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CONTINUINGyour education at Clayton State University

Fall 2013 Catalog of Professional, Academic & Leisure Programs | www.conted.clayton.edu

Certificate Programs

Career Development

Healthcare Courses

Learn a New Language

Personal Enrichment

Enhance your technological skillswith COMPUTER

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Clayton State University will help you prepare for exciting careers in the

Entertainment Industry!Film and TV Audition Workshop(see page 12)

SHARON P. FOOTE,professional actress and communications consultant

Commercial Audition Workshop(see page 12)

SHARON P. FOOTE,professional actress and communications consultant

Voice Over Certificate Program(see page 12)

VINCE BAILEY, voice of the Atlanta Dream

Screenwriting 101:The Introduction to Screenwriting(see page 12)

LEN GIBSON, writer/producer

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Start training today for the entertainment industry career you’ve always wanted!Register for courses online at www.conted.clayton.eduor fill out the registration form on page 34 of this catalog.

Find out everything you need to know about havingan exciting career in the Film Industry!

Film Training Open HouseSaturday, October 26, 2013

Pinewood Atlanta location inside Rivers Elementary461 Sandy Creek Road, Fayetteville, GA

Register to attend: (678) 466-5050 or 5118

Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education inpartnership with Local 479 of the International Alliance of

Theatrical Stage Employees will offer technical crew trainingfor the film industry beginning in Winter 2014.

Sharon P. Foote

Vince Bailey

Fall 2013 ContentsCLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

Certificate Programs 2Academic / Test Prep 3Career Development 4Campus News Insert

Online Courses 16Computer 18Healthcare 22Industrial 25Languages 26Personal Enrichment 27Locations 31 How to Register 32

What students says about …

Global TESOL Certificate Program –Materials and Methods

“I thoroughly enjoyed my TESOL experienceand Leigh Lawrence is an excellentinstructor.” – Dierdra Raines

Computer Support Technician Certificate Program

“Awesome class and instructor.”

Basic Grammar Skills“Great class! Great teacher!”

Gerontology Professional Certificate Program

“I learned so much and have gained suchpersonal perspective.” – Peggy Douglas

“I learned so much and was able to apply itto my workplace.” – Rose Campbell

Certified Nurse Aide Certificate Program“It was more than I expected. Love both Ms.Coultman and Ms. Bell!” – Rosa Barbosa

CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY will develop training customizedto the needs of your business. We offer free needs assessments andconsultations with our consultants to develop a training program orcustomize any of our career/workforce training programs. The trainingwill be delivered at your location- on your schedule. We can alsoprovide the training in our conference facilities on the main campus.Satisfied clients include CocaCola, AT&T, Fresh Express, PanasonicAutomotive Systems Company, City of Atlanta, to name a few. Pleasecontact Janet Winkler, Executive Director, Center for ContinuingEducation at (678) 466-5050 or [email protected].

Customized Training Solutions

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Continuing Education Fall 2013 | (678) 466-5050 OR (678) 466-5118

Enhance your career skills with a Certificate Program

Our certificate programs are more focused than degree programs and can be completed in less than a year. Designed to train people for specificjobs with focus on the training needed to work in various areas, our certificate programs do not require transcripts, GPAs or lengthy applicationprocesses. Certificate programs vary widely and prepare students directly for employment or advancement upon completion of the program. Someprograms also prepare you for state or national certification exams. Our professional certificate programs will help you gain valuable knowledge,skills and training. Regardless of your academic level, there’s a certificate program to match your interest!

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Administrative Professional Training Program 4Event & Meeting Planning Certificate Program 4Special Events & Program Planning Certificate Program 4Global TESOL Certificate Program 5Project Management Certificate Program 6Gerontology Professional Certificate Program 6First Time Supervisors Training Program 8Security Management Certificate Program 8Management Certificate Program 9 SHRM Learning System Certificate Program 10 Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Program 11 Commercial and Film/TV Audition Workshop 12Storyboarding–Animation 12Voice Over Certificate Program 12Personal Trainer Certificate Program 13Multimedia, Music and Entertainment Certificate Program 14

COMPUTER

Graphic Design Certificate Program 16 Computer Support Technician Certificate Program 17 Web Design Business Certificate Program 17

HEALTHCARE

Administrative Medical Assistant 20 Certified Nurse Aide Certificate Program 20Electronic Health Record Specialist 21 Medical Coding Specialist Certificate Program 21Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program 22Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program 22

INDUSTRIAL

Light Commercial HVAC Certificate Program 23Powerplant Technology Certificate Program 23

Graduation for courses in this catalog will be onTuesday, December 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM.

