includes $30 computer fee*) layout of any project. Mail Merge is also covered in this ■ Fri 9am-12pm, May 11 course. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 1. 1.2 CEUs. #5495 XA 773 8323 Gateway Campus Lab E $215 (includes $80 computer fee*) ■ Tue,Thu 9am-4pm, Jun 12-Jun 14 Email Basics and Outlook #5459 XA 870 8308 Gateway Campus Lab B Learn how to send and receive email including how to handle attachments. Work with the Address Book, Calen- Microsoft Word Level 2 in a Day dar, Inbox, and more. Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows In just a day, learn to create lines and columns, add Introduction or equivalent experience. .6 CEUs. $135 graphics, and manipulate text, fonts, and styles to en- (includes $40 computer fee*) hance the design and layout of any project. Prerequisite: ■ Thu 9am-4pm, May 10 Microsoft Word in a Day. .6 CEUs. $130 (includes $40 #6335 XA 443 8302 Gateway Campus Lab E computer fee*) ■ Mon 9am-4pm, Jun 25 How to Set up Your iPhone/Android #5460 XA 783 8309 Gateway Campus Lab B Smart Device Do you have an iPhone/iPad or Android device? Learn Microsoft Word Level 3 how to set it up, use it, download apps (applications/ Learn advanced techniques for working with Word such programs), remove apps, fi nd great free apps, where to as mail merge, creating forms, and writing simple macros. fi nd help, and more. $99** (includes $59 materials fee*) Use features associated with long documents such as ■ Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 9-16 table of contents, index, captions, table of fi gures, and #6352 XE 502 8282 Gateway Campus Lab D cross references. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 2. 6 hours .6 CEUs. $130 (includes $40 computer fee*) iPhone/Android Smart Device ■ Thu 9am-4pm, Jun 28 #5461 XA 616 8310 Gateway Campus Lab B PHOTOGRAPHY–see pg. 33.

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Microsoft Excel Level 1 Microsoft Excel level 3 Learn to create, modify, print, and format worksheets, use Learn how to import and export data, and how to query templates, styles and AutoFormats, and fi nd and replace external databases. Work with advanced formulas, as data. Prerequisite: Working with Windows or equivalent. well as lookup functions such as VLOOKUP, MATCH, and 1.2 CEUs. $215 (includes $80 computer fee*) INDEX. Find out about data validation and database func- ■ Wed,Fri 9am-4pm, Apr 11-Apr 13 tions such as DSUM. Also, explore the analytical features #5464 XA 872 8311 Gateway Campus Lab B of Excel (such as Goal Seek and Solver), running and ■ Tue,Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 01-May 10 #5481 XA 872 8313 Gateway Campus Lab B recording macros, SmartArt graphics, and conditional ■ Mon,Tue 9am-4pm, May 21-May 22 formatting with graphics. .6 CEUs. $130 (includes $50 #5483 XA 872 8314 Gateway Campus Lab B computer fee*) ■ Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 29 Microsoft Excel in a Day #5556 XA 866 8369 Gateway Campus Lab B Learn to create, edit, save and retrieve spreadsheets. Basic printing commands, graphs, and charts will be PowerPoint Presentations introduced. This class moves at a quicker pace than our Create and modify presentation slides that combine text, regular 2-day classes. Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows. clip art drawings, tables, charts, and graphs. Learn to run .6 CEUs. $130 (includes $40 computer fee*) a basic PowerPoint presentation. Prerequisites: Microsoft ■ Mon 9am-4pm, Apr 30 Windows experience and basic knowledge of Microsoft #5466 XA 784 8312 Gateway Campus Lab B Word. .6 CEUs. $130 (includes $40 computer fee*) ■ Mon 9am-4pm, Jun 04 ■ Fri 9am-4pm, Apr 20 #5484 XA 784 8315 Gateway Campus Lab B #5491 XA 786 8319 Gateway Campus Lab D ■ Mon 9am-4pm, May 14 Microsoft Excel Level 2 #5492 XA 786 8320 Gateway Campus Lab D ■ Tue,Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, Jun 12-Jun 14 Learn how to create 3-dimensional formulas, display #5493 XA 786 8321 Gateway Campus Lab B multiple workbooks, fi lter lists using autofi lter and outline data. You will also learn how to create charts, import data PowerPoint Presentations Level 2 from other Offi ce applications, create comments and Learn to build your own design template and apply it to publish worksheets to the Web. Prerequisite: Microsoft an existing presentation. Create slides with special effects, Excel Level 1 or equivalent. 1.2 CEUs. $215 (includes $80 run various slide shows, and create presentations for the computer fee*) web. Prerequisite: Introduction to PowerPoint or equiva- ■ Mon,Wed 9am-4pm, Jun 11-Jun 13 #5486 XA 873 8317 Gateway Campus Lab B lent. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $130 (includes $40 computer fee*) ■ Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 22 #5494 XA 787 8322 Gateway Campus Lab D

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Microsoft Excel Level 2 in a Day Access Database Learn how to use advanced features of Excel, including Professional Series templates; sorting and fi ltering; importing and exporting; Take all three courses to receive a certifi cate of advanced formulas; analysis tools; and collaboration. completion and a 10% discount on the third course. This class moves at a quicker pace than our regular 2-day Call 443-518-4973 to fi nd out more. classes. Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Level 1 in a Day. .6 CEUs. $130 (includes $40 computer fee*) ■ Tue 9am-4pm, May 15 Microsoft Access Level 1 #5485 XA 865 8316 Gateway Campus Lab B ■ Tue 9am-4pm, Jun 26 Learn the fundamentals of database processing. Learn to #5487 XA 865 8318 Gateway Campus Lab B create a database structure using Access and to edit and use the tools for data retrieval such as queries, forms, reports and labels. Prerequisite: Working with Windows or equivalent. 1.2 CEUs. $215 (includes $80 computer fee*) ■ Mon,Wed 9am-4pm, Apr 23-Apr 25 #5502 XA 874 8324 Gateway Campus Lab B ■ Wed,Fri 9am-4pm, May 16-May 18 #5503 XA 874 8325 Gateway Campus Lab B

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Microsoft Access Level 2 PROJECT/TIME MANAGEMENT Learn intermediate Access skills, including how to enhance your database designs by using the principles of Microsoft Project table relationships and lookup fi elds, integrate data with Project Management helps organizations control and other applications, modify a table design to control data conserve resources. Using Project, learn to use tools that entry, fi nd data with fi lters and queries, customize forms will help you create projects, organize schedules, assign and reports, and create data access pages. Prerequisite: tasks and resources, and produce reports. Prerequisites: Microsoft Access Level 1. 1.2 CEUs. $215 (includes $80 Windows experience. 18 hours. 1.8 CEUs. $495 (includes computer fee*) $200 computer fee*) ■ Wed,Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 06-Jun 08 ■ Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm, May 07-May 11 #5504 XA 875 8326 Gateway Campus Lab D #5810 XA 475 8370 Gateway Campus Lab C ■ Wed,Thu,Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 20-Jun 22 Microsoft Access Level 3 #5811 XA 475 8371 Gateway Campus Lab C Learn how to design database applications, use the Performance Analyzer and subform controls. Also cre- Microsoft Outlook Level 2 ate macro groups, dialog boxes to fi lter records, create Get organized. Learn to use the advanced features of switchboards and control tips. Finally, learn to protect Outlook for better communication and increased produc- databases with passwords, assign user permissions and tivity. Customize Outlook menus, toolbars, and messages; replicate databases. Prerequisite: Microsoft Access Level coordinate electronic scheduling; save and archive mail; 2. 12 hrs. 1.2 CEUs. $230 (includes $75 computer fee*) and share contact and task information and other Out- ■ Thu,Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 21-Jun 22 look data. .6 CEUs. $135 (includes $40 computer fee*) #5505 XA 876 8327 Gateway Campus Lab E ■ Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 01 ■ Thu,Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 21-Jun 22 **$207 #5558 XA 734 8303 Gateway Campus Lab B #5506 XA 876 8328 Gateway Campus Lab E (To register for this section you must have registered for XA- 874 and XA-875.) DESKTOP/WEB/VIDEO GRAPHICS Online Database Courses Introduction to Crystal Reports Adobe Acrobat Introduction to SQL Learn how to use Adobe Acrobat to create and convert Introduction to Oracle document types to PDF formats, edit, arrange, and extract To view more information and register, visit pages, create and modify bookmarks, apply document www.ed2go.com/howardcc or call 443-518-4680. security, initiate and manage a review, and apply digital signatures. Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows and Micro- soft Word experience. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $155 (includes $80 computer fee*) ■ Fri 9am-4pm, May 18 #5547 XA 896 8363 Gateway Campus Lab D

InDesign Level 1 Learn how to use Adobe InDesign to design professional- looking documents and print layouts. With this basic overview of the application you can start creating documents right away. Learn how to create a new document, add text and graphics, use master pages, add columns, thread frames, create and apply styles, use layers, and prepare a ﬁ le for print. Prerequisites: Working With Windows and Microsoft Word or equivalent. 1.2 CEUs. $235 (includes $110 computer fee*) ■ Tue,Thu 9am-4pm, May 08-May 10 ACCOUNTING & FINANCE #5549 XA 919 8364 Gateway Campus Lab D Introduction to Adobe Illustrator QuickBooks for Small Business Create eye-catching artwork for print, presentations and Accounting the web using this graphic design tool. The course cov- Learn the basics of QuickBooks, an accounting program ers drawing and editing straight and curved lines, editing designed for business use. Topics include accounts path segments and anchor points, creating artwork using receivable and payable, job cost, budgets, reconcilia- painting and drawing tools, autotrace, and adding type tions, ﬁ nancial statement preparation, year-end closing, and color to artwork. Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows and adjusting entries. Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows experience. 12 hours. 1.2 CEUs. $235 (includes $110 experience. 1.2 CEUs. $295 (includes $90 computer fee computer fee*) and $65 materials fee*) ■ Tue,Wed 9am-4pm, May 01-May 02 ■ Tue,Thu 9am-4pm, Apr 24-Apr 26 #5550 XA 487 8365 Gateway Campus Lab D #5522 XA 431 8339 Gateway Campus Lab A ■ Mon,Tue 9am-4pm, May 21-May 22 #5523 XA 431 8340 Gateway Campus Lab A ■ Mon,Wed 9am-4pm, Jun 25-Jun 27 #5524 XA 431 8341 Gateway Campus Lab A www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 17 COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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Introduction to Adobe Photoshop your camera, a fl ash drive or memory card reader, the In this course you will explore the Photoshop interface cable to attach camera to computer, and the user manual and use several tools for duplicating, cropping and resiz- if you have these. Course fee includes support materials. ing images. You can enhance your photos using layer $200** (includes $100 materials fee*) effects and fi lters to create special effects. Learn to use ■ Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm,April 17-May 8 #6322 XE 228 8379 Gateway Campus Lab D tools for blending and shading effects as well as adjusting contrast and color. Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows experience. 12 hours. 1.2 CEUs. $235 (includes $110 Digital Photography: Level 2 computer fee*) Learn how to take great photos using more advanced ■ Mon,Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 16-Apr 25 manual exposure techniques. Learn about different light- #5536 XA 489 8352 Gateway Campus Lab D ing techniques (fl ash, refl ective, natural), Auto Exposure ■ Wed,Thu 9am-4pm, May 23-May 24 Bracketing/HDR shooting, your camera’s exposure #5537 XA 489 8353 Gateway Campus Lab D metering function, Custom White Balance, intermediate compositional techniques and the use of props, taking Photoshop Elements better close-ups, group portraits, and great landscape and Learn how to improve the images you’ve taken with nature shots. Get the most out of your zoom lenses and Adobe’s Photoshop Elements. Discover basic techniques learn some basic photo editing techniques. This class for cropping, removing red eye, and making brightness is perfect for those with a Digital SLR (dSLR) or more and contrast adjustments. .6 CEUs. $135 (includes $50 advanced point-and-shoot digital cameras with Aperture computer fee*) Priority ( Av-A) and or Shutter Priority (Tv-S) and Manual ■ Thu9am-4pm, Apr 26 Exposure (M) modes. There will be several shooting and #5545 XA 943 8361 Gateway Campus Lab E ■ Wed 9am-4pm, May 30 lighting exercises with instructor-provided equipment. #5546 XA 943 8362 Gateway Campus Lab E $200 (includes $100 materials fee*) ■ Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 22-Jun 12 Photoshop - Level 2 #6323 XE 229 8380 Gateway Campus Lab D Learn advanced Photoshop features for print production. Prerequisite: Introduction to Photoshop. 12 hours. 1.2 INTERNET/WEB DEVELOPMENT CEUs. $235 (includes $110 computer fee*) ■ Mon,Wed 9am-4pm, Jun 11-Jun 13 HTML and XHTML Part 1 #5538 XA 629 8354 Gateway Campus Lab D Learning HTML coding enables you to build a web page with basic forms and tables, integrated text and graph- Digital Photography: Basics ics, color and other effects, and hyperlinks. In this one This introductory class is for those new to digital photog- day class, you will also learn to create compliant code, raphy, or photography in general. You’ll learn about all the which will allow you to reach the widest possible audi- buttons and controls on your camera, and how to take ence. XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language) good shots in modes other than AUTO. If you are using extends the web authoring capabilities of HTML enabling a point and shoot camera, you’ll learn how to trick it to users to develop sites with greater effi ciency, accessibility, do cool things. Learn basic scenes such as taking por- and forward compatibility Prerequisite: Basic Internet traits, landscapes, night portraits, MACROS and sports/ experience. Textbook included. 6 hours. .6 CEUs. $135 action shots. Then you’ll learn how to use Aperture (includes $60 computer fee*) Priority, Shutter Priority, and Program exposure modes. ■ Fri 9am-4pm, Apr 20 Additionally you’ll learn about White Balance, Exposure #5539 XA 200 8355 Gateway Campus Lab D ■ Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 01 and Flash compensation, and basic composition. Bring #5540 XA 200 8356 Gateway Campus Lab D 18 ■ Spring 2012 443-518-1700 ■ www.howardcc.edu COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

HTML and XHTML Part 2 Microsoft SharePoint Designer In part 2, construct websites that are easy to navigate and Learn how to use basic features of the SharePoint De- accessible. Create and format tables. Learn to produce signer environment to quickly create design solutions web pages enhanced with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). without code. Design for a variety of common scenarios, CSS is one of the most powerful tools a Web designer from collaborative sites and web publishing to human can learn. It is a markup language used to format the workfl ows, all leveraging the building blocks available look of web pages. This includes overall layout, text in SharePoint. Create and format Sharepoint sites and size, style, and formatting, table formatting, link proper- sub sites add content and link web pages. Get a quick ties, and more. Prerequisite: HTML and XHTML Part 1. start on SharePoint development projects and preserve Textbook included. 6 hours .6 CEUs. $135 (includes $60 a consistent look by controlling customization. (Check computer fee*) Microsoft website for free application download) .6 CEUs. ■ Fri 9am-4pm, Apr 27 $199 (includes $130 computer fee*) #5541 XA 201 8357 Gateway Campus Lab D ■ Wed 9am-4pm, May 16 ■ Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 15 #5855 XA 212 8377 Gateway Campus Lab C #5542 XA 201 8358 Gateway Campus Lab D SharePoint Level 2 Web Design With Dreamweaver This course will help SharePoint users in a variety of Learn to design, build and manage web pages with this job roles who already have basic SharePoint site owner popular authoring application. Prerequisite: Microsoft skills and are responsible for managing their workgroup Windows also HTML experience preferable. 12 hours. SharePoint sites. Learn to create a site collection and 1.2 CEUs. $235 (includes $110 computer fee*) manage basic site components. Also manage libraries, ■ Fri 9am-4pm, May 04-May 11 #5532 XA 785 8349 Gateway Campus Lab D permissions, workfl ow, site usage and discussion boards. ■ Mon,Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, Jun 04-Jun 12 1.2 CEUs. $425 (includes $230 computer fee*) #5533 XA 785 8350 Gateway Campus Lab D ■ Thu,Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 14-Jun 15 #5544 XA 211 8360 Gateway Campus Lab C Dreamweaver Level 2 Learn advanced Web site creation features available in Online Programming Courses Dreamweaver, including libraries and behaviors. In addition, you will learn many of the new features available Introduction to Perl Programming within the HTML standard including style sheets and lay- Introduction to ASP.NET ers. Prerequisite: XA 785 Web Design With Dreamweaver. Introduction to PHP and MySQL 12 hours. 1.2 CEUs. $235 (includes $110 computer fee*) Introduction to Alice Programming ■ Mon,Wed 9am-4pm, Jun 18-Jun 20 Introduction to C# Programming #5534 XA 790 8351 Gateway Campus Lab D Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Python Programming Flash Animation Level 1 Introduction to Ajax Programming Learn to use the tools and features of this popular software. Create and modify graphics, incorporate text, Visit www.ed2go.com/howardcc and construct animation for web or stand-alone fi les. or call 443-518-4680 for information. Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows. 12 hours. 1.2 CEUs. $240 (includes $110 computer fee*) ■ Mon,Tue 9am-4pm, May 21-May 22 CYBER SECURITY #6350 XA 864 8384 Gateway Campus Lab D Security+ Certifi cation Exam Prep COLLABORATION The CompTIA Security+ Certifi cation is an internationally recognized testing program sponsored by the Computing Introduction to SharePoint 2010 Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) that certi- This Introductory course is designed for new SharePoint fi es the knowledge of a security professional in the IT Services users and administrators who want to create industry. This course provides foundational profi ciency and edit content as well as learn to manage a team site. in the network security arena. Security+ Certifi ed Profes- Find out how to create a site and communicate with team sionals are better able and positioned to support small members . You will work with lists and libraries. Learn to and medium-sized organizations that are at increased work remotely and how to customize your SharePoint en- risk of cyber crime and other forms of security-related vironment. 1.2 CEUs. $395 (includes $200 computer fee*) threats. In addition, Security+ certifi ed professionals may ■ Mon,Tue 9am-4pm, May 14-May 15 now apply the CompTIA Security+ certifi cation toward #5543 XA 203 8359 Gateway Campus Lab C the Microsoft MCSA and MCSE Security certifi cations. This course is recommended for professionals with at least 2 years of networking experience and a thorough knowledge of TCP/IP who want to acquire working knowledge in security. 4.0 CEUs. $1,695 (includes $1,655 Save a Class computer fee*) ■ Mon,Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 07-Jun 20 from Cancellation! #5834 XA 613 8375 Gateway Campus Lab C Enroll at least a week ahead! Get a friend to enroll! www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 19 HEALTH CARE CAREERS

CISSP Certifi cation Exam Preparation This certifi cation is managed by the internationally rec- Health Care Careers ognized and highly prestigious International Information Systems Security Certifi cations Consortium ISC. For IT professionals who want to specialize in security, (ISC)2 CISSP Certifi cation confi rms a working knowledge of MEDICAL OFFICE SKILLS information security, the pride to pass a rigorous examination, defi ning a career differentiator and leading to a professional growth and enormous fi nancial rewards. Medical Coding and Billing For organizations, the (ISC)2 CISSP Certifi cation estab- Classroom-Based Courses lishes best practices, provides a solutions-oriented and broader understanding of Information Security issues Looking for in-demand skills in a growing fi eld? This and provides a business and technology orientation profession is one of the fastest growing in allied to risk management. This course covers the ISC’s ten health. Medical tests, treatments, and procedures are domains from the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), increasingly scrutinized by health insurance compa- encompassing the whole range of information security. nies, regulators, courts, and consumers. 4.0 CEUs. $2,955 (includes $2,915 materials fee*) ■ Sat 8:30am-5:30pm, Jun 02-Jul 07 You may register for one or all of these classroom #5835 XA 614 8376 Gateway Campus Lab C courses and complete the program in 2-10 months. To begin the Medical Coding /Billing classroom program with face-to-face instructors, you must take Want staff training the following prerequisite courses offered during in Internet Security, Risk the fall, winter, and spring: Medical Terminology, Management, or Certifi ed Ethical Medical Insurance Billing A-Z Plus, and Anatomy Hacking? Call 443-518-4973. and Physiology for Medical Billers/Coders. Afterward, you must take Introduction to ICD-9-CM Medical Cod- ing, Advanced ICD-9-CM Hospital/Inpatient Medical Coding, Introduction to CPT & HCPCS, Advanced GET CERTIFIED! Physicians Medical Coding, and Advanced Hospital/ Prepare with these online Outpatient Medical Coding courses, all of which classes. Then take the exam! are offered in sequence during the fall, winter, and spring. They prepare you for the American Academy Basic A Certifi cation: Hardware I of Professional Coders (AAPC) certifi cation exam. Intermediate A Certifi cation: Operating Systems Registering for the entire coding series gives you Advanced A Certifi cation: Hardware/OS II 1st-year AAPC membership, coding manuals and Network Certifi cation Prep textbooks/workbooks. CompTIA Security Certifi cation Prep Students who successfully complete all courses are Visit www.ed2go.com/howardcc eligible to receive a discounted registration fee to take or call 443-518-4680 for information. the AAPC certifi cation exam. This fee is separate from course tuition and fees. A detailed explanation is provided by the instructor during coding classes. If you want to take the national certifi cation exam, the Medical Insurance Billing A-Z Plus course along with the medical coding/billing program will prepare you. If you’re seeking immediate employment, you can take just the Medical Insurance Billing A-Z PLUS course. Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Billers/Coders, Introduction to ICD-9-CM Medical Coding, Advanced Hospital/Inpatient Medical Coding, Introduction to CPT & HCPCS Medical Coding, Advanced Physicians Medical Coding, and Advanced Hospital/Outpatient Medical Coding are approved Workforce Investment Act (WIA) training. Call 443-518-4944 for more information.

