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Continuing education | Spring 2012

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THIS CATALOG IS PUBLISHED BY CAL POLY CONTINUING EDUCATION

Information is as accurate as possible at the time of printing. Please check our website for updates.No state funds were used in the creation of this publication.

DEAN OF CONTINUING EDUCATION: Brian TietjeEDITOR: Elaine SullivanDESIGN & LAYOUT: Kaleigh HertzPHONE: (805) 756–2053 • TOLL FREE: (866) CAL –POLY (225–7659) • FAX: (805) 756–5933EMAIL: [email protected]: www.continuing-ed.calpoly.edu

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CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITYCAL POLY CONTINUING EDUCATIONSAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93407-0442MK001-120350-660001

Life and CultureProfessionalAdvancement Degree / Credit

Welcome to Spring 2012!

BEGIN ANY TIME!

Receive Cal Poly CEUs and Certificate of Completion

For more information:www.continuing-ed.calpoly.edu

or call (805) 756–2053

•Business•Computer Applications•Test Preparations•Web Design & Graphics•Healthcare•Law•Education... plus more!

Take our ONLINE 6-WEEK SHORT COURSES

»Explore an academic discipline or update your professional skills.

»Take up to 36 units toward an undergraduate degree at Cal Poly or up to 12 approved units toward a graduate degree.

»Complete your prerequisites for graduate school or for professional development.

»Enroll part-time to save on expenses

Life and CultureEARN CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs) FROM CAL POLY

You’ll notice as you browse through our Professional Advancement courses on our Registration Portal that CEUs are listed. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are earned when you complete a CEU course and may be useful in maintain-ing certification or licensure. They may also document your continu-ing professional education for an employer, association or creden-tialing agency. A record of the CEUs you have earned through Cal Poly Continuing Education programs and courses is docu-mented on your Cal Poly transcript.

INTERESTED IN EARNING A MASTER’S DEGREE? Whether you are considering an advanced degree or need to pick up a class to complete course requirements for your baccalau-reate, we have options for you. Perhaps you would like to take an evening class at Cal Poly or explore a new field. Please review our website. You’ll find many options and more details on the masters programs briefly listed here. Please contact us with questions. We are here to help.

TRAVELING TO ITALY? LEARN ITALIAN NOW!

In Life & Culture, we have exciting courses to enhance your lifestyle. If you’re planning a trip to Italy, start learning the language of love in a comfortable environment. Do you dream of spending an afternoon painting? Tricia Reichert will teach you how to paint your pet and other animals with pastels. Interested in baking? Learn how to bake using natural, unrefined ingredients to entice your taste buds. Visit our websites for details. Courses avail-able online, on campus and in South County at Trilogy.

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If you are currently working with a local San Luis Obispo area One Stop Career Center to build your job skills, many of our courses and programs are listed on the Eligibility Training Program List and qualify for financial assistance from the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program.

Select courses may qualify for military tuition assistance programs. Check with your Educational Officer.

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Do your employees need training in computers and software, project management, business operation and management, green industry or other?

Cal Poly Continuing Education can work with you to design a program that meets your needs. Classes can be held at your facility or on cam-pus. If you have an interest, please call (805) 756-2053 or sign up on our website: www.continuing-ed.calpoly.edu/programs

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GE classes!!START PLANNING NOW FOR SUMMER TERM!

Are you worried you won’t get enough classes to graduate on time? Catch up or stay on track for gradu-ation, and get the classes you really need by enrolling in one of our sum-mer courses. This way, you can still enjoy your summer at the beach! For more information, visit our website at www.summer.calpoly.edu.

Check it out: www.openuniversity.calpoly.edu

NOW YOU HAVE ACCESS TO CREDIT COURSES from Cal Poly’s quarterly schedule without enrolling in a degree program. When making your educational plans, there are hundreds of courses from which to choose.

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Life and CultureProfessionalAdvancementDegree / Credit

BEGIN ANY TIME!

or call (805) 756–2053

» Explore an academic discipline or update your professional skills.

» Take up to 36 units toward an undergraduate degree at Cal Poly or up to 12 approved units toward a graduate degree.

» Complete your prerequisites for graduate school or for professional development.

» Enroll part-time to save on expenses

DID YOU KNOW?

LET US COME TO YOU!

Summer is hot!

