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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Nonprofit LIU Post U.S. Postage 720 Northern Blvd. PAID Brookville, NY 11548-1300 Long Island University School of Professional and Continuing Education Serving the Lifelong Learner Since 1972 Spring 2015 TAKE FLIGHT LIU Post THIS SPRING Symposiums Art Family Fun Tutoring Learn Anything High School Prep Lifelong Learning Education & Employment College Spirit Camps for Kids Health & Wellness Practical & Professional Business Skills Music Certificates Intelligent Trends Dynamic Faculty Hot Courses Leadership Training Camps I Family Events I Lectures I Conferences I Certificates I Professional Development Art and Music I Recreation I Sports School of Professional and Continuing Education Long Island University Spring 2015 School of Professional and Continuing Education: Post Hall, Room C1 Long Island University • LIU Post 720 Northern Boulevard At LIU Post, learning comes naturally. Brookville, New York 11548 516-299-2236 [email protected] Our instructors will bring out your talents Fax: 516-299-2213 and help you discover the confidence you School of Professional and Continuing Education: Nickolette Kacharaba never knew you had! Our university is a place Director, School of Professional and Continuing Education; Director of Youth Programs where you can take chances, feed your Chris Wool Associate Director of Hutton House/Continuing Education; Director of Paralegal Studies curiosity, and grow personally and profes - Rita Weaver Secretary sionally. The environment is comfortable and LIU Post Campus Operations Administration: nurturing. We are committed to developing a Rita Langdon Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships & skilled workforce, and also providing fun and Campus Operations Theresa Duggan interesting programs for the young and the Director of Conference Services Joseph Granitto young at heart. Director of English Language Institute Anne Schubeck Director of University Au Pair and Child Care Ryan Attard Reilly Improve your life at the School of Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Fund Kay Sato Professional and Continuing Education Director of The Hutton House Lectures Long Island University Administration: at LIU Post. Kimberly R. Cline President George Baroudi CIO and Vice President for Information Technology liu.edu/post/ce Christopher Fevola Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Michael S. Glickman Chief of Strategic Partnerships and University Advancement Gale Stevens Haynes Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and University Counsel Jeffrey Kane Vice President for Academic Affairs Jacquelyn Nealon Vice President for Enrollment and Campus Life LIU LIU is one of the nation’s largest private universities. Since its founding in 1926, LIU has provided high quality academic programs taught by world-class faculty and grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. LIU offers 500 accredited programs to more than 18,500 students and has an active network of more than 180,000 alumni, including industry leaders across the globe. Renowned for its commitment to experiential and service learning, entrepreneurial thinking, and connectedness with New York City, LIU is a leader among the nation’s most respected universities. LIU empowers students with skills they need to innovate and excel in the classroom, in their careers, and beyond. Visit liu.edu for more information. CONTENTS YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE business and entrepreneurship . 2 licensing and Professional Development . 7 computers and technology . 11 CHILD CARE AND PARENTING . 13 COLLEGE FOR KIDS AND TEENS . 17 TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES . 21 PERSONAL ENRICHMENT . 22 HEALTH AND WELLNESS . 27 MUSIC, culture, and ENTERTAINMENT . 31 LIU BOOK FESTIVAL . 37 COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE . 42 2015 CALENDAR . 45 REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION . 53 Information: 516-299-2236 Email: [email protected] Parking is free. liu.edu/post/ce Long Island University I LIU Post I School of Professional and Continuing Education I 1 BUSINESS and ENTREPRENEURSHIP Our certificate programs are designed for every level of business, from basic skills-building to starting your own company. You will study with industry leaders in entrepreneurship, workplace writing and math, creativity, human resources management, and more. Courses are held in new facilities opening in 2015, including conference rooms and smart classrooms. You can also promote and demo your best ideas in our state-of-the-art business incubator. Take hold of your professional future today. Accounting Foundations Business Skills Every Employer Wants Start a Business in 48 Hours Managing Business Startups & Entrepreneurship Equine Business Management (FULLY online) Paralegal Studies Certificate Practical Math in the Workplace