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Bunker Hill Community College Announces Late Winter/Early Spring Classes
For an up-to-date listing of Community Education classes, visit us online at: http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/ce Telephone: 617-228-2462 E-mail: commed@bhcc.mass.edu
The Office of Community Education at Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) provides a wide range of professional development, lifelong learning and enrichment opportunities for our community by offering classes and programs that are designed to make you a dynamic human being. Our classes are conveniently scheduled, low cost and taught by talented professionals in their respective fields. Regardless of your age or educational goal, there’s a class that can keep you current with today’s trends and technologies, help you get ahead in life and career, or just have fun.
For an up-to-date listing of Community Education classes, times, dates and descriptions, visit us online at: http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/ce
Telephone: 617-228-2462 • Fax: 617-228-2080
Website: http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/ce
E-mail: commed@bhcc.mass.edu
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REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEW UPCOMING CLASSES IN FEBRUARY:
Pre-License Real Estate Sales
WCE-473 $350
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This 40-hour class is geared to the individual seeking to become a real estate salesperson. The class covers all the areas necessary to prepare participants for taking the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson’s Examination. Students who successfully complete the mandatory 40-hour class will receive a certificate and be certified to sit for the examination. Attendance at every class is required.
M1 Mondays, Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. D Ceruolo
CHAR February 11-May 15
Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking
FSR-113A $175
This workshop will take participants through the various stages of documentary filmmaking from development to post-production and delivery. The focus will be on generating a good idea, including key steps to research and idea development; an introduction to narrative and storytelling; the computer basics to create and edit film. The course will involve numerous practical exercises.
W1 Wednesdays 6:30-8:45 p.m. M Chan
E169 February 27-May 29
General Educational Development (GED) Preparation
GED-104A $235
To prepare for the Massachusetts Department of Education’s High School Development Equivalency Examination, students will take practice tests and develop individualized study plans. Beginning with diagnostic testing, instruction focuses on writing, reading, math, science and social studies. Students will use textbooks/workbooks and calculators, which are not included in the fee. There is also a separate fee for testing.
T1 Tuesdays, Thursdays 6-9 p.m. TBA
CHAR February 26-April 9
S1 Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. TBA
CHAR March 16-May 18
SHRM® Learning System:
Certification Prep Program for PHR and SPHR
BSN-124 $1200
Bunker Hill Community College is offering this course in cooperation with the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) as exam preparation for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification examinations administered by HRCI. This intensive SHRM Learning System® preparation course is designed to provide individuals with an overview of six key areas in human resource management. Materials include modules that correspond to the six functional areas, responsibilities and associated knowledge as defined by the Human Resources Certification
Institute (HRCI).The course fee includes study materials and books. Please call the Community Education Office at 617-228-2462 or email ssha4746@bhcc.mass.edu to register.
T1 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. K Enright
CHAR February 12-May 7
TOEFL Preparation
TFL-101 $235
TOEFL-101 features up-to-date, realistic practice tests and cooperative learning strategies designed to help students develop the listening, writing, speaking and reading skills required for the test. Students will learn critical thinking skills and strategies that will help them feel confident and prepared to take the test. The curriculum of this course is based on the TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test).
M1 Tuesdays 6-8:30 p.m. C Magaña
CHAR February 12-May 28
Microsoft Word
CPT-203 $112
This class introduces students to the basics of Word. Participants will create and edit business and personal documents, letterheads, résumés, labels and flyers and learn to use the Internet to access information and clip-art to incorporate into documents and flyers. Please bring a flash drive to each class.
F1 Fridays 6-9 p.m. TBA
CHAR February 15-March 29
T1 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. M Griffin
D121B February 12-March 26
Introduction to Personal Computers
CPT-201 $112
Designed for the beginner, this hands-on course will introduce students to personal computers. Windows, various types of software and software basics will be covered. Students will also be introduced to naming, saving, retrieving, printing and managing files. Microsoft programs will be used to cover the basics of word processing, database management and spreadsheets. Please bring a flash drive to the first meeting.
