workforce & continuing education summer schedule

Workforce & Continuing EducationSummer 2013Course Schedule

Business & TechnologyHealth CareersIndustrial TradesLanguagesLaw EnforcementPersonal EnrichmentReal EstateTeaching & EducationTransportation

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Working TogetherContinuing Education programs are registered with, approved by or affiliated with the following:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration InstituteAmerican Academy of PediatricsAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Management Association (AMA)Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)Command Spanish, Inc.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)International Trauma Life SupportNational Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement – Officer Standards in Education (TCLEOSE)Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Texas Department of Health (TDH)Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR)Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)Texas Department of State Health ServicesTexas Real Estate Commission (TREC)

Mission StatementVictoria College Continuing Education Mission Statement

Continuing education that effectively fulfills business, industry, and individual needs for quick response to preparatory, supplemental, or professional development training.

Workforce TrainingContinuing Education

Professional Development

We’re your partner for innovative training solutions for you and your business.

Our customized training services are designed to respond to your

organization’s development needs.Let us help you build a better business!

We offer:• Instructors with real world experience• Workstations featuring the latest technology• Comfortable learning environment

Classes can be taught at your worksite or at our main campus in Victoria or one of our centers in Port Lavaca or Gonzales.

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Excel I 2010 $125 ITSW 1022

This course includes hands-on instruction and practice with Excel 2007, the spreadsheet program from Microsoft Office. Introduction to terminology, machine use, program parameters, display characteristics, formatting features, mathematical functions, and printing. Students will understand basic concepts of spreadsheet (Excel) functions, create formulas, charts, graphs, and generate reports. All course materials included. 12 contact hours/1.2 CEUs.

VC Main CampusFeb 22 - Mar 3Tue & Thu | 5:30PM - 8:30PM

VC Calhoun County CenterMay 2 - May 11 Mon & Wed | 5:30PM - 8:30PM

Rubric & Course Number

Course Title

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Location*Start & End Dates

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How to Read the ScheduleBelow is an explanation of how to read the course offerings in the schedule.

How to RegisterRegistration Options Students can register in person in the Workforce & Continuing Education Office, by mail, or via phone. Mail completed registration form with a check or money order to the address below or call (361) 582-2528. Please do not send cash through the mail. A registration form is located on page 45 of this schedule and at www.victoriacollege.edu/ce. Call (361) 582-2528 for further information.

Victoria CollegeWorkforce & Continuing Education2200 E. Red RiverVictoria TX 77901

Payment OptionsRegistration is not complete until payment has been made. Victoria College payment options are:• cash • check* • money order • debit/ATM card• credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express)

*If payment is made by check, the driver’s license number of the person signing the check is required.

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Workforce & Continuing Education?The Workforce & Continuing Education Department offers specialized training courses that can get you started in a new career quickly or help you advance in your current career. These are noncredit courses-they do not apply toward a credit degree, credit certificate, or academic transfer. Many of the Workforce and Continuing Education courses can lead to a nationally recognized certificate or state credential. Upon completion, students receive a Victoria College Certificate of Completion. Students are not required to apply for admission to the college or take entrance exams for these non-credit courses.

What is your cancellation policy?Victoria College reserves the right to cancel classes and change class times or instructors as needed.

What is the Refund Policy?100% refund is given if a withdrawal request is received before the class begins, or if the class is cancelled by the College. No refund is issued after the class begins. Police Academy students will receive an 80 percent refund if the withdrawal is completed during the first five calendar days following the first class meeting.

What special accommodations are available?Any participants with disabilities, who need special accommodations, should call to request those accommodations as soon as possible, but no later than one week prior to the beginning of class. For more information, please telephone (361) 572-6405.

Does Victoria College award CEUs?Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded for most Continuing Education courses. A record of the courses you have taken and the CEUs awarded are kept on Continuing Education Transcripts. Copies of these transcripts are available in the Admissions and Records Office in the Student Services Building. Alternate forms of continuing education such as CPE (Continuing Professional Education) or CNE (Continuing Nursing Education) may also be available. Please contact the appropriate depart-ment for additional information.

* VC Main Campus - 2200 E. Red River, Victoria TX 77901 VC Gonzales Center - 424 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX 78629 VC Calhoun County Center - 900 N. Virginia St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979 VC Wilkins Industrial Training Center - 701 S. Ann St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979

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Course # Contact Hours Fee Page

Business & Technology

Access 2010, Introduction to Microsoft 1053 24 $130 9

Accounting Fundamentals I 1002 24 $130 9

Accounting Fundamentals II 1092 24 $130 9

Administrative Assistant Fundamentals 1022 24 $130 9

Adobe Illustrator CS5, Introduction to 1022 24 $130 9

Adobe Photoshop Elements Beginner 1003 8 $89 9

Basic Management Skills 1012 8 $79 10

Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel CE01 24 $130 10

C# Programming for the Absolute Beginners CE01 24 $130 10

Computers for Beginners CE01 12 $125 10

Computers for the Workplace 1012 15 $150 10

CSS & XHTML, Introduction to 1002 24 $130 10

Customer Service 1005 8 $79 11

Employment Strategies CE01 8 $79 11

Excel I 2010 1022 12 $125 11

Excel Ninja Brown Bag CE01 1.5 $25 11

Grant Writing, A to Z CE01 24 $130 11

Java Programming, Introduction to 1003 24 $130 11

Keys to Effective Communications 1022 24 $130 12

Leadership, Essentials of 1020 7 $79 12

Mac, iPhone and iPad Programming CE01 24 $130 12

Marketing Your Business on the Internet 1016 24 $130 12

Mobile Apps with HTML5, Creating 2036 24 $130 12

Photoshop CS6 for Digital Photographers 1003 24 $130 12

Power Presentations 2030 8 $75 13

PowerPoint I 2010 1037 12 $125 13

Project Management Fundamentals CE01 24 $130 13

Public Speaking, Mastering 1002 24 $130 13

Publisher 2010, Introduction to Microsoft 1002 24 $130 13

QuickBooks 2012 1010 12 $149 14

QuickBooks 2012, Performing Payroll in 1015 24 $130 14

Resolving Conflict 1019 7 $130 14

Resume Writing Workshop CE01 8 $79 14

Secrets of the Caterer CE01 24 $130 14

Selling, Effective 1032 24 $130 14

Social Networking CE01 9 $50 15

SQL, Introduction to CE01 24 $130 15

Supervision and Management, Fundamentals of 1014 24 $130 15

Web Pages, Creating 1002 24 $130 15

Word I 2010 1024 12 $125 15

Word 2010 in the Classroom, Microsoft 1024 24 $130 15

WordPress Websites II, Creating 1040 24 $130 16

Wow, What a Great Event! CE02 24 $130 16

Writing Effective Grant Proposals CE01 24 $130 16

Writing Essentials 1004 24 $130 16

VC Quick GuideFollowing is a quick guide to what the VC Workforce & Continuing Education Department has to offer. For a wide variety of online courses, visit www.ed2go.edu/victoria.

* Additional cost for required textbook and/or supplies4 Summer 2013

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Health Careers - Medical

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Industrial Trades

Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills 1091 32 $175 21

Electrical Level 1 1019 96 $475 21



Electrical License Renewal 2000 4 $75 21

EPA Technician Certification 1091 10 $150* 21

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Level 2 1038 96 $475 22

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Level 3 2036 96 $475 22

Millwright Level 2 1029 96 $750 22

Pipefitting Level 1 1001 96 $510 22

R410-A Safety Training 1091 4 $75 22

Welding Level 1 1007 144 $850 22

Welding Level 2 2013 144 $1,150 23

Languages

Braille, Beginning CE01 24 $130 25

French-Beginning Conversational CE01 24 $130 25

Italian, Instant CE01 24 $130 25

Japanese, Conversational CE01 24 $130 25

Sign Language, Conversational CE01 18 $129 25

Spanish for Law Enforcement 1001 24 $130 25

Spanish for Medical Professionals 1001 24 $130 26

Spanish, Speed CE01 24 $130 26

Law Enforcement

Police Academy (Day) 1006 652 $2,200 29

Police Academy (Night) 1006 652 $2,200 29

Personal Enrichment

Arts & Crafts Business, Start Your Own CE01 24 $130 31

Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners CE01 24 $130 31

Divorce, Navigating CE01 24 $130 31

Garden, Start Your Own Edible CE02 24 $130 31

Genealogy, Beginning 101 CE01 8 $75 32

Genealogy: Breaking Through Brick Walls CE02 8 $75 32

Going Green at Home CE01 24 $130 32

Grammar Refresher CE01 24 $130 32

Guitar, Introduction to CE01 24 $130 32

Homeschool With Success CE01 24 $130 32

Interior Design, Introduction to CE01 24 $130 33

Journaling, Introduction to CE01 24 $130 33

Lose Weight & Keep it Off CE01 24 $130 33

Managing Life as a Single Parent CE02 24 $130 33

Meditation, Certificate in CE01 8 $68 33

Money, Credit & Identity, Protect Your CE01 24 $130 34

Poetry, Pleasures of CE01 24 $130 34

Public Speaking, Mastering 1002 24 $130 34



ReadyMATH CE01 75 $499 34

Scrapbooking, Intro to Digital CE01 24 $130 34

Social Networking CE01 9 $50 34

Veterinary Assistant, Becoming a CE01 24 $130 35

Write Young Adult Fiction CE01 24 $130 35

Writing, Beginning CE01 24 $130 35

Real Estate

MathMaster CE08 0 $89 37

National Real Estate Exam Prep: The SMART Guide to Passing CE09 0 $89 37

Promulgated Contracts 0322 30 $115 37

Real Estate Finance CE05 30 $149 37

Real Estate Investment CE06 30 $149 37

Texas Law of Agency CE02 30 $149 37

Texas Law of Contracts CE04 30 $149 37

Texas Principles of Real Estate CE01 60 $279 37

Teaching & Education

Creative Classroom, The 1008 24 $130 39

Creating Classroom Centers CE13 24 $130 39

Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom CE11 24 $130 39

Differentiating K-12 Assessments CE14 24 $130 40

Empowering Students with Disabilities CE10 24 $130 40

Guided Reading and Writing: Strategies for Success CE08 24 $130 40

Microsoft Word in the Classroom 1024 24 $130 40

Response to Intervention: Reading Strategies that Work CE06 24 $130 40

Singapore Math Strategies: Advanced Model Drawing for Grades 6-9 CE02 24 $130 40

Singapore Math Strategies: Model Drawing for Grades 1-6 CE01 24 $130 41

Singapore Math Strategies: Number Sense and Computational Strategies CE03 24 $130 41

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems CE12 24 $130 41

Teaching Students with ADHD CE04 24 $130 41

Teaching Students with Autism: Strategies for Success CE07 24 $130 41

Teaching Smarter with SMART Boards CE05 24 $130 41

Transportation

Truck Driving (Texas Specific) 1001 286 $3,750 43

Basic Motorcycle Safety CE01 17 $195 43

6 Summer 2013

Academy for Lifelong LearningAn educational program for lifelong learners.