Business Skills Every Employer Wants Certificate in Marketing and Social Media Human Resources Management Writing for the Workplace Accounting Foundations - Certificate DATES: Sessions begin every October, Gain a marketable new skill or stay on top of February, April, and June your personal finances by learning the basics of 8 Sessions: accountancy. Topics cover financial accounting, $499 bookkeeping, individual income taxes, budget (all payments due prior to class) Enrollment Limit: management, financial statement analysis, and 12 students auditing techniques. Includes one “personalized” Course Number: topic of your choice for one-on-one training and BISX-100-100 counseling. This program is great for beginners Registration: and those who want to add a new skill to their 516-299-2236 or résumé. [email protected] Business Skills Every Employer Wants - Dates: Offered every October, April, and Certificate June, and other times by appointment Sessions: It’s time to go back to school for a better job. If you 8 are stuck in a rut, you might want to catch up on Times: Evenings and Weekends the five most requested skills that employers seek Tuition: today: math, accountancy, writing, business $499 thinking, and critical thinking/analytical skills. Our (all payments due prior to class) instructors will make these core subjects easy and Course Number: fun to learn. Extra help is always available. Upon BUSX-100-101 completion of the course, you will earn a Certificate Registration: in Business Skills. 516-299-2236 or [email protected] Start a Business in 48 Hours - Certificate 2015 Dates: (Intensive Weekend Program) Beginning with open mic pitches on Friday, Choose one weekend session attendees will bring their best ideas and inspire below: others to join their team. On Saturday, teams focus March 20-22 • May 1-3 June 5-7 on customer development, validating their ideas, Times: practicing startup methodologies, and building a Friday classes: 6 to 9 p.m. viable product. On Sunday morning, teams demo Saturday classes: their prototypes and receive valuable feedback 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with lunch from seasoned business owners. This intensive and dinner program leads to a Certificate in Business Startups. Sunday classes: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courses are held in a state-of-the-art business Tuition: incubator. $1,875, includes all materials, lunch, and dinner, on Saturday only, and access to a state-of-the-art business incubator. Course Number: BUSX-100-103 Registration: 516-299-2236 or [email protected] Long Island University I LIU Post I School of Professional and Continuing Education I 3 2015 Dates: Managing Business Startups & (Intensive Weekend Program) Choose one weekend session below: Entrepreneurship - Certificate (Advanced Class) April 17-19 • May 15-17 July 17-19 During this program, students will participate in an Times: intensive weekend that will allow them to advance Friday classes: 6 to 9 p.m. their entrepreneurial goals with confidence. Courses Saturday classes: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. will cover the development and testing of business with lunch and dinner ideas; improving planning, operations, sales and Sunday classes: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. marketing, and customer service; and producing Tuition: and analyzing financial documents and reports. $1,875, includes all materials, lunch, and dinner, on Saturday only, Using real world-business examples and conducting and access to a state-of-the-art workshops in a live student-run business incubator, business incubator, and free coffee. instructors help students to quickly develop the Course Number: knowledge and skills needed to grow their business. BUSX-100-004 Upon satisfactory completion of this program, you Registration: will be awarded a Certificate in Advanced Business 516-299-2236 or Management and Entrepreneurship. [email protected] 2015 Dates: Equine Business Management - Certificate (Fully online) April 13-Oct. 30 Sessions: This certificate is designed for equine practitioners 6 months and career changers to earn educational credentials Times: from a leading university. Our six-month program is Online offered completely online and includes six courses: Tuition: Introduction to Equine Management, Equine Sales $4,999 (all payments due prior to class) and Services, Equine Stable Management, Equine Course Number: Valuation, Equine Ethical Issues, and Equine Event BUSX-100-105 Management. This program is held through Registration: blackboard.liu.edu. Students also receive career 516-299-2236 or [email protected] advice and résumé review. 2015 Day Program: Paralegal Studies - Certificate (ABA Approved with Online Blended Courses) Jan. 26-April 29 (Course Number: The Paralegal Studies program at LIU Post is approved PLSX-100-001) by the American Bar Association and teaches skills in 2015 Evening Program: research and analysis, interviewing