Bring your family, friends, and colleaguesto celebrate your accomplishment!

REGISTER at least ONE WEEK prior to course start date!

Basic Grammar Skills and Language Usage

Sharpen your writing skills for school or the workplace. This coursefocuses on the fundamentals of grammar and usage including (but notlimited to) parts of speech, sentence structure, subject-verb agreement,punctuation, and capitalization. Students will learn to communicate withgreater confidence and clarity on paper and on line. In addition, foreign-language learners will find that this grammar review is a most effective aidto mastery of a second language.

142CACD101A Tue, Thu Sep 10 - Oct 1710:00 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 12 Sessions$199 with Diane Cox, EdS, Certified Teacher

Power Writing Skills

“I feel bad” or “I feel badly?” “Is it I” or “Is it me?” Do you find yourselfunsure which phrasing is correct? Do you wish your business memos andemails were more polished and precise? Has your thesis advisor told youthat it is time to exorcise those spelling demons that have takenpossession of your computer screen? This class will help you improveyour written communication by enhancing your facility with language -diction, levels of usage, sentence formation, transition, narrative form,awareness of audience, and effective use of rhetorical devices. You willfinish the course a more sophisticated writer whose work reflects thevirtues of correctness, conciseness, clarity, and coherence.

142CACD201B Wed Oct 30 - Dec 11 omit 11/27/1310:00 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 6 Sessions$129 with Diane Cox, EdS, Certified Teacher

Take the next step toward enhancing your career opportunities!

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Administrative ProfessionalDevelopment Training ProgramAdministrative support personnel no longer perform simplified, singulartasks. They have daily responsibilities that change with the needs of thesupervisor, the program or the project at hand. Administrative professionalsmay spend some time filing, typing, or entering data at a computer terminal.Other times, you may have to prepare reports, plan business functions,coordinate meetings, prepare and proofread critical correspondence orcoordinate travel for supervisors or other dignitaries. You will learn and/orreview base administrative skills, customer service skills, documentpreparation skills, computing skills and associated soft skills that willenhance your abilities to perform at expected levels of output for positivecareer progression. The program combines instructor-led training, hands-onactivities, e-learning and special assignments to ensure you get themaximum impact from learning activities and workshop sessions. Thiscourse is designed for new administrative personnel.

142CARE601A Mon Sep 16 - Oct 216:30 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 6 Sessions$329 with Brenetia Adams-Robinson, M.B.A.

Event & Meeting PlanningCertificate ProgramAre you passionate about planning events? Looking to build your eventportfolio/resume? Interested in earning the CSEP (Certified SpecialEvents Professional) or CMP (Certified Meeting Professional)designations?

This lively introductory course will educate you about the profession ofevent/meeting planning and management by introducing you to the basicelements of the industry through presentations and hands on activities.Learn what it takes to get started as an event professional, what jobopportunities exist and how to establish a career path within theprofession. Discussions will emphasize best practices in the industry aswell as common pitfalls to avoid. Discover various event planningresources and associations that can help you grow as an Event Planner.You will have an opportunity to produce your own event with the help offellow classmates. Two additional sessions will be held on Saturdays forspecial events. Textbook required.

142CCER084A Wed Sep 4 - Dec 4 omit 11/276:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 13 Sessions$699 with Qualena Odom-Royes, CSEP, CMP

Special Events and ProgramPlanning Certificate ProgramDo you want to explore a new career opportunity or become more astutein your event planning abilities? If you’re seeking help with planning asingle event, programs, activities, fundraisers or become a CertifiedSpecial Events Professional; then this program is for you! Learn how tocreate and coordinate successful special events/programs/activities/fundraisers. Become more efficient in your risk management abilities.Develop skills, find resources and gain confidence to plan, execute andhave more ROI for any size or type of event. This course will revealproven tips, tools, techniques, and procedures used by experts andcertified special event professionals worldwide.