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Medical Insurance Billing A-Z Plus Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Medical billers serve health care providers and patients Insurance Billers/Coders by fi ling claims to private insurance companies and Learn the structure of the body, body systems, and the government agencies. If you are interested in a medical normal function of body organs. Topics include cell and billing career or need to advance your profi ciency as an tissues, all the systems, and an introduction to radiology existing biller and increase your chances of promotion, with nuclear medicine. This class uses computer tech- this class is for you. Learn all the essential components nology to supplement and enhance class assignments of the medical billing process including entering charges, and learning outcomes. You will access the college’s submitting insurance claims, posting insurance payments, supplemental website to review lectures and slides and and techniques required to ensure receipt of optimum to take required quizzes and tests throughout the course. provider payments. Learn how to complete and submit Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. Purchase textbook Medicare, Medicaid, and various commercial credential- (same textbook from Medical Terminology class) from ing applications, and best collection practices including HCC Bookstore prior to fi rst class. (T) 6.3 CEUs. $442 writing and submitting appeal letters. This hands-on (includes $327 materials/access fee*) course, led by a practicing professional expert using one ■ Mon,Wed 6pm-9:45pm, Apr 16-Jun 18 of the industry’s most effective advanced patient account- #0335 XH 133 7421 Gateway Campus ing software, gives you valuable skills to compete in the current job market. Find out if this profession is for you and how to get a foot in the door. Potential employer information and possible job placement opportunities for an entry-level position in a doctor’s offi ce or clinic may be available upon successful completion of this class (job placement not guaranteed). National certifi cation eligibility does not apply to students completing this course. No previous medical experience necessary. Basic keyboarding, Windows, Word-Processing, and Excel skills are required. You must be computer literate and have Internet access to be successful in this training. Purchase textbook from HCC Bookstore prior to fi rst class. (T) 6.3 CEUs. $565 (includes $150 materials fee and $300 lab fee*) ■ Tue,Thu 6pm-9:15pm, Apr 17-Jun 26 #0415 XH 228 7414 Gateway Campus Advanced Physicians Medical Coding Medical Insurance Billing Learn advanced-level physician-based coding. This course integrates ICD-9-CM coding system and the CPT/ Externship I & II HCPCS for the medical offi ce. Emphasis is placed on Apply the knowledge and skills you learned in the Medi- coding physician-based documentation from the place cal Insurance Billing (MIB) A-Z Plus class. Gain practical of service and specialty in areas of Evaluation and Man- on-the-job medical insurance billing skill training under agement for all practices and specialty areas. Other key the supervision of a billing specialist in a health care areas of concentration include the modifi er requirement facility. Students who successfully complete the MIB A-Z and coding appeal solution for the physician based. Plus class may register for the externship courses to gain The methodology in coding for reimbursement is also valuable hands-on experience in the fi eld and begin a included. Prerequisites: Introduction to ICD-9-CM Medical skills portfolio to share with prospective employers. Coding, Advanced Hospital/Inpatient Medical Coding, Student assignments at a local health care facility for and Introduction to CPT & HCPCS Medical Coding. . 5.9 160 hours (includes a minimum of 20-25 hours per week CEUs. $496 (includes $250 materials fee*) during externship placement). More detailed information ■ Mon,Wed 6pm-9:15pm, Apr 23-May 30 is provided in the MIB A-Z Plus class. You must register AND for both XH 700 and XH 701 at the same time and imme- Sat 8:30am-5:30pm, Apr 28, May 5, 12, 19 diately after completing the MIB A-Z Plus class. Refund #4957 XH 159 7415 Gateway Campus policy does not apply to this course. 16.0 CEUs. $250 (includes $170 placement fee*) ■ Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, TBD #5444 XH 700 7422 Local Health Care Facilities AND #5445 XH 701 7423

Advanced Hospital/Outpatient Medical Coding ONLINE Medical Coding and The outpatient course trains you in hospital-based out- Billing Programs patient specialty areas. The course presents the coder in Partnership with Career Step, one with the reimbursement methodology of the Revenue centers, Medicare Ambulatory Patient Classifi cation, of the nation’s leading providers of coupled with the coding assignment of the ICD-9-CM and online medical transcription the CPT/HCPCS for the outpatient. Like physician-based and coding & billing training coding, outpatient coding also focuses on the physician’s Train at home for an in-demand health care career. documentation, with further emphasis on the technical According to the U.S. Department of Labor, health components of coding for use in specialty areas includ- care will generate 3.2 million new jobs by 2018. You ing Emergency Room, Ambulatory Surgery, Radiology: can prepare for one of those career opportunities Nuclear Medicines, Radiation Therapy, X-rays, MRI, Car- in one year! These online, self-paced courses are diology: Cardiac Catheterization, GYN-Labor and delivery, available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Hematology Oncology-Infusion coding /Chemotherapy Coding Nephrology: Dialysis, and Psychiatry. Clinic cod- Online Medical Transcription ing for the outpatient, with its associated revenue, and Become a Medical Transcriptionist through online much more will be taught in depth. You will gain a full learning. Successful completion of this program can understanding of working and coding for the outpatient give you the potential to make up to $40,000 per year. hospital. Prerequisite: Introduction to ICD-9-CM Medical The curriculum is approved by the Association for Coding, Advanced Hospital/Inpatient Medical Coding, Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI, formerly Introduction to CPT & HCPCS Medical Coding and the American Association of Medical Transcription, Advanced Physicians Medical Coding. 5.9 CEUs. $496 or AAMT). (includes $250 materials fee*) Medical Transcription Editor $2,485 (includes ■ Mon,Wed 6pm-9:45pm, Jun 02-Jun 30 $2,325 materials fee*) AND Sat 8:30am-5:30pm, Jun 2,9,16,23,30 Medical Transcription $1,985 (includes $1,825 #4959 XH 162 7416 Gateway Campus materials fee*) Online Medical Coding & Billing FALL 2012 CODING CLASSES This highly interactive online program will give you hands-on experience in the same software many Coding classes including Introduction to ICD-9-CM, medical facilities use. You will develop the knowledge Advanced Hospital/Inpatient, Medical Coding will and skills needed to meet and exceed the require- begin again in fall 2012. The next set of classroom- ments for both the American Health Information based coding and billing prerequisite courses--starting Management Association (AHIMA) and American with Medical Terminology and Anatomy/Physiology Academy of Professional Coder (AAPC) certifi cation for Medical Insurance Billers/Coders--begins mid- exams and get a job. August 2012. Medical Coding Inpatient and Outpatient $2,360 (includes $2,200 materials fee*) Medical Coding Outpatient $1,985 (includes $1,825 materials fee*) LAID OFF OR UNEMPLOYED? The Columbia Workforce Center may be able to Refund policy does not apply to these courses. Class- assist you with counseling, employment services, es begin July 12. For registration instructions, call and possible funding. If you qualify, funds to take June Lui at 443-518-4944 or email [email protected]. a class or certifi cate program may be available to help you become competitive in the job market. Call 410-290-2620. WANT A FREE LAPTOP? Register for a free Information Session for Medical Transcription/Medical Coding and Billing to fi nd out how to get the FREE laptop and get all your questions answered about these online training programs. In this session you will learn more about each program, including the amount of time it takes to complete the program, the skills you need, and the career options available to you after successful completion. Free session but registration required. ■ Thu 6:30pm-8:45pm, May 31 #5448 XE 423 7424 Gateway Campus

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When you complete the CNA course, you will be well- PATIENT CARE prepared and eligible to take the State Geriatric Exami- nation at HCC to become a Geriatric Nursing Assistant Introduction to Dental Assisting (GNA). HCC offers a free review class to CNA students. This course provides a complete foundation for a career The GNA Exam fee is $95. in dental assisting. Topics include dentistry team and spe- ■ Theory–Mon, Wed, 9am–1:45pm, Mar 12–Jun 13 cialties, dental anatomy and terminology, equipment and #5644 XH 651 J1780 Laurel College Center procedures, OSHA regulations and offi ce responsibilities. AND Clinical–Thurs, Fri, 7am–3pm, Apr 26–Jun 7 Upon successful completion, you will have entry-level #5645 XH 652 J1779 skills as a dental assistant. Handouts, materials, and Clinical Dates–Apr 26, 27; May 10,11,24,25; Jun 7 textbooks included in tuition cost. Prerequisites: 1. High (You must register for BOTH of the above sections) School graduate or equivalent; 2. People oriented; 3. A ■ Theory–Tues, Thu, 6-10:15pm, May 15–Aug 9 #5586 XH 651 7680 Hickory Ridge Team Player; 4. An interest in dentistry. This course is AND held at the Maryland State Dental Association (MSDA) Clinical–Sat, Sun, 7am–3pm, Jun 9–Jul 22 location. 4.0 CEUs. $835 (includes $265 materials fee #5592 XH 652 7681 and $40 lab fee*) Clinical Dates–Jun 9, 23, 24; Jul 7,8,21,22 ■ Fri 1:30pm-6:30pm, Apr 13-Jun 01 (You must register for BOTH of the above sections) #6854 XH 125 7418 MSDA ■ Theory–Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 9am–3pm, Jun 18–Jul 25 AND Aug 8 #5625 XH 651 7682 HCPSS ARL Certifi ed Nursing Assistant: Theory AND and Clinical Clinical–Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 7am–3pm, Jul 26–Aug 7 #5631 XH 652 7683 NEW EXPANDED CURRICULIM! Clinical Dates–Jul 26,30,31; Aug 1,2,6,7 As a Certifi ed Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will be on (You must register for BOTH of the above sections) the front lines of patient care and provide services critical to daily operations in health care settings. Your skills and Advanced Patient Care Skills compassion will help ease stress and discomfort for those This course prepares Certifi ed Nursing Assistants to work unable to care for themselves. This course, approved by in hospitals and other health care settings as part of a the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON), provides train- multidisciplinary team caring for patients who require ing in anatomy and physiology, life span development, acute care as well as chronic care. Students will expand infection control, taking vital signs, and a number of and deepen their skills in complex health care proce- patient care skills. There is strong focus on care of the dures including phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, glucose elderly and chronic care. For graduates to be increasingly monitoring, intravenous therapy, wound care, and urinary employable in a wide variety of health care settings, the catheterization. Please bring current CNA registry card to program has been expanded to also focus on acute care fi rst class. There is no refund available for this course. and to add more depth to the topics of home care, mental (T) 9.2 CEUs. $950 (includes $450 lab fee*) health, professionalism, cultural competence, and legal ■ Tue,Thu 9:30am-3:30pm, Apr 10-Jun 07 and ethical issues in health care. New areas of study #5572 XH 653 7660 Hickory Ridge include pediatrics, bariatrics, pre- and postnatal care. The supervised clinical experience takes place in regional Basic EKG Training nursing homes. You must successfully complete both Enhance your medical training and prepare for advance- Theory and Clinical sections at HCC in order to receive ment in the healthcare fi eld. This course will broaden certifi cation. CNA program requirements: You must be the knowledge base for Emergency Medical Technicians, 18 years or older, have a high school diploma or GED, Certifi ed Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, have a social security card, complete immunizations and Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, Physician As- titre tests (reviewed in class), and must pass a criminal sistants, fi refi ghters, and medical and nursing students. background check. During the fi rst class, you must pass Learn the fundamentals of ECG and EKG theory and basic reading and math exams. Students who do not pass processes while getting hands-on experience in a cannot continue in the course, will receive a full refund, simulated clinical setting. Topics include terminology of and will be referred to other courses. You must bring a electrocardiography, anatomy and physiology of the heart credit or debit card and social security card to fi rst class. and cardiovascular system, basic electrophysiology and Additional course costs: Criminal background pre-check cardiac diagnostics. Earn a Certifi cate of Completion. No for clinical placement ($49.50), immunization and titre refund 5 days prior to class starting.(T) 2.4 CEUs. $180 tests ($150-$300) MBON registry ($20) MBON full criminal (includes $100 lab fee*) background check ($57). Materials required (available in ■ Mon,Wed 6pm-9:15pm, Apr 16-May 09 HCC bookstore): blood pressure cuff, stethoscope. Also #5468 XH 103 7672 Hickory Ridge required: uniform, white shoes, and watch with second hand. Textbook is included with cost of the Theory course. 14.5 CEUs. $1,500 ($1,000 for Theory including $460 lab fee and $500 for Clinical including $200 lab fee). No refunds available for this course.

Refresher Nursing Part 1: Theory/Lab about, observe a Reiki healing session, and have the Approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON), opportunity to ask questions. Recommended for health this course is for the inactive RN or LPN who wants care workers and anyone interested in improving health to maintain or reactivate their license and re-enter the and well-being for themselves and others. FREE, but you health care environment with a high level of skill and must register to reserve space. .2 CEUs. confi dence. Topics include: assessment skills, medica- ■ Fri 6:30pm-8:30pm, Apr 27 #5579 XE 484 7673 Hickory Ridge tion and medical equipment update, patho-physiological alterations, treatment modalities, clinical specialties, legal and ethical issues, health care informatics, and current Traditional Reiki 1 for Health Care trends in professional nursing. Laboratory experience Workers teaches and reinforces basic nursing skills and fosters Reiki is a gentle touch therapy that promotes healing critical thinking. Requirements: Current active, inactive, on all levels: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. or temporary Maryland Nursing License, liability insur- It enhances the healing of virtually every known illness ance, current Healthcare Provider CPR card, and required and malady and does not interfere with conventional immunizations and titres (reviewed in class). Note: Must medical treatment or alternative therapies. In fact, Reiki register and complete Refresher Nursing Part 1 and Part can be used in conjunction with all other medical or 2 (below) in the same semester. There is no refund therapeutic techniques to promote recovery, diminish available for this course.(T) 8.8 CEUs $975 (includes side effects, and relieve stress. Reiki also helps to develop $535 lab fee*) intuition and creativity, which benefi ts anyone working in ■ Mon,Wed 6pm-10:15pm, Apr 09-Jun 25 a caring profession. While the techniques are simple and #5565 XH 231 7657 Hickory Ridge can be learned by anyone, the results can be powerful. This course is designed for health care workers to use Refresher Nursing Part 2: Clinical on themselves to rejuvenate and heal from the demands Apply the knowledge and skills learned in the theory of their profession, as well as to incorporate into their and lab components of Nurse Refresher Part 1 for this 65- practices with clients and patients. This traditional Reiki hour supervised experience in a clinical setting. Various course includes four attunements and, after completing locations may be used including Howard County Gen- the course, participants are certifi ed as a practitioner in eral Hospital, Montgomery General Hospital, Northwest the USUI School of Natural Healing. We encourage phy- Hospital, and Sinai Hospital. The instructor will schedule sicians, physician assistants, nurses, nursing assistants, individual student assignments. This experience will hospice workers, physical and occupational therapists, include the application of the nursing process, manage- massage therapists, emergency medical technicians and ment of patient care, documentation, and medication students in health care programs to participate. Space administration. Requirements are the same as Refresher is limited; register early. No refund 5 days prior to start Nursing Part 1. Note: You must register and complete date. .8 CEUs. $160 (includes textbook, $60 lab fee, and Refresher Nursing Part 1 (above) and Part 2 in the same $20 materials fee*) semester. There is no refund available for this course. ■ Sat 9am-6pm, Apr 28 #5580 XH 143 7674 Hickory Ridge 6.5 CEUs $800 (includes $400 lab fee) ■ Sat 9am-6pm, Jun 02 ■ Sat,Sun 7am-2:30pm, Apr 28-Jun 10 #5582 XH 143 7675 Hickory Ridge #5569 XH 908 7658 Howard County General Hospital Clinical dates: Apr 28,29; May 5,6,19,20; June 2,3,9,10 Traditional Reiki Level 2 RN Case Manager: Delegating for For students who have completed Traditional Reiki 1 for Assisted Living Healthcare Workers at HCC. This weekend course is the For RNs only, this course updates the knowledge and advanced study of Reiki techniques in the lineage of the skills of delegating nurses who practice and teach in USUl School of Natural Healing. It guides you to a whole assisted living facilities. The course is approved by the new level of practice. While Reiki Level 1 trains you to Maryland Board of Nursing. Topics include principles of work primarily on the physical level, Reiki Level 2 expands case management, delegation skills, adult education prin- your practice to being able to balance the more subtle ciples, legal and ethical issues, updates on regulations, layers of energy both on the physical body and through and more. A copy of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act is distant healing. Anyone can learn these techniques, provided. Please bring your nursing license number. No which are particularly useful for physical and mental refund fi ve days prior to class start date. 1.6 CEUs $285 medical challenges and for enhanced spiritual growth. (includes $75 materials fee*) The practice can be used as a healing tool for oneself or ■ Thu 8:30am-5:30pm, Apr 19-Apr 26 for loved ones, and works with both people and animals. #5571 XH 175 7684 Hickory Ridge Professionals in health care fi elds fi nd Reiki useful as an additional modality or service. The textbook, Intuitive Reiki for Stress Reduction & Wellness Reiki for Our Times by Amy Rowland, is available at the Reiki is a gentle touch, safe and holistic practice for HCC bookstore or can be purchased independently. Bring healing and self-improvement that everyone can learn textbook to class. 1.6 CEUs $245 (includes $85 lab fee and use. In this talk, you will discover how Reiki is being and $10 materials fee*) increasingly accepted by the medical community and ■ Sat,Sun 9am-6pm, Jun 23-Jun 24 #5577 XH 155 7676 Hickory Ridge has been incorporated into the work of many health care providers, therapists, hospice workers, caregivers, and parents. Learn about published research demonstrating Reiki’s ability to reduce pain and anxiety and increase overall wellness. Join us for an informative evening exploring how Reiki can help you and those you care

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CPR: Healthcare Provider Renewal Health care providers renewing their Basic Life Support card will receive the most currently available material from the American Heart Association. This review allows for individualized hands-on training; topics include one and two person rescue for the adult, infant and child; foreign body airway obstruction management, automatic external defi brillation practice (AED), barrier device, Ambu bag,etc. YOUR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT HEALTH- CARE PROVIDER CARD CANNOT HAVE EXPIRED; if it has, you are not eligible to participate in the class. Upon successful completion of the class you will receive an American Heart Association card good for two years. Although the certifi cate represents AHA certifi cation, it does not constitute AHA endorsement or sponsorship. No refund 5 days prior to start date. .6 CEUs. $95 (includes $35 materials fee*) ■ Sat 9am-3pm, May 26 (1/2 hr for lunch) #5227 XH 786 7542 Hickory Ridge ■ Sat 9am-3pm, Jun 09 (1/2 hr for lunch) #5229 XH 786 7544 Hickory Ridge