Be cool and pick up

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Life and CultureProfessionalAdvancementDegree / Credit

BEGIN ANY TIME!

or call (805) 756–2053

» Explore an academic discipline or update your professional skills.

» Take up to 36 units toward an undergraduate degree at Cal Poly or up to 12 approved units toward a graduate degree.

» Complete your prerequisites for graduate school or for professional development.

» Enroll part-time to save on expenses

DID YOU KNOW?

LET US COME TO YOU!

Summer is hot!

Be cool and pick up

Degree / Credit

Life and Culture

This class is offered once each quarter for those wishing to prepare for taking the examination in any content area. In this workshop, you will receive test-taking tips, content specifi-cations, study strategies, and practice exams. Candidates applying for a Single Subject Teaching Credential may pass the appropriate examination(s) of the CSET as one method of satisfying the subject matter competence requirement.

NCR 95765/19/12Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm1 MeetingFee: $55

CSET TEST PREP

Professional Advancement

This course is designed for beginners to learn � y � shing, with no experience required. Participants will learn about � y � shing equipment and techniques for streams, lakes and ponds.

NCR 94055/9/12 – 5/12/12Wednesday – Friday, 6:00 – 8:00 pmSaturday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm4 MeetingsFee: $165Fee after 3/22/12: $185

INTRO TO FLY FISHING

In this introductory course the primary objective is to acquire communication skills and foster an aware-ness and appreciation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

DEV1 E8674/3/12 – 6/5/12Tuesdays, 6:10 – 8:10 pm10 MeetingsFee: $159Fee after 3/7/12: $175

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

Increase your whole foods culinary know-how in our instructional kitchen which offers affordable, hands-on culinary experience. Us-ing only unre� ned ingredients, students will gain experience cooking according to their dietary needs and taste preferences.

NCR 95774/11/12 – 5/2/12Wednesday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm4 MeetingsFee: $179Fee after 3/15/12: $195

HANDS-ON BAKING AND COOKING WITH WHOLE FOODS

This course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of Italian. The emphasis is on vocabulary for the traveler (food, lodging, travel), with an introduction to the structure of the language, culture, and daily life.

DEV1 E8813/31/12 – 6/2/12Saturdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm10 MeetingsFee: $169Fee after 3/7/12: $185

ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS IAfter a review of the material of Part I, the course covers adjectives, regular and irregu-lar present tense verbs, additional vocabu-lary related to food and shopping and stu-dent choice.

DEV1 E8823/31/12 – 6/2/12Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm10 MeetingsFee: $149Fee after 3/7/12: $169

ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS II

Start by learning how to recognize and draw the proportions, details and fea-tures of your animals, using the very versatile medium of soft pastel.

NCR 95153/31/12 – 6/2/12Saturdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm10 MeetingsFee: $159Fee after 3/7/12: $179

PAINTING PETS AND ANIMALS WITH PASTEL

Learn everything you need to know in order to become a safe and effective Notary. Learn how to pass the new test (must be taken every four years), prevent lawsuits, keep a journal, and fill out certificates. You will learn practical solu-tions to challenging problems. The class includes a prac-tice Notary Public exam.

BECOME A NOTARY PUBLIC IN ONE DAY

WINES OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHEREDiscover the world of wines down under. You will taste unique varietals made from places and with flavors that will sur-prise your palate and challenge your senses. Fine wines from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Chile and Argentina will be featured.

WIN1 E8668/1/12 – 8/29/12Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm5 MeetingsFee: $185Fee after 7/17/12: $195

PRINCIPLES OF FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGThis course will give you the knowledge and skills to make the perfect wine selection for any dish. By learning some of the basic science of how our senses work, you will be able to pair foods from any cuisine with wines from any country.

WIN1 E8865/1/12 – 5/12/12Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pmSaturdays, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm6 MeetingsFee: $280

DRAWING AND PAINTING BIRDSThis six week class will explore different ways to paint birds in watercolor and ink. Your paintings could range from extensions of a pencil drawing with a little ink and watercolor, to a full color painting.

NCR 95214/12/12 – 5/17/12Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm6 MeetingsFee: $159Fee after 3/15/12: $179

Do you know the difference between a Merlot and a Cabernet? This course provides basic knowledge and experience in taste discrimination of a variety of Central Coast and other California wines.