141PCER085A Sat Aug 17 - Oct 26 omit 8/31 and 10/129:00 AM to 2:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 9 Sessions$699 with Dawn Davis, program planner

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Introduction to the Profession of TESOL

The focus is on effective pronunciation and modifying accent specific toyour first language in order to become most effective in professionalcommunication and societal conversation. Learn to use practice activitiesfor refined listening and articulation. Learn to focus on the sounds andintonation (rhythm, pitch and stress) patterns of North American English.Learn techniques for production of difficult sounds and patterns to improveyour conversational and presentation speech. Designed for intermediateand advanced speakers of English, the course will improve yourknowledge of the anatomy of producing sounds, help you to learn the IPAand distinguish sounds of various dialects to develop appreciation forcolloquial flavor. Practice your pronunciation with an experience teacherof English as a second language and trainer of ESL and EFL teacherswith the Global TESOL Program. The course includes 21 hours of classtime and 9 hours of online component.

142CCER201A Sat Sep 28 - Oct 199:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 4 Sessions$399 with Sarah Anne Shope and Leigh LawrenceLeigh Lawrence, M.A.P.W., M.S. Ed. TESOL, Ph.D.

Issues of Culture for TESOL

An in-depth study of the fascinating and crucial issues of culture, howcultural identity is constructed, and the role that culture plays in classroomorientation and in the acquisition of additional languages. It is foundationknowledge for understanding applied linguistics and language acquisitionand methodology for teaching English as an additional or foreignlanguage. The course is interactive with a focus on understanding andappreciation for cultural variation and educational values. Text bookrequired. Internet study will be required to complete some components ofthis course.

142CCER202A Sat Oct 26 - Nov 239:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions$399 with Sarah Anne Shope and Leigh LawrenceLeigh Lawrence, M.A.P.W., M.S. Ed. TESOL, Ph.D.

Applied Linguistics/Language Acquisition

A study of the elements of linguistics (word and sentence formation, andsound and meaning creation), this course is a modern-grammar approachto working with international as they acquire English (or any otherlanguage). Along with the foundation of knowledge for entering intocurriculum and instruction for teaching, the course includes the dispellingof myths, a history of language development, and an exploration oflanguage and dialect variations. Textbook required.

Offered Winter 2014!

Materials and Methods for TESOL

In a practical approach to teaching English as a second language (ESL) inan English-speaking country, as a foreign language (EFL) in anothercountry, or English for special purposes (ESP) and contract training. Thefocus is on developing curriculum for teaching listening, speaking, readingand writing English for formal and informal communication in theworkplace, the community, and the school. We explore traditional andcontemporary approaches to language teaching and include a practicumwhereby the learner has the opportunity to practice teaching, and practicedeveloping programs, courses, and lessons. In addition, we examinecontent-based language learning, computer-assisted learning, and onlinedelivery component for teaching and learning. Textbook required.

Offered Spring 2014!

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Instructor: Leigh Lawrence,M.A., TESOL Certificate

Ms. Lawrence provides comprehensive interactiveinstruction for teaching English language learners.

Program Facilitator: Sarah Anne Shope,MAPW, MS ED TESOL, PhD

Dr. Shope brings a wealth of knowledge and experiencein ESL and teacher training in the field of global TESOL.

Global TESOL Certificate ProgramYou must successfully complete all four courses to receive the Certificate of Program Completion and 15 IACET CEUs.

ESL classes coming in Winter 2014Interested students [email protected]

Gerontology ProfessionalCertificate ProgramCurrently, about one in eight Americans is 65 or older. By 2030, the olderadult population is expected to grow to 20 percent of the population. Thisis a worldwide trend that has created a demand for professionals trainedto understand the unique needs of older adults. This certificate will providethe knowledge and skills to help improve the quality of life for older adults.The certificate program is ideal for professionals currently working witholder adults who desire additional knowledge and skills and those who areinterested in joining this diverse field. The certificate is also ideal forstudents pursuing a degree in human development who would like tospecialize in gerontology. Students in other academic areas who plan towork with older adults should consider earning the certificate. Potentialbenefits of the program include:

• Building skills and competencies for individual effectiveness• Enhancing marketability of each professional• Fulfilling continuing education requirements for many professionals• Developing an interdisciplinary perspective on aging• Creating a network for sharing of expertise

Class sessions are held the third Thursday of each month from 9:30 AMto 3:30 PM. Because we will have a working lunch, please bring your ownlunch. There is an online component (approximately two hours a month)to this course, so you will need to have access to a computer and theinternet. Basic computer skills, internet access and textbook required.