First Aid This course prepares you to perform basic fi rst aid. The course will meet the personal needs of the general public and those individuals working in the schools, at pools, etc. Topics include general fi rst aid techniques, allergic reactions, breathing problems choking, fainting, bandag- ing, seizures, diabetes, etc. Supplies and manual will be provided. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a two-year card from the American Heart CPR: Healthcare Provider Association. Although the certifi cate represents AHA Health care provider students are taught the most cur- certifi cation; it does not constitute AHA endorsement rently available material from the American Heart Asso- or sponsorship. No Refund 5 days prior to start date. .4 ciation. This course is primarily for health care workers CEUs. $90 (includes $35 materials fee*) but is open to the general public. Topics covered: Adult, ■ Sat 9am-1pm, May 12 #5225 XH 212 7540 Hickory Ridge Infant, and Child 1 and 2-person CPR techniques, barrier device, bag mask, (AED) Automatic External Defi brillation, and Airway Obstruction Management. Upon successful completion of the class you will receive a card good for two years from the American Heart Association. Coming Fall 2012! Although the certifi cate represents AHA certifi cation, it does not constitute AHA endorsement or sponsorship. Textbook is optional and can be purchased at HCC Bookstore; it is recommended for fi rst-time students.(T) Individualized hands-on materials are utilized within this class. No refunds 5 days before start date. .7 CEUs. $125 (includes $35 materials fee*) ■ Fri 8:30am-4pm, Apr 13 (1/2 hr for lunch) Affordable health care programs #5217 XH 454 7538 Hickory Ridge ■ Sat 9am-4:30pm, Apr 28 (1/2 hr for lunch) in a convenient location available #5221 XH 454 7539 Hickory Ridge ■ Fri 8:30am-4pm, May 18 (1/2 hr for lunch) to students from Carroll, Frederick #5226 XH 454 7541 Hickory Ridge and Howard Counties at in-county ■ Fri 8:30am-4pm, Jun 08 (1/2 hr for lunch) #5228 XH 454 7543 Hickory Ridge tuition rates. ■ Sat 8:30am-4pm, Jun 23 (1/2 hr for lunch) #5230 XH 454 7545 Hickory Ridge The new state-of-the-art center will offer credit degree programs, noncredit allied health courses, certifi cation preparation, and continuing professional education in a number of high-demand health care occupations. www.howardcc.edu/mtairy www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 25 ADULT BASIC SKILLS ENHANCEMENT

Adult Basis Skills MATH COURSES Enhancement Preparation for the Math Placement Our Adult Basic Skills courses are funded in part by a Test grant from Maryland Literacy Works and the U.S. Depart- This course is a partnership between Howard Community ment of Education. YOU MUST BE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR College’s Division of Continuing Education and the HCC OLDER AND OFFICIALLY WITHDRAWN FROM SCHOOL Credit Math Department. This course is recommended for TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR OUR CLASSES. those who wish to improve their chances of being placed into a higher level credit math course. The course offers Visit our website anytime for up-to-date program an overview of basic math functions, elementary algebra, and course information: geometry, and college math. Course requirement: You www.howardcc.edu/abe must have a basic knowledge of fractions, decimals, and percents to enroll. Register online at www.hccexpress. Join us on Facebook! net. 18 hours/6 classes. $155 (includes $20 materials fee www.facebook.com/ and $30 computer fee*) ■ Mon/Tue/Thu May 14-24, 9am-Noon howardccadultbasiceducation #5408 YD 223 9310 Hickory Ridge ■ Mon/Tue/Thu Jun 11-21, 6:30-9:30pm For more information on Adult Basic Skills, #5409 YD 223 9311 Hickory Ridge call 443-518-4919. Preparation for the Math Placement If you need Adult Basic Education or GED prepara- Test Online ★DISTANCE LEARNING tion classes, you may qualify for fi nancial assistance. OPTION★ Contact Jermira Sarratt of Howard County Offi ce of This course is an online version of Preparation for the Workforce Development at 410-290-2623 for further Math Placement Test. Register online at www.hccexpress. information. Eligibility requirements apply. net. $130 (includes $30 computer fee*) ■ Required on-campus orientation Mon May 7, 6:30-7:30pm #5410 YD 266 9312 Hickory Ridge ■ Required on-campus orientation Thu Jun 7, 6:30-7:30pm ADULT BASIC EDUCATION #5411 YD 266 9313 Hickory Ridge Adult Basic Education Do you need to improve your basic skills? This program WRITING COURSES provides reading, writing, and math instruction for adults. Please call 443-518-4919 if you are interested in registering. Grammar for Your Job A placement test is required. Free tuition; $40 materials Does grammar confuse or intimidate you? Do you feel fee* required at registration. that poor grammar is holding you back in your job or ■ Mon-Thu 3-6pm, Apr 9-May 17 Hickory Ridge career? This course reviews and reinforces common principles of English usage and improves your ability to communicate effectively. This course is also offered for HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA college credit. Course cost includes a great up-to-date PROGRAMS desk reference. Register online at www.hccexpress.net. $195 (includes $95 materials fee) GED Exam Review ■ Tue 6:30-9:40pm May 29-Jul 17 This is the administration of the Offi cial GED Practice #5393 YD 384 9300 Duncan Hall, HCC Main Campus Test. The test is scored on site the day it is given. Register online at www.hccexpress.net. You must be at the test OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS site by 8:30am. $20 WITH DEVELOPMENTAL ■ Mon 8:30-3:30pm, Apr 16 #1847 YD 595 9136 Hickory Ridge DISABILITIES ■ Mon 8:30-3:30pm, May 14 #1848 YD 595 9141 Hickory Ridge ■ Sat 8:30-3:30pm, Jun 2 CORE (Community Opportunities in #5399 YD 595 9302 Hickory Ridge Recreation and Enrichment) This is a 5-day per week program which meets at HCC National External Diploma Program Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Students (NEDP) participate in a variety of life-skill and enrichment activi- Come to a registration session to take a placement test ties on the campus and in the community. Students also for NEDP, an alternative program for adults 18 years old use the gym at HCC once a week. Cost: $325 per month or over who have a job or who can demonstrate a job (includes $40 registration fee*). For more information, skill (such as homecare skills or home maintenance) contact Meredith at 443-518-4841 or e-mail mlowman@ and want to earn a Maryland high school diploma. If howardcc.edu. you meet the eligibility requirements and test into the program, there is a $180 program fee.* (See Placement Testing and Registration information for times.) For more information about the National External Diploma Program, please call 443-518-4747.

**Fees are nonrefundable.

26 ■ Spring 2012 443-518-1700 ■ www.howardcc.edu ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

SUMMER I CLASS SCHEDULE English as a Second Day classes: May 14 (Mon)–June 13 (Wed) Language Evening classes: May 15 (Tue)–June 28 (Thur) NO CLASSES: May 28 Memorial Day PRE-BEGINNING ESL CLASSES Pre-Beginning English A This intensive English course is for pre-beginners who know little or NO English. Work on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in one class. ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, May 14-Jun 13 $140** Hickory Ridge ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, May 15-Jun 28 $120** Hickory Ridge

LEVEL 1–BEGINNING I ESL CLASSES English 1A This intensive, comprehensive class is for beginners who SUMMER I (MAY 14-JUNE 28) speak very little English. You will study reading, writing, NO CLASSES: May 28 Memorial Day listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your language skills will improve dramatically. (course #YE 462) SUMMER II (JULY 2–AUGUST 16) ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, May 14-Jun 13 $190** NO CLASSES: July 4 Independence Day Hickory Ridge ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, May 15-Jun 28 $170** Hickory Ridge GENERAL INFORMATION: A placement test is required for all summer classes. However, “Express place- American Idioms and Vocabulary 1 ment” will be available to returning students from the Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but previous semester. Placement tests are given during the cannot be translated exactly such as “red in the face” times on the chart below at the Hickory Ridge Building and “easy as pie.” In this interactive class, you will learn in room 200 on the Howard Community College campus. commonly used vocabulary and American idioms while No appointment is necessary. Children are not allowed in you improve your overall English skills. You will use the testing rooms. There are no free classes in Summer I & II. vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, reading, and writ- Bring to registration: ing activities. $170** (course #YE 461) • Payment for course cost - cash/charge/check. ■ Mon-Thur 12:30-3:00pm, May 14-Jun 13 Hickory Ridge • Returning students only: bring the yellow copy of the student advising sheet from previous instructors. LEVEL 2–BEGINNING II ESL CLASSES PLACEMENT TESTING & REGISTRATION Conversation 2A Summer I 2012 An intensive speaking course for Beginner II level stu- April 19 Thursday 11:40am-12:40pm dents. For four weeks, concentrate on real, everyday April 23 Monday 5:30-7:30pm spoken English. Includes dialogues, pair work, vocabu- April 25 Wednesday 9:00-10:00am lary development, and pronunciation. $170** (course May 1 Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm #YE 530) May 4 Friday 10:00-11:00am ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, May 14-Jun 13 Hickory Ridge May 9 Wednesday 9:00-10:00am May 9 Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm American Idioms and Vocabulary 2 Students may register for Summer II classes during Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but Summer I Registration sessions. cannot be translated exactly such as “ﬁ t as a ﬁ ddle” and Summer II 2012 “turn the tables on someone.” In this interactive class, June 7 Thursday 5:30-6:30pm you will learn commonly used vocabulary and American June 12 Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm idioms while you improve your overall English skills. You June 13 Wednesday 10:00-11:00am will use the vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, read- June 18 Monday 10:00-11:00am ing, and writing activities. (course #YE 555) ■ Mon-Thur 12:30-3:00pm, May 14-Jun 13 $190** June 20 Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm Hickory Ridge June 26 Tuesday 10:00-11:00am ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, May 15-Jun 28 $170** June 28 Thursday 5:30-6:30pm Hickory Ridge Late Registration: July 2, Monday 9:00-10:00am and July 3, Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm

Call 443-518-1680 or visit www.howardcc.edu/esl for **All students pay these prices. Fees not eligible for additional information. waiver. Books included. www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 27 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

LEVEL 4–INTERMEDIATE II ESL “When I started at HCC, I couldn’t say CLASSES anything. I started from level 1 and quickly learned a lot. I met students Conversation 4A from many countries. I have many Practice speaking while participating in many different friends of different nationalities and I activities: skits, role-plays, dialogues, short presentations, hear many different accents. And that and readings. Develop confi dence while you practice helped my English a lot. I was scared speaking in an active, fun environment. $200** (course #YE 717) to speak English before, but now I ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, May 14-Jun 13 Hickory Ridge feel more comfortable. The teachers are wonderful because they help us Writing and Grammar 4 understand with patience and skill. Writing is critical to your future success! Learn paragraph They helped me learn very quickly. writing, new vocabulary, and grammar, all in one popular –MIRHAN BALGAZIN” class. While working to improve your skills, you’ll fi nd ESL Level 2 Student that writing can be fun and interactive. ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am May 14-Jun 13 $200** Hickory Ridge ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, May 15-Jun 28 $180** LEVEL 3–INTERMEDIATE I ESL Hickory Ridge CLASSES American Idioms and Vocabulary 4 Conversation 3A Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but cannot be translated exactly such as “get cold feet” Practice speaking while participating in many different and “make time.” In this interactive class, you will learn activities: skits, role-plays, dialogues, short presentations, commonly used vocabulary and American idioms while and readings. Develop confi dence while you practice you improve your overall English skills. You will use the speaking in an active, fun environment. $200** (course vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, reading, and writ- #YE 647) ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, May 14-Jun 13 Hickory Ridge ing activities. (course #YE 760) ■ Mon-Thur 12:30-3:00pm, May 14-Jun 13 $200** Hickory Ridge Writing and Grammar 3 ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, May 15-Jun 28 $180** Improve your English skills by focusing on your writing Hickory Ridge and grammar! Learn sentence writing, paragraph writing, and grammar, all in one popular class. You’ll fi nd English for Job Seekers 2 (Int II & Adv) that writing can be fun, interactive and also educational. This is a career exploration and preparation class for ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am May 14-Jun 13 $200** non-native speakers with upper-level intermediate to Hickory Ridge advanced level English skills. Finding the right job is ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, May 15-Jun 28 $180** Hickory Ridge diffi cult for native-speakers, but non-native speakers are often frustrated by the process and fi nd themselves American Idioms and Vocabulary 3 misunderstood both in language and culture. This course will help you determine what jobs really suit you, how Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but to fi nd the jobs, and how to get the right job. Topics will cannot be translated exactly such as “go out on a limb” include career assessment, resume writing, electronic and “hit the ceiling.” In this interactive class, you will applications, networking, interviewing, and the culture learn commonly used vocabulary and American idioms of the U.S. workplace. You will also visit the HCC Career while you improve your overall English skills. You will Services Center during some of the classes and learn use the vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, reading, what services they offer. $170** (course #YE 738) and writing activities. (course #YE 681) ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, May 15-Jun 28 Hickory Ridge ■ Mon-Thur 12:30-3:00pm, May 14-Jun 13 $200** Hickory Ridge ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, May 15-Jun 28 $180** LEVEL 5–ADVANCED ESL Hickory Ridge CLASSES Conversation 5A (Adv I & II) Develop confi dence while you practice speaking in an active, fun environment. Lots of practice with dialogues, presentations, short conversations, role-plays and some directed listening activities. Pronunciation tips included! $230** (course #YE 841) ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, May 14-Jun 13 Hickory Ridge

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Writing and Grammar 5 LEVEL 2–BEGINNING II ESL Writing is critical to your future success! Learn essay writing, new vocabulary, and grammar, all in one popular CLASSES class. While working to improve your skills, you’ll fi nd that writing can be fun and interactive. $230** English 2 ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, May 14-Jun 13 Hickory Ridge This intensive, comprehensive class for people with limited English skills fi lls every summer! You will study American Idioms and Vocabulary 5 reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but one class. Your language skills will improve dramatically. cannot be translated exactly such as “on the edge of your Language lab practice is included. (course #YE 532) ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, July 2-Aug 2 $190** DH seat” and “in this neck of the woods.” In this interactive ■ Tue,Thur 6:30-9:30pm, July 3-Aug 16 $170** class, you will learn commonly used vocabulary and Hickory Ridge American idioms while you improve your overall Eng- lish skills. You will use the vocabulary in pronunciation, Conversation 2B spelling, reading, and writing activities. (course #YE 861) Learn to use English in conversation. Lots of pronuncia- ■ Mon-Thur 12:30-3:00pm, May 14-Jun 13 $230** tion, repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary practice. A Hickory Ridge ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, May 15-Jun 28 $210** perfect class for high-beginning students. $190** (course Hickory Ridge #YE 533) ■ Mon-Thur 12:30-3:00pm, July 2-Aug 2 DH Listening and Speaking for the TOEFL (Adv I & II) LEVEL 3–INTERMEDIATE I ESL This course is designed to help English as a Second CLASSES Language students improve their speaking skills for the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based English 3 Test (TOEFL iBT). The topics in the course include This intensive, comprehensive class is for Intermediate targeted listening, organizing a response, summarizing I-level English learners. You will study reading, writing, reading and listening passages, vocabulary development, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your lan- pronunciation, and structure. $200** (course #YE 828) guage skills will improve dramatically. (course #YE 648) ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, May 15-Jun 19 Hickory Ridge ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, July 2-Aug 2 $220** DH ■ Tue,Thur 6:30-9:30pm, July 3-Aug 16 $200** Hickory Ridge SUMMER II CLASS SCHEDULE Day classes: July 2 (Mon)-August 2 (Thur) Conversation 3B Night classes: July 3 (Tue)-August 16 (Thur) This class is designed to get you talking and using correct NO CLASSES: July 4 Independence Day spoken English! A fast-moving class with lots of conversation, pronunciation practice, and use of new everyday ex- PRE-BEGINNING ESL CLASS pressions (idioms). Learn through repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary practice. $220** (course #YE 649) Pre-Beginning English B ■ Mon-Thur 12:30-3:00pm, July 2-Aug 2 DH This is an intensive course for pre-beginning students who want to learn at a faster rate. The curriculum is academic Writing and Grammar 3 and challenging yet still very practical. Reading, writing, Improve your English skills by focusing on your writing listening, speaking, pronunciation and grammar will be and grammar! Learn sentence writing, paragraph writing, taught in one class. new vocabulary, and grammar, all in one popular class. ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, July 2-Aug 2 $140** DH You’ll fi nd that writing can be fun, interactive and also ■ Tue,Thur 6:30-9:30pm, July 3-Aug 16 $120** Hickory Ridge educational. $200** ■ Mon-Thur 12:30-3:00pm, July 2-Aug 2 DH LEVEL 1–BEGINNING I ESL Writing Basics 3B CLASSES Improve your sentence and paragraph writing skills. Ad- dress common ESL mistakes in grammar, vocabulary English 1B and spelling. This class is perfect for students who want This intensive, comprehensive class is for beginners who improve writing for their personal use, employment or speak very little English. You will study reading, writing, academic studies (GED or college). Students must speak listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your lan- at the intermediate level. $170** guage skills will improve dramatically. (course #YE 410) ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, July 3-Aug 16 Hickory Ridge ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, July 2-Aug 2, $190** DH ■ Tue,Thur 6:30-9:30pm, July 3-Aug 16, $170** Hickory Ridge

Conversation 1B Learn to use English in conversation. Lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary practice. A perfect class for beginning students. $190** (course #YE 432) ■ Mon-Thur 12:30-3:00pm, July 2-Aug 2 DH **All students pay these prices. Fees not eligible for waiver. Books included. www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 29 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Six Steps to Clearer Pronunciation (Int II & Adv I) Develop your pronunciation skills in this completely online course! This class is for students anywhere in the world who would like to speak clearer American English. In six easy lessons, you can start improving your English pronunciation. In each lesson, you’ll learn some essential rules of American pronunciation by watching videos of an HCC instructor giving presentations and demonstrating the skills. With each lesson, you will receive practice exercises to try at home. Finally, using our new technology and software programs, you will make and submit audio/video passages that will be analyzed and evaluated by your online pronunciation instructor. Go to our website for complete information on equipment and registration! www.howardcc.edu/esl and click in the left column: “Online Courses.” A webcam and recording microphone will be necessary! $125** (Course# YE 745) ■ Register by Monday, July 9. Complete the course by Thursday, August 16. Online

“When I fi rst came to America, I couldn’t speak English well, but LEVEL 4–INTERMEDIATE II ESL because of my speaking class and CLASSES grammar class, now I’m sure that I can. Through my reading class and English 4 writing class, I learned about useful This intensive, comprehensive class is for Intermediate expressions that I didn’t use in Korea, II-level English learners. You will study reading, writing, and now I can read some novels that listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your lan- aren’t diffi cult. I’m looking forward guage skills will improve dramatically. (course #YE 734) to studying in HCC next semester. ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, July 2-Aug 2 $220** DH ” ■ Tue,Thur 6:30-9:30pm, July 3-Aug 16 $200** Hickory Ridge –YONGSOO AHN ESL Level 4 Student Conversation 4B This class is designed to get you talking and using correct spoken English! This is a fast-moving class with LEVEL 5- ADVANCED ESL lots of conversation, pronunciation practice, and use CLASSES of new everyday expressions (idioms). Learn through repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary practice. $220** English 5 (Adv I & II) (course #YE 735) This intensive, comprehensive class is for advanced-level ■ Mon-Thur 12:30-3:00pm, July 2-Aug 2 DH English learners. You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your language skills Writing and Grammar 4 will improve dramatically. (course #YE 844) Writing is critical to your future success! Learn paragraph ■ Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am, July 2-Aug 2 $250** DH writing, new vocabulary, and grammar, all in one popular ■ Tue,Thur 6:30-9:30pm, July 3-Aug 16 $230** class. While working to improve your skills, you’ll fi nd that Hickory Ridge writing can be fun and interactive. Upper-intermediate- level students only. $200** Conversation 5B (Adv I & II) ■ Mon-Thur 12:30-3:00pm, July 2-Aug 2 DH Speak more like a native speaker! This is one of our most popular classes. Learn everyday, real, spoken English Writing Basics 4B expressions including idioms in this intensive, advanced Writing is critical to your future success! Prepare for the class. Practice what you learn in dialogues, role-plays, GED, college studies, or the demands of your job in this and discussions. Also includes pronunciation tips! $250** upper-level intermediate class. Learn short response (course #YE 845) ■ writing, paragraph writing, new vocabulary, and gram- Mon-Thur 12:30-3:00pm, July 2-Aug 2 DH mar, all in one class. While working to improve your skills, you’ll fi nd that writing can be fun and interactive. 49 hours. $170** ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, July 3-Aug 16 Hickory Ridge