WIN1 E8686/13/12 – 7/18/12 (no class 7/4/12)Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm5 MeetingsFee: $195Fee after 5/16/12: $210

CALIFORNIA WINE APPRECIATION

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Hands-On Baking and Cooking withWhole Foods

Drawing andPainting Birds

Conversational Spanish

Basic Enology

Notary Publicin One DayCBEST Test Prep

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Wine Marketing

Italian I&II

Pastel Painting

Does your speaking voice become “sore” or not carry the authority and color you’d like? This course will show you how to quickly and easily develop a strong, clear voice that is eas-ily manipulated, healthy, interesting and pleasant to listen to.

CARE & REPAIR OF THE SPEAKING VOICE

FEATURED ONLINE CLASSES COMING SUMMER 2012• Accounting Fundamentals

• Medical Terminology

• Keys to Effective Communication

• Introduction to Photoshop CS5

• Introduction to Dreamweaver CS5

• GRE Test Preparation

Attention teachers! Put this class on your summer to-do list!

Redesigning A Face to Face Course for Online DeliveryDEV3 E8696/18/12 – 8/24/12

Summer is the perfect time to concen-trate on this high-level preparation.

MCAT Test PreparationNCR 93546/18/12 – 8/31/12

Learn how to build a wine brand from the ground up. Explore, understand and conceptualize strategic and tactical ap-proaches to building brand awareness and selling your wine.

WIN1 E8023/21/12 – 3/31/12Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pmSaturdays, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm4 MeetingsFee: $290

WINE MARKETING

Learn the basic chemistry and microbiology of winemaking to better understand how to make high-quality wines, prevent and address flaws, and improve ageability. Topics will include grape composition and harvest decisions, primary and sec-ondary fermentation processes, and more.

BASIC ENOLOGY

Master of Science in AccountingSpecialize in Tax or Financial Accounting

mba.calpoly.edu

Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering Unique online or on-campus programfpe.calpoly.edu

New! Graduate Certi� cate Programs in Fire Protection Engineering Choose from:Fire Protection Engineering Science or Fire Protection Engineering Applications

Care & Repair of the Speaking Voice

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 26 27

28 29 30 31

Principles ofFood & Wine Pairing

Intro toFly Fishing

CSET Test Prep Ju

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

California Wine Appreciation

MCAT Test PrepRedesigning a Face to Face Course

Degree / Credit

Life and Culture

This class is offered once each quarter for those wishing to prepare for taking the examination in any content area. In this workshop, you will receive test-taking tips, content specifi-cations, study strategies, and practice exams. Candidates applying for a Single Subject Teaching Credential may pass the appropriate examination(s) of the CSET as one method of satisfying the subject matter competence requirement.

CSET TEST PREP

Professional Advancement

This course is designed for beginners to learn � y � shing, with no experience required. Participants will learn about � y � shing equipment and techniques for streams, lakes and ponds.

NCR 94055/9/12 – 5/12/12Wednesday – Friday, 6:00 – 8:00 pmSaturday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm4 MeetingsFee: $165Fee after 3/22/12: $185

INTRO TO FLY FISHING

In this introductory course the primary objective is to acquire communication skills and foster an aware-ness and appreciation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

DEV1 E8674/3/12 – 6/5/12Tuesdays, 6:10 – 8:10 pm10 MeetingsFee: $159Fee after 3/7/12: $175

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

Increase your whole foods culinary know-how in our instructional kitchen which offers affordable, hands-on culinary experience. Us-ing only unre� ned ingredients, students will gain experience cooking according to their dietary needs and taste preferences.

NCR 95774/11/12 – 5/2/12Wednesday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm4 MeetingsFee: $179Fee after 3/15/12: $195

HANDS-ON BAKING AND COOKING WITH WHOLE FOODS

This course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of Italian. The emphasis is on vocabulary for the traveler (food, lodging, travel), with an introduction to the structure of the language, culture, and daily life.

DEV1 E8813/31/12 – 6/2/12Saturdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm10 MeetingsFee: $169Fee after 3/7/12: $185

ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS IAfter a review of the material of Part I, the course covers adjectives, regular and irregu-lar present tense verbs, additional vocabu-lary related to food and shopping and stu-dent choice.

DEV1 E8823/31/12 – 6/2/12Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm10 MeetingsFee: $149Fee after 3/7/12: $169

ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS II

Start by learning how to recognize and draw the proportions, details and fea-tures of your animals, using the very versatile medium of soft pastel.