The program encourages lifelong learning,providing members with common interests theopportunity to participate in study, discussionsand social interaction.

Classes are offered in the fall and spring. Social activities will be scheduled throughout the year. Membership is $50 per year.

The program is sponsored by the Victoria College Workforce and Continuing Education Department.

For more information, please call (361) 582-2426 or visit www.victoriacollege.edu/academyoflifelonglearning.



Business & TechnologyIf you are organized, a natural

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Business & TechnologyFor information about these courses, please contact the Workforce & Continuing Education Department at (361) 582-2528.

Access 2010, Introduction to Microsoft - $130ITSW 1053

In these practical and project-oriented lessons, you’ll learn how to use this award-winning MS Office software to create and customize tables. You’ll build relationships between your tables to eliminate redundancies and slash data entry time. And you’ll discover how to achieve huge reductions in data entry errors by setting default values, creating validation rules, and building input masks. 24 contact hours Online Course - New classes begin monthlyMay 15 - Jul 15Jun 19 - Aug 19Jul 17 - Sep 16Aug 21 - Oct 21

Accounting Fundamentals I - $130 ACNT 1002

Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you’re interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. You’ll learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, while also learning how to analyze and record financial transactions, as well as prepare various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities will be discussed. 24 contact hours Online Course - New classes begin monthlyMay 15 - Jul 15Jun 19 - Aug 19Jul 17 - Sep 16Aug 21 - Oct 21

Accounting Fundamentals II - $130ACNT 1092

In Accounting Fundamentals II, you’ll explore such topics as special journals, uncollectible accounts receivable, plant assets, depreciation, notes and interest, accrued revenue and expenses, dividends, retained earnings and various financial reports for corporations. 24 contact hours

Online Course - New classes begin monthlyMay 15 - Jul 15Jun 19 - Aug 19Jul 17 - Sep 16Aug 21 - Oct 21

Administrative Assistant Fundamentals - $130POFT 1022

This course will help you discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. You’ll become an indispensable member of your team by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to turn your office into a high productivity machine. 24 contact hours


Adobe Illustrator CS5, Introduction to - $130 GRPH 1002

In this course, you’ll learn how to use a wide range of tools in Adobe Illustrator CS5. For instance, you’ll explore the enhanced Recolor Artwork feature, which helps you choose a harmonious color scheme for your image and completely alter the color palette of any image with just a few clicks. You’ll also see how the redesigned Gradient tool makes it easier to adjust colors directly on an image. In addition, you’ll learn how to draw and trace with the Pen tool and how to fine-tune the contours of any line. You’ll also discover how to work with color, use shortcuts for applying color to images, and add special effects such as 3D to your drawings. 24 contact hours


Adobe Photoshop Elements Beginner - $89 ITSW 1003

Students will learn the introductory basics of Adobe Photoshop Elements graphics software for image enhancement and editing of digital images. In this hands-on course, students will use an in-class computer to work with the instructor while manipulating a photo. Course topics include: Tools and basic workspace area bar functions, layer discussion, editing and basic creative effects of digital images, and basic aspects of image composition. All course materials included. 8 contact hours

VC Main Campus May 21 - May 30 Tues & Thur | 6 – 8 p.m. Continuing Education Center, Room 208

July 7 - July 9 Mon & Wed | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Continuing Education Center, Room 208




Basic Management Skills - $79 BMGT 1012

This course will provide students with an overview of the necessary tools for moving into a management position and staying there. Students will be taught how to navigate through the “management minefield” with ease, how to deal with peer as well as upper management pressure, methods for dealing with unruly employees, how to understand office politics and listening techniques for knowing what your boss is really saying. All course materials included. 8 contact hours

VC Main Campus July 17Wed 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Continuing Education Center, Room 203

Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel - $130 FINA CE01

This course will help you understand business environments, financial statements, and strategy so you can make more profitable business and personal financial decisions. 24 contact hours


C# Programming for the Absolute Beginner - $130CPND CE01

Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with C#, the in-demand and incredibly useful programming language that incorporates the best features of Visual Basic, C++, and Java. We’ll explore the many benefits of object oriented programming, with plenty of vivid, real-life examples. 24 contact hours


Computers for Beginners - $125 COMP CE01

No prior experience necessary. Included in this remarkable beginner course is computer literacy, Windows 7, Internet and e-mail. Students will get hands-on instruction and practice. Topics will include computer terminology, computer hardware and software, Windows operating system, file management, World Wide Web, discussions on how computers are used in today’s world and an overview of Microsoft Office productivity suite (word processing, spreadsheets, and database). All course materials included. 12 contact hours

VC Main CampusJune 3 - June 6Mon - Thur | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Continuing Education Center, Room 208

Computers for the Workplace - $150ITSC 1012

No prior experience necessary. Included in this remarkable beginner course is computer literacy, Windows 7, Internet and e-mail. Students will get hands-on instruction and practice. Topics will include computer terminology, computer hardware and software, Windows operating system, file management, World Wide Web, discussions on how computers are used in today’s world and an overview of Microsoft Office productivity suite (word processing, spreadsheets, and database). All course materials included. 15 contact hours

VC Main CampusAug 5 – Aug 21Mon & Wed | 5:30 – 8 p.m. Continuing Education Center, Room 208

Calhoun County CenterJuly 8 – July 17Mon & Wed | 2 – 5 p.m. Calhoun County Center, Room 9

CSS & XHTML, Introduction to - $130IMED 1002

Learn how to create state-of-the-art Web sites using modern CSS and XHTML techniques. Take your existing HTML skills to the next level and start building sites like the pros. If you want to survive and excel in the fast-paced world of Web publishing, you’re going to need to keep up with ever-evolving standards. The new standard for Web developers is to use CSS and XHTML. 24 contact hours


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Customer Service - $79 BUSG 1005

You may already understand that top-notch customer service begins with knowing your customers and their needs, but do you know how to evaluate those customers, or better yet, what to do with the data once you have it? We’ll take a look at that, as well as identify how your customer service stacks up right now, and how you can build on even the sharpest of service policies. Plus, learn how to communicate, resolve complaints, and foster winning traits in customer service. All course materials included. 8 contact hours

Calhoun County CenterAug 13 – Aug 14Tues & Wed | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.Calhoun County Center, Auditorium

Employment Strategies - $79 EMPL CE01

This course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to research and explore all aspects of employment seeking strategies. Students will develop job-search strategies that will lead to more effective marketing of their skills. Critical components of the course include: planning your job search, gathering the tools (resumes, cover letters), beginning the search, interviewing and evaluating job offers. All course materials included. 8 contact hours

VC Main Campus July 15 – July 16 Mon & Tues | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Continuing Education Center, Room 203

Excel 1 2010 - $125 ITSW 1022

This course includes hands-on instruction and practice with Excel 2010, the spreadsheet program from Microsoft Office. Students will understand basic concepts of spreadsheet (Excel) functions, create formulas, charts, graphs, and generate reports. Course topics will include an introduction to terminology and machine use; program parameters; display characteristics; mathematical functions and formatting features and Printing. All course materials included. 12 contact hours

VC Main Campus June 17 – June 20 Mon - Thur | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Continuing Education Center, Room 208

Aug 13 – Aug 22 Tue & Thur | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Continuing Education Center, Room 208

Calhoun County CenterJuly 22 - July 29 Mon & Thur | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Calhoun County Center, Room 9

Excel Ninja Brown Bag - $25 ITSW CE01

Discover shortcuts and powerful tips that will earn you the title of Excel Ninja! This 90-minute class will demonstrate tips, tricks, and shortcuts that will increase your productivity. Learn how to quickly create, manipulate, modify, and unlock the power of Excel’s (version 2010) powerful time-saving features. Bring your lunch and we’ll provide the drink and cookies. 1.5 contact hours

VC Main Campus July 31 Thur | 12 – 1:30 p.m.Continuing Education Center, Room 208

Gonzales Center Jun 18 Tue | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Gonzales Center, Room 120

Grant Writing, A to Z - $130 GRNT CE01

This course will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field of grant writing! You’ll learn how to raise needed funds by discovering how and where to look for potential funders who are a good match for your organization. You’ll also learn how to network and develop true partnerships with a variety of funders, how to organize a successful grant-writing campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal package. 24 contact hours