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Professional Writing ★Business/ ONLINE ESL CLASS Professional Certificate★ (Adv I & II) Prepare for business or professional writing in this inten- Six Steps to Clearer Pronunciation sive course for advanced students only. Topics include (Int II & Adv I) communicating with e-mail, using clear writing with Develop your pronunciation skills in this completely grammatically correct, effective, and well-punctuated online course! This class is for students anywhere in sentences, developing reports and proposals, writing the world who would like to speak clearer American for employment (resumes and cover letters), and writ- English. In six easy lessons, you can start improving your ing professional letters. Experience with technology is English pronunciation. In each lesson, you’ll learn some required. $250** (course #YE 846) essential rules of American pronunciation by watching ■ Tue,Thur 6:30-9:30pm, July 3-Aug 16 Hickory Ridge videos of an HCC instructor giving presentations and demonstrating the skills. With each lesson, you will receive Reading and Writing for the TOEFL practice exercises to try at home. Finally, using our new (Adv I & II) technology and software programs, you will make and This course is designed to help students pass the reading submit audio/video passages that will be analyzed and and writing sections of the Test of English as a Foreign evaluated by your online pronunciation instructor. Go to Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT). The topics in our website for complete information on equipment and the course include organizing a response, summarizing registration! www.howardcc.edu/esl and click in the left reading and listening passages, vocabulary development, column: “Online Courses.” A webcam and recording reading comprehension strategies, structure, and written microphone will be necessary! $125** (Course# YE 745) expression. $200** (course #YE 832) ■ Register by Monday, July 9. Complete the course ■ Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm, July 3-Aug 9 Hickory Ridge by Thursday, August 16. Online

**All students pay these prices. Fees not eligible for waiver. Books included. www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 31 LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

continuing students welcome. NOTE: A choice between oil and acrylic painting will be offered. A supply list will Lifestyle & Leisure be provided at the fi rst class. Materials needed for the fi rst class session will be provided. Cost of materials ap- proximately $50 (Independent Purchase.) Please bring ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES the materials you have at home to the fi rst class session for review by instructor. $140 ■ Sat 10am-1pm, Apr 21-May 19 Anime for Adults #5420 XI 879 M1692 Laurel College Center Interested in creating Japanese-style comics like Manga? This class is for you. Learn how to draw Manga-style, Studio Time develop your own characters and story line, and pro- Practice painting techniques with guided assignments duce your own Manga book that incorporates a writing and one-on-one instruction. $25** component. Work with an award-winning local artist ■ Sat 1:30pm-3pm, Apr 21-May 19 with specialized experience in the fi eld. This class is for #5423 XE 480 M1693 Laurel College Center students of all skill levels who have an interest in this popular Japanese art import. $115** ■ Tue 7pm-9pm, Apr 17-May 22 #5573 XE 367 6903 Centennial High School

Healing With Art All of us have painful situations in our lives. Maybe you are recently widowed or have lost a loved one. Maybe you are divorced and wondering how to process the pain. Maybe you have a chronic illness and are looking for meaning. These are just a few reasons you might think about turning to art. Art provides us with a different lens through which to view our difﬁ culties. Sometimes, through the use of imagery, you can see previously undiscovered solutions. In this course, you will have a chance to write about your life situations as well as create some simple art pieces that help you make sense of your experiences. You don’t have to be an artist: we will focus on beauty and personal meaning, not on technique. $79** ■ Wed 7pm-9pm, Apr 18-May 02 #5132 XE 503 6905 Centennial High School

Classical Drawing ★NEW!★ This class will help you develop your technical skills. After completing it, you will be able to center a composition, render the objects reasonably and in proportion and Photography Academy for Parents perspective, and execute the four elements of shading. and Kids With still-life as the subject matter and graphite pencils Capture magical images of your family members, prac- as the media, you will learn how to begin and complete ticing good lighting, correct camera exposure, photo a large fi nished drawing. Instructor Jennifer Littleton is composition, and proper poses. Make memories of sports a graduate of MICA, experienced teacher, founder of the events and concerts, capture unique shots of family pets, Littleton School of Art, and member of the Charcoal Club special family portraits, and learn to fi nd great props of Baltimore. Absolutely no experience needed! Supplies and backgrounds in and around your home. Learn the list will be given at the fi rst class. $159** one composition rule that will improve all your photos ■ Mon 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 23-Jun 18 right away. Bring your camera and camera manual to #5416 XE 155 6419 Hickory Ridge class (digital or fi lm). You will see lots of examples and will practice techniques during class. Not specifi cally a Drawing I landscape photography class. Ages 11 and above with Learn how to draw what you see. In-class and homework or without parent welcome. $59** assignments consist of practice with geometric objects, ■ Sat 10am-12pm, Apr 28-May 05 still-life subjects, composition, and shadow. You will work #5129 XE 494 6967 Hickory Ridge in pencil and charcoal. The instructor will provide char- (Parent & Child) ■ Sat 10am-12pm, Apr 28-May 05 **$39 coal and paper for the fi rst class session and hand out a #5130 XE 494 6968 Hickory Ridge supply list needed for subsequent classes. Approximate (Child or Additional Child) materials cost is $20 (independent purchase). $150 ■ Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 10-May 08 #5418 XI 768 M1691 Laurel College Center The Real Way to Learn to Knit Have you ever seen a scarf or a sweater and thought, Oil Painting Landscapes “Wow, I wish I could make that”? Now is the time to learn and enjoy a fun, relaxing new hobby. You will learn Practice the basics of one of the most popular and how to cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, and bind off. Find rewarding of all art media. Investigate color mixing and out how to read your stitches, change colors, correct brush techniques. Assignments will consist of several mistakes, and understand a pattern! There will even be quick studies and one sustained project. Beginners and a few creative stitches learned along the way! Discover 32 ■ Spring 2012 443-518-1700 ■ www.howardcc.edu LIFESTYLE & LEISURE the tools of the trade and how to choose the right sup- DANCING plies for all your projects. After the fi rst few weeks, you will be ready to start your fi rst project. You can choose Social Dancing: Waltz and Tango a project that best suits you from a class list. A supply Learn these basic dance steps and have fun at the same list will be provided prior to the start of your project. You time. Singles and couples alike enjoy dancing to some are responsible for obtaining your own materials for your very traditional yet very popular music. No partner neces- fi rst project.A $10 materials fee covers the needles and sary. Instructor: R. Clifton. $85** yarn handed out on fi rst day of class. Limited enroll- ■ Wed 6:30pm-7:30pm, Apr 18-May 23 ment. Register early. Instructor: Carole Ferguson. $119** #0624 XE 552 6433 Fellowship Hall (includes $10 materials fee*) (For directions to Fellowship Hall call 443-518-4659) ■ Tue 7pm-9pm, Apr 17-Jun 12 #5118 XE 401 6916 Centennial High School Swing and Cha Cha ★ ★ Whether you want to swing or sway, you’ll have fun Beading NEW! learning these two cool dances--East Coast Swing and Learn basic beading techniques such as crimping and the Cha Cha. Dress comfortably and come prepared wire wrapping to make your own beaded jewelry. You to learn some sexy and dramatic steps. Instructor: R. will also explore beading techniques including stitching Clifton. $85** projects such as spiral rope stitch, Russian spiral, tubular ■ Mon 7pm-8pm, Apr 16-May 21 netting, and right-angle weave, all of them done with a #0647 XE 945 6436 Fellowship Hall needle and thread. Learn several ways to fi nish off proj- (For directions to Fellowship Hall call 443-518-4659) ects. The instructor will distribute a materials list at the fi rst class that you may use to purchase supplies. $69** Club Salsa/Merengue ■ Tue 7pm-9pm, April 24-May 22 Centennial High School Have fun learning some of the hottest Latin dances today, #6331 XE 158 6411 dancing to rhythmic Salsa and Merengue music. No partner necessary. Instructor R. Clifton. $85** iPhone/Android/Smart Device ■ Wed 7:30pm-8:30pm, Apr 18-May 23 ★ ★ #5127 XE 483 6431 Fellowship Hall Photography NEW! (For directions to Fellowship Hall call 443-518-4659) With the onslaught of smart devices such as the iPhone/ iPad and Android phones and tablets, there is a whole new photography world out there. You don’t need a MUSIC fancy camera to take great photos and movies and create something incredible using various apps, many of them Beginning Folk Guitar free. Learn how to download various camera and editing Instructor Vic Ganderson helps you discover your hid- apps, install them, use them and move photos and mov- den talents. Learn to play traditional and contemporary ies from the device to your computer, Facebook, Twitter, songs using basic strums including fl at picking and and much more. $120** (includes $80 materials fee*) fi nger picking techniques in a number of keys. Guitar ■ Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 23-May 7 required. $109** #6351 XE 517 8383 Gateway Campus Lab E ■ Wed 7pm-9pm, Apr 18-Jun 06 #5107 XE 301 6429 Oakland Mills High School Design and Create Jewelry! ★NEW!★ Former owner of The Beader’s Workshop will teach you FINANCE & INVESTMENT how to design a classic beaded necklace, create stunning wire-wrapped bauble rings, and make chandelier earrings. Little Known Money Traps That Cost Each student is required to purchase a bead kit complete Retirees Thousands ★NEW!★ with everything needed for the three projects from the When questioned about retirement and fi nancial pre- instructor. Cost for kit is $55. Tools are available for use paredness, most seniors readily admit they lack many and purchase. Projects are subject to change. $50** vital estate planning and retirement planning documents. ■ Wed 6:30pm-8:30pm, May 09-May 23 The only successful way to guard income, protect as- #5643 XE 528 M1694 Laurel College Center sets, and maintain or accumulate a fi nancial legacy that you can pass on to your heirs is to implement simple Digital Camera Basics Workshop yet proven fi nancial solutions. Join instructor Andrew Start from the very beginning! Learn digital camera op- Paladino, CPA and fi nancial advisor, to learn whether eration, photographic principles and get some hands-on you are carrying the right tools inside your own personal experience with your camera. Lunch talk on basic com- fi nancial toolbox. $49** position principles. Bring your digital camera (charged ■ Thu 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 26 or with fresh batteries), its manual and a bag lunch with #5760 XE 152 6977 Centennial High School you. Enroll early; class size limited to 16. $79** (includes $10 computer fee*) ■ Sun 9:30am-3:30pm, May 06 #5121 XE 448 6463 Horowitz Arts Center 215

Property Buying and Selling Widowhood: Financial and Emotional Strategies ★NEW!★ Challenges Real estate buyers, sellers, and owners who educate The grief experienced at the loss of a loved one is often themselves and take an active role in marketing their compounded by having to face the challenges of mul- properties can take advantage of a broader range of tiple fi nancial decisions along with new and sometimes opportunities in the residential and commercial arenas, unexpected realities. The average age of widowhood in can protect themselves from liability, and can generate the U.S. is 55. Whether you have just gone through this far greater returns on their property investments. In this experience and are still trying to cope with these issues, class you will examine real-life examples showing the have questions about how to review your current situ- challenges property buyers and sellers face today, and ation, or would just like to have a general overview of creative solutions featuring alternatives to conventional what to expect, you will fi nd ideas and resources to help purchasing and sales techniques. The methods dem- you negotiate this sometimes confusing landscape. This onstrated in this class are used every day in real estate course is also valuable for those supporting widowed investment to fund multi-million dollar transactions, but friends or relatives. Taught by Adrienne Newberg, Finan- you can also use them as viable alternatives in any real cial Advisor. $49** estate transaction -- including the purchase or sale of ■ Sat 10am-12pm, May 05 a home. This class is taught by Ian Parrish, President #5623 XE 284 J1657 Laurel College Center of Investors United School of Real Estate Investing, a property investor with two decades of experience. $59** Women, Money & Power: Steps to ■ Thu 6:30pm-6:30pm, Apr 26 Financial Empowerment #5761 XE 153 6979 Gateway Campus Did you know that a large percentage of all women will be solely responsible for their fi nances at some point in Home Staging: the Key to Selling a their lives? Are you prepared for that possibility? Find out Home for Top Dollar–See p. 35. whether you are a Financial Dreamer, Avoider, Initiator, Collaborator, or Analyzer; how these behavior types How Much Money Is Enough (or Not infl uence your fi nancial choices; and what to do about Enough? it. It’s never too early or too late to start taking control of Want a no-nonsense approach to managing your fi nancial your fi nancial security. $49** future? Whether we are 25, 45, or approaching retirement, ■ Mon 7pm-9pm, May 14 each of us needs to develop our own personal game #6438 XE 385 6352 Gateway Campus plan. We need to prioritize our fi scal responsibilities for ourselves as well as our family. How much money Discussing Divorce on Second should we budget for retirement, college, life insurance, Saturday debt, and savings? Do you really need estate planning Second Saturday provides invaluable information for or long-term insurance? This class will help you make every woman facing the complexities of divorce. Sec- educated choices in these uncertain times. Bring paper, ond Saturday addresses the legal, fi nancial, family, and pen, calculator, and a sense of humor. $69** personal issues of divorce in a logical yet compassionate ■ Wed 7pm-9pm, May 16-May 30 manner. With the guidance of trained professionals, you #5128 XE 490 6019 Centennial High School will receive information to help you explore your legal options, understand the fi nancial issues, deal with your Little-Known Secrets of Paying for emotions, and transition to your new life. Second Satur- College day is an excellent supplement to professional advice. Learn how to send your child to the college of his/her You must register prior to attending class. NO registrations dreams without bankrupting your retirement. Debunk accepted by instructor. $69** myths such as in-state schools being more affordable ■ Sat 8:30am-1pm, Apr 14 than private schools. Learn how college Financial Aid #5147 XE 621 6384 Hickory Ridge ■ Sat 8:30am-1pm, May 19 (including FAFSA and CSS Profi le) is calculated. Learn #5148 XE 621 6389 Hickory Ridge strategies for repositioning your assets to minimize the amount the government determines you can afford to pay. Find out how to use the IRS to fund college through HISTORY & CULTURE “tax scholarship.” $59** ■ Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 09 Genealogy: Discovering Your Roots #6403 XE 354 J1421 Laurel College Center ■ Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 07 Let the past guide you to discover your ancestry as you #5114 XE 354 6902 Gateway Campus learn how to access information through texts and web sites. As a Maryland resident, you also have easy access Investment Strategies: the Basics and to the world’s greatest genealogical collections. A trip to Beyond a research facility will be scheduled. (Students provide Are you confused about your fi nancial future? Would edu- own transportation and entrance fee is required). A $5 cation and guidance give you the peace of mind to deal materials fee is due to the instructor at the fi rst class. comfortably and confi dently with your money? Take the Instructor: Dottie Aleshire. $119** ■ Tue 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 24-Jun 12 confusion out of investing by learning how stocks, bonds, #6420 XE 335 6459 Gateway Campus mutual funds, annuities, options, investment strategies, and evaluation and minimization of risk would benefi t Jewish History From Civil War to WWII you in today’s economy. Instructor: Merle Ross, M.Ed., This course covers American Jewish history from 1865- MBA, CFP, ChFC. $89 ■ Wed 7pm-9:30pm, May 09-May 16 1945. Unlike most history courses, this one details the #5096 XB 408 6464 Gateway Campus important events of the time as seen through the efforts of 34 ■ Spring 2012 443-518-1700 ■ www.howardcc.edu LIFESTYLE & LEISURE individuals who have had impact not only on the Jewish modeling process from your initial idea through contract community but America as well. We’ll follow the careers negotiation. Topics include homework for homeowners, of men and women who infl uenced the labor movement, remodeling project types, budgeting for remodeling, the media, science, electronics, transportation, education, cost of improving vs. moving, typical project values, pre- social services, and other fi elds. $109** paring a project information packet, types of professional ■ Thu 7:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 19-May 17 design help, types of remodeling companies, and how #5133 XE 504 6965 Centennial High School to identify, evaluate and select the RIGHT remodeling company. $89** With Cat-Like Tread: The World of ■ Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 18-May 16 Gilbert and Sullivan #0614 XE 486 6541 Centennial High School Discover the world of Gilbert and Sullivan and the comic operas they wrote from 1870-1900. After an opening overview lecture, each class will cover a different opera, culminating in a Victorian style “cast party” in the fi nal week. Operas covered include The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, The Sorcerer, The Yeoman of the Guard, The Gondoliers, and others. Each discussion will consider not only the opera itself and what went into its production but all aspects of staging a play in the late Victorian era. Also learn about the cast members and the theatre owner who worked with Gilbert and Sullivan at The Savoy Theatre in London. $99** ■ Wed 7:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 18-Jun 5 #0599 XE 362 6413 Centennial High School The Art of Furniture Arrangement The War of 1812 in the Chesapeake Do you ever think that your home and furniture are Region conspiring against you? Learn guidelines to help you With the coming of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, create enjoyable spaces and functional arrangements it is time to resurrect one of its most important but his- that make guests and family feel comfortable and at ease. torically forgotten campaigns. When the British decided Then, apply principles in your own living space and bring to plunder and burn Baltimore, they quickly found out examples to share and review with the instructor. $25** this expedition would not be a repeat of Washington. ■ Thu 6:30pm-8:30pm, May 03-May 10 Baltimore’s defenders killed the British commander and #5615 XE 138 M1409 Laurel College Center prevented the city from being torched. The American success at Baltimore helped convince the British negotiators Upholstery 101-C at Ghent to end the war on terms much more favorable This class is for students who have completed Upholstery to the United States. Come and hear the fascinating story 101 and/or Uphostery 101-B and who need individual of this amazing campaign. $85 supervision to complete their specifi c projects. Instructor: ■ Thu 7pm-9pm, Apr 19-May 24 T. Vaughan. $99** #0663 XI 401 6585 Centennial High School ■ Wed 7pm-9pm, Apr 11-May 30 #5337 XE 333 6410 Oakland Mills High School

HOME & GARDEN Simple Sizing Using Feng Shui Are you a pack rat, live with a pack rat or know of one? Home Staging: The Key to Selling a Do you get upset when required to give up your posses- Home For Top Dollar sions? Yarrow teaches in this course the unfavorable Do you want to distinguish your home from the competi- consequences that befall a packrat lifestyle. And why it is tion? Home Staging is a proven marketing tool to prepare that many people cling to items that have long outlived their a home to sell quickly and for top dollar. You’ll learn usefulness? Join us for one of the most contemporary, dy- low-cost staging tips and techniques that set the stage namic, and humorous approaches to “clearing your clutter” for a successful open house and home sale. Instructor: guided by ancient Feng Shui principles. Instructor: Yarrow, Nicci Parrish, ASP IAHSP $25** Certiﬁ ed Feng Shui Practitioner and Consultant. $25** ■ Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 18 ■ Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 09 #1046 XE 332 M1678 Laurel College Center #5618 XE 363 M1411 Laurel College Center