142CCER250A Thu Sep 19 - May 159:30 AM to 3:30 PM CE Main Campus 9 Sessions$599 with Lois Ricci, RN, GNP, Ed.D.

Project Management Fundamentals

This course teaches you to understand the fundamental knowledge,terminology, and processes of effective project management. Theseattributes are essential for new project managers as they learn how tohandle people, stakeholders, resources, budget, assistants, technicalissues, etc. As a project manager, you must be able to handle variousaspect of a project’s initial development and be able to see the closing ofthe project way into the future. This extensive course teaches you aboutstandard techniques such as critical path planning, performancereporting, planning & scheduling, as well as project team management,team development, team building and emotional skills required for asuccessful project manager. The course contains many practicalinteractive exercises designed to facilitate the transfer of skills. After thecompletion of this course, the student will possess the necessarypreparation to sit for Project Management Institute's CAPM (CertifiedAssociate in Project Management) exam. Textbook required.

142CARE085A Tue, Thu Oct 1-246:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$399 with Lou Hampton, PMP

“The course significantly helped me successfully pass thenational exam on the first attempt, and has also given mevaluable information that I use on my professional jobeach day. Lou Hampton was an excellent instructor. Hisfun, engaging teaching methods, great subject matterknowledge, and real life experience, helped meunderstand the subject and effectively utilize it at workeach day.”

– Kelvin Messina

Project Management Certificate Program (PMBOK and practical application)

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is theprofession’s most globally recognized and respected certificationcredential based on the Project Management Institution’s (PMI) wellknown Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 5th edition.Project Management (PM) Skills will be in high demand for the next 5-10years. Upon successful completion of this certificate program,participants who meet PMI exam requirements (see www.pmi.org) will beprepared to sit for the PMP certification exam. The course focus is onPMBOK theory and concepts which provide a foundation for the effectiveapplication of that knowledge on the scenario based certification exam.The instructor led sessions ensures that critical topics are coveredappropriately and are facilitated at the Project Management maturity andexperience level of the class participants. Core topics cover the 10Knowledge Areas; Project Integration Management, Project ScopeManagement, Project Time Management, Project Cost Management,Project Quality Management, Project Human Resources Management,Project Communications Management, Project Risk Management,Project Procurement Management, Project Stakeholder Management inaddition to Project Management Ethics and Exam Prep Exam tips andtechniques. Our primary goal is your success. Textbooks are included.

Prerequisite: Student must have at least two years of projectmanagement experience and be able to successfully pass a PMfundamentals assessment test.

142CCER082A Mon, Wed Sep 9 - Nov 66:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 18 Sessions$1999 with Lou Hampton, PMP

Project Management Prep Boot Camp (PMP Certification Exam preparation)

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is one of theprofessions’ most globally recognized and respected certificationcredential. It is based on the Project Management Institution’s (PMI) wellknown Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 5th edition.The PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp is targeted to those experiencedProject Managers who are ready to take the PMP Exam. They may havetaken a previous Project Management Preparation course or are alreadyversed in the PMBOK fundamentals. To complete their preparation theyrequire an accelerated refresher course to complete their finalpreparation for the PMP Certification examination. The course total focusis on refresher activities for successfully passing the exam. The instructorled sessions ensures that key topics are reviewed. Continuous testing isalso a key indicator of a student’s preparedness. Core review topicsinclude the 10 Knowledge Areas; Project Integration Management,Project Scope Management, Project Time Management, Project CostManagement, Project Quality Management, Project Human ResourcesManagement, Project Communications Management, Project RiskManagement, Project Procurement Management, Project StakeholderManagement in addition to Project Management Ethics and Exam PrepExam tips and techniques. Our primary goal is your success. Textbooksare optional, not included.

