Non-Profi t Org. U.S. Postage PAID St. Louis, MO Permit No. 2370 ECRWSS at St. Louis Community College Spring 2013 300 South Broadway St. Louis, MO 63102-2800 A New Day RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE… is celebrating 50 years of expanding minds and changing lives in 2012. Fifty years ago, ground was broken for the Arch and votes approved the formation of the Junior College District of St. Louis-St. Louis County. The Arch made St. Louis the “Gateway City” and the college provided another gateway, an “open door” of education for all citizens in the St. Louis region. Since 1962, more than 1.2 million people have passed through our doors to take a class, earn a degree, upgrade their career skills or enrich their lives. Each year, more than 81,000 students enroll in: • College transfer and career programs leading to associate degrees • Job skill and personal development classes • College preparatory courses • Specialized performance programs sponsored by local employers Associate degrees in Arts, Science, Fine Arts, Applied Science and Teaching are offered as well as Certifi cates of Profi ciency and Specialization. The college’s Workforce and Community Development division also serves the local business community through assessment, counseling, consulting and training services. Advance your life Learning is convenient via: personally and professionally. • Four campuses: Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec and Wildwood • Three education centers: south and north St. Louis County and north St. Louis City • Numerous business, industrial and neighborhood sites throughout the metro area • Online instruction 100958 10/2012 St. Louis Registration begins January 2 For more information about Governed by a board of six elected trustees and supported by local taxes, state funds and student fees, the college has an annual budget Community of more than $165 million. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges Continuing Education classes, and Schools. St. Louis Community College focuses its resources on helping students fi nd the right academic and career pathways. College visit www.stlcc.edu/ce Through its alumni and community partnerships, the college is helping St. Louis become the best place to live and work in the 21st century. Feb. 2 - March 9 STLCC Youth Programs Call 314-984-7777 to register. St. Louis Continuing Education Community College stlcc.edu/ce Best In-Class Experience For Your Next Business Event Meeting and Event Services at the Corporate College The Corporate College, conveniently located at the intersection of I-70 and I-270, offers a best in class experience for your next business meeting or event. With over 18,000 square feet available, the Corporate College is the perfect venue for: Corporate College’s meeting and event services include: • Board meetings • Outstanding customer service • Free high speed wireless • Conferences • All inclusive pricing covering internet • Lectures and symposiums standard room set-up, audio- • Free on-site parking • Public meetings visual equipment and support • Available catering services • Staff retreats • Reception area and staff for • Training sessions conference needs We invite you to visit our facility to see for yourself the many value added reasons it would be the best site for your next event. Call 314-539-5360 to book your next event or schedule a tour of the facility. Visit STLCC.edu/CorporateCollege to view spaces and for current rental rates. 3221 McKelvey Road • Bridgeton, MO 63044 2 St. Louis Community College | Continuing Education Spring 2013 www.stlcc.edu/ce / 314-984-7777 SPRING 2013 ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE STLCC CONTINUING EDUCATION Advancing People - Personally and Professionally www.stlcc.edu/ce 314-984-7777 It’s a Brand New Day with CONTENTS Continuing Education PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional Esentials 5 Business Essentials 6 Each new day brings a new opportunity to reengage with family, Career Essentials 7 Child Care Training 8 friends and most importantly, yourself. Join us this spring as we Communication Arts 10 present new opportunities for you to explore, create and learn. Computers 10 Applications and Systems 10 Business Bytes 12 Desktop Publishing 12 Continuing Education oers new learning experiences and challenges Computer Maintenance 12 throughout the Greater St. Louis area. Professional development Mobile Basics 12 Networks and Security 13 courses can help you start a new career or excel in your current Personal Computing 13 Productivity 13 position. Personal enrichment courses help you pursue new interests Social Networks 14 and develop your mind, body and spirit. Improving yourself, both Tech Savvy Fridays 14 Web Development 14 professionally and personally, has never been easier! Construction Trades 15 CPR and