Java Programing, Introduction to - $130 ITSE 1003

If you want to learn computer programming but don’t have any prior experience, you’ll enjoy a tour of Java, one of the most widely used computer languages in the world. It’s a breeze to learn in a friendly and supportive environment. Start with the basics of program design and go on to write your own programs and integrate input and output, calculations, decision making, and loops. Build your knowledge and confidence with easy-to-understand examples and plenty of skill-building exercises. So whether you just want to try it out to see if you like it or plan on doing more with Java, this is a great place to start! 24 contact hours





Keys to Effective Communication - $130BMGT 1022

If you often find yourself at a loss for words or lack confidence in your communication abilities, you’ll appreciate this course. With the help of a patient instructor and a supportive community of your fellow students, you’ll work step by step through the process of becoming a great conversationalist. You’ll learn to use communication to build rapport and create environments of trust, warmth, and respect. Become more confident, create a great first impression, get along well with others, and create more and better personal and professional relationships. 24 contact hours


Leadership, Essentials of - $79BMGT 1020

Are your leaders lacking basic, yet essential, interaction skills? Do they need help engaging others to achieve organization results? Does your organization need a fast-paced, engaging way to introduce foundation interaction skills? The essence of being an effective people leader lies in establishing good interpersonal work relationships and having the ability to spark action in others. This foundational leadership course teaches leaders how to get results through people. During the course, they learn a set of essential skills to meet both practical business needs and people’s personal needs. Learners acquire a set of proven interaction skills, discover leadership imperatives for meeting today’s challenges, and realize their role as a catalyst leader—a leader who inspires others to act. All course materials included. 7 contact hours

VC Main Campus July 24 Wed | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.Continuing Education Center, Room 203

Mac, iPhone and iPad Programming - $130 PROG CE01

Learn to create Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps and programs using Objective-C and the Xcode compiler. 24 contact hours


Marketing Your Business on the Internet - $130 BMGT 1016

Find out how to market your business on the Internet, even if you have little or no money to spend! In this practical, hands-on course, you’ll discover proven methods that will help you establish an Internet presence and build an online brand identity. You’ll learn how search engine optimization (SEO) works and how to track your site’s performance using Web analytics. 24 contact hours


Mobile Apps, Creating with HTML5 - $130 ITNW 2036

In this course, you’ll learn how to imagine, design, build, and optimize a cross-platform mobile app using the very latest HTML5 standards. The result will be a mobile app that’s fast and runs on just about any smartphone or tablet computer. 24 contact hours


Photoshop CS6 for the Digital Photographer - $130 ITSW 1003

Adobe’s Photoshop CS6 is a powerful software solution providing support and specialized editing tools for digital photographers and graphic artists. In this course, you’ll master techniques to make the most of your digital images and add a professional polish to your work. Designed for those with no image-editing experience, this class will take you from novice to accomplished photo editor. 24 contact hours


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Power Presentations - $75 COMG 2030

In this workshop you will write your specific speech, understand how to develop appropriate media, and handouts. The workshop will cover introductory speech making procedures, but the focus will be on the three planning stages of your specific presentation; the eight steps of presentation development; and tips for effective presentation. Student will leave the workshop with a completed speech or presentation ready to effectively inform the specific audience. All course materials included.8 contact hours

This is an all-day class, participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.

VC Main Campus July 23Tues | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Continuing Education Center, Room 208

Calhoun County Center Aug 28Wed | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Calhoun County Center, Room 9

PowerPoint I 2010 - $125 ITSW 1037

Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2010-- the best presentation program on the market today. This version of PowerPoint is very different from previous versions because of its new interface in which a Ribbon replaces the menu bar and toolbars. Course topics will include an introduction to computerized presentation graphics; planning; design; production of business graphics and charts; production of presentation files utilizing multimedia software. All course materials included. 12 contact hours

VC Main Campus Jun 24 - Jun 27 Mon - Thur | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Continuing Education Center, Room 208 Gonzales Center Jun 17 – Jun 24Mon & Wed | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Gonzales Center, Room 120

Project Management Fundamentals - $130 PROJ CE01

In this six-week course, an experienced Project Management Professional will help you master the essentials of project management. You’ll become an indispensable member of your project team by discovering and mastering the critical concepts you need to plan, implement, control and close any type of project. If you’re new to project management, this course will provide you with the essential information you’ll need to prepare for and complete your first project. If you’re an experienced project manager, this course will make you more valuable to your employer by increasing your skills and competencies. 24 contact hours


Public Speaking, Mastering - $130 POFT 1002

Learn the secrets of effective public speaking and small group communication. You’ll learn how to plan and deliver your presentations skillfully and how to manage one of the most common public speaking barriers—fear. 24 contact hours


Publisher 2010, Introduction to Microsoft - $130GRPH 1002

In this hands-on, project-oriented class for beginners, you’ll learn how to design, create, and publish a wide variety of stunning documents using Microsoft Publisher 2010—one of the most affordable and comprehensive desktop publishing packages available. You’ll find out how Publisher’s built-in layouts and templates can help you quickly complete virtually any desktop publishing project. If you’re new to graphic design, you’ll receive plenty of expert guidance in selecting and using images, colors, and layouts. 24 contact hours





QuickBooks 2012 - $149 ACNT 1010

Pre-requisite: Basic bookkeeping knowledge required. In this QuickBooks class, you’ll get the training you need to start using this accounting program to set up a chart of accounts, reconcile your checking account, create and print invoices, receipts, and statements, track your payables, inventory, and receivables, create estimates, and generate reports. Course topics will include lists and bank accounts/using other accounts in QuickBooks; entering sales information and setting up inventory; entering and paying bills/receiving payments and making deposits; analyzing financial data and tracking and paying sales tax. All course materials included. 12 contact hours

VC Main Campus May 6 - May 15Mon & Wed | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.Continuing Education Center, Room 208

QuickBooks 2012, Performing Payroll in - $130ACNT 1010

In this course, you’ll learn the steps you need to follow to properly set up your payroll system in QuickBooks--steps such as accessing information on the Internal Revenue Service Web site, creating an entry for a new employee, tracking time and job cost data, and generating required forms and reports. 24 contact hours


Resolving Conflict - $130 BMGT 1019

Differences of opinion can quickly escalate into an out-and-out battle. In the workplace, it’s the leader’s role to recognize the signs of conflict and then to quickly choose the appropriate level of involvement to help resolve the issue. This course teaches leaders how to recognize that a conflict is escalating and minimize damage by using the most appropriate resolution tactic—regardless of which stage a conflict is in. Leaders also learn the true cost of conflict to an organization and techniques for handling even the most challenging conflict-related discussions effectively. All course materials included. 7 contact hours

VC Main Campus July 9Tues | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.Continuing Education Center, Room 203

Calhoun County Center July 11 Thur | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Calhoun County Center, Auditorium

Resume Writing Workshop - $79 WRTG CE01

Discover the secret to transforming your tired, boring resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. All course materials included. 8 contact hours

VC Main Campus Jun 24 – Jun 27Tue & Thur | 1 - 5 p.m.Continuing Education Center, Room 203

Calhoun County Center Jun 10 – Jun 11 Mon - Tue | 1 – 5 p.m.Calhoun County Center, Auditorium

Gonzales Center Jun 17 – Jun 19Mon - Thur | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Gonzales Center, Room 116

Secrets of the Caterer $130 CATR CE01

Catering is a business that has become very popular, especially for those who love to cook and plan parties. From weddings, to showers, to business parties, catering is a home-based business that gives the caterer an exciting and creative career. Learn the fundamentals of the catering business, how to cook for large crowds, organize your kitchen, manage your time, and work with clients. Build your catering skills and begin a new and exciting career today. 24 contact hours Online Course - New classes begin monthlyMay 15 - Jul 15Jun 19 - Aug 19Jul 17 - Sep 16Aug 21 - Oct 21

Selling, Effective - $130 MRKG 1032

The goal of Effective Selling is not to teach you how to make a sale today, but to help you discover how you can easily convert a potential customer into a long term asset. Effective Selling will help you lay the groundwork for repeat business and your future success. In sales, there are no quick fixes. However, with the knowledge, planning skills, communication techniques, and the understanding of human nature that you will gain from this course; your sales will grow as if by magic. 24 contact hours Online Course - New classes begin monthlyMay 15 - Jul 15Jun 19 - Aug 19Jul 17 - Sep 16Aug 21 - Oct 21

14 Summer 2013


Social Networking - $50 FACE CE01

Facebook, Twitter, and Linked-In are all the rage and they are the top social networking sites. They can connect you with people across the globe. Whether it’s to connect with people with similar interests or to build your business, this is the way to maximize your social networking experience for a minimum price (generally free). All course materials included. 9 contact hours VC Main Campus July 1 – July 3Mon – Wed | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Continuing Education Center, Room 208

Calhoun County Center Aug 6 – Aug 8Tues - Thur | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Calhoun County Center, Room 9

SQL, Introduction to - $130 SQLW CE01

Learn the key concepts of Structured Query Language (SQL) and gain a solid working knowledge of this powerful and universal database programming language. You’ll learn the basic structure of relational databases, how to read and write simple and complex SQL statements, and advanced data manipulation techniques. 24 contact hours


Supervision and Management, Fundamentals of - $130 BMGT 1014

This course will help you master the basics of business by learning the language of management. You will learn the skills required to delegate responsibility and motivate your employees. A large part of a manager’s job involves getting things done through other people, and this course will help you understand how to influence and direct other people’s performance. All course materials included. 24 contact hours Online Course - New classes begin monthlyMay 15 - Jul 15Jun 19 - Aug 19Jul 17 - Sep 16Aug 21 - Oct 21