M1 Mondays 6-9 p.m. TBA
CHAR February 18-April 1
Beginning Spanish I
LNG-400 $129
Designed for students with little or no background in the Spanish language, this course focuses on the acquisition of basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills within a cultural framework.
T1 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. TBA
M105B February 19-April 2
How to Build a Fun and Profitable Home-Based Business: Live Interactive Online Webinar
BSN-203 $20
Learn skills and activities that lay out step by step what it takes to make more money and have more fun. This class is about your personal business activities: tangible things you can do and measurable activities to get new customers, increase visibility and increase your income. Before registering, please visit www.jamesfarnham.com to get an expanded course description and to ensure your computer is properly equipped.
OL Saturday, noon-2 p.m. J Farnham
Online Webinar February 23
20 Ways to Earn Residual Income: Live Interactive Online Webinar
BSN-205 $20
Uncover more than 20 specific ways to earn consistent, dependable, ongoing and reliable income from stocks, bonds, mutual funds, mortgages and insurance, e-publishing, Internet, Webinars, opt-in marketing, home-based businesses and more. Before registering, please visit www.jamesfarnham.com to get an expanded course description and to ensure your computer is properly equipped.
OL Saturday 9-11 a.m. J Farnham
Online Webinar February 23
Live Interactive Webinar: How to Conduct a Webinar
BSN-211 $20
Webinars make it possible for you to communicate with clients and prospects anywhere in the world. Examine the nuts and bolts of how the do-it-yourselfer can carry out a cost-effective, professional webinar. Learn the basics of technology, hardware/software combinations and other equipment. Experience how a live video feed Webinar platform works. Contrast the differences between in-person versus electronic formats. Discover how to monetize your content. Receive a list of 38 ways to promote your program. This is an online Webinar class. Before registering, please visit www.jamesfarnham.com to get an expanded course description and to ensure your computer is properly equipped.
OL Saturday 3-4:30 p.m. J Farnham
Online Webinar February 23
Below is a list of all of our offerings for spring 2013
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) PREPARATION
Simply Math: Prepare for the Mathematics Section of the GED Exam CRD-421 $99
S1 Saturdays 1:30-4:30 p.m. P Espinoza-Toro
CHAR April 13-May 11
Ready for the GED?
General Educational Development (GED) Preparation GED-104A $235
T1 Tuesdays, Thursdays 6-9 p.m. TBA
CHAR February 26-April 9
S1 Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. TBA
CHAR March 16-May 18
SAFETY AND WELL-BEING
Basic Rider Course/Motorcycle Safety Training FSR-725 $275
Classes are on weekends from April to October.
For more information please contact the Community Education Division at 617-228-2462 or e-mail commed@bhcc.mass.edu.
To register for the course please contact Ironstone Ventures at
508-278-0172 or visit www.ironstoneventures.com.