First Aid 16 DATA 17 Review our spring oerings and we’re certain you’ll nd an Food Service 20 GED and Test Prep 20 opportunity to begin a new day, both personally and professionally. Non-Prot Administration 21 Nursing and Allied Health 22 Mental Health Interpreter 23 Come join us and share the pleasure of learing with others that share Real Estate 23 Sports and Fitness 24 your enthusiasm. PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Ageless Learning 25 Animal Care 27 Cards and Games 29 Communication Skills 29 Crafts 29 Registration begins January 2 Culinary Arts 32 Dance 36 Ecology and Sustainability 38 Personal Finance and Investing 39 HOW TO READ COURSE LISTINGS Fine Arts 40 The listing details found below a course title and description provide this information: Genealogy 42 COURSE FEE INSTRUCTOR COURSE CODE Health and Wellness 42 DAY + TIME History/Philosophy/Religion 43 Home and Garden 44 Languages 46 Sign Language 49 Master Naturalist Certicate 49 SECTION NUMBER LOCATION Motorcycle Rider Training 51 MEETING DATES Music 52 Performance Arts 53 Personal and Home Safety 53 Photography 54 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Science 55 Libby Fitzgerald Self-Improvement 55 Sports and Fitness 56 Doris Graham Tours and Trips 64 Melissa Hattman Writing 65 St. Louis Community College expands minds and changes lives Hattie R. Jackson Youth Activites 67 Campus Legend 68 every day. We create accessible, dynamic learning environments Craig H. Larson Location Index 69 focused on the needs of our diverse communities. Joan McGivney General Information 70 Registration Information/Form 71 Great care has been taken to provide accurate information about the courses in this schedule. Occasionally, an error may occur. Information is subject to change and/or correction. For more information on Continuing Education programs at St. Louis Community College, visit www stlcc edu/ce. More details and up-to-date information, including senior fees, can be found online. www.stlcc.edu/ce / 314-984-7777 Spring 2013 . Continuing Education | St. Louis Community College 3 Our seats fill fast! Spring Registration begins January 2. Call 314-984-7777. Advance your life personally and professionally... add up to great sentences. …with certificate programs from St. Louis Community College Continuing Education • Lean Six Sigma • Home• Home Health Green Belt Caregiver • Project • Phlebotomy Management • Nurse Assistant • Mental Health for Nursing Interpreter Homes • Master Naturalist • Personal Trainer • CPR/First Aid • Web Development Now your own words can add up to a Questions? Call 314-984-7777 Writing Certificate Coming Fall 2013 from St. Louis Community College. See page 65 for a full • Business Essentials-Small Business listing of courses. • Not-for-Profit Administration For a complete brochure on the www.stlcc.edu/ce Writing Certificate, call 314-984-7777. 4 St. Louis Community College | Continuing Education Spring 2013 www.stlcc.edu/ce / 314-984-7777 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STLCC CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Continuing Education offers a wide variety of programs to build job skills for the role you have or foster the career you hope to develop. Programs extend to all segments of the workforce. Develop professional competencies with Professional Essentials, start or build a business with our Business Essentials courses, or find a new career with ourCareer Essentials courses. Check out the many opportunities — classes and workshops, career programs, leadership development and training certificate programs to advance your career and your life! PROFESSIONAL Value-Stream Mapping: A Vital Step on Project Management ESSENTIALS the LEAN Journey Project managers are sought after professionals when Value-Stream Mapping is a powerful LEAN tool used the need is for skills that include time, resource and to optimize the dynamic work environment. It should financial management with a finite effort. Working LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt Certification be applied following application of the 5S system knowledge of these skills is recognized by the Project used to optimize the static work environment. This Management Institute (PMI) through various levels Whether you are a member of a quality team, a of certification. This course helps you to prepare quality manager, or desire to obtain a LEAN Six Sigma series of discussions and skill application sessions is targeted at providing participants with the for the PMP certification exam by presenting the Green Belt Certification for your own professional critical concepts together with the core knowledge development, this course is appropriate for you. We knowledge and skills needed to apply Value-Stream Mapping in their work spaces. The most critical insight areas covered in the exam. Topics