Web Pages, Creating $130 IMED 1002

Create and post your very own Web site on the Internet in this extensive, hands-on, six week workshop. First, you’ll learn about the capabilities of the World Wide Web and the fundamentals of web design. Then, with your instructor’s patient guidance, you’ll plan the content, structure and layout of your web site, create pages full of neatly formatted text build links between the pages and to the outside world, and add color, backgrounds, graphics, tables, hot buttons, and animation. You’ll also learn critical and timely information on securing the best possible location in search engine listings, and powerful no-cost or low-cost web marketing strategies. 24 contact hours


Word I 2010 - $125 POFI 1024

Learn to use the most widely used and recognized word processing software from Microsoft Office. Students will receive an overview of the production of documents, tables, and graphics. Course topics will include word processing terminology and concepts; editing functions; formatting options; special text options and tables/graphics. All course materials included. 12 contact hours VC Main Campus June 10 – June 13 Mon - Thur | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Continuing Education Center, Room 208 July 30 – Aug 8 Tues & Thur | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.Continuing Education Center, Room 208

Word 2010 in the Classroom, Microsoft - $130 POFI 1024

Master Microsoft Word, and be a more productive and creative teacher! This powerful software can make your documents come to life and help you integrate technology in your classroom. Whether you’re new to Word or a veteran, join us and find out how to turn this dynamic program into a launching pad for creative lessons and engaging classroom activities. Get ready to wow your students… and their parents too! 24 contact hours





WordPress Websites II, Creating - $130 IMED 1040

Discover how to create and maintain dynamic websites and blogs without technical coding using the self-hosted WordPress.org publishing platform. 24 contact hours


Wow, What a Great Event! - $130 CATR CE02

Learn how to create and coordinate successful special events. Develop skills, find resources and gain confidence to plan and produce any size or type of event. This course reveals proven tips, tools, techniques, and procedures used by experts and master event planners to help you avoid embarrassing and costly planning errors or production mistakes. You’ll discover how to select the right suppliers for food, decorations, entertainment, and you’ll learn how to effectively employ them within your own budgetary constraints. You’ll be so excited with your newly gained confidence and expertise that you’ll want to start planning your next event even before this course is over. 24 contact hours


Writing Effective Grant Proposals - $130 GRNT CE01

In this course, you’ll learn how to become fully familiar with the institution or project for which you are requesting support. You’ll get valuable guidance in preparing a background statement and a brief financial statement to support your request. You’ll also research some charitable foundation and corporate giving sources. 24 contact hours


Writing Essentials - $130 POFT 1004

Master the essentials of writing, and become the stellar wordsmith you always wanted to be! In this course, you’ll develop the skills you need to excel at business communications, express yourself clearly online, and take your creative literary talents to a new level. 24 contact hours


16 Summer 2013

Online High School Credit Recovery CoursesCourses offer a flexible and affordable online option for students who need to make up credits or retake courses to improve their grades.

Students can choose from a wide range of core curriculum courses including: • Algebra • Geometry • Biology • Chemistry • English

Instruction is entirely online, so students can study at their own pace with the guidance of a dedicated and experienced instructor 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection.

This unique support system is designed to help students succeed, even if they’ve struggled with high school curriculum in the past.

For more details, call (361) 582-2528 or visit www.ed2go.com/victoria.



Health Careers -MedicalIf you have a strong desire to

help others feel better,

consider a career in healthcare.

Research shows that 10 of

the 20 fastest growing careers

are in health-related fields.

18 Summer 2013

Health Careers - Medical Electronic Health Records Insurance CodingLong-Term Care Activity DirectorLong-Term Care Activity Director IILong-Term Care Activity Director UpdateMedical AssistingMedical TerminologyMedication Aide for Nurse AideMedication Aide for Nurse Aid UpdateNurse AidePharmacy TechPhlebotomyTherapeutic Recreation ITherapeutic Recreation IIProfessional Development Conferences

Health Careers - Emergency Medical Services Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support RecertificationCPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare ProvidersCPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers RecertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support Recertification

For class information and dates, please view the Workforce & Continuing Education Healthcare Professions schedule at www.victoriacollege.edu/healthcareprofessions.

For information, contact Marcela Barrera at (361) 582-2412 or [email protected].

offers the following healthcare profession courses.



Industrial TradesIf you like working with your

hands, are mechanically

inclined, and enjoy designing

and building things, consider a

career in industrial trades.

20 Summer 2013

For information about these courses, please contact the Workforce & Continuing Education Department at (361) 582-2528.

Industrial Trades

Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills - $175CNBT 1091

Prerequisite: Basic reading and math skills Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills is common to all NCCER Training Programs and is required for NCCER Certification for all Level 1 courses. No prior experience necessary. This course provides an introduction to basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprints, basic rigging, communication skills, and basic employability skills. All course materials included. 32 contact hours

VC Main CampusMay 21 - Jun 13 Tue & Thur | 6 – 10 p.m.College Services & Training Building, Room 104-A

Calhoun County CenterJul 15 – Aug 7Mon & Wed | 6 –10 p.m.VC Wilkins Industrial Training Center, Room 1

Electrical Level 1 - $475ELPT 1019

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Core CurriculumIntroductory Craft Skills. This course provides an introduction to the electrical trade; introduction to electrical circuits, theory, and safety; introduction to the National Electrical Code®; conductors and cable, device boxes, hand bending; residential electrical services. All course materials included. 96 contact hours

VC Main CampusSep 9 - Dec 4Mon & Wed | 6 – 10 p.m.College Services & Training Building, Room 104-A


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Electrical 1This course is a study in alternating current; motors theory and application; circuit breakers and fuses; conductor installations, terminations and splices; conduit bending; grounding and bonding; pull and junction boxes. All course materials included. 96 contact hours

VC Main CampusSep 10 – Dec 5Tue & Thur | 6 – 10 p.m.College Services & Training Building, Room 104-A


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Electrical 2 This course is a study of the principles of operation of single- and three-phase motors and transformers; ground fault; protective devices; short circuit; size overcurrent; transformer banking; Wye and Delta connections. All course materials included. 96 contact hours

Calhoun County CenterAug 26 – Jan 6Mon & Wed | 6 – 9 p.m.Calhoun County Center, Room 18

Electrical License Renewal - $75ELPT 2000

This course includes the review of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code including notable Code revisions as well as electrical licensing requirements and state laws and rules that regulate the conduct of licensed electricians. This four-hour course is required to be completed every year prior to license renewal and may be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. All course materials included. 4 contact hours

VC Main CampusJun 11Tues | 6 – 10 p.m. Continuing Education Center, Room 103

Aug 6Thur | 6 – 10 p.m. Continuing Education Center, Room 103

EPA Technician Certification - $150 (plus textbook)*HART 1091

Victoria College, in cooperation with the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, offers EPA Technician Certification courses. Enrolled participants will receive instruction in compliance with the Federal Clean Air Act, Section 608, and will take the EPA technician Certification Exam. Certification cards will be issued from ARI to individuals who pass the exam. Exam fees are included in tuition.

Note: Textbooks are required for this course and should be purchased in the VC Bookstore. Students are expected to read and study the entire textbook before attending class. All participants are required to bring photo identification for testing. Participants who are seeking certifications for additional EPA types should bring a photocopy of their current EPA Certification card. HVAC Level 1 and/or prior HVAC experience recommended. 10 contact hours

VC Main CampusAug 20 – Aug 22 Tue & Thur | 5 – 10 p.m. College Services & Training Building, Room 104-B

Apply for Financial Aid Now! Call (361) 572-6415.



Health Careers - EMSIndustrial TradesFor information about these courses, please contact the Workforce & Continuing Education Department at (361) 582-2528.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Level 2 - $475HART 203

Prerequisite: Successful completion of HVAC Level 1 This is an intermediate HVAC course. Topics include basic installation and maintenance practices; basic electronics; introduction troubleshooting control circuit, and gas heating and cooling; commercial airside systems chimneys, vents, and flues; air quality equipment; leak detection, evacuation, recovery, and charging; fiberglass and flexible duct systems. All course materials included. 96 contact hours

VC Main CampusSep 10 – Dec 5 Tues & Thur | 6 – 10 p.m.College Services & Training Building, Room 104-B

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Level 3 - $475HART 2036

Prerequisite: Successful completion of HVAC 2This introductory course covers heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) principles. Topics include introduction to cooling and heating; basic electricity; air distributing systems; copper and plastic piping practices; soldering and brazing; trade mathematics; ferrous metal piping practices. All course materials included. 96 contact hours

VC Main CampusSep 9 – Dec 4Mon & Wed | 6 – 10 p.m.College Services & Training Building, Room 104-B

Millwright Level 2 - $750MCHN 1029

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Millwright 1This course provides an intermediate study of millwright; intermediate trade math; field sketching; intermediate blueprint reading; millwright power and specialty tools; setting base and soleplates; introduction to bearings. All course materials included. 96 contact hours

Calhoun County CenterAug 27 – Dec 19Tues & Thur | 6 – 9 p.m.VC Wilkins Industrial Training Center, Room 1

Pipefitting Level 1 - $510PFPB 1001

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills. This course provides a comprehensive overview of work performed by the pipefitter; pipefitter responsibilities and career opportunities; safety principles associated with the pipefitting trade; pipefitting hand tool and power tools; Oxyfuel cutting; adders and scaffolds, and motorized equipment. All course materials included. 96 contact hours

Calhoun County CenterAug 26 - Jan 6 Mon & Wed | 6 – 9 p.m.VC Wilkins Industrial Training Center, Room 2

R410-A Safety Training - $75HART 1091

New equipment that uses R-410A will require service personnel to shift to different tools and fundamentals when installing, changing out (retrofitting) older split A/C systems, and repairing systems in the field. The Universal R-410A Safety Training and Certification program provides the necessary training and practical knowledge to safely perform service on systems containing R-410A as well as R-407C and other azeotropic blends. This program also includes information on: the R-22 phase-out, appropriate refrigerant and oil applications, service techniques, as well as safe handling of R-410A. All course materials included. 4 contact hours

VC Main CampusAug 27 Tues | 6 – 10 p.m. College Services & Training Building, Room 104-B

Welding Level 1 - $850WLDG 1007

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills. This course provides an introductory study of basic welding processes. Students will demonstrate machine setup and complete welds and cutting operations; basic shop safety; identification of types of electrodes used in welding process; identifying various welding and cutting standards; Oxy-Fuel Welding (OFW) and cutting; Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW); Metal Arc Welding (GMAW); Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). All course materials included. 144 contact hours

VC Main CampusAug 27 – Jan 16Tues & Thur | 6 – 10 p.m.VC Liberty Street Industrial Training Center

Calhoun County Center Aug 26 – Jan 22 Mon & Wed | 6 – 10 p.m.Calhoun County High School Welding Lab

22 Summer 2013


Industrial Trades

Customized TrainingLet us help you build a better business.