142CARE088A Sat Nov 16-238:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 2 Sessions$399 with Lou Hampton, PMP



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ARCHIVAL STUDIES

Principles and Practices in Archives

An introduction to fundamentals of archival theory and functions, includingthe core archival domains: selection, appraisal, and acquisition;arrangement and description; reference services and access; preservationand protection; outreach, advocacy, and promotion; managing archivalprograms; and professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities. Emphasison distinguishing, key archival principles, including respect for provenance,original order, authenticity, evidence, and value. Analysis of the role ofrecords and archives in cultural memory and history; the formal, physical,and technical characteristics of records in a wide range of formats; and thenature of recordkeeping systems. Overview of how practice varies amongbusiness, government, and collecting archives. Throughout the course, adiscussion of technology’s impact on the profession. Upon successfulcompletion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Explain and evaluate the characteristics of records and to discusshow the concept of record varies in different contexts.

• Discuss the different kinds of archives and records programs, todistinguish them from other cultural memory institutions, and toexplain their role in society,

• Explain key archival concepts, terms, principles, practices, andmethods (for example, provenance, original order, trustworthiness,authenticity, integrity).

• Describe and discuss the professional responsibilities of archivists,including legal and ethical obligations.

• Explain core archival functions (selection, appraisal, and acquisition;arrangement and description; reference services and access;preservation and protection; and outreach, advocacy and promotion)and discuss how they relate to each other and influence theadministration of archival programs.

1410ARC101A Mon Aug 12 - Dec 9 omit 9/2, 10/146:30 AM to 8:30 PM Online 16 Sessions$499 with Richard Pearce-Moses, Director, Archival Studies

Archives and Technology

An introduction to fundamental concepts and application of technology in anarchival context, including hardware, operating systems, programminglanguages, data storage and backup, networking, and security. Overview ofa wide range of digital record formats and their distinguishing characteristics,as well as common archival standards for metadata, including MARC format,Encoded Archival Description, and Dublin Core. Investigates the challengesof acquiring, preserving, and providing access to digital records. Students willbe able to design and implement a simple databases and to use to archivalmanagement tools to help manage collections. Upon successful completionof this course, the student will be able to:

• Explain parallels between non-digital and digital records andrecordkeeping systems.

• Explain the impact of technology on recordkeeping, recordsmanagement, and archives, and the changing needs for thepreservation of digital records.

• Describe and explain the interaction of hardware components of a computer.

• Describe a variety of operating systems, with an emphasis on theLinux operating system.

• Describe a variety of applications and to demonstrate the installationand configuration of software in a Linux environment.

• Describe the basics of a computer network, including hardware and protocols.

• Describe and execute a strategy and software to survey records in a digital file system and to transfer records while protecting their integrityan

1410ARC102A Wed Aug 14 - Dec 4 omit 11/276:30 AM to 8:30 PM Online 16 Sessions$499 with Seth Shaw, M.S.I.S.

NEW! NEW!

Prerequisites for Archival Studies courses:• Bachelor’s degree• Currently employed or a year’s experience working with archival records• Application essay (see http://www.clayton.edu/mas/application/masapplicationessay)

Security Management Certificate Program

Information Session Register NOW!

141PCER920O Aug 16:30 PM to 7:30 PM CSU Peachtree City

This course is designed for those individuals that want to pursue a careerin the corporate security arena. The course deals with the trends andissues involved with a security career. The student will learn severalfacets of the security industry and will gain exposure to different topicswithin the security field. Corporate security, retail security, lossprevention and executive protection will be addressed in this course.Upon completion the student will be able to identify those specific trendsthat are common to the security industry and build a future within thisfield. This course meets the standards for continuing education (ACEP)credit set forth by the Georgia State Board of Private Detective andSecurity Agencies.

142PCER931 Sat Sep 7 - Oct 199:00 AM to 2:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 8 Sessions$399 with J. Tripp Mitchell, State Certified Instructor

Church Security Seminar

Whether it’s increasing crime, mentally deranged individuals, burglary orthreats to homeland security, churches and houses of worship haveexperienced an increase of crime related incidents. In fact, churches havebeen considered a soft target for terrorism for almost a decade. Thiscourse will provide your security ministry and staff with the foundation toprotection your ministry and its assets. The course will cover such topicsas target hardening, usher/greeter security training, and protection of thestaff and pastors as well as asset protection.

142PARE501A Sat Sep 149:00 AM to 6:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session$99 with J. Tripp Mitchell, State Certified Instructor

142PARE501 Sat Nov 29:00 AM to 6:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session$99 with J. Tripp Mitchell, State Certified Instructor

142CARE501 Sat Dec 79:00 AM to 6:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session$99 with J. Tripp Mitchell, State Certified Instructor

Personal Protection Seminar

In an unsafe world, it’s time to be more proactive in your approach topersonal security. This seminar will introduce you to understanding thecriminal mind and the predatory mindset. In addition, it will give you theability to learn some great common sense ways to protect yourself andyour family.