Colorful Home Environments Create an Environmentally “Greener” Gain the conﬁ dence to bring beautiful color into your Landscape surroundings. Learn about the psychology of color and Improve and beautify your landscape using the best how it affects our moods. Get helpful tips on how to plants and gardening practices. Learn to lower your select a color scheme and paint hues that beautify and maintenance time and have a healthier yard. Create a enhance your living space. $25** new lawn or improve an existing one without chemicals. ■ Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 19 This course will teach you how to plant, mulch, prune, #5614 XE 314 M1408 Laurel College Center and fertilize like a pro. Discussions will include annu- als, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Bring your questions! Preparing to Remodel Your Home Instructor: Miriam Mahowald. $79** Avoid many costly mistakes, save a lot of money, and ■ Tue 6pm-8pm, Apr 17-May 08 enjoy the remodeling process! Architect and remodeling #0581 XE 128 6353 Centennial High School expert Jim Molinelli, PhD, teaches and explains the re- www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 35 LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

Ms. Fix-It: Secrets of Home Repair/ everyday situations--at the train station, at the airport, in Women a restaurant, at the hotel, going shopping. Learn correct Do you feel helpless when confronted with a home re- pronunciation and intonation as well as cultural informa- pair? This limited hands-on class teaches you how to fi x tion and travel tips. Prepare for that dream trip! (T) $125** ■ Wed 7pm-9pm, Apr 11-May 30 common household problems, easily and safely. Enjoy #5155 XE 971 6438 Centennial High School the savings and satisfaction of learning tips, tools, and skills for simple jobs around the house. Topics include Beginning French power tools, carpentry, plumbing, and electricity. Class Parlez francais! Acquire the grammar and conversational size limited, so sign up now. $115** skills needed to speak French at a beginning level. Learn ■ Wed 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 18-May 09 #0643 XE 815 6908 Wilde Lake High School to use vocabulary necessary in daily conversation, answer simple questions, and write simple sentences in the present tense.(T) $144 RAISE YOUR GLASS! ■ Tue 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 17-Jun 05 #5162 XI 331 6439 Centennial High School Beer Appreciation From ancient Sumatra to Delaware; Old Country to Intermediate French Plymouth Rock; Chicha to Chili Pepper Ale; Fritz Maytag This second course builds on the skills acquired in Begin- to Michael Jackson; Prohibition to the GABF--learn a ning French. Improve your verbal ability and understand- brief history of the Nectar of the Gods. Join Nick “The ing of basic grammar. (If enrolling, you should be able to Baltimore Beertrekker” Nichols as you taste a variety of use the present and past tense of regular verbs and the beers from microbrews to imports paired with cheeses! present tense of irregular verbs.) (T) $144 Come celebrate Maryland beers and learn about Balti- ■ Wed 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 18-Jun 06 more beer history! Participants must be 21 or older (IDs #5170 XI 442 6455 Centennial High School will be checked.) Please bring a glass (not plastic)and a bottle of water. $59** (includes $15 materials fee*) French: Advanced Grammar/Basic ■ Thu 7pm-9:30pm, May 17 Conversation #5149 XE 624 6417 Wilde Lake High School Instructor Eugene Speck helps guide you through more advanced levels of French grammar while easing you into Introduction to Wine a more comfortable level of oral fl uency. The ability to Do you enjoy wine but don’t feel confi dent in your knowl- develop basic conversational skills is presented in a sup- edge of the subject? Join this class and overcome your portive manner. This is a follow-up course to Beginning insecurities. Discuss wine production, different types of and Intermediate French. (T) $144 wines, wine terminology, and other useful information. ■ Mon 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 16-Jun 11 (No class 5/28) Examine different aromas and decipher wine labels to #5173 XI 543 6440 Oakland Mills High School determine how various wines will taste. Discover variet- ies of California wines, as well as regional wines from Beginning German France, Italy, and Germany. The class includes compre- Become acquainted with the German people through hensive tasting. Participants must be 21 or older. IDs will their native tongue. Learn the German phonetic system, be checked. Do not wear perfume or cologne. Bring 4 alphabet and pronunciation, and basic everyday vocabu- glasses (not plastic), bottled water, salt-free crackers and lary. The present tense of verbs and how to form ques- napkins to class. $109** (includes $20 materials fee*) tions, statements and imperatives are also taught.(T) $144 ■ Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 03-May 10 ■ Thu 6:15pm-8:45pm, May 10-Jun 28 #5153 XE 746 6466 Gateway Campus #3291 XI 471 6444 Gateway Campus

Modern Conversational Hebrew LANGUAGES Become familiar with the Hebrew language. Special emphasis will be placed on practicing Hebrew dialogues, If your course requires a textbook—indicated by a (T) developing working vocabulary, greetings, introductions, in the description—please bring it to the second class. expressions, idioms and more. Learn about Israel’s unique melting pot culture while taking an imaginary tour to Israel, exploring sites of historical importance and popular places American Sign Language I to visit. Taught by a native speaker. (T). $139 Learn ASL visual-gestural communication techniques, ■ Tue 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 17-Jun 05 #6485 XI 180 6374 Duncan Hall visual discrimination, and visual memory exercises. ASL questions, commands, and simple sentences are featured. Information about the hearing-impaired com- Italian for Travelers munity is provided. The text is a combination textbook Do you want to visit Italy someday and actually com- and videotape. You should have access to a DVD player. municate with the people you meet? Learn essential (T) $144 Italian phrases for use in meeting people, ordering in ■ Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 18-Jun 06 restaurants, shopping, getting through customs, and #5164 XI 335 6437 Gateway Campus more. Gain valuable tips to prepare you for your dream vacation! (T) $125** French for Travelers ■ Thu 6:30pm-8:30pm, Apr 19-Jun 07 #0648 XE 977 6339 Centennial High School Planning a trip abroad? Learn French the way a native speaker does--with simple words and phrases building on each other. You’ll be guided by sample dialogues on

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Beginning Italian and past tenses of regular and irregular verbs as well as Learn to appreciate the charm of Italian culture through elementary conversation and dictation.(T) $144 the study of the Italian language. Elementary grammar ■ Thu 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 19-Jun 07 #5165 XI 362 6342 Wilde Lake High School and conversational skills are emphasized as well as the present tense of regular verbs. (T) $144 ■ Wed 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 18-Jun 06 Beginning Spanish III #5168 XI 435 6446 Centennial High School This class covers units 17-24 of Spanish is Fun, Book I. Prepositions, irregular IR verbs, pensar and poder, de- Intermediate Italian monstrative adjectives, and the preterit tense are taught Oral/aural and written communication skills are em- as well as further conversation skills. Instructor J. Simon phasized. Learn the past, future, and imperfect tenses is a native speaker. (T) $144 of regular and irregular verb conjugations, idiomatic ■ Thu 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 19-Jun 07 #5176 XI 743 6344 Wilde Lake High School expressions and correct pronunciation. If enrolling, you should be able to use the present tense of the verbs es- sere, avere, are, ere, and ire. (T) $144 Intermediate Spanish ■ Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 17-Jun 05 You should have mastered the present tense of basic #5171 XI 448 6447 Wilde Lake High School regular and irregular verbs before taking this course. Con- centrate on the past tense of those verbs with emphasis also on more advanced grammar, writing, and conver- Language classes fi ll sational skills. The same text is used for all Intermediate quickly–Register early Spanish courses. Instructor is a native speaker. (T) $144 to get into the class ■ Thu 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 19-Jun 07 you want! #5169 XI 441 6345 Wilde Lake High School Intermediate Spanish-II Beginning Japanese You should be able to use the present and past tenses Introduce yourself to this fascinating language with empha- of regular and irregular verbs before taking this course. sis on basic grammar and the conversational and reading Emphasis is on the subjunctive tense of regular and ir- skills needed for beginners. Topics include vocabulary regular verbs as well as intermediate conversational skills. such as greetings, numbers and dates, question and answer Instructor is a native speaker. (T) $144 formation, and the present and past verb tenses as well ■ Mon 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 16-Jun 11 (No class 5/28) as the negative formation. Hiragana is introduced at this #5166 XI 363 6354 Oakland Mills High School level. This course is taught by a native speaker. (T) $144 ■ Tue 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 17-Jun 05 Spanish for Nursing #5174 XI 645 6454 Centennial High School This program prepares non-Spanish-speaking nurses to provide medical care and attention to Spanish-speaking Beginning Polish patients in medical offi ce settings and hospitals. In ad- Instructor Maly Moses (a native speaker) presents Polish dition to workplace Spanish language, this program pro- in a user-friendly manner. In this introductory course, you vides transcultural training for nurses and future nurses. practice conversational lessons based on everyday needs Upon completion, you will be able to use Spanish to of the beginning speaker. Included are fundamentals of obtain information and patient history, obtain vital signs, the alphabet, sounds, vocabulary and grammar. Cultural perform physical assessment, perform routine proce- tidbits are yours for the asking from Ms. Moses, who en- dures, prepare patients for surgery or other procedures, thusiastically imparts her fi rsthand knowledge. (T) $144 administer medications, honor patient’s requests, and ■ Wed 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 18-Jun 06 identify Hispanic cultural traits relating to medical care. #0673 XI 776 6467 Oakland Mills High School Includes non-refundable materials fee. $159 (includes $40 materials fee*) Spanish for Travelers ■ Tue 7pm-9pm, Apr 17-Jun 05 Do you need basic Spanish for an upcoming trip to Spain #5159 XI 146 6346 Centennial High School or to Latin America? This class is for you. Learn how to (MUST be registered 2 weeks prior to the start date in order to receive a manual or call 443-518-4659) introduce yourself, order food, ask for and follow directions, negotiate prices, and more in this practical course for the traveler. Cultural topics will also be covered. $79** Community Spanish ■ Tue 7pm-9pm, Apr 17-May 15 This course is a survival guide for English speakers to #5144 XE 601 6341 Gateway Campus speak and understand small amounts of general and basic Spanish found in most routine interchanges in Beginning Spanish daily life with Spanish speakers. You will also learn basic Learn the fundamentals of the language. Start with the cultural information about Spanish-speaking groups. You alphabet and simple grammar and progress to writing will not have to study grammar or learn verb conjuga- basic sentences and engaging in social conversation. The tions, but you will learn basic phrases through intensive same text is used for all beginning Spanish levels. Please drills and repetition. This is a fun and lively class that bring your text to the fi rst class. (T) $144 will give you basic language skills to use when interacting ■ Wed 7pm-9:30pm, Apr 11-May 30 with the ever-growing Latino population. Price includes #5161 XI 330 6456 Oakland Mills High School a nonrefundable fee for the manual and CD you receive in class. $159 (includes $40 materials fee*) Beginning Spanish-II ■ Wed 7pm-9pm, Apr 18-Jun 06 You should be able to use the present tense of regular #5178 XI 846 6347 Centennial High School (MUST be registered 2 weeks prior to the start date in order to verbs before taking this class. Emphasis is on the present receive a manual or call 443-518-4976 or 4659.) www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 37 LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

Turkish for Travelers SPECIAL INTEREST & FAMILY LIFE Get introduced to the language and culture of Turkey! One of the newest and oldest destinations of pleasure, Turkey Consumer Guide to Family Law is at the crossroads of the Middle East, but its language This course covers basic principles of family law, gender is easier to learn than most other Arabic languages issues in family law and policy, as well as a working because it uses a Latin alphabet like English and the knowledge of the basic substantaive areas of family law words are pronounced exactly as they are spelled. You such as marriage and divorce, adoption, guardianship, will review common words and expressions that--when and child custody. You will also become familiar with used during a visit to Turkey--the welcoming residents the ethical practices of the legal profession within the will greatly appreciate! Topics include greetings, ordering context of family law. $159 in restaurants, shopping, art, music, money, history and ■ Thu 7pm-9pm, Apr 19-Jun 07 culture, and other simple phrases that will make your #5158 XI 145 6964 Gateway Campus visit more enjoyable. $125** ■ Wed 7:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 11-May 30 Decoding Your Kid’s Code #6447 XE 426 6906 Duncan Hall Make a positive and life impact on your child as you learn and explore his or her natural stengths and talent. Every kid is different. As parents, it’s our responsibility to identify, discover, and champion those strengths. Each child is uniquely hard wired, and all the data and science confi rm this. These two short sessions will launch each parent on the mission of discovery to better understanding. The class will utilize the nationally recognized assessment COMMAND SPANISH tool Clifton Youth Strengths Explorer, by Gallup. $109** For Your Employees! (includes $40 materials fee*) ■ Tue 7pm-8:30pm, Apr 17-Apr 24 Real-world, speak-it-now Spanish classroom instruc- #5138 XE 519 6978 Centennial High School tion for people in specifi c occupations. Classes are learner-friendly, grammar-free, easy, fast, and fun. Laughter Is the Best Medicine Sample occupations: construction, police, fi re/rescue, Connie Cooney, Certifi ed Laughter Leader, will show food service, landscaping, education, health care, you the many benefi ts of laughter. Laughter can help retail, industrial, warehousing, secretarial, many more. you mentally, socially, and physically. When you take the Online courses are available, too: time to laugh, you gain some control over your feelings, • Hospital and medical offi ce nurses you tend to think more positively, and you feel energized • Dental hygienists and refreshed. Learn the World Laughter Tour’s Good • Dentists Hearted Principles to help bring joy to your life. Each • Emergency medical services class will include a series of interactive laughter exercises • Banks / fi nancial institutions allowing you to fully experience the benefi ts laughter can • Library personnel bring to our lives. $79** • Pharmacy personnel ■ Tue 7pm-8pm, Apr 17-May 22 • Physicians #5115 XE 371 6910 Centennial High School • Real estate agents • Respiratory therapists Magic for Adults • Community citizens The most exciting aspect of any magic trick is its effect on • Workforce a live audience. Whether you perform a magic show in front of a few friends and family or a crowd of hundreds, For more information, call Sara Baum the gasp of wonder and applause will keep you hooked @ 443-518-4976 for life. Using simple props and fl exible fi ngers, learn straight, mental, and comedy magic tricks and techniques from a professional magician. Develop your own style of Introduction to Spanish, Part I performing magic tricks, and build confi dence and stage This short introductory course covers the basics of presence as you become more profi cient at prestidigita- Spanish for work and leisure. Topics will include: pro- tion. $69** (includes $15 materials fee*) nunciation, vocabulary, and various dialogues through ■ Wed 7pm-9pm, Apr 18-May 16 role-playing. As an incentive to continue in this 3-course #5110 XE 322 6907 Centennial High School series, special rates are offered for advanced levels of Spanish. NOTE: Classes at Laurel use different texts and formats from those at HCC main campus. (T) 2.0 CEUs. $130 ■ Thu 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 19-Jun 07 #5599 XI 651 M1407 Laurel College Center

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Conscious Living: Journey to Self AQUATICS Discovery ★NEW!★ Gain useful and sound information on how to create a fulfi lling life. Learn how to increase your level of self- Handicapped Access to the Athletic awareness so you can clearly identify who you are and Center–see pp. 56 under “Identifi cation what you need to have the life you desire. You will remove Cards.” blocks that could sabotage your life goals, defi ne your life vision, and develop specifi c goals and an action plan to move you closer to your life vision. Taught by a Certifi ed Beginning Swimming - Adult Relationship Coach. $99** Adjust to the water and learn basic swimming skills. ■ Sat 9am-4:30pm, May 19 $125** #5757 XE 130 6976 Hickory Ridge ■ Fri 10am-12pm, Apr 13-($114) #6329 XE 379 6575 Athletic & Fitness Center ■ Mon 7pm-8:30pm, Apr 16-Jun 11 (No class 5/28) Love by Design: Self-Discovery #5117 XE 379 6363 Athletic & Fitness Center and Readiness Training for Singles ■ Wed 8:30pm-10pm, Apr 18-Jun 06 ★NEW!★ #5116 XE 379 6362 Athletic & Fitness Center Have you given up hope for fi nding love? Are you tired of wasting time in relationships that end up going nowhere? Improving Stroke Techniques & This course is a groundbreaking program designed to Endurance help singles reach their most important relationship goal. To enroll, you must be able to swim the length of the You will be guided through the important steps of learn- pool (25 yards) using the front crawl stroke with rhyth- ing the skills and tools needed to fi nd your life partner, mic breathing. Stroke analysis to promote endurance make good relationship choices, and create a successful, is provided. Get help to update your technique. $125** fulfi lling, committed relationship. Taught by a Certifi ed ■ Mon 8:30pm-10pm, Apr 16-Jun 11 (No class 5/28) #5154 XE 896 6365 Athletic & Fitness Center Relationship Coach. $99** ■ Sat 9am-4:30pm, Apr 28 #5755 XE 126 6975 Hickory Ridge Advanced Beginning Swim This class provides a link from Beginning Swimming to Stepping Out of Grief Stroke Techniques. You will review beginner’s techniques, Have you been able to reconcile yourself to a loss of receive instruction in breast stroke, side stroke, back and a spouse through death or divorce, loss of job, loss of crawl, review life-saving basics, as well as improve your friend, or loss of house? If so, this class will help you endurance. To enroll, you must be able to swim the length take your next steps. What is grief, and how have you of the pool (25 yards) using a front crawl stroke in good successfully coped with it? Where are you now in life? form with rhythmic breathing. Sign up now to build your Where are you going, and how will you get there? Refl ect- confi dence to move on to the next level! $125** ing on what has happened in life will project you into ■ Wed 7pm-8:30pm, Apr 18-Jun 06 #5152 XE 736 6366 Athletic & Fitness Center assessing where you are now, and where you want to go. This is an experiential, hands-on course using Frederick Hudson’s Cycle of Renewal as a foundation for examining Water Aerobics and planning. Dr. Walton is a certifi ed life coach and a Enjoy vigorous water exercise to tone up your body. This professor emerita from HCC. $69** class provides cardio and strength training including ■ Wed 7pm-8:30pm, May 16-May 30 exercises for your abs. Water-appropriate weights will be #5135 XE 512 6468 Gateway Campus used. Please register early due to limited space. $119** ■ Wed 6pm-7pm, Apr 18-Jul 18 (No class 7/4) Petspeak: What Your Animals Really #5150 XE 625 6369 Athletic & Fitness Center Want You To Know Water Jogging Have you ever wondered what your companion animals Water Jogging is a non-impact aerobic, deep-water aquatic are trying to communicate? Have you ever been perplexed exercise course for all adults 16 and older. Water jogging by their behavior? Why don’t you ask them? In this enter- is a total body workout, strengthening muscles especially taining and provocative evening, animal communicator in the back, legs, and arms. You should be comfortable in Terri Diener will introduce you to the rich and wonderful deep water in order to take this class. Since water jogging world of your pet’s thoughts and feelings. Please bring a is one of our most popular courses, please register early photograph of your pet to class. $29** ■ Tue 7pm-9:30pm, May 22 and in person, by fax, or by phone registration. (Mail #4913 XE 777 7229 Gateway Campus registration may take up to 2 weeks.) $119** ■ Mon 6pm-7pm, Apr 16-Jul 16 (No class 5/28) #5146 XE 610 6379 Athletic & Fitness Center ■ Fri 5:30pm-6:30pm, Apr 20-Jul 13 #5145 XE 610 6376 Athletic & Fitness Center

Independent Water Jogging This class is for those who have taken Water Jogging and have the skills to continue the exercise on their own and at their own pace. A supervisor will be available to monitor the class with limited instruction. Class is limited to 15 students. $114** ■ Thu 6:30pm-7:30pm, Apr 19-Jul 12 #5151 XE 633 6380 Athletic & Fitness Center www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 39 LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

WELLNESS: BODY, MIND, Meditation and Yoga Meditation is the art of being present, moment to mo- & SPIRIT ment as life unfolds, with a calm, centered mind and a loving, compassionate heart. Yoga postures to stretch and strengthen the body are a vehicle for meditation, as well as preparation for stillness and sitting meditation. Through yoga and meditation, we discover the inner power and peace of residing in one’s center. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket or yoga mat. Instructor: Helen Heffer. $140** ■ Sat 8:30am-10:30am, Apr 14-Jun 23 (No class 5/26) #5109 XE 309 6361 Horowitz Arts Center

Yoga and Ayurveda Ayurveda, India’s traditional system of self-healing, and Yoga, the science of Self-Realization, are integrated in this course to give you a complete approach to wellness, wholeness, and greater awareness. Learn techniques of physical postures, breathing, and meditation, and gain insights to determine what foods and lifestyle choices are good for you based on knowledge of your own constitution. Bring a yoga mat and blanket and wear comfortable clothing. If possible, one cooking session will be held for a cost of $10. Instructor: M. Gannett. $124** ■ Sun 12pm-2pm, Apr 22-Jun 17 (No class 5/27) #5104 XE 186 6969 Horowitz Arts Center

Yoga and the Joy of Being There is a state of being of centeredness culminating in joy. Joy can be found in every moment in everyday life: as the unique pattern in a snowfl ake, the simple smile of a loved one, the smell of bread baking. Through Nutrition 2012: Nourishing Traditions ★ ★ yoga, breath work, and meditation, we aspire to cultivate NEW! enough Presence to feel that joy and know it as our We are compromising our health with convenience foods inmost being. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a and processed foods. 90% of the foods that we consume blanket or mat to class. are processed. Diets don’t work when we replace one ■ Sat 10:30am-12:30pm, Apr 14-Jun 23 (no class 5/26) processed food with another processed food. Even our #6383 XE 383 6361 Horowitz Arts Center health foods are just more of the same. Where are the real foods that will guarantee healthy babies and children, Pilates and Yoga Body Conditioning that will help us maintain proper weight, that will build A total body and mind workout combining the best of strong immune systems to fi ght and prevent disease, Pilates and yoga. Poses, body balance exercises, and that will provide us with our ultimate goal - optimal well- breath work that strengthen the body and enhance ness? Take control of your health, your weight, and your fl exibility. Develop proper form and build strength and life by replacing your current diet of lifeless, chemical endurance of the core postural muscles to gain stability. based processed foods with a nutrient dense traditional Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket or mat. diet, using Sally Fallon¹s book, Nourishing Traditions as All ability levels welcome. $137 your guide. Taught by Jim Pirisino, a board certifi ed and ■ Tue-Thu 5:15pm-6:15pm, Apr 17-Jun 21 licensed nutritionist. $69** #6418 XE 532 6469 Horowitz Arts Center 145 ■ Tue 7pm-9pm, Apr 17-May 01 #1856 XE 466 6400 Centennial High School Reiki for Stress Reduction & Wellness Reiki is a gentle touch, safe and holistic practice for Yoga for Challenging Times healing and self-improvement that everyone can learn Perhaps your challenge is making peace with the world and use. In this talk, you will discover how Reiki is being situation, environmental issues, depression, eating dis- increasingly accepted by the medical community and orders, addiction, loss of a loved one, tenuous health, has been incorporated into the work of many health care struggles with relationships, or other life diffi culties. Yoga providers, therapists, hospice workers, caregivers, and will be the vehicle for honoring these challenges and parents. Learn about published research demonstrating working with the suffering they create. We will use yoga Reiki’s ability to reduce pain and anxiety and increase postures, peaceful breathing, deep relaxation, and the overall wellness. Join us for an informative evening ex- meditation practice of Tonglen to fi nd our center. Center ploring how Reiki can help you and those you care about, is that place of balance, strength, and openness to life in observe a Reiki healing session, and have the opportunity all the ways it shows up. Wear comfortable clothing and to ask questions. Recommended for health care workers bring a blanket to class. Instructor: Helen Heffer. $140** and anyone interested in improving health and well-being ■ Thu 7pm-9pm, Apr 12-Jun 14 for themselves and others. FREE, but you must register #4772 XE 544 6357 Horowitz Arts Center to reserve space. .2 CEUs .2 CEUs. ■ Fri 6:30pm-8:30pm, Apr 27 #5579 XE 484 7673 Hickory Ridge 40 ■ Spring 2012 443-518-1700 ■ www.howardcc.edu LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

The Chakra System and Auras Anger Management Use the basics of this system of energy and fi nd out how Don’t let anger get the best of you! Discover ways to to balance these energy spirals. You will also be given deal with the natural emotion of anger. Learn to develop techniques to see auras and what the colors of the aura communication, empathy, problem solving, and confl ict mean. Instructor: Gena Wilson, LCSW $20** resolution skills. By using non-violent alternatives, you ■ Wed 7pm-9pm, May 02 can foster a “win-win” environment that channels your #5621 XE 345 M1414 Laurel College Center anger productively. .6 CEUs. $69 ■ Sat 9am-4:30pm, Apr 21 Conscious Living: Journey to Self #5630 XH 545 J1744 Laurel College Center Discovery ★NEW!★ (Note: includes one-hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks) Gain useful and sound information on how to create a fulfi lling life. Learn how to increase your level of self- Past Life Regression/Future Life awareness so you can clearly identify who you are and Progression what you need to have the life you desire. You will remove Experience fi rsthand a review of your past lives or a peek blocks that could sabotage your life goals, defi ne your life into your soul’s future lives. Deepen your understanding vision, and develop specifi c goals and an action plan to of your current life. Discussion following regression/ move you closer to your life vision. Taught by a Certifi ed progression. $20** Relationship Coach. $99** ■ Wed 7pm-9pm, Apr 18 #5620 XE 713 M1413 Laurel College Center ■ Sat 9am-4:30pm, May 19 #5757 XE 130 6976 Hickory Ridge WRITERS & READERS Writing The Military Experience ★NEW!★ This creative writing seminar/workshop is specifi cally designed for veterans and military family members. It gives you the skills needed to create fi ction, nonfi ction, and poetry about the military experience. Returning veterans often harbor traumatic memories that they cannot process alone, and writing is theraputic; it allows veterans to create distance from the experience and to shape memories through the use of metaphor. The instructor is a 25-year military veteran who served in Iraq and Af- ghanistan. He holds an M.A. in writing from The Johns Hopkins University. $129 (includes $15 materials fee*) ■ Thu 7pm-9pm, Apr 19-Jun 28 #5417 XI 301 6470 Gateway Campus

Introduction to Plot and Structure for Fiction Writers ★NEW!★ In this three-part course, discover what’s driving your plot, develop your story’s three acts, and learn how to create exciting openings, middles, and conclusions. Next, tap into the universal language of myths with Joseph Camp- bell’s Hero’s Journey. Finally, discover how to structure a story at the sentence level. .6 CEUs. $115 (includes $40 materials fee*) ■ Sat 2pm-4pm, May 05-May 19 #5671 XI 182 M1419 Laurel College Center

Feng Shui Basics You’ve heard the term, so come for an evening of fun to get acquainted with the 3,000-year-old Chinese practice of art and placement. Through the Tibetan Black Sect Tradition of Feng Shui, learn the history, Basic Principles, the four Cardinal Rules, and how to navigate the Ba-gua map, and apply your knowledge to bring harmony and balance into your life. $25** ■ Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, Apr 25 #5617 XE 407 M1410 Laurel College Center COURSE NOTES **Fees not eligible for waiver. **Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver. (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at ﬁ rst class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before ﬁ rst class. www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 41 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

LICENSE-EARNING COURSES Motorcycle Safety Successfully completing one of these classes qualiﬁ es you for a Maryland Motorcycle (Class M) License. Course content is approved by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Admin- istration (MVA) and meets or exceeds Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) standards. Motorcycles are provided.

Basic Rider Course (BRC) This is the traditional beginner course consisting of two evenings of classroom and two days of riding. If you are new to riding, this is probably the course you want. To Welcome to the ride of your life! pick your class day and time, visit riderschool.org and click on “Class Schedule.” $345 (includes $35 MVA fee*) At The Rider School™ you can expect to enjoy a superior class taught by some of the most knowledgeable and ex- Absolute Beginner—Basic Rider Class perienced instructors in the state. We are Maryland’s only (ABC) school focused on lifelong learning. The Rider School is The traditional class but with a smaller group and more also involved in ground-breaking national research and individual attention. The ABC is for the beginning rider policy making. who wants the most personal instruction. If you are ner- Choose the leader– vous about riding, this is the class for you. Two evenings of classroom and two days of riding. To pick your class Choose The Rider School day and time, visit riderschool.org and click on “Class Schedule.” $460 (includes $35 MVA fee*) Classes are provided March through November and can be completed in one to four days. To ﬁ nd out everything Total Control Licensing (TCL) you need to know–and to register–visit riderschool.org. Tune up Your riding and get legal! Based on the Total Be sure to read the other important information on the Control Advanced Riding Clinic, in this course you website. If you can’t ﬁ nd the answer to your question, can earn a license in only one day! A fun and exciting email [email protected], or call 443-518-4808. course aimed at riders who have some riding experience but haven’t yet gotten a license, this course is a Rider The quickest way to register is online. The easiest School exclusive. To pick your class day and time, visit way is to fax the registration form. For directions, visit riderschool.org and click on “Class Schedule.” $230 riderschool.org and click on “How to Register”. (includes $35 MVA fee*)

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Alternate Basic Rider Course (ABRC) Extra Practice in Basic Riding™ (EP) This is a shorter, more advanced version of the basic- A Rider School exclusive! If you’ve completed a licensing level course that is completed in one day. It is for recently course anywhere, now you can sign up for 2.5 hours of experienced riders who just need to earn a license. If you personalized extra instruction. Classes are small, and your know how to ride but you haven’t ridden in the last two instructor will tailor the content to whatever you’d like to years, choose the Basic Rider Course above. To pick your improve. Sign up for as many EP’s as you’d like, or use class day and time, visit riderschool.org and click on it as a spring “tune up.” To pick your class day and time, “Class Schedule.” $260 (includes $35 MVA fee*) visit riderschool.org and click on “Class Schedule.” $55

NOTE: Riding is not for everyone and some participants will not successfully complete the course. MVA rules require that students who do not achieve minimum performance standards cannot continue. There are no DID YOU KNOW? . . . refunds. Classes are held rain or shine. Our operations manager Les Schultz was 2011 Maryland Motorcycle ADVANCED RIDER TRAINING Instructor of the Year. The Total Control Advanced Riding Find Us On Clinic™ Want expert training to become an exceptional rider or to prepare for track day? Choose this class! Total Control is based on the best-selling book, Total Control by Lee Parks. The course can help turn good riders into great ones and great riders into experts. Our lead instructor is Tracy Martin, co-developer of Total Control ARC, writer for Motorcycle Consumer News, and co-author of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Guide to Motorcycling Excellence. To pick your class day and time, visit riderschool.org and click on “Class Schedule.” $325

Total Control 2 Advanced Riding Clinic™ Level 2 takes off where the original left off. Same great instructors. Even more great techniques. Same great results! $325 www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 43 ONLINE COURSES

Wondering whether to try online study? Consider these facts: • Student satisfaction and course completion rates in Ed2Go classes are among the highest in the industry. More than 95% of our students say they’d take another course. • You’re not “all alone” when taking one of our Ed2Go classes. You can post questions for the instructor and discuss information with other students. • A “Help” feature is included with each course. • If you fall behind or have to be away for a while during the course and miss a quiz, there’s a two-week grace period to make it up. You can also get a 10-day extension at the end of the course if needed. Wondering what temperament or skills are needed to handle independent study online? If you can do the following, you have what it takes! • use Microsoft Office applications • read and follow written instructions such as Word and Excel • spend time working on lessons and • access the internet completing assignments A world of • use an email address and • stay focused on a task until it is knowledge, skills, message system completed • attach a file to an email • manage your time and fun awaits you. Visit www.ed2go.com/howardcc and register today!

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Learn online, whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you! Learn new skills! Take self-enrichment noncredit courses from the convenience of your home! For each course, new lessons will be available twice a week, on Wednesday and Friday, for six weeks. For more information, including course descriptions, visit www.ed2go.com/howardcc or call 443-518-4680. TO REGISTER: (1) You must fi rst PRE-REGISTER at www.ed2go.com/howardcc. Within one business day, you will receive an Ed2Go CONFIRMATION email. (2) Print the email, complete any missing fi elds, and fax or mail this confi rmation email along with your PAYMENT to HCC by the session start date. Seniors receive a $30 discount for each Ed2Go course.

Session start dates: April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18

Each month will feature a DISCOUNT on an Ed2Go course!

★NEW!★Administrative Assistant Fundamentals, Administrative Assistant Applications

Accounting and Finance Computer Applications Accounting Fundamentals – 2 Levels Adobe Suite QuickBooks Microsoft Ofﬁ ce Suite Personal Finance Microsoft Project Intro to Stock Options Microsoft Publisher Real Estate Investing Making Movies with Windows XP, Vista

Business Communication Web Design Writing Essentials Creating Web Pages Technical Writing Dreamweaver Keys to Effective Communication Flash Effective Business Writing Effective Selling Health Information Management Pharmacy Technician Management and Leadership Medical Coding Building Teams That Work Medical Transcription Customer Service Fundamentals Medical Terminology Leadership Human Anatomy and Physiology Sales Management Spanish for Medical Professionals Supervision and Management Become a Veterinary Assistant – 3 Levels Achieving Success with Difﬁ cult People Creative Writing Project Management Fiction Writing Project Management @ e-Speed Pleasures of Poetry Project Management Fundamentals/ Keys to Effective Editing Applications Write Like a Pro Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications Writing for Children Magazine Writing Start Your Own Business Creating a Successful Business Plan Digital Photography Internet Writing Markets Photoshop Elements for the Photographer Operate your Homebased Business Secrets of Better Photography Start Your Own Consulting Practice Photographing People Wow, What a Great Event! Discover Digital Photography

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Languages Classroom Computing Teaching ESL/EFL Creating a Classroom Web Site Grammar for ESL Guiding Kids on the Internet Speed Spanish – 3 Levels Integrating Technology in the Classroom Spanish for Law Enforcement Spanish for Medical Professionals Tools for Teachers Instant Italian Get Assertive! Solving Classroom Discipline Problems Law and Legal The Creative Classroom Criminal Law – 2 Levels General Law Certiﬁ cation Prep LSAT Preparation – 2 Levels A+ - 3 Levels Paralegal Certiﬁ cate Program Security+ Network+ Children, Parents, and Family Assisting Aging Parents Computer Fundamentals Genealogy Basics Computer Skills for the Workplace Guiding Kids on the Internet PC Troubleshooting Low-Fat, Lightening-Quick Meals Navigating the Internet Ready, Set, Read! Keyboarding Singapore Math Strategies Computer Programming Health and Wellness C# Going Green at Home Java Going Green at the Workplace PHP and MySQL Natural Health and Healing Ajax Lose Weight and Keep it Off Alice 2.0 ASP.NET Job Search Perl Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search Python 2.5 Resume Writing Workshop Ruby Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search Database Management Personal Enrichment Oracle Goodbye to Shy SQL Grammar Refresher Crystal Reports Speed Reading Networking and Communications Skills for Making Great Decisions Networking – 2 Levels Wireless Networking Personal Finance and Investments Security Intro to Stock Options PC Security – 2 Levels Personal Finance Stocks, Bonds, and Investing Web Technology Achieving Top Search Engines Test Prep Creating User Requirements Documents GED CSS and XHTML GMAT Web 2.0 GRE LSAT SAT/ACT

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Care Planning for Aging Family 60+ Members: Residential Facilities ★NEW!★ Care planning can be a real challenge when decisions need to be made about what type of living arrangement is Howard Community College and the Howard County most appropriate for an elderly family member who may Offi ce on Aging work in partnership to offer courses need assistance. Don’t wait until there is an emergency at area 50+ centers. If you take classes at a Howard to learn about the differences between an assisted liv- County 50+ facility, you will be requested to apply for ing facility and a long-term care nursing facility. Topics a free membership card at those centers and provide include: services provided in each facility, moving into emergency contact information. a facility, dietary needs, health/personal care, living arrangements, and activities. This is an informational class; no legal or medical advice will be given. Handouts will be included. Instructor Sharon Powdrill, MSW, has experi- Please help us out by registering early. Don’t be shut ence working in a variety of care-giving settings. She will out of your favorite class or have a class cancel due also address what you should look for when visiting a to low enrollment. Sign up now! facility and the type of documents needed by residents of either facility. $29** ■ Wed 7pm-9pm, May 02-May 09 Brain Boot Camp ★NEW!★ #5632 XE 539 7240 Gateway Campus Brain Boot Camp is designed for people with age-related memory concerns who wish to improve or maintain Contemporary American Short Stories their memory. If you need tips on remembering names ★NEW!★ or notice the onset of common middle-age pauses, this Do you ever wonder who the up-and-coming fi ction writ- course is for you. This course is not intended for people ers are? Reading the best short stories from America’s with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The class top literary magazines is a good place to start. Geraldine is based on the research of the UCLA Longevity Center. Brooks, editor of the Best American Short Stories 2011, $41** (includes $12 materials fee*) has selected 20 fi rst-rate examples published in the ■ Sat 9am-12pm, May 05 #5548 XE 529 7233 Gateway Campus last year in sources like the New Yorker, McSweeney’s, ■ Sat 9am-12pm, Jun 09 Granta, Glimmer Train, Tin House, and Harper’s. In this #5443 XE 529 J1777 Laurel College Center fi ve-week course, you will read and discuss twelve stories drawn from the book The Best American Short Stories Painting History: Accurate Or 2011; consider both the history and characteristics of this Embellished? ★NEW!★ venerable literary genre; and develop a system for evaluat- Paintings often lie, even when they depict an actual event. ing stories. Instructor George Clack has taught English Historical events have always been popular subjects for and American Literature at the University of Rochester paintings, but patrons who commissioned these history and SUNY Geneseo, and he blogs on creative writing paintings often requested that artists make changes to at 317am.net. Please bring a copy of The Best American them. This class will carefully compare paintings with Short Stories 2011 (editor Geraldine Brooks) to the class. facts related to historic events to see how the scenes $40 age 60 and above; $75 persons under age 60. were altered to create an alternate reality or to perpetu- ■ Tue 2pm-4pm, Apr 17-May 15 #5535 XI 153 7235 Gateway Campus ate propaganda. Instructor Lorena Baines is a museum educator at the National Gallery of Art with a Ph.D. in Art Faiths of the Founding Fathers History from the University of Delaware. $19** ★ ★ ■ Sat 9:30am-11:30am, Apr 28-May 05 NEW! #5656 XE 541 7243 Gateway Campus Explore the diversity of religious faiths in colonial America, from the established colonial churches, the Memory Training ★NEW!★ Anglican Church, and the Congregational Church of Research studies have shown that memory training strate- New England, to the piestic sects of Pennsylvania. We gies are effective in improving the memory of older adults will also discuss Deism and how it infl uenced the leaders with normal, age-related memory challenges. This class of colonial American and the language in our founding targets the four most common memory complaints that documents. Finally, we will analyze the religious beliefs people experience in daily life and provides techniques of the founding fathers, signers of the Declaration of and strategies for improving memory. This course is not Independence and the U.S. Constitution. $40 age 60 and intended for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other above, $70 persons under age 60. forms of dementia. The instructor, Donna Crocker Mason, ■ Wed 1:15pm-3:15pm, May 02-May 23 trained at the UCLA Longevity Center. $52 age 60 and #5568 XI 175 7237 The Bain Center above; $72 persons under age 60. Take-home class materials included. (Class costs includes $12 materials fee). ■ Tue 7pm-9pm, Apr 17-May 08 #5469 XI 100 7232 Gateway Campus COURSE NOTES **Fees not eligible for waiver. **Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver. (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at fi rst class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before fi rst class. www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 47 60+