Victoria College is your partner for innovative learning solutions for you and your business. We can provide the

highest quality, customized training to meet the needs of the changing workforce. Our customized training services are

designed to respond to your organization’s development needs quickly and affordably. We have programs tailored to the

needs of your employees at all levels and backgrounds.

For more information:(361) 582-2575(877) 843-4369

Welding Level 2 - $1,150WLDG 2013

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Welding 1 This course is an intermediate study of welding. Students will perform air carbon arc washing and gouging activities; explain plasma arc cutting equipment and safe work area; demonstrate setup and use GMAW, FCAW and GTAW equipment; reading details drawings; welding symbols; stainless steel grove and pipe welds; air carbon arc cutting; Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC); Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW); Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW); Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). All course materials included. 144 contact hours

Calhoun County CenterAug 27 – Jan 14Tues & Thur | 6 – 10 p.m.Calhoun County High School Welding Lab



LanguagesKnowledge of a foreign

language can be useful in a

wide range of careers

including translating,

interpreting and language

teaching and language skills.

If you have an ear for

languages your skills could

land you a sought-after

career in law, finance or

information technology.

24 Summer 2013


Languages

Braille, Beginning - $130 BRLE CE01

Begin your path toward a rewarding career as a Braille transcriber by learning to write and read the tactual language of the blind. You’ll learn the history of Braille, and different ways of producing the Braille English alphabet, Braille numbers, Braille punctuation, and more. This course will prepare you well for participating in the vigorous and challenging Braille transcribing course offered by the Library of Congress. 24 contact hours


French, Beginning Conversational - $130 FREN CE01

This course will teach you how to communicate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You’ll learn practical, common phrases that will make your trip to the many French-speaking regions of the world more pleasant. You’ll learn dialogue specific to various settings, and you’ll be surprised how easy it can be to speak another language! Each lesson introduces a scenario, presented in short dialogues. You’ll be able to practice and learn both sides of the conversation, so you’ll easily understand and expect common responses. Every lesson also has cultural tips, which will make you more comfortable in a foreign setting. This course makes learning French fun and surprisingly easy. You’ll be pleased with your quick progress, and you’ll be prepared for your next trip! 24 contact hours


Italian, Instant - $130 ITAL CE01

This dynamic course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. You’ll learn practical, everyday words and phrases that will make your stay in Italy more enjoyable. You’ll read, hear, and practice dialogues based on typical situations that you’re likely to encounter while staying in Italy. The dialogues and follow-up exercises of each lesson will teach you to communicate in Italian in a wide variety of settings. You’ll be surprised by how quickly and easily you can learn many useful expressions in Italian! 24 contact hours


Japanese, Conversational - $130 JAPA CE01

Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, you’ll find this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the Japanese language. Guided by a native Japanese instructor, you’ll also gain cultural knowledge only an insider has. 24 contact hours


Sign Language, Conversational - $129SIGN CE01This course will teach you to fingerspell basic personal information; communicate basic personal information in sign; demonstrate conversational courtesies, basic expressive and receptive vocabulary skills; and use simple grammatical patterns. This course also provides basic functional communication skills with members of the deaf community. Students will learn over 3500 different signs and how to sign complete sentences. Students will have real interaction with the deaf. All course materials included. 18 contact hours

VC Main CampusJun 4 – Aug 1Tues & Thur | 6 – 7 p.m. Continuing Education Center, Room 203

Spanish for Law Enforcement - $130FRNL 1001

In this course, you’ll focus specifically on Spanish for law enforcement personnel, skipping the “touristy” phrases you don’t need to know. And to make your learning easy and painless, the course is sprinkled with fun games and stories. So if you’re having flashbacks to your boring high school Spanish class, don’t worry—you can learn Spanish and have fun at the same time. By the end of this course, you’ll be well on your way to being a Spanish speaker and communicating more effectively with the Spanish speakers all around you. 24 contact hours




Health Careers - EMSLanguagesFor information about these courses, please contact the Workforce & Continuing Education Department at (361) 582-2528.

Spanish for the Medical Professionals - $130 FRNL 1001

With increasing numbers of Spanish-speaking patients entering the healthcare system every year, it’s more crucial than ever for health professionals to learn medical Spanish. What’s more, adding Spanish skills to your résumé can broaden your career horizons. But you’re a busy person, and you don’t have time to waste—so this course skips the “touristy” topics and focuses on the survival Spanish medical personnel really need to know in a medical setting. 24 contact hours


Spanish, Speed - $130 SPAN CE01

Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. You’ll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you’ll be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. ¡Qué Bueno!. 24 contact hours


26 Summer 2013

Part-time Instructors NeededAre you an expert in a particular subject and want to teach?

We are always looking for qualified individuals who have teaching ability and are interested

in sharing their expertise with others.

Send your resume to:[email protected]

A member of our team will contact you if there is a match between our needs and your qualifications.

mailto:[email protected]

KidsCollegeGrades 4 - 6It’s Not Just Rocket Science! - $95June 3 - 6 | 8 a.m. - Noon

Boom! Pop! Fizz! Weird Science! - $95June 3 - 6 | 1 - 5 p.m.

Abra Dabra Cadoodle! Explore the Magical World of Art! - $95June 10 - 13 | 9 a.m. - Noon

Buried “Treasure”: Archaeology! - $95July 1 - 3 | 8 a.m. - Noon

CSI for Kids - $95July 15 - 18 | 9 a.m. - Noon

Exploring New Lands - $95July 30 - August 2 | 9 a.m. - Noon

Grades 5 - 8Abra Dabra Cadoodle! Explore the Magical World of Art! - $95June 17 - 20 | 9 a.m. - Noon

Fun with Technology - $95June 24 - 27 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Origami & Paper Quilling - $95July 8 - 11 | 9 a.m. - Noon

Basketball Skills Camp - $65July 16 - 18 | 8 - 10 a.m.

Volleyball Skills Camp - $65July 16 - 18 | 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

For more information or to register call (361) 582-2528.



28 Summer 2013

Law EnforcementIf you possess a strong sense

of duty and are not afraid to

be in dangerous situations,

consider a career in

public service.

For more information regarding the Police Academy please call 361-572-6426 or email [email protected].

Law Enforcement


All law enforcement training sessions have limited enrollment and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration deadlines have been set so that the needed supplies/books can be purchased prior to the training. Registration information is available at www.victoriacollege.edu/trainingscheduleregistration.

Each class must have a minimum of 10 students registered, or the class will be canceled. Therefore, it is extremely important that we receive your registration by the deadline and that you attend on the date(s) for which you registered.

Police Academy (Day) - $2,200 CJLE 1006

Students learn the 30 topics essential to today’s modern police officer. These topics will be covered through extensive classroom lectures and hands-on experiences. Some of the exciting topics explored in classroom instruction include: History of Policing; Ethics; U.S. and Texas Constitution and Bill of Rights; Criminal Justice System; Code of Criminal Procedure, Arrest, Search and Seizure; Penal Code; Traffic; Texas Alcohol Beverage Code; and many others. All students in the Academy will also participate in driving exercises designed to improve pursuit skills, firing range shooting drills, search and seizure activities and intense physical fitness training. Tuition includes books, supplies, and uniforms. 652 contact hours

VC Main CampusJan 14 – May 9 Mon - Fri | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.(Some Saturday & Sunday required)Allied Health Building, Room 122

Police Academy (Night) - $2,200 CJLE 1006

Students learn the 30 topics essential to today’s modern police officer. These topics will be covered through extensive classroom lectures and hands-on experiences. Some of the exciting topics explored in classroom instruction include: History of Policing; Ethics; U.S. and Texas Constitution and Bill of Rights; Criminal Justice System; Code of Criminal Procedure, Arrest, Search and Seizure; Penal Code; Traffic; Texas Alcohol Beverage Code; and many others. All students in the Academy will also participate in driving exercises designed to improve pursuit skills, firing range shooting drills, search and seizure activities and intense physical fitness training. Tuition includes books, supplies, and uniforms. 652 contact hours

VC Main CampusAug 2013 – May 2014Mon - Fri | 6 - 10 p.m.(Some Saturday & Sunday required)Allied Health Building, Room 122

mailto:[email protected]


www.victoriacollege.edu/trainingscheduleregistration

Personal EnrichmentPersonal enrichment courses

offer a range of topics ideal

for anyone looking to enhance

their knowledge and abilities

and get more out of life.

Whether you’re looking to

take up a new hobby, get your

household affairs in order or

improve your health and

wellness, personal enrichment

courses will help you attain

your goals.