Topics will include understanding self defense,options for self defenseand great tips on how to keep safe.

142PARE502 Sat Oct 199:00 AM to 6:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session$99 with J. Tripp Mitchell, State Certified Instructor

J. Tripp Mitchell, CPP, MPAState Certified Instructor, PSA Curriculum Coordinator



PROFESSIONAL SECURITY

First Time Supervisors Training ProgramFirst Time Supervisors Training Program is designed to help you, the newly appointedsupervisors, successfully maneuver through the maze of effectively leading and motivatingothers. The program is purposed to ensure that you will have the tools you need to effectivelytransition from team member to team leader with minimum pitfalls and maximum effectiveness.

You will learn strategies to make the transition effectively to help achieve organizationalstrategic goals as well as master tactical steps to engage team members to do likewise. Theprogram combines instructor-led training, hands-on activities, e-learning and specialassignments to ensure attendees get the maximum impact from learning activities andworkshop sessions.

142CARE501A Wed Sep 18 - Nov 66:30 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$399 with Brenetia Adams-Robinson, M.B.A.

FREE

Interested in obtaining a Management Certificate? You need tocomplete 24 hours of classroom instruction within a (1) year period.We will apply (6) hours of credit towards the 24 hours for (1)completed online course.

The online course must be on a management related topic anddocumentation of online course completion must be provided.Students will need to notify us as they approach completion of the24 hours.

Art of Communication

As social entities, we spend a lot of time and effort in communication withothers. Mastering the art of communication increase your chances ofsuccess. You will develop skills to communicate more effectively that willdirectly lead to benefits for your team, your job and your personal life.Excellent communication skills can be learned and mastered throughpersistent practice. All course materials are included in the course fee.

142PARE516B Fri Sep 209:00 AM to 1:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session$129 with Sharon P. Foote, professional actress (SAG, AFTRA and AEA) and communications consultant

Leadership Skills

This intensive management course prepares you for demandingleadership roles necessary in today's competitive world. The courseemphasizes the many emotional skills required for a leader, who musthave vision, know how to manage stakeholders, boost the team's morale,manage risk, exploit opportunities, spot trends and create a creative &motivating environment for the team to work in. This course containsmany group exercises that encourage you to practice leadership skills andlearn how to handle a variety of common situations found while managingothers. All course materials are included in the course fee.

142PARE515B Fri Oct 11-189:00 AM to 1:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 2 Sessions$199 with John Fuchko, USG Chief Audit Officer/Associate Vice Cancellor

Art of Presentation

You will learn how to present by borrowing from a variety of fields;psychology, art & design, IT, politics and of course your own domainwhich is the subject of the presentation. We all want to give interesting,effective and memorable presentations. Your main objective as apresenter is to deliver a message. However, the result is the commondeath-by-power-point which we see in many business or salespresentations. This training course contains many guidelines with lots ofexamples of good and bad slide designs. In addition to slides, a presenterneeds to know how to capture an audience. The training resourcescontain many exercises for you to learn the art of public speaking. Coursemanual is included in the course fee. Student must bring a 2GB flashdrive.

The course contains a pre-course assignment where you need to preparea presentation. During the course, you will learn how to improve yourpresentation and at the end, you will deliver this presentation once moreto be evaluated based on a set of performance criteria.

142CARE522A Tue Nov 12-196:00 PM to 10:00 PM CE Main Campus 2 Sessions$199 with Sharon P. Foote, professional actress (SAG, AFTRA and AEA)and communications consultant

Conflict Management

Conflicts can be hard. Most people want to avoid conflicts altogether.Many get so emotional that they feel they can’t even say a single word.Others may rely on a simple age-old technique of silence treatment, whichdoes not really do them or others any good. What do you do when you arein a conflict? Do you just leave it and hope that it goes away? Thechances are that it probably doesn’t go away and will come back to hauntyou. Conflicts have a tendency to escalate when untreated, they canmake the environment toxic and unproductive and eventually the conflictmay come to control you rather you controlling it.