The First War on Terror: Jefferson and The Barbary Pirates ★NEW!★ Discover why the northern states of Africa pursued policies of privateering against European nations and the United States. We will discuss the causes, major events, and outcomes of Jefferson’s war on Tripoli, including the taking of the Philadelphia and Decatur’s subsequent raid; the land campaign against Tripoli by William Eaton, America’s “Lawrence of Arabia” and U.S. Marines; the peace treaty signed by Tobias Lear, George Washington’s former secretary; and the ensuing controversy between Jefferson and Eaton. $40 age 60 and above; $70 persons under age 60. ■ Wed 10am-12pm, May 02-May 23 #5567 XI 181 7236 Glenwood Community Center Monuments and Memorials of Twenty-First Century Diplomacy Washington DC ★NEW!★ ★NEW!★ Individuals from the past and speciﬁ c events are com- Social media, NGOs, Internet freedom, Wikileaks, soft memorated in historic houses, abstract memorials, or power, Twitter revolutions, Stuxnet, meme wars: these sculptures that capture real moments. This class will phrases keep popping up in headlines these days, a examine the various ways in which memory is perpetu- time when international relations have become more ated through monuments and memorials in Washington, complicated. Traditional diplomacy is a government-to- DC, as well as the history of controversy and debate that government exercise conducted in closed-door meetings. often surround the designs of these tributes to the past. But in this century, new players have entered the scene Lorena Baines is a museum educator at the National Gal- and public opinion in every country matters. George lery of Art with a PhD in Art History from the University Clack, currently a senior adviser with the U.S. State of Delaware. $11** ■ Sat 9:30am-12pm, Apr 14 Department, will review the traditional ways of carrying #5652 XE 542 7242 Gateway Campus out foreign policy and the State Department culture, and then explain how the old paradigms have been turned upside down. Clack is the former Director of the Ofﬁ ce of Publications in the State Department’s Bureau of In- ternational Information Programs, where he also served as creative director for the Internet magazine eJournal USA. $40 age 60 and above; $75 persons under age 60. ■ Fri 10am-12pm, Apr 27-May 18 #5566 XI 112 7234 Glenwood Community Center

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From WWII Through The 1960s: experience, please register for Painting Techniques: Level Baseball’s Golden Age ★NEW!★ 2. Register early: class size limited $40 age 60 and above, America changed dramatically after WWII, and the cul- $90 persons under 60. $90 ■ Wed 1pm-3:30pm, Apr 11-Jun 06 (No class May 30) tural sphere occupied by professional baseball was no #4920 XH 675 7222 The Bain Center exception. Because of integration an infusion of incredible new talent, combined with technological advances, team Painting Techniques-Level 2 expansion, and other galvanic developments, ushered in Painting Techniques Level 2 is for the artist with several a time where all the seeds for the game as we know it years of experience or prior course work in painting(s). today were sown. But by the end of the era, many time- Instructor: Carol Carpenter. $40. seniors age 60 and honored diamond protocols had changed. Accompany above, $90. persons under 60. $80 instructor John Vernon’s trip down memory lane to a ■ Tue 1pm-3:30pm, Apr 10-Jun 5 (No class May 29) time when ballplayers sometimes worked in clothing #4934 XI 606 7214 The Bain Center stores or bowling alleys to augment their baseball salaries. Audience participation is encouraged as we examine the Pottery: Form, Function, and Design history of a national pastime. $29** The instructor welcomes students of all levels to this ■ Mon 2pm-4pm, May 07-May 21 #5658 XE 135 7244 Gateway Campus class. You will enjoy the opportunity to shape your own creations as you work on a variety of projects. Learn The Impact of the Black Death on about glazing, hand building, and advanced decorating ★ ★ techniques(s). The instructor is a professional potter. Lim- Medieval Europe NEW! ited enrollment; please register early! Instructor: Donna The Black Death was one of Europe’s greatest natural Lansman. $40 age 60 and above, $90 persons under 60. catastrophes. In addition to its demographic impact, ■ Tue 10am-12pm, Apr 10-Jun 19 (No class 6/12) the Black Death altered the medieval economy and #4935 XI 655 7215 The Bain Center transformed the social and cultural values of the era. ■ Fri 10am-12pm, Apr 13-Jun 15 **$80 Instructor: Lou Gimelli $9** #4936 XI 655 7216 The Bain Center ■ Mon 1pm-3pm, Apr 30 #5657 XE 540 7238 Gateway Campus Music Appreciation This class will be music to your ears! Jack Thames shares Women of the Italian Renaissance his vast knowledge of the music of the master composers ★NEW!★ of 18th, 19th, and 20th century western music. Please The class will explore how the patriarchal society of register early. $40 age 60 and above, and $90 persons Renaissance Italy shaped the lives of its women. The under 60. focus will be on marriage and the family, convent life, ■ Fri 10am-12pm, Apr 13-Jun 15 women artists, and Renaissance courtesans. Special #4937 XI 656 7217 The Bain Center attention will be given to Lucrezia Borgia, Isabell dEsts, Lucia Brocadelli, Veronica Franco and Laura Cereta. $9** Better Health and Wellness for Senior ■ Fri 1pm-3pm, May 04 Adults #5570 XE 536 7239 The Bain Center Learn how to improve your cardiovascular system, mus- cle strength and endurance, coordination and balance. The instructor will combine fi tness training with health Senior Adult Summer Institute education to improve your health and wellness. $40 age Join us for 1-4 days of “Learning for the Love of It” 60 and above, and $88 persons under 60. on HCC’s campus. The college will offer four unique ■ Tue,Thu 1pm-2:20pm, Apr 17-Jun 07 one-day classes, each on a different topic in the arts, #4926 XH 752 7225 The Bain Center ■ Mon,Wed,Fri 9:30am-10:50am, Apr 30-Jun 08 humanities, or science. Take one class or all four. #4924 XH 752 7224 The Bain Center Pick up a registration packet from Recreation and (No class May 7,28) Parks in the Bain Center after April 1, or call 410-313- 7279 for more information. Cosponsored with How- The T’ai Chi Experience ard County Recreation and Parks. Bring a lunch or Discover the benefi ts of T’ai Chi, a form of active medita- plan to eat in the college dining room. Space limited; tion that promotes calming, centering and self-control. register early. $15 a day, persons 60 and older, $18 David Foulk will introduce you to this ancient practice a day persons under 60. 9:30am-3:30pm, June 4-7, that combines meditation and carefully coordinated Duncan Hall Kittleman Room natural movements to strengthen your body and mind and improve your balance. This session is designed for mature adults who want to enjoy better physical and Painting I for Senior Adults: Mixed emotional health, increased longevity, and inner peace. Media Course costs are the same for seniors and non-seniors. Please dress comfortably. $59** This course is for the beginning artist with less than one ■ Wed 2:30pm-3:30pm, May 09-Jun 27 year of experience in painting. The instructor is a profes- #4912 XE 682 7223 The Bain Center sional artist who will teach, encourage, and advise you as you learn to create original art works in acrylic or oils. COURSE NOTES Approximate supply cost: $100. Instructor will provide **Fees not eligible for waiver. supply list at the fi rst class. You will need to purchase **Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver. supplies on your own. If you have more than a year of (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at fi rst class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before fi rst class. www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 49 TEST PREPARATION

The handicapped entrance on the side of the Athletic and Fitness Center has a door requiring a special Test Preparation card for entry. If you need an access card to that door because you require special accommodations, please notify the Division of Continuing Education, Preparation for the SAT in writing, 2 weeks before the fi rst class so that we You will review basic math through Algebra II to pre- may provide suitable accommodations. The Athletic pare for the problem reasoning on the SAT test. Verbal and Fitness Center will provide a special access card preparation includes improving vocabulary, essay writ- that is valid until the class session is over. The access ing, and reading comprehension. Test taking tips will be card must be returned at the end of class session. included in each session. This course is recommended There is a $25 fee if the card is lost. for students taking the SAT this academic year and who are currently taking or have taken geometry. Parents Senior Aquatic Wellness— or guardians of students under 16 years of age will be required to complete a special form that will be given to Two Days/Week these students on the fi rst day of class. You must bring a Improve your fi tness and health. Learn how to monitor calculator. $305 (includes $30 materials fee*) your pulse rate, recognize heart rate zone and expand ■ Sat 9am-4:30pm, Apr 14-May 12 your range of motion. Current health history form must #5182 XK 132 6461 Hickory Ridge be on fi le with the instructor by the fi rst day of class; call 443-518-4772 to have a form mailed to you. Classes Preparation for the SAT Math Test meet in the HCC pool, Athletic & Fitness Center. Course If you are taking the SAT this academic year and you Costs: Persons 60 years of age and older pay fees of $64 only need preparation in the math section, you should (includes registration fee). Persons under 60 pay tuition take this course. Review basic math through Algebra II to and fees of $104 (includes registration fee*). prepare for the problem reasoning test. Parents or guard- ■ Mon,Wed 9am-10am, Apr 23-Jun 20 (No class 5/28) ians of students under 16 years of age will be required to #4945 ZB 433 7220 Athletic & Fitness Center ■ Tue,Thu 10am-11am, Apr 24-Jun 19 complete a special form that will be given to students on #4944 ZB 433 7219 Athletic & Fitness Center the fi rst day of class. You must bring a calculator. $150 (includes $30 materials fee*) Senior Aquatic Wellness— ■ Sat 1:30pm-4:30pm, Apr 14-May 12 #2407 XK 133 6462 Hickory Ridge Three Days/Week Improve your fi tness and health. Learn how to monitor Preparation for the SAT Verbal Test your pulse rate, recognize heart rate zone and expand If you are taking the SAT this academic year and only your range of motion. Current health history form must be need preparation in the verbal section, then you should on fi le with the instructor by the fi rst day of class. Please take this course. Parents or guardians of students under call 443-518-4772 to have a form mailed to you. Classes 16 years of age will be required to complete a special meet in the HCC pool, Athletic & Fitness Center. Course form that will be given to these students on the fi rst day Costs: Persons 60 years of age and older pay fees of $89 of class. $180 (includes $30 materials fee*) (includes registration fee*) Others pay tuition and fees ■ Sat 9am-1pm, Apr 14-May 12 of $145 (includes registration fee*). #2111 XK 134 6460 Hickory Ridge ■ Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-10am, Apr 23-Jun 22 (No class 5/28) #4942 ZB 432 7218 Athletic & Fitness Center Preparation for Math Placement Test Deep Water Fitness This course is a partnership between Howard Community College’s Division of Continuing Education and the HCC For mature adults seeking a total body workout to increase Credit Math Department. This course is recommended for aerobic capacity, muscular endurance and fl exibility those who wish to improve their chances of being placed without any impact or stress on the joints. Deep water into a higher level credit math course. Topics include training also offers improvements in balance and posture arithmetic, basic math functions, elementary algebra, by creating a substantial challenge to the core muscles. geometry, and college math. Course requirement: You Participants must be comfortable in deep water wearing must have a basic knowledge of fractions, decimals, and fl otation equipment that will be provided. No tuition percents to enroll. 18 hours/6 classes. $155 (includes $30 waivers for this course. $78** computer fee and $20 materials fee*) ■ Mon,Wed 10am-11am, Apr 23-Jun 20 (No class 5/28) ■ #5392 XE 543 7227 Athletic & Fitness Center Mon,Tue,Thu 9am-12pm, May 14-May 24 #5408 YD 223 9310 Hickory Ridge ■ Tue,Thu 11am-12pm, Apr 24-Jun 19 ■ #4911 XE 543 7221 Athletic & Fitness Center Mon,Tue,Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, Jun 11-Jun 21 #5409 YD 223 9311 Hickory Ridge

SWEAT (Senior Water Exercise and Preparation for Math Placement Test Aquatic Training) Online Are you looking for a way to work out without a lot of This course is an online version of Preparation for the impact on your joints? In this class you can improve Math Placement Test. $130 (includes $30 computer fee*) physical ﬁ tness though exercise in a aquatic environ- ■ Mon -, May 07-May 21 ment. A variety of workouts will be used in the shallow #5410 YD 266 9312 Online as well as the deep end of the pool. Swimming skill is (Required on-campus orientation Mon May 7, 6:30- 7:30 PM not mandatory, but you should feel comfortable in the at Hickory Ridge) ■ Thu -, Jun 07-Jun 28 water. No tuition waivers for this course. $49** #5411 YD 266 9313 Online ■ Fri 10am-11am, Apr 27-Jun 22 (Required on-campus orientation Thu, Jun 7, 6:30- 7:30 PM #5583 XE 154 7241 Athletic & Fitness Center at Hickory Ridge) 50 ■ Spring 2012 443-518-1700 ■ www.howardcc.edu KIDS ON CAMPUS

landscape photography class. Ages 11 and above with or without parent welcome. $59** Kids on Campus ■ Sat 10am-12:30pm, Apr 28-May 05 (Parent & Child) #5129 XE 494 6967 Hickory Ridge ■ Sat 10am-12:30pm, Apr 28-May 05 (Student) **$39 #5130 XE 494 6968 Hickory Ridge

Decoding Your Kid’s Code Make a positive and life impact on your child as you learn Photography Academy for Parents and explore his or her natural stengths and talent. Every and Kids kid is different. As parents, it’s our responsibility to iden- Capture magical images of your family members, prac- tify, discover, and champion those strengths. Each child is ticing good lighting, correct camera exposure, photo uniquely hard wired, and all the data and science confi rm composition, and proper poses. Make memories of sports this. These two short sessions will launch each parent events and concerts, capture unique shots of family pets, on the mission of discovery to better understanding. The special family portraits, and learn to fi nd great props class will utilize the nationally recognized assessment and backgrounds in and around your home. Learn the tool Clifton Youth Strengths Explores, by Gallup. $109** one composition rule that will improve all your photos (includes $40 materials fee*) right away. Bring your camera and camera manual to ■ Tue 7pm-8:30pm, Apr 17-Apr 24 class (digital or fi lm). You will see lots of examples and #5138 XE 519 6978 Centennial High School will practice techniques during class. Not specifi cally a

SUMMER COURSES FOR AGES 7-17 June 25-August 10, 2012 Design the summer program that best meets your child’s needs and interests, your pocketbook, and schedule. Mix and match from a variety of offerings. Choose one- or two-week programs in the morning and/or afternoon. A supervised lunch period plus extended care are included.

What’s New? Plus our perennial favorites: AGES 7-10 Academic Classes in math & science, computer Animals + Art = Fun keyboarding and software, history & geography, App Attack! Make Your First Game App Lego You-Niverse! Make Your Own Adventure business, law, writing, philosophy, study skills, Make It GO!–Cars and Flying Machines PSAT/SAT prep, career exploration, psychology, Rookie Inventor languages & more Social Savvy – p. 11 Zoo TycoonTM: Animal Adventure Crafts, Fun & Discovery—Junior Medic, Web page design, stock market, Who Done It?, AGES 11-14 App Attack! Make Your First Game App puppetry, Pets & Vets, chess, Harry Potter, Super CyberSpies 2025 Sports Fan & more Fun with Frosting Lego You-Niverse! Make Your Own Adventure Pyramids, Plato and Plagues Registration is now open! Scanning the Skies Call 443-518-4110 for a brochure and forms. Summer Sewing II Where in the Globe? View our website at www.howardcc.edu/kidsoncampus. AGES 10-16 Crafts From the Past Fencing Basics: Pointe Touché Open House/Orientation HTML III for Students Inside Interior Design and Registration Intermediate GameMakerTM Tuesday, April 24, 5-7 p.m. Painting Along With DaVinci and Matisse Hickory Ridge Building Photography Academy So You Want to Be President? Call 443-518-4821 for information. Sticker and Sign Design Lab www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 51 LAUREL COLLEGE CENTER

Get Ahead in Life. Get a better job. Earn a promotion. Boost your pay. Sharpen your personal image.

What does it take to get ahead? Education. It might be a 2-hour workshop on improving your wardrobe. Or a 12-hour course to learn a computer skill. Or the college degree you need for your resume.

The Laurel College Center can help in all these ways. Through a special partnership between Prince George’s Community College and Howard Community College, you can now earn associate’s degrees in Laurel. Noncredit courses and workforce training are also available to upgrade job skills or pursue personal interests. 312 Marshall Avenue, Laurel Adjacent to the Laurel Shopping Center For more information, call toll-free 1-866-228-6110 or visit wwwwww.laurelcollegecenter.org.laurelcollegecenter.org

52 ■ Spring 2012 443-518-1700 ■ www.howardcc.edu CUSTOM CLASS CustomClass The Noncredit Way to Take a “Credit” Class

Are there courses in HCC’s Credit Schedule of Classes Lots of choices! You can choose any credit classes you’d like to take, without having to worry about grades, except nursing (NURS listings), cardiovascular technology exams, prerequisites, placement tests, and degrees? (CARD), radiologic technology (RADT), emergency medical services (EMSP) and Police Academy. You must CustomClass is your answer. You can attend classes be age 16 or above. listed in the Credit Schedule and get the knowledge you For more information, call Arnette at 443-518-4659. want, purely for fun and learning, minus grades and tests. You can take up to the equivalent of 8 credits each To register, fax this form and credit card information term. You won’t get college credit, but in many cases to 443-518-4333, or mail with payment to Howard Com- you can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and/ munity College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, or certifi cates. MD 21044-3197, Attn: Lock Box, Cashier’s Offi ce, RCF- 203, or bring form and payment to Registration Offi ce, Cost savings, too: you only pay the per-hour in-county RCF-233, 8:45 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:45 a.m.- tuition rate and course fees but not the consolidated fee. 5 p.m., Friday.

CustomClass Registration Form PLEASE PRINT NEATLY HCC Student ID # or Social Security #: ______ I am an HCC full-time employee or dependent.

Name:______Last First M.I. Address: ______Street Number and Name City State Zip County

I have lived at this address for at least three months Date of Birth: ____/____/____   I am over the age of 16.

Home Phone: (______) ______Is this a TDD number? Y / N

Business Phone: (______) ______Phone number(s) new since last registration

E-Mail Address ______I qualify for senior tuition waiver Sex: ______

Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes___ No___ What is your race? Select one or more of the following categories: ___American Indian or Alaska Native ___Asian ___Black or African American ___Native Hawaiian or Other Paciﬁ c Islander ___White For race deﬁ nitions, visit www.howardcc.edu/visitors/Webmaster/race_ethnicity.html

Student Course No. Index No. Year Title Tuition & Fees Type ______ACCT-111 ______1002 ______SP/11  SAMPLE______  Principles of Accounting I ______$348 + $25 ______CE

______

Out-of-county Maryland residents add $10 per course; Out-of-state residents add $20 per course. Includes seniors. ______

Seniors with tuition waivers, pay only a $40 registration fee per course and other course fees. ______

TOTAL ______

Signature: ______Date: ______I certify that all of the above information is true and correct.

FOR FAX-IN OR MAIL-IN: (circle one)

Card # Exp. Date

Cardholder’s Name (Please print legibly ) Signature

Fax this form with credit card info. to: 443-518-4333 or mail with payment to Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044-3197, ATTN: Lock Box, Cashier’s Ofﬁ ce, RCF-203. www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 53 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Information

Choose 1 of 4 easy options:

Option 1: ONLINE (www.hccexpress.net) Register and pay online—get immediate conﬁ rmation. No waiting or delays! Visit www.hccexpress. net. You will be registering as a “Noncredit/Continuing Education” student. Only returning students, and new students who live in Howard County, can use online registration. New out-of-county, out-of- state, or international students, and new students who qualify for a senior waiver must register for the ﬁ rst time by fax, mail-in, or walk-in. If you are a current or returning student and your correct email address is not in our system, please call 443-518-4825. If you run into any problems, call 443-518-4825, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

SEARCH TIP: ENTER ONLY ONE CRITERION: • Search only by Course Code Number (example: XH 177) OR • Search only by Course (example: XH) OR • Search only by Keyword or Topic

REASONS WHY A CLASS MAY NOT SHOW UP ON YOUR SEARCH: • You entered too many criteria. • The class has already started. • The class is canceled.

Option 2: FAX Fax your registration form and credit card information for VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover (including account number and expiration date) to 443-518-4333. Credit card information must accompany faxed-in registration. (Please allow two days for processing.)