30 Summer 2013


Personal Enrichment

Arts and Crafts Business, Start Your Own - $130 BEAD CE01

If you have an art or a craft and you dream about starting your own home-based or small business, this is the course for you! Learn how to start your own arts and crafts business from a professional artist. Discover how to create a niche in your chosen craft, price your work effectively, find the best craft shows, and market your product to a worldwide Internet customer base. 24 contact hours


Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners - $130 BLOG CE01

If you’re thinking of starting a blog or just beginning one, this course is for you. Perhaps you’d like to try out podcasting too. You can and it’s easy. In this course, you’ll learn how to create, manage, and promote your own blog and audio and video podcast using tools that you already have on your computer—no paid software or equipment is needed. 24 contact hours


Divorce, Navigating - $130 LIFE CE01

Getting through a divorce is a daunting, emotional, and disorienting process. In this course, you’ll learn how to move through the divorce process step by step to gain a sense of control and stability, and emerge on the other side as a healthier and happier person. With the new skills and perspective you’ll gain, you’ll be well equipped to chart a new direction in your life. 24 contact hours


Garden, Start Your Own Edible - $130 GRDN CE02

Grow delicious, nutritious fruit and vegetables in your own backyard! In this course, you’ll learn how to give your garden a healthy start and keep it growing strong all season. Whether you want to provide your family with nutritious food, save money, get some exercise, or just be more self-sufficient, this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be on your way to a successful harvest. 24 contact hours


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Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5Learn to use HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery,and Web APIs to create cross-platform mobileapps and mashups.

Mac, iPhone, and iPad ProgrammingLearn to create Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps andprograms using Objective-C and the Xcodecompiler.

Introduction to ChemistryGain a solid foundation in the basics of chemistryand see how everything that goes on in your bodydepends on a chemical reaction.

Introduction to Java ProgrammingAn experienced Java programmer introducesimportant Java topics with clear, step-by-stepinstructions.

Creating WordPress WebsitesLearn how to use WordPress, a free and popularWeb design tool, to quickly and easily createattractive blogs and interactive websites.

ACT/SAT PreparationMaster the reading, writing, English, and sciencequestions on the ACT and new SAT.

Discover Digital PhotographyAn informative introduction to the fascinatingworld of digital photography equipment.

Creating jQuery Mobile Websites with DreamweaverLearn how to build mobile-friendly websites fordevices such as smartphones and tablets usingDreamweaver and jQuery Mobile.

Introduction to C# ProgrammingLearn the fundamentals of computer programmingwith the new C# programming language.

Introduction to CSS3 and HTML5Learn to create state-of-the-art Web sites usingmodern CSS3 and HTML5 techniques.

Introduction to BiologyLearn how cells and DNA determine the structureand function of the human body and get afoundation for a career in the healthcare ormedical professions.

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Online courses are accessible anywhere any time of day or night.

All courses run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at theend). Courses include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments,discussion areas, supplementary links, and more.

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Health Careers - EMSPersonal EnrichmentFor information about these courses, please contact the Workforce & Continuing Education Department at (361) 582-2528.

Genealogy, Beginning 101 - $75 GENE CE01

Want to learn how to become a genealogist and begin researching your family history? Join us for four nights in June as we participate in easy-to-follow, interesting, and enlightening classes detailing how to get started tracing your ancestors. By the end of June you will have learned how to document your findings and where to go next for historical records and files listing your long-lost family members. There are no exams but you will have family history homework. 8 contact hours

VC Main Campus June 4 – June 25 Tue | 6 – 8 p.m. Continuing Education Center, Room 203

Genealogy: Breaking Through Brick Walls - $75 GENE CE02

Do you have a really tough genealogy research problem?Have you lost all hope in ever finding a certain ancestor?Do you just want to take your research to a higher level?Join us, a group of advanced genealogy researchers, for four nights of assistance and advice with genealogy techniques, methodologies, and strategies genealogists use to solve tough research problems. There will be no exams but genealogy research is required. 8 contact hours

VC Main Campus June 6 - June 27 Thur | 6 – 8 p.m. Continuing Education Center, Room 203

Going Green at Home - $130 GREN CE01

Step into a green lifestyle! In this course, you’ll learn how to reduce your carbon footprint by making simple changes that benefit the environment and your own health. If you’re looking for practical “going green” ideas for your home, this course will cover all the bases. By the time you’re done, you’ll know how to make your living space eco-friendly from top to bottom! 24 contact hours


Grammar Refresher - $130 GRAM CE01

Whatever your goals, a grasp of English grammar is important if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills. This course will help you gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct work. You’ll explore the basics of English grammar—like sentence structure and punctuation—as well as more sophisticated concepts—like logic and clarity. 24 contact hours


Guitar, Introduction to - $130 MUSC CE01

Learn to play guitar, and become the musician you‘ve always wanted to be! In these fun and informative lessons, you’ll build basic guitar skills step-by-step with the help of hands-on exercises, audio and video recordings, and detailed illustrations. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate student, this course will take your musical talent to the next level. By the time you’re finished, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a skilled guitar player. 24 contact hours


Homeschool with Success - $130 EDCA CE01

Discover what you need to know to homeschool your children successfully. You’ll find out how to research legal requirements, choose the best curriculum, organize your school day, provide great socialization opportunities, and make the most of raising your children. When you finish this course, you’ll have lots of information and guidance to plot your homeschooling course for years to come! 24 contact hours


32 Summer 2013


Personal Enrichment

Interior Design, Introduction to - $130 DSGN CE01

Are you a creative person with an eye for design? If so, this course will show you how to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms. You’ll delve into color theory, interior design styles and trends, spatial arrangements, floor plans, “green” design, and other basics. In addition, you’ll explore a range of interior design careers and get insider tips for entering this exciting and challenging field. As you master design skills step-by-step, you’ll complete your first project: a fully developed room design complete with spatial layout, lighting, and finish selections. Your new knowledge and hands-on practice will give you the confidence you need to start creating beautiful residential interiors for yourself and others. 24 contact hours


Journaling, Introduction to - $130 JRNL CE01

This insightful course will help you discover an exciting new way to express yourself and enhance your creativity. You’ll learn to use powerful journaling techniques to develop a deeper and more spiritual understanding of yourself and explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and values. You’ll also discover how to use journaling to ease the stress of unwanted change, improve your physical and emotional health, and achieve a greater level of professional success. 24 contact hours


Lose Weight & Keep It Off - $130 WGHT CE01

Do you want to lose weight and keep it off? Now you can! In this comprehensive course, you’ll discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight maintenance. You’ll master how to set and achieve weight-loss and weight-maintenance goals that make sense for you. We’ll determine the differences between weight loss and weight maintenance, and see how to master the obstacles to weight maintenance. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to set appropriate and effective goals for eating, exercise, and many other elements that affect your weight. You’ll have the skills you need to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime! 24 contact hours


Managing Life as a Single Parent - $130 LIFE CE02

Throughout the course, you’ll develop a clear sense of your strengths as a single parent. Upon completion, you’ll be more consistent with your children. You’ll know what discipline strategies work best for them and you’ll be more confident that you’re providing exactly what your children need. 24 contact hours


Meditation, Certificate in - $68 MEDI CE01

Although there are many ways to meditate and many different forms of meditation, they all share a unifying characteristic: Each focuses on intentionally training a person’s attention and concentration. Meditation practices have been used by cultures around the world for thousands of years. As you’ll learn, meditation’s health effects have been well documented. The practice offers improvement of the symptoms of various diseases and allows practitioners to experience a deeper spiritual connection. This program will guide you as you discover how the practice of medication can be used to increase mindfulness, reduce stress, deal with pain and illness, and support overall wellbeing. 8 contact hours




Health Careers - EMSPersonal EnrichmentFor information about these courses, please contact the Workforce & Continuing Education Department at (361) 582-2528.

Money, Credit and Identity, Protect Your - $130 CRED CE01

In these lessons, you’ll see how to spot the scams and rip-offs that can cost you money or ruin your credit. You’ll explore threats including identity fraud, Internet and credit card scams, and deceptive service contracts. By the time you finish this course, you’ll be prepared to protect your credit score, your identity, and your bank accounts. In addition, you’ll have the legal know-how you need to make mortgage holders, credit card companies, and debt collectors play by the rules. 24 contact hours


Poetry, Pleasures of - $130 WRTG CE01

If you want to write poetry, this course will help you to create your best possible work. You’ll learn the formal elements of the craft, become aware of how particular forms work, and explore many avenues for possible poetry topics. Interactive exercises will help you to create at least one poem with formal elements, and you’ll receive instruction and commentary in a constructive and nurturing environment. If you’re serious about becoming a published poet, you’ll also learn how to prepare a manuscript for publication and where to send it for the best possible results. 24 contact hours


Public Speaking, Mastering - $130 POFT 1002

You can become an effective public speaker! In this fun and hands-on course, you’ll find out how to talk confidently and persuasively to both large audiences and small groups. You’ll learn how to plan and deliver your presentations skillfully and how to manage one of the most common public speaking barriers—fear. 24 contact hours


ReadyMATH - $499 MATH CE01

Entering or returning to college and feeling unprepared for math? That’s a problem ReadyMATH can solve. ReadyMATH is the most advanced system for learning math and test preparation. By design, this online program condenses the required instruction to exactly what you need—no more, no less—enhancing and accelerating your learning. ReadyMATH assesses your knowledge gaps and then targets instruction and practice to specifically address individual needs, allowing you to master everything from basic arithmetic to intermediate algebra. You learn at your own pace and get support from an experienced academic tutor. ReadyMATH topics include Basic Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Beginning Algebra, and Intermediate Algebra. It is a very effective way to prepare you for the following placement exams: Compass, Accuplacer, SAT or ACT, GED or Asset tests. 75 contact hours

Online Course - New classes begin monthlyMay 15 - Aug 15Jun 19 - Sept 19Jul 17 - Oct 16Aug 21 - Nov 21