In this management course, you will learn how to perform conflictresolution, prevent discussions from escalating into conflicts, understandpsychological tactics used on you and the best way to respond, negotiateand manage your emotions.

142PARE523A Fri Dec 139:00 AM to 1:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session$129 with Angela Etson, M.P.A.

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MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM



SHRM Learning System Certificate ProgramEssentials of HR Management

Sharpen your HR skills to face today's HR issues! Humanresource issues impact every company in some way. That's whyit's important to understand the fundamental issues surroundingHR today. This course is ideal for the new or junior HRpractitioner, small business owner, managers, or job seekerslooking to pursue a career in HR.

SHRM, the leading global HR professional organization, hasdeveloped the SHRM Essentials of HR Management course,which provides an introductory overview of the human resourcefunction. Whether you are new to HR or HR is one of many rolesyou fulfill at your company, this program, offered in partnershipwith SHRM through Clayton State University, covers the key HRtopics you need to know.

142CARE401A Mon Oct 7 - Oct 286:00 PM to 10:00 PM CE Main Campus 4 Sessions$675 with Demetra Morgan, SPHR

SHRM Learning System Certificate Program:PHR/SPHR Certification Exam Prep Course

This program is offered in cooperation with the Society for HumanResource Management as study material for the Professional in HumanResources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)certification examinations administered by HRCI. Course content includes:

• Strategic Management• Workforce Planning and Employment • Human Resource Development• Compensation and Benefits• Employee and Labor Relations • Occupational Health, Safety, and Security

The target audience is professionals with experience in HR orprofessionals preparing for the PHR and SPHR exams. All students arerequired to attend the mandatory Information Session. All coursematerials provided.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:• Recall and define the basic fundamentals of Human ResourceManagement

• Relate to each module presented and apply these methods to theday-to-day job

• Look at an HR situation and draw conclusions on how to correct,amend, adopt or change for positive results.

• Use qualitative and quantitative methods and tools for analysis• Use HRIS to support HR activities• Perform and use internal and external environment scanning inbusiness decisions

• Recall material successfully in order to pass SPHR/PHR exams• Identify and recognize a potential legal situation in the workplaceto prevent litigation, claims and suits

13-week program142CCER401A Tue Sep 3 - Dec 3 omit 11/266:00 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 13 Sessions$1599 with Kendra Matthews, SPHR

PHR / SPHR Eligibility RequirementsFor PHR (must meet one):

• 1 year of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher

• 2 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR exprience witha Bachelor’s degree

• 4 years of demonstratedexempt-level HR exprience withless than a Bachelor’s degree

For SPHR (must meet one):

• 4 years of demonstratedexempt-level HR experience witha Master’s degree or higher

• 5 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR exprience with aBachelor’s degree

• 7 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR exprience with less thana Bachelor’s degree

Human Resource Professional

Have threeor more years

of HR experienceand seekingcertification?

Are youa seasoned

veteran seekingcertification?

Have lessthan two yearsof experience?

SHRM CertificateProgram

SHRM CertificateProgram – 7 WeekIntensive Program

Essentials of HRManagement


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What is Six Sigma? Did you know…Six Sigma provides education and skills so thatprofessionals can lead and manage processimprovement in any organization. Six Sigma expertsespouse a management methodology that improvesprocess and quality.

Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate ProgramA comprehensive, hands-on orientation to the Six Sigma Green Belt bodyof knowledge-as enriched by the Instructor, Technology, DMAIC Tools,and participants’ experiences. You are strongly encouraged to bringpotential business process improvement opportunities or projects on thefirst day of class. For candidates without a company project, a sampleproject will be provided for practice only. Please bring your laptop (withMicrosoft Office package loaded) for classwork. Prerequisites: BasicMicrosoft Excel skills and knowledge of statistics are helpful.

Students are required to complete project work outside of class duringweeks 2 - 9. Study time and project work is estimated to be about 12hours/week. Some instructor interaction during weeks 2 - 9 is expected.Textbook required.

142CCER081A Sat Sep 7 - Nov 29:00 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 9 Sessions$499 with Brieanna Gowdy, Green Belt Certified, PMP

Power of Presence: How You Say It Can Make All the Difference

Communicating effectively is vital to motivating, inspiring, succeeding andgrowing business. It is the key to achieving success. This highlyinteractive course will give you insight into the secrets of professionalactor’s delivery techniques that will improