Personal Enrichment
SUMMER I 2013
FALL 2013
- Career Development Facilitator Training
- Publish Your Book in Paperback, E-book, and Audiobook
- Technology Trends & Economic Success for Business Owners
SUMMER I 2013
Medical Interpreting
The goal of the course is to introduce people who want to become an interpreter or work with an Interpreter to the basics of anatomy, physiology as well to be familiar with basic medical tests, diseases, and terminology related to all body systems. Students will receive comprehensive information about all aspects of practicing the profession of a medical interpreter including standards of practice and code of ethics. The program is registered with the International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA) and designed to meet the educational prerequisites for the professional certification as required by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters.
Audience:
- People who are bi-lingual or bi-cultural.
- Those who have already engaged in medical or community interpreting and want to do it professionally.
- Those who are thinking about entering the profession of medical interpreting and have no experience.
- Other health care professionals interested in reviewing medical terminology and learning aspects of working with Low English Proficiency populations.
| Course #: | CMED N034-001 (CRN 5002) |
| Instructor: | Language Bridge, LLC |
| Dates: | June 5th - September 18th, 2013, Wednesdays |
| Time: | 4:30 - 7:30p.m. |
| Location: | 6/5 - HMC 01, 6/12 through 9/18 - HMC A/B |
| Cost: | $1,000 |
For more information, please contact the Graduate and Continuing Education office at (413) 572-8033 or email bfredette@westfield.ma.edu
Environmental Biology
An introduction to general ecological principles and an examination of human interactions with, and effects upon, the environment.
| Course #: | BIOL 0102-5C1 (CRN 10136) |
| Instructor: | C. Grobe |
| Dates: | 5/20 - 6/28 , Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| Time: | 5:30 - 10:00pm |
| Location: | Wilson 207 |
| Cost: | $200 |
For more information, please contact the Graduate and Continuing Education office at (413) 572-8033 or email bfredette@westfield.ma.edu
Intro: Organ., Ecol, & Evol Biology
An introduction to the patterns and processes of evolution. Topics include population genetics, adaptation, evolution, diversity, and ecology. This course will focus on methods of inquiry, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation and presentation of results.
| Course #: | BIOL 0128-5C1 (CRN 10137) |
| Instructor: | J. Hanselman |
| Dates: | 5/20 - 6/28, Mondays and Wednesdays |
| Time: | 5:30 - 10:00pm |
| Location: | Wilson 202 |
| Cost: | $200 |
For more information, please contact the Graduate and Continuing Education office at (413) 572-8033 or email bfredette@westfield.ma.edu
Intro to Ethics
Introduction to philosophy through consideration of classic and contemporary theories of morality and the best life. Topics may include the concepts of freedom, happiness, justice, dignity, virtue, right/wrong, good/bad, alienation, loneliness, obligation, responsibility, rights and duties, as well as the structure or morality. Special attention is given to the fundamentals of critical analysis.
| Course #: | PHIL 0102-5C1 (CRN 10138) |
| Instructor: | B. Art |
| Dates: | 5/20 - 6/28, Mondays and Wednesdays |
| Time: | 6:00 - 9:15pm |
| Location: | Wilson 304 |
| Cost: | $150 |
| Course #: | PHIL 0102-5C2 (CRN 10139) |
| Instructor: | B. Art |
| Dates: | 5/20 - 6/28, Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| Time: | 6:00 - 9:15pm |
| Location: | Wilson 304 |
| Cost: | $150 |
For more information, please contact the Graduate and Continuing Education office at (413) 572-8033 or email bfredette@westfield.ma.edu
FALL 2013
Career Development Facilitator Training
The CDF training is the premiere training for people who assist others in planning careers and obtaining meaningful work. As a training participant, you will follow a curriculum developed by the National Career Development Association (www.ncda.org). The curriculum addresses the 12 core competencies required by career practitioners, and provides up-to-date resources, references, career-related websites and much more. You will have opportunities to interact with colleagues from a variety of work settings in a hands-on, interactive environment. You’ll complete the required 120-hour training through seven face-to face meetings and submit the remainder of the assignments through online submissions and projects. After successful completion of this training, candidates with specific educational and experience requirements may apply for the Global Career Development Facilitator credential. For further information, refer to the NCDA website listed above.
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| Instructor: | Barbara Foster, M. Ed. - Certified CDF Instructor |
| Dates: | 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/9, 12/7, 12/14 |
| Time: | 8:30am - 1:00pm |
| Location: | HMC PC Lab |
| Cost: | $1000.00 |
For more information, please contact the Graduate and Continuing Education office at (413) 572-8033 or email bfredette@westfield.ma.edu
Publish Your Book in Paperback, E-Book, and Audiobook
Learn how to put written content in print, online, and in audio. Discover how book publishing has evolved and learn the free online tools that make publishing easy. Become a marketing expert and use the media to your advantage. Make your book project a success allowing for submission for a film deal. No course prerequisite but the student must be familiar with using the internet and Microsoft Office.
Syllabus
- History of Book Publishing
- Evolution of the consumer
- Copyright, ISBN, Design
- Formats: Print, Electronic, Audio
- Producing content in all formats
- Printed books on Amazon
- Ebook on Amazon and Barnes & Noble
- Audio books on iTunes, Amazon, Audible.com
- Advantage of using all formats
- Creating the Video trailer for promotion
- Marketing concepts (three steps)
- Event driven sales "The Splash"
- Promote with radio, TV, newspapers
- Planning screenplay of book for film proposal
- Using audiobook and video trailer for film submission
- Social media marketing
| Section: | CMED N036-001 (CRN 5005) |
| Instructor: | David K. Ewen, M.Ed. |
| Date: | 9/28/13 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Location: | HMC 1 |
| Cost: | $80.00 |
For more information, please contact the Graduate and Continuing Education office at (413) 572-8033 or email bfredette@westfield.ma.edu
Technology Trends & Economic Success for Business Owners
Create a new or build your current business in today's economic climate. Since the recession, businesses must adapt to newer growth strategies, find free technologies, improve accounting skills, and engage in modern marketing techniques. Students majoring in business, economics, or finance or those planning to start a business will become technically savvy when it comes to steering a business to safe financial grounds. A foundation in accounting is presented followed by current and emerging marketing tools.
| Section: | CMED N037-001 (CRN 5006) |
| Instructor: | David K. Ewen, M.Ed. |
| Date: | 10/26/13 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Location: | HMC 1 |
| Cost: | $80.00 |
For more information, please contact the Graduate and Continuing Education office at (413) 572-8033 or email bfredette@westfield.ma.edu