Scrapbooking, Intro to Digital - $130 DIGI CE01

Learn to use digital editing techniques to show off your photos and memorabilia in Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking! Using Photoshop Elements, this course will teach you how to make the most of your scrapbooking talents and artistic ideas when you combine traditional and digital scrapbooking. 24 contact hours


Social Networking - $50FACE CE01

Facebook, Twitter, and Linked In are all the rage. They are the top social network sites. They can connect you with people across the globe. Whether it’s to connect with people with similar interests or to build your business, this is the way to maximize your social networking experience for a minimum price (generally free). 9 contact hours

VC Main Campus July 1 – July 3 Mon - Wed | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Continuing Education Center Room 208

Calhoun County Center Aug 6 – Aug 8Tues - Thur | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Calhoun County Center, Room 9

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Veterinary Assistant, Becoming a - $130 BETA CE01

Please join us as we explore all the many duties that a veterinary assistant typically performs. Through instruction and demonstration, you’ll learn how to safely restrain an animal for blood tests, urine collection, and injections. Then you’ll find out how to obtain blood samples, which needles to use for which patient, where the best anatomical sites for collecting blood are located, and how to catheterize a bladder. Throughout the course, you’ll benefit from videos that demonstrate many of these procedures and techniques, as well as state-of-the-art interactive graphics. It’s as close as you can get to actually being right there in the veterinarian’s office! 24 contact hours


Write Young Adult Fiction - $130 WRIT CE01

From Harry Potter to Twilight, young adult fiction is one of the hottest genres for today’s novels. Teens and adults alike have discovered the excitement and passion of these stories, and publishers are hungry for more. If you’re eager to break into this market, this course provides you with the recipe for creating your own successful young adult story and shows you how to get it published. If you’ve dreamed for years of becoming an author, this course can help you turn your dream into a reality. In just six weeks, you’ll have all the tools you need to create a polished manuscript and get your story in print! 24 contact hours


Writer, Beginning - $130 WRIT CE01

Emphasis in this course is on developing your skills through practice, so you’ll spend more time writing than reading. You’ll master important concepts by completing enjoyable writing exercises and assignments, and you’ll discover a variety of strategies and techniques the pros use to develop characters, create a compelling point of view, build interest through dialogue, and add meaning to your stories. 24 contact hours




Real EstateVC offers the very best real

estate licensing programs, real

estate exam preparation and

real estate continuing

education courses. With a

variety of formats from

classroom to online, we make

it quick and convenient for

you to complete your

required education.

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For information, please contact the Workforce & Continuing Education Department at (361) 582-2528 or visit VictoriaCollege.edu/realestatetraining.

Real Estate

Victoria College is partnering with Career WebSchool to offer online real estate, appraisal and mortgage courses. To be eligible to apply for real estate Salesperson License, an individual must be a citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien, eighteen (18) years of age or older and a legal resident of Texas. In addition, an individual must furnish the Commission satisfactory evidence of successfully completing the following education: Texas Principles of Real Estate course [60 classroom hours], Texas Law of Agency core real estate course (30 classroom hours), Texas Law of Contracts core real estate course (30 classroom hours) and an additional three (90 classroom hours) in related courses acceptable to the Texas Real Estate Commission.

Texas Principles of Real Estate - $279* RELE CE01

This single course meets the 60-hour Principles (I & II) of Real Estate core course requirement. The course covers property ownership, property transfer, real estate licensing, finance, math, fair housing, and other required topics.

Online CourseClasses begin immediately upon registration.

Real Estate Finance - $149*RELE CE05

This course focuses on the set of concepts and techniques used to analyze and finance income-producing real property and will satisfy 30 hours of the additional core real estate course requirement necessary for licensure. Topics covered in this course: financing instruments and creative financing techniques; in-depth mortgage payment patterns and concepts, economic characteristics and standards, and financing of single and income-producing properties; sources and availability of mortgage money and credit and the impact of various factors on the mortgage market; and special government activities having an impact on real estate financing.


Real Estate Investment - $149*RELE CE06

This course covers real estate investments characteristics, techniques of investment analysis, time-valued money, discounted and non-discounted investment criteria, leverage, tax shelters, depreciation, and applications to property tax. This course emphasizes on Financing, evaluation, and management of real estate investment. 30 contact hours


* Please note: Students can register for classes using various package options or as individual classes. For information regarding the purchase, policies, exams, refunds, extensions, etc., contact the Career WebSchool at 800-532-7649.

Texas Law of Agency - $149* RELE CE02

This course meets the 30-hour Law of Agency core course requirement. This course covers an overview of agency concepts, agreements with buyers and sellers, fiduciary duties, intermediaries, agency termination, employment issues and other required topics.


Texas Law of Contracts - $149*RELE CE04

This course meets the 30-hour Law of Contracts core course requirement. This course covers contract law and reviews in detail how to create a contract, contract forms, breaches, provisions and other required topics.


MathMaster - $89*RELE CE08

Conquer that fear you have always had of real estate math. Math Master provides you with clear and concise explanations. These math tips will also be helpful in your career in real estate. Master real estate mathematics with ease!


National Real Estate Exam Prep: The SMART Guide to Passing - $89*RELE CE09

This exam preparation program was prepared after a careful analysis of all of the testing formats that a real estate applicant may encounter. The program is composed of the ten topics found on all of the testing service exams and many state exams. The program also includes two 100-question practice exams: one salesperson practice exam and one broker practice exam. There are a total of 1,000 questions in this exam prep program.


Promulgated Contracts - $115*TREC 0322

The course covers the unauthorized practice of law, broker-lawyer committee, current promulgated forms, commission rules governing the use of the forms, and case studies involving the use of forms. This course meets the 30-hour Promulgated Contracts Forms core course requirement.




Teaching & EducationClassroom in chaos?

Gain control from the comfort

of your own home. VC offers

courses for teaching

professionals that offer

practical information that can

be applied to students and the

classroom immediately.

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Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners. All courses run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end). Courses are project oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any course entirely from your home or office. Any time of the day or night.

How to get started:

1. Visit our Online Instruction Center: www.ed2go.com/victoria

2. Click the Courses link, choose the department and course title you are interested in and select the Enroll Now button. Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. Here you will choose a username and password that will grant you access to the Classroom.

3. When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center and click the Classroom link. To begin your

studies, simply log in with the username and password you selected during enrollment.

Health Careers - EMSTeaching & EducationFor information, please contact the Workforce & Continuing Education Department at (361) 582-2528 or visit www.ed2go.com/victoria.

Available Courses:

Creative Classroom, The - $130 CDEC 1008

Creativity will abound in your classroom as you tap your students’ hidden talents. Learn how to use creativity to teach reading, writing, visual arts, performing arts, social studies, science, mathematics, and physical and health education. Develop creative new approaches to field trips, learning labs, activities, exercises, assignments, and evaluation methods. Think beyond the textbook and challenge your students by making your classroom a creative classroom! 24 contact hours


Creating Classroom Centers - $130 EDUC CE13

Think centers can only be used for reading and language arts? Think again! We’ll explore ideas for using centers to support instruction in math, science, and social studies. You’ll also see how you can use technology (such as virtual bulletin boards, apps, and interactive white boards) in your centers to help keep your students engaged. By the time you finish the course, you’ll not only have the knowledge you need to get the most out of centers—you’ll have a wealth of resources and center ideas you can take and try so you can get started right away! 24 contact hours


Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom - $130 EDUC CE11

Differentiated instruction (DI) is becoming a mainstay in classrooms across the country as educators are starting to see the ways that the traditional classroom setting limits their ability to reach diverse learners. Join us on this journey through 10 practical DI integration strategies! Count on at least three sample integration lessons on each strategy, and just think of all the ways that you can apply them to improve learning outcomes for your students. 24 contact hours





Differentiating K-12 Assessments - $130 EDUC CE14

Differentiated assessment is the key to helping every student succeed—and no matter what grade you’re teaching, this course will give you the tools you need to gather your assessment data quickly and easily. Whether you’re a new or experienced teacher, you’ll gain skill and confidence as you get hands-on practice in using a wide range of assessment techniques. By the time you’ve completed these lessons, you’ll have a clear roadmap for differentiating your assessments and a wealth of practical ideas you can start using in your classroom right away. 24 contact hours


Empowering Students with Disabilities - $130 EDUC CE10

Teaching students with disabilities is a rewarding challenge, and this course gives you the tools you’ll need to succeed. No matter what grade you teach—from preschool through high school—you’ll learn powerful strategies you can put to work immediately in your classroom. In addition, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to understand and cope with the most common disabilities you’ll encounter. 24 contact hours


Guided Reading and Writing: Strategies for Success - $130 EDUC CE08

Around 30% of students in sixth grade already have trouble with basic reading and writing. These literacy problems affect performance across subject areas, and they often leave teachers wondering how to help. Get the professional development training you need to improve student literacy as an accomplished teacher shares the secrets of turning guided reading strategies into opportunities for teaching writing. The road to literacy is also the road to ingenuity, invention, and imagination, and you’ll soon learn how to take your students from groans to grins with creative lesson plans that really work! 24 contact hours


Microsoft Word in the Classroom - $130 POFI 1024

Whether you’re new to Word or a veteran, join us and find out how to turn this dynamic program into a launching pad for creative lessons and engaging classroom activities. As you master its features in fun, hands-on activities, you’ll discover that Word enhances your teaching in ways you didn’t think possible. Get ready to wow your students and their parents too! 24 contact hours


Response to Intervention: Reading Strategies that Work - $130 EDUC CE06

If you’re eager to learn the right ways to help your struggling readers make steady progress throughout the year, you’ll find that this course gives you the power to teach flexibly and creatively, without the need for extra training in literacy or fluency. As an added bonus, there’s nothing quite like helping students discover the pleasures of reading! 24 contact hours