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD): Women’s Self-Defense Workshop FSR-619C $60
T1 Tuesdays 5:30-8:30 p.m. R Barrows
GYM March 5-April 2
LANGUAGES AND CULTURE
American English Pronunciation and Accent LNG-517 $79
S1 Saturdays 12:15-3 p.m. S Bloomberg
CHAR April 20-May 18
Introductory Irish Language Culture LNG-451 $80
S1 Saturdays 12:15-3 p.m. M Newell
CHAR March 30-May 4
Beginning Spanish I LNG-400 $129
T1 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. TBA
M105B February 19-April 2
Beginning Spanish II LNG-400A $129
T1 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. TBA
M105B April 9-May 21
Cultural Transition and Cross-Cultural Competency LNG-531 $45
S1 Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. K Yasutake
CHAR April 27
GREEN BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND NON-PROFIT COURSES
Certificate Program in Effective Management BSN-202 $399
S1 Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. O Harren
CHAR April 27-May 25
Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations FNP-301 $169
S1 Saturdays 10-noon TBD
CHAR April 27-May 18
MassGREEN Crew Chief Course BSN-207 $369
01 Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. TBA
CHAR May 14-18
Starting and Running a Successful Weatherization Business BSN-311 $149
01 Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. L Daniels
CHAR March 27-May 15
SHRM Essentials of HR Management BSN-124A $569
S1 Saturdays noon-3 p.m. TBA
CHAR April 13-May 11
Unlocking the Key to Positive Classroom Management BSN-161 $10
T1 Tuesday 6-8 p.m. C Parker
SUDBURY April 23
T2 Tuesday 6-8 p.m. C Parker
SUDBURY May 14
TEST PREPARATION
SHRM® Learning System: Certification Prep Program for PHR and SPHR BSN-124 $1200
T1 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. K Enright
CHAR February 12-May 7
TOEFL Preparation TFL-101 $235
M1 Tuesdays 6-8:30 p.m. C Magaña
CHAR February 12-May 28
SAT Preparation Course SAT-101 $599
S1 Saturdays 1:30 -5:30 p.m. H Steinbrook
CHAR March 30-May 25
GRE Preparation Course GRE-101 $699
S1 Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. H Steinbrook
CHAR March 30-May 25
CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION
NEW PROGRAM COMING SOON!
Sustainable Sales Skills Certificate Program TBA $2400
Art of Networking WCE-355 $35
S1 Saturday 1-3 p.m. L Correa
CHAR March 9
Bartending WCE-301 $195
SU Sundays 1-4 p.m. K Hanley
E421 March 31-May 12
Basics of Entrepreneurship Certificate Program BSN-201 $379
01 Tuesdays, Thursdays 6-9 p.m. TBA
CHAR March 12-May 9
Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking FSR-113A $175
W1 Wednesdays 6:30-8:45 p.m. M Chan
E169 February 27-May 29
Pre-License Real Estate Sales WCE-473 $350
M1 Mondays, Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. D Ceruolo
CHAR February 11-May 15
Principles of Special Education Laws and Regulations
WCE-251 $45
S1 Saturday 12-3 p.m. L D’Ambrosio
CHAR May 4
Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) Course –How to Be an ESL Teacher BSN-213 $269
S1 Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon A Goldsmith
CHAR March 16-May 25
Fitness and Personal Enhancement
Beginning – Intermediate Tennis FSR-508 $99
S1 Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. TBA
Tennis Courts April 20-May 18
Explore and Refine Your Outer Beauty FSR-413C $79
T1 Tuesdays 4-5:30 p.m. L Rizza
CHAR March 26-April 23
Judgment in the Mirror SLF-377 $20
S1 Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. S Bradshaw
TBA May 4
Pilates: An Introduction FSR-417 $69
W1 Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. TBA
CHAR March 27-May 15
Promises, Promises SLF-333 $20
S1 Saturday 10 a.m.-noon S Bradshaw
TBA April 20
The Purpose of Fears SLF-331 $20
S1 Saturday 10 a.m.-noon S Bradshaw
TBA April 6
Yoga FSR-055 $69
M1 Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. TBA
CHAR March 27-May 15
Zumba Fitness NCD-618C $69
M1 Mondays 6 p.m.-7 p.m. TBA
GYM March 25-May 13
COMPUTER TRAINING AND CLASSES
Introduction to Personal Computers CPT-201 $112
M1 Mondays 6-9 p.m. TBA
CHAR February 18-April 1
Overview of Adobe Creative Suite CPT-211 $120
01 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. A Carter, C McGlynn
CHAR April 16-30
Microsoft Excel CPT-204 $112
H1 Thursdays 6-9 p.m. M Griffin
CHAR February 7-March 14
S1 Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon TBA