NCR 95153/31/12 – 6/2/12Saturdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm10 MeetingsFee: $159Fee after 3/7/12: $179

PAINTING PETS AND ANIMALS WITH PASTEL

Learn everything you need to know in order to become a safe and effective Notary. Learn how to pass the new test (must be taken every four years), prevent lawsuits, keep a journal, and fill out certificates. You will learn practical solu-tions to challenging problems. The class includes a prac-tice Notary Public exam.

BECOME A NOTARY PUBLIC IN ONE DAY

WINES OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHEREDiscover the world of wines down under. You will taste unique varietals made from places and with flavors that will sur-prise your palate and challenge your senses. Fine wines from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Chile and Argentina will be featured.

WIN1 E8668/1/12 – 8/29/12Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm5 MeetingsFee: $185Fee after 7/17/12: $195

PRINCIPLES OF FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGThis course will give you the knowledge and skills to make the perfect wine selection for any dish. By learning some of the basic science of how our senses work, you will be able to pair foods from any cuisine with wines from any country.

DRAWING AND PAINTING BIRDSThis six week class will explore different ways to paint birds in watercolor and ink. Your paintings could range from extensions of a pencil drawing with a little ink and watercolor, to a full color painting.

Do you know the difference between a Merlot and a Cabernet? This course provides basic knowledge and experience in taste discrimination of a variety of Central Coast and other California wines.

WIN1 E8686/13/12 – 7/18/12 (no class 7/4/12)Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm5 MeetingsFee: $195Fee after 5/16/12: $210

CALIFORNIA WINE APPRECIATION

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Hands-On Baking and Cooking withWhole Foods

Drawing andPainting Birds

Conversational Spanish

Basic Enology

Notary Publicin One DayCBEST Test Prep

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Wine Marketing

Italian I&II

Pastel Painting

Does your speaking voice become “sore” or not carry the authority and color you’d like? This course will show you how to quickly and easily develop a strong, clear voice that is eas-ily manipulated, healthy, interesting and pleasant to listen to.

CARE & REPAIR OF THE SPEAKING VOICE

FEATURED ONLINE CLASSES COMING SUMMER 2012• Accounting Fundamentals

• Medical Terminology

• Keys to Effective Communication

• Introduction to Photoshop CS5

• Introduction to Dreamweaver CS5

• GRE Test Preparation

Attention teachers! Put this class on your summer to-do list!

Redesigning A Face to Face Course for Online DeliveryDEV3 E8696/18/12 – 8/24/12

Summer is the perfect time to concen-trate on this high-level preparation.

MCAT Test PreparationNCR 93546/18/12 – 8/31/12

Learn how to build a wine brand from the ground up. Explore, understand and conceptualize strategic and tactical ap-proaches to building brand awareness and selling your wine.

WIN1 E8023/21/12 – 3/31/12Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pmSaturdays, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm4 MeetingsFee: $290

WINE MARKETING

Learn the basic chemistry and microbiology of winemaking to better understand how to make high-quality wines, prevent and address flaws, and improve ageability. Topics will include grape composition and harvest decisions, primary and sec-ondary fermentation processes, and more.

BASIC ENOLOGY

Master of Science in AccountingSpecialize in Tax or Financial Accounting

mba.calpoly.edu

Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering Unique online or on-campus programfpe.calpoly.edu

New! Graduate Certi� cate Programs in Fire Protection Engineering Choose from:Fire Protection Engineering Science or Fire Protection Engineering Applications

Care & Repair of the Speaking Voice

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 26 27

28 29 30 31

Principles ofFood & Wine Pairing

Intro toFly Fishing

CSET Test Prep Ju

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

California Wine Appreciation

MCAT Test PrepRedesigning a Face to Face Course

Hear from usHear from usHear from usHear from us

YOU WAnt toYOU WAnt toYOU WAnt toYOU WAnt to

Life and CultureProfessionalAdvancement Degree / Credit

BEGIN ANY TIME!

or call (805) 756–2053

»Explore an academic discipline or update your professional skills.

»Take up to 36 units toward an undergraduate degree at Cal Poly or up to 12 approved units toward a graduate degree.

»Complete your prerequisites for graduate school or for professional development.

»Enroll part-time to save on expenses

DID YOU KNOW?

LET US COME TO YOU!

Summer is hot!

Be cool and pick up

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