Singapore Math Strategies: Advanced Model Drawing for Grades 6-9 - $130 EDUC CE02

Model drawing is a core part of Singapore Math, a base-10 math program that forms the foundation of math instruction in Singapore. When you introduce model drawing into your classroom, your students will succeed with word problems, build math skills, and develop self-confidence. And they’ll even look forward to math! 24 contact hours


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Singapore Math Strategies: Model Drawing for Grades 1-6 - $130 EDUC CE01

In this professional development course for teachers, you’ll get the training you need to start teaching model drawing, the powerful Singapore Math strategy that gives word problems a visual context. As a teacher, you know that many students groan when it’s time to solve word problems. This six-week course will prove to you just how effective model drawing can be in your classroom! 24 contact hours


Singapore Math Strategies: Number Sense and Computational Strategies - $130 EDUC CE03

For many students, basic math is a struggle. But for students and teachers in Singapore, math is much more intuitive. And Singaporean students have been top mathematics performers for over a decade! Using a layered curriculum founded on solid number sense and concrete, pictorial, and abstract computational strategies, Singaporean teachers make math purposeful, interesting, and relevant. Soon you’ll learn their secrets and be able to have the same kind of meaningful math lessons in your classroom.24 contact hours


Solving Classroom Discipline Problems - $130 EDUC CE12

Why do some teachers enjoy peaceful, orderly classrooms while others face daily discipline battles? The answer is that some teachers know the secrets to solving discipline problems. This course reveals those secrets and presents a step-by-step approach to effective, positive classroom discipline. 24 contact hours


Teaching Students with ADHD - $130 EDUC CE04

In this course, you’ll discover practical ways to help children with ADHD control their behavior and succeed in school. And you’ll be learning from the real experts: the children themselves. You’ll find out how Kristi controls her behavior and how Wanda handles boredom. You’ll see how Adam jump-starts his thought processes, how Harry satisfies his need to move without bothering his teacher, and how Darren aces his homework. 24 contact hours


Teaching Students with Autism: Strategies for Success - $130 EDUC CE07

Develop the skills to counter these students’ social awkwardness, sensory sensitivities, meltdowns, problems with homework completion, language reciprocity issues, and violent fixations. Even if you don’t have a student with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome in your class this year, these strategies will equip you to deal with any student who exhibits these characteristics on a regular basis. 24 contact hours


Teaching Smarter with SMART Boards - $130 EDUC CE05

In this class, you’ll discover how to create outstanding presentations with SMART Board and SMART Notebook technology. You’ll explore the basics of using these tools and discover how to create your own SMART board lessons blending text, videos, and graphics. You’ll also go beyond the bells and whistles and look at specific ways to use SMART technology to broaden your content and make your lessons accessible to all students. 24 contact hours


More courses available at www.ed2go.com/victoria



TransportationIf you’re looking for great pay

and the chance to travel the

country, then trucking driving

may be the perfect career for

you. A career as a professional

truck driver opens the door to a

lifetime of job opportunities.

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Truck Driving - $3,750 (Texas Specific) CVOP 1001

The Commercial Truck Driving course prepares persons for entry level employment in the industry. This course provides classroom instruction with emphasis on safety, rules, regulations and techniques. Behind-the-wheel driving range activities, public, street and highway driving are also included. Opportunities are available for students to meet with recruiters from the trucking industry. Students will take the Commercial Driver’s License written and driving examinations at the Department of Public Safety as a class activity. Students must pass DOT physical, drug, and alcohol assessment prior to registration. All course materials included; up to $60.00 reimbursement provided for permits. 286 contact hours

This course is offered at the VC Main Campus and Gonzales Center.

Call Mary Pullin (361) 485-6830 for class dates.

Basic Motorcycle Safety - $195 MBRC CE01

The Motorcycle Basic RiderCourse is designed for both the beginner rider and the experienced rider to sharpen existing skills and learn new ones. Special emphasis is placed on mastering full control of the motorcycle. The course also covers advanced physical and mental skills needed to ride the motorcycle safely, and defensive street riding strategies. Upon successful completion of the course, students are issued a MSB-8 certificate which should satisfy The Texas Department of Public Safety’s driving exam. Motorcycle and helmet provided. Class is limited to 12 students and fills quickly, early registration is encouraged. 17 contact hours

Course dates May 3 - 5May 17 - 19June 7 - 9 June 21 - 23July 5 - 7July 19 - 21 Aug 2 - 4Aug 16 - 18

Class timesThis course takes a full weekend to complete. Class meets Friday – Sunday during the following times: Friday 6 – 10 p.m.Saturday 8 – 4 p.m.Sunday 8 – 3 p.m.

LocationThis class is held in the College Services & Training Building, Room 104-B, which is adjacent to the motorcycle riding range.

For more information call (361) 582-2528 or visit www.victoriacollege.edu/motorcyclesafety.


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Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5Learn to use HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery,and Web APIs to create cross-platform mobileapps and mashups.

Mac, iPhone, and iPad ProgrammingLearn to create Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps andprograms using Objective-C and the Xcodecompiler.

Introduction to ChemistryGain a solid foundation in the basics of chemistryand see how everything that goes on in your bodydepends on a chemical reaction.

Introduction to Java ProgrammingAn experienced Java programmer introducesimportant Java topics with clear, step-by-stepinstructions.

Creating WordPress WebsitesLearn how to use WordPress, a free and popularWeb design tool, to quickly and easily createattractive blogs and interactive websites.

ACT/SAT PreparationMaster the reading, writing, English, and sciencequestions on the ACT and new SAT.

Discover Digital PhotographyAn informative introduction to the fascinatingworld of digital photography equipment.

Creating jQuery Mobile Websites with DreamweaverLearn how to build mobile-friendly websites fordevices such as smartphones and tablets usingDreamweaver and jQuery Mobile.

Introduction to C# ProgrammingLearn the fundamentals of computer programmingwith the new C# programming language.

Introduction to CSS3 and HTML5Learn to create state-of-the-art Web sites usingmodern CSS3 and HTML5 techniques.

Introduction to BiologyLearn how cells and DNA determine the structureand function of the human body and get afoundation for a career in the healthcare ormedical professions.

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All courses run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at theend). Courses include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments,discussion areas, supplementary links, and more.

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Access 2010, Introduction to Microsoft 9Accounting Fundamentals I 9Accounting Fundamentals II 9Administrative Assistant Fundamentals 9Adobe Illustrator CS5, Introduction to 9Adobe Photoshop Elements Beginner 9Arts and Crafts Business, Start Your Own 31

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Basic Management Skills 10Basic Motorcycle Safety 43Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners 31Braille, Beginning 25Business Finance for Non-Finance

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Computers for Beginners 10Computers for the Workplace 10Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills 21C# Programming for the Absolute Beginner 10Creating Classroom Centers 39Creative Classroom, The 39CSS & XHTML, Introduction to 10Customer Service 11Customized Training 23

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Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom 39Differentiating K-12 Assessments 40Divorce, Navigating 31

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Electrical Level 1 21Electrical Level 2 21Electrical Level 3 21Electrical License Renewal 21Employment Strategies 11Empowering Students with Disabilities 40EPA Technician Certification 21Excel 1 2010 11Excel Ninja Brown Bag 11

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French, Beginning Conversational 25

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Garden, Start Your Own Edible 31Genealogy, Beginning 101 32Genealogy: Breaking Through Brick Walls 32Going Green at Home 32Grammar Refresher 32Grant Writing, A to Z 11Guided Reading and Writing: Strategies for Suc-

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Health Careers 18Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

(HVAC) Level 2 22Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

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Industrial Trades 20Interior Design, Introduction to 33Italian, Instant 25

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Japanese, Conversational 25Java Programing, Introduction to 11Journaling, Introduction to 33

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Law Enforcement 28Leadership, Essentials of 12Lose Weight & Keep It Off 33

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Mac, iPhone and iPad Programming 12Managing Life as a Single Parent 33Marketing Your Business on the Internet 12MathMaster 37Meditation, Certificate in 33Microsoft Word in the Classroom 40Millwright Level 2 22Mobile Apps, Creating with HTML5 12Money, Credit and Identity, Protect Your 34Motorcycle Safety 43

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Personal Enrichment 30Photoshop CS6 for the Digital Photographer 12Pipefitting Level 1 22Poetry, Pleasures of 34Police Academy 29PowerPoint I 2010 13Power Presentations 13Project Management Fundamentals 13Promulgated Contracts 37Public Speaking, Mastering 13, 34Publisher 2010, Introduction to Microsoft 13

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QuickBooks 2012 14QuickBooks 2012, Performing Payroll in 14

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R410-A Safety Training 22ReadyMATH 34Real Estate 36Real Estate Finance 37Real Estate Investment 37Resolving Conflict 14Response to Intervention: Reading Strategies

that Work 40Resume Writing Workshop 14

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Scrapbooking, Intro to Digital 34Secrets of the Caterer 14Selling, Effective 14Sign Language, Conversational 25

Singapore Math Strategies: Advanced Model Drawing for Grades 6-9 40

Singapore Math Strategies: Model Drawing for Grades 1-6 41

Singapore Math Strategies: Number Sense and Computational Strategies 41

Social Networking 15, 34Solving Classroom Discipline Problems 41Spanish for Law Enforcement 25Spanish for the Medical Professionals 26Spanish, Speed 26SQL, Introduction to 15Supervision and Management,

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Web Pages, Creating 15Welding Level 1 22Welding Level 2 23Word 2010 in the Classroom, Microsoft 15Word I 2010 15WordPress Websites II, Creating 16Wow, What a Great Event! 16Writer, Beginning 35Write Young Adult Fiction 35Writing Effective Grant Proposals - 16Writing Essentials 16

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