CHAR February 2-March 9
Advanced Microsoft Excel CPT-204B $112
H1 Thursdays 6-9 p.m. M Griffin
D117 April 4-May 9
SU Sundays 9 a.m.-noon TBA
CHAR March 24-May 5
Microsoft Word CPT-203 $112
F1 Fridays 6-9 p.m. TBA
CHAR February 15-March 29
T1 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. M Griffin
D121B February 12-March 26
Microsoft PowerPoint CPT-208 $112
M1 Mondays 6-9 p.m. TBA
D117 April 8-May 13
SU Sundays 12-3 p.m. TBA
CHAR April 14-May 19
Microsoft Access CPT-206 $112
W1 Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. M Griffin
D117 March 27-May 1
HEALTH AND MEDICAL RELATED PROGRAMS
CPR for Healthcare FSR-106 $67
S1 Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. TBA
CHAR March 30
S2 Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. TBA
CHAR April 27
Medical Interpreting Certificate Program WCE-375 $999
T1 Tuesdays/Thursdays 6-9 p.m. TBA
CHAR March 26-May 23
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Language and the Infant/Toddler: Why and How? ECI-302 $110
S1 Saturdays 9-11:30 a.m. R Rzezuski
TBA February 9-March 2
Supportive Relationships and Curriculum: Expanding the Infant/Toddler Connection ECI-303 $110
S1 Saturdays 9-11:30 a.m. R Rzezuski
TBA March 9-April 6
Coaching and Mentoring: Working with Infant/Toddler Groups ECI-304 $135
F1 Fridays 4-5:30 p.m. R Rzezuski
TBA April 13-May 4
Infant/Toddler Interaction Certificate–All four modules = 40 hours:
ECI-301, ECI-302, ECI-303 and ECI-304
Upon successful completion of all four modules and assignments, students will receive the Infant Toddler Interactions Certificate.
ONLINE COMPUTER INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION COURSES
For additional information visit: www.examforce.com or e-mail: ICTCertificationbhcc@gmail.com.
ONLINE COURSES AT BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW ONLINE COURSES
Bunker Hill Community College, in partnership with MindEdge, offers engaging and effective online courses and simulations. Our innovative self-paced training courses feature a narrative learning technique that includes videos, real life scenarios, case studies, expert commentary on subject matter, simulations and learner assessment tools. This type of higher level eLearning helps you develop mastery of the course. Earn your 35 PDUs by taking our new PMP Exam Prep course. To register and view other project management courses and simulations, link to:
http://bhcc.mindedgeonline.com/partner/courses
Online Professional Continuing Education (CE) and Licensure Courses
For more information visit:
EDUCATION SOFTWARE (VESI) ONLINE
Bunker Hill Community College has partnered with Virtual Education Software to provide continuing education for teachers or parents online. To select a course, please go to: http://virtualeduc.com/bhcc
JOBS FOR THE NEW ECONOMY: GREEN ONLINE TRAINING + YOU SUCCESS!
http://BHCC.theknowledgebase.org
Parking Permits
Students enrolled in short-term (5 weeks or less) non-credit courses do not have to purchase a parking permit, but they do need to request a temporary parking permit. Individuals registering by mail, phone or fax should request a permit prior to the first class meeting by e-mailing the Office of Community Education (commed@bhcc.mass.edu). Vehicles parked in BHCC parking areas without a current, valid parking permit will be ticketed and/or towed. No warning notices are given.
Refund Policy
Students may cancel enrollment in a Community Education course within two (2) working days prior to the first class meeting and receive a 100 percent refund. No refunds will be given after that time.
• All Bunker Hill Community College students are now eligible for a BHCC OneCard from HIGHERone. These cards serve as official BHCC Student ID Cards and are now the only means for obtaining refunds for students not paying by credit card. Students who wish to obtain a BHCC OneCard must go to the library to have their photo taken.
• In order to receive a refund, students must first activate their BHCC OneCard from HIGHERone (www.bhcconecard.com). For assistance, please call 877-479-1731.
• If students have paid by credit card, the account will be credited automatically by the Student Payment Office.
• Students wishing to obtain a BHCC OneCard for identification purposes should follow the directions above.
For further assistance with OneCard on the Bunker Hill Community College Campus, please call 617-228-2213.