Option 3: IN PERSON Visit the Registration Ofﬁ ce in the Student Services Building, Room RCF-233. Hours: 8:45 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays.

Option 4: MAIL Complete the registration form in the back of this brochure, enclose credit card information for Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover OR a check payable to Howard Community College (put your name, address, home & business phones on the check), and mail to: Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044-3197, ATTN: Lock Box Cashier RCF-203. Caution!–Since mail is the slowest method and classes ﬁ ll quickly, this should be your last option. Please allow enough time for the mail to reach us before class starts.

Tuition must be paid in full at time of registration. Each course tuition includes a built-in $40 registration fee. If you register at least seven days ahead of class, you will receive a conﬁ rmation in the mail.

To avoid seeing your class canceled, register at least 5 days ahead. You must register before attending; registrations are not taken in class.

Have questions about registration? Call 443-518-4825 Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Class Locations: Room numbers and building locations are subject to last-minute changes. Please come early to your ﬁ rst class and check the sign posted in the lobby of the building listed in the course description. For building locations, see pp.56-57.

COURSE NOTES **Fees not eligible for waiver. **Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver. (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at ﬁ rst class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before ﬁ rst class. 54 ■ Spring 2012 443-518-1700 ■ www.howardcc.edu REGISTRATION INFORMATION

CLASS LOCATIONS: Room numbers and building lo- be responsible for additional fees as well as the original cations are subject to last-minute changes. Please come charges. They will not receive certifi cates and are ineli- early to your fi rst class and check the sign posted in the gible to continue at HCC. lobby of the building listed in the course description. For building locations, see pp. 56-57. Please note that HCC TUITION WAIVERS: The Board of Trustees of Howard is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. Community College has approved a free tuition program for senior citizens residing in Howard County and en- UPDATING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IN rolling in credit and noncredit classes in which space OUR SYSTEM: To offi cially change a name, address, is available. This program enables all people 60 years of telephone number, or email address, you must complete age or older to pursue an Associate in Arts degree or a a Change of Information Form, available online at www. certifi cate of profi ciency, participate in college activities, howardcc.edu/admissions. Submit form to Continuing and enroll in noncredit courses. Waiver applies only to Education, either in person or by mail to Division of tuition, not to fees. If you qualify for the waiver, you pay Continuing Education & Workforce Development, 10901 only the fees listed in the course description, if any are Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD. 21044-3197. Proof listed, plus a $40-per-course registration fee. Please note of residency may be required for address changes. that all courses with “XE” designations are not eligible for tuition waivers. As a result of recent legislation (Maryland CUSTOMCLASS: This enrollment option, administered H.B. 104), effective October 1, 2011, tuition waivers for through the Division of Continuing Education, allows you students with disabilities are no longer applicable for to enroll in credit classes without having to go through noncredit, continuing education courses. the credit admissions process or meet the normal course prerequisites. You can take up to the equivalent of 8 cred- DROPS AND REFUNDS: You can drop a class using its each term. This option must be selected at the time HCC Express online up to one day before the class starts. of registration and cannot be changed later to credit or On or after the start date, you cannot use HCC Express but audit status. You attend CustomClasses without receiving instead must contact the Division of Continuing Education grades or credit transcripts. In some courses you may be through one of the following methods: Phone: 443-518-1700 eligible for CEUs or certifi cates. To register, use the form or 443-518-4825, Email: ContinuingEducation@howardcc. near the end of this booklet. For more information, call edu, Fax: 443-518-4333, Mail: Division of Continuing 443-518-4659. For a copy of the Credit Schedule of Classes, Education and Workforce Development, Howard Com- call 443-518-4856. munity College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Maryland, 21044-3197. HOLIDAYS: The college will close April 2-8 for Spring Recess and May 28 for Memorial Day. You will receive 100% of tuition and fees for most courses if we receive notifi cation prior to the class start date. After EMERGENCY CLOSINGS: When the radio/TV stations the course begins, only tuition—not fees—is refunded. If a announce that Howard County Public Schools are closed, course is not eligible for refund at any time, that informa- Howard Community College Continuing Education classes tion is included in the course description. Please allow held at those schools will be closed. For classes held on time for your notifi cation to reach us before class begins. the Howard Community College campus, call 443-518-1000 The refund process can take four weeks. or check the radio/TV to fi nd out whether the college is closed. If the college is closed, all classes--whether credit PARKING: On the HCC main campus, you may park in or noncredit--are closed. If the college is closed, open any of the lots with signs designating “Students” and in enrollment classes at Gateway will be closed, too. If the either of the parking garages; no sticker or special permit college has a LATE opening and there is more than 30 is necessary. Please observe the posted signs and do not minutes of time left in a scheduled class at the late opening park in the lots designated for faculty or staff or along any time, that class will meet for the remainder of the class of the curbs painted red, as your vehicle may be ticketed time. If the college will be closing early and there will be and towed. Handicapped parking is conveniently located more than 30 minutes of time available for a scheduled throughout the campus. At off-campus locations such as class before the college closes, that class will meet dur- high schools and senior centers, you may park in any ing the available time. Laurel College Center classes will unrestricted slots. The Gateway campus has free park- follow the weather closings and delays of Prince George’s ing. Laurel College Center also has free parking; please Community College. Collegewide class closings are also observe the signs for appropriate spaces to use. posted on the web at www.howardcc.edu. BOOKSTORE: Hours—Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to AGE REQUIREMENTS: Anyone 16 or older may register 7:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Phone: 443-518- on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Students under 16 may 4816. Many textbooks can be ordered on-line; visit www. take noncredit courses listed for their age group under howardccbooks.com. “Kids On Campus.” TEXTBOOKS (T) AND SUPPLIES (S): A “(T)” or an TUITION: Tuition must be paid in full at time of registra- “(S)” following a course description indicates a required tion. Each course tuition includes a built-in $40 nonre- or suggested textbook (T) or supplies (S). Texts are avail- fundable registration fee. In-county tuition for noncredit able in the HCC Bookstore and should be purchased students is based on verifi cation of Howard County resi- before class. Instructors will provide students with a list of dency. Additional criteria may be necessary for students supplies at the fi rst class meeting. For refunds, textbooks taking credit courses. Out-of-county Maryland residents must be returned within the fi rst week of class. Textbooks taking noncredit courses pay stated tuition plus $10 per for courses running less than one week are not return- course, and out-of-state residents pay stated tuition plus able. A receipt is required for all refunds. $20 per course. Students who do not pay all course charges may be sent to a collections agency and will www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 55 REGISTRATION INFORMATION/CAMPUS MAP

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIS- CONTINUING EDUCATION RECORDS: If you want a ABILITIES: HCC is committed to providing an acces- record of the noncredit courses you have taken, you will sible education and supportive learning environment for need to submit a Record Request Form. Call 443-518-4823 all students. To help us meet this goal, all students with or visit http://coned.howardcc.edu/student_services/ disabilities who require special accommodations must services/records.html and click on “Record Request notify the Division of Continuing Education, in writing, Form.” Information on all courses taken on or after July two weeks before their fi rst class begins so that we may 1, 2003, will be included. provide suitable assistance. All information will be kept confi dential. MAILING LIST: This brochure is mailed out 4 times a year to all single-family residences (not apartments) in IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Students who pay $125 or Howard County. If you live outside the county and would more in noncredit tuition and fees for the current credit like to receive it at your home, please email Continuing semester are eligible for a student ID card for that semester. [email protected] or call 443-518-1700. To get an ID card, bring an offi cial College letter or receipt showing College ID number and payment of $125 or more COMING ATTRACTIONS! The Summer Schedule will for the current semester to the Security Department on the be posted to our website (www.howardcc.edu/coned) fi rst fl oor of the RCF Building. ID holders will be admitted late April and mailed to all Howard County residences during the current credit semester to the athletic center early May. and weight room and receive discounts on those Horowitz Center events that offer student discounts. ID holders who GIFT CERTIFICATES: Give the gift of learning! The want access to the library and open computer labs should certifi cates can be for any dollar amount you choose call 443-518-1700, provide a student ID number, and request and can be used like a check to pay for course costs at a special log-in which will be mailed. You will be asked to registration. Call Jennifer at 443-518-1700 or email Continu- show your student ID when using the facilities or request- [email protected]. ing a discount. Any Howard County resident can purchase COURSE PROPOSERS AND TEACHERS: To apply six-month, one-month, and day Athletic Center passes at for adjunct faculty positions, visit www.hccjobs.org. Ap- the Cashier. The handicapped entrance on the side of the plications must be completed online and you can attach Athletic and Fitness Center requires a special card. If you materials such as a resume. If you have an idea for a need access to that door because of special accommoda- course, email [email protected]. tions, please notify the Division of Continuing Education in writing two weeks before the fi rst class. The Athletic and Fitness Center will provide a special access card that is valid Keyword: “HowardCCContinuingEducation” until the class session is over. That card must be returned at the end of class session. There is a $25 fee if the card is lost. Keyword: “HCCContinuingEd”

CAMPUS MAP BUILDING LOCATION CODES Bus AF ...... Athletic & Fitness Center Stop LITTLE CL ...... James Clark, Jr. Library Hall CLC ...... Children’s Learning Center 1 PATUXENT DH ...... Mary Ellen Duncan Hall for LOT “F” PARKWAY ...... English, Languages & Business rive pus D am GAL ...... Dwight A. Burrill Galleria C LOT “A”

1 Bus 1 HR ...... Hickory Ridge Building Stop LOT1 “B” HealthHealth SciencesSciences BBldg.ldg. HVPA ....Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz 1 ConstructionConstruction 2 AreaArea ...... Visual & Performing Arts Center LOT1 “C” 2 Scholarship Dr. ONE WAY MH ...... Patrick & Jill McCuan Hall Fa LOT “E” c 2 u N ...... Nursing Building l t RCF LOT “K” y DH D RCF ...... The Rouse Company Foundation Campus Drive * W r i

e ...... Student Services Hall 6 QUAD

CL 5 N SA ...... Student Activities 3 MH N GAL SA ST ...... Science and Technology Building HVPA W East Parking ST Garage TA ...... Temporary Modular Buildings 1 4 “0” indicates lower level “1” indicates fi rst fl oor TA POND 1 C “2” indicates second fl oor am p u West s “3” indicates third fl oor D r Parking iv LOT “ e Garage 3 LOT “H” 1 PARKING DESIGNATIONS I W ” AF 2 –Handicapped, by Permit Only HR 3 2 w –Welcome Center Bus 2 Stop –Dragon Wagon Shuttle Stop HIC KOR Y R Dragon Pl. 1–Open* Parking ID GE R O 2–Employees Only A D LOT “J” LOT “L” 1 3–Bicycles 1 4–Licensed Motorcycles TR 5–Deliveries, Sales and Repair Reps 6–Food Services and Bookstore Deliveries CLC Lots are lettered as shown on map.

56 ■ Spring 2012 443-518-1700 ■ www.howardcc.edu CLASSROOM LOCATIONS/INDEX

CLASSROOM LOCATIONS Please note that HCC is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. Speciﬁ c classroom numbers are posted in each building lobby on the day of class. Howard Community College (HCC) main campus—10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 50+ Center—6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia Applications & Research Lab (ARL)—10920 Maryland Route 108, Ellicott City Athletic Center—HCC main campus Bain Center—5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia Belmont—Belmont Conference Center, 6555 Belmont Woods Rd., Elkridge Burleigh Manor Middle School—4200 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City Bollman Bridge Elementary School—8200 Savage-Guilford Rd., Jessup Business Training Center (Gateway)—6751 Columbia Gateway Dr., Columbia “Center, The”—9250 Bendix Rd., Columbia Centennial High School—4300 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City Children’s Learning Center—HCC main campus Crossroads Church of the Nazarene—2750 Rogers Ave., Ellicott City Duncan Hall (DH)—HCC main campus (formerly called English/Language/Business, ELB) Ellicott City Senior Center—9401 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City Fellowship Hall, Mt. Hebron Presbyterian Church—2330 Mt. Hebron Dr., Ellicott City Florence Bain Senior Center (“The Bain Center”)—5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia Gateway Campus—Columbia Gateway Building, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr., Columbia Glenwood 50+ Center—2400 Route 97, Cooksville Harper’s Choice Middle School—5450 Beaverkill Rd., Columbia HCCCRC—Howard County Ofﬁ ce of Children’s Services Child Care Resource Center, 3300 North Ridge Rd., Ste 380, Ellicott City Hickory Ridge Building—10650 Hickory Ridge Rd., Columbia (on the southwest corner of the HCC main campus) Howard County General Hospital—corner of Little Patuxent Pkwy and Cedar Lane., Columbia Laurel College Center (LCC)—312 Marshall Ave., Laurel Laurel Woods Elementary School—9250 North Laurel Rd., Laurel MSDA (Maryland State Dental Association)—–6410-F Dobbin Rd., Columbia Mt. Hebron Presbyterian Church—2330 Mt. Hebron Dr., Ellicott City Nursing Building (N)—HCC main campus Oakland Mills High School—9410 Kilimanjaro Rd., Columbia Oakland Mills Interfaith Center—5885 Robert Oliver Pl., Columbia Roger Carter Center—3676 Fel’s Lane, Ellicott City Quest Fitness Center—10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City Studio 108 (stained glass classes)—Carding Bldg., Savage Mill, Savage Talbott Springs Elementary School—9550 Basket Ring Rd., Columbia Vantage House—5400 Vantage Point Rd., Columbia Western Howard Co. Senior Center—2400 Route 97, Cooksville Wilde Lake High School—5460 Trumpeter Rd., Columbia

Agile Project Management 6 Index Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Billers 21 Anger Management 41 Anime for Adults 32 New courses appear in boldface type. Apps, Cell Phone, for business 44 60+ 47-50 Arts, Crafts, and Hobbies 32 A+ courses online 46 Aspergers, information on, online course 44 Access, Microsoft 16-17 Assertiveness, online course 46 Accounting 45 Asthma and Allergies Training for Child Care 13 Acrobat 17 Basic Rider (motorcycle) 42 Adobe: Acrobat 17; Illustrator 18; InDesign 18; Bed and Breakfast 8 Photoshop 18; online courses 45 Beer Appreciation 36 Adult Basic Skills 26 Blogging 9 Advanced Patient Care Skills 23 www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 57 INDEX

Boot Camp for Artistic Entrepreneurs 7 External Diploma 26 Brain Boot Camp 47 Faiths of the Founding Fathers 47 Brand identity 7 Family life courses 38-39 Business Coaching 44 Fashion Sketching 10 Business courses 2-14, 20-25, 44-46 Feng Shui 35, 41 Business Research Certifi cate courses, online 44 Files and Folders, Managing 15 Care Planning for Aging Family Members 47 Finance courses 33-34, online 45 Career planning 2 First Aid 25 CDL 13 First War on Terror 48 Certifi ed Nursing Assistant 23 Flip My Job 2 Chakras 41 Flash 19, online course 45 Child Care 10-13 French language 36 CISSP 20 From WWII through the 1960s: Baseball’s Golden Classical Drawing 32 Age 49 CNA 23 GED Exam Review 26 College, Paying for 34 Genealogy 34 Command Spanish 6 German language 36 Commercial Driver’s License 13 Gilbert and Sullivan 35 Conscious Living: Journey to Self-Discovery 39 Google Analytics online course 44 Consulting 9, online course 45 Government Contracting 8 Consumer Guide to Family Law 38 Grammar 3 Contemporary American Short Stories 47 Grief, Stepping Out of 39 Contract, Government 8, 9, online course 44 Guitar, Folk 33 CORE 26 Healing With Art 32 CPR 25 Hebrew language 36 Criminal Law, online courses 46 History courses 34, 35 Crystal Reports 46 Home decorating courses 35 CustomClass 53 Home Staging 35 Customer Service online courses 44, 45 HTML and XHTML 18 Cyber Security 19, 20 Illustrator 17 Dancing 33 Impact of the Black Death on Medieval Europe 49 Database creation and management 16, online course 46 InDesign 17 Decoding Your Kid’s Code 51 Infant and Toddler Care 11 Dental Assisting 23 Intellectual Property 9 Digital Photography 7, 18, 32, 33, online courses 45 Intro to Plot and Structure for Fiction Writers 41 Divorce 34 Investing 34, online courses 45 Drawing 32 Italian language 36, 37 Dreamweaver 19, online course 45 Japanese language 37 Earned Value Management 6 Java 46 eBay, building a business 9 Jewish History 34 EKG 23 Job hunting 2, online courses 46 ELI 31 Keyboarding 14 Email marketing 44 Kids On Campus 51 Emergency Preparedness for Child Care 12 Knitting 32 English as a Second Language 27-31 Landscaping 35 English Language Center 27-31 Laughter is the Best Medicine 38 Entrepreneurship 7-10, online courses 44-45 Lead Paint Renovation 13 ESL 27-31 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certifi cation 3 Events Planning 9 LEED 44 Excel, Microsoft 16, online 45 Legal Issues for Business Owners 8

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Little Known Money Traps for Retirees 33 Sales for Professionals 2 Love By Design: Self-Discovery and Readiness Sales for the Entrepreneur 7 Training for Singles 39 Salsa Dancing 33 LSAT prep, online course 46 School Age Child Care 11 Magic 38 Security+ Certiﬁ cation Exam Prep 19 Marketing 2, 3, 7, online courses 44, 45 Senior Aquatic Wellness 50 Math Placement Test Preparation 26 Seniors 47-50 Mediation 14 SEO optimization 44, 46 Medical Coding and Billing 20-22 SharePoint 19 Medical Terminology, online course 45 Sign Language 36 Medication Administration for Child Care 13 Six Sigma 3, online course 45 Meeting Planning 9 Small Business 7-10, online courses 44-45 Memory Training 47 Social Media, introduction 9 Microsoft: Access 16-17; Excel 16, online 45; PowerPoint Spanish language 37 16, online 45; Project 17; Word 15, online 45 Speaking with Conﬁ dence 3 Money management 33-34 Sponsorships 2 Monuments and Memorials of Washington DC 48 SQL 46 Motorcycle Safety 42-43 Stepping Out of Grief 39 Ms. Fix-It 36 Supervising 3, 44 Music 33 Survey techniques, online course 44 Natural Health and Healing, online course 46 SWEAT 50 NEDP 26 Swimming 39 Network+, online courses 46 Swing Dancing 33 Nursing refreshers 24 T’ai chi (seniors) 49 Nutrition 2012: Nourishing Traditions 40 Test Preparation: GED 26; GMAT 46; GRE 46; LSAT 46; Oracle 46 SAT 50; Math Placement 50 Painting 32 Three Techniques Every Salesperson Should Painting for Seniors 49 Know 7 Painting History 47 Total Control 42, 43 Paralegal 46 Turkish language 38 Personal Computer, introduction 14 Twenty-First Century Diplomacy 48 Petspeak 39 UGotClass 4 Pharmacy Technician, online course 45 Upholstery 35 Photography 18, 32,33 Veterinary Assistant, online courses 45 Photoshop 18 Voice-Overs 10 PHP, online course 46 Waltz and Tango 33 Polish language 37 War of 1812 35 Pottery for Seniors 49 Water Aerobics and Jogging 39 PowerPoint 16, online 45 Web development 18-19, online courses 45, 46 Project Management 3-6; online courses 45 Webinars, Designing 44 Project, Microsoft 17 Widowhood 34 Property Buying and Selling Strategies 34 Windows 7, 15 Protecting Your Brand 7 Wine appreciation 36 Python 46 Women of the Italian Renaissance 49 QuickBooks 17 Women, Money & Power 34 Real Estate 14 Women’s Organization, How to Create 9 Refresher Nursing 24 Word, Microsoft 15, online course 45 Reiki 24 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) 5 RFPs 2, 8 Writing 41, online courses 45 Rider School 42-43 Writing The Military Experience 41 Ruby 46 Yoga 40 www.howardcc.edu ■ 443-518-1700 Spring 2012 ■ 59 Noncredit Registration Form PLEASE PRINT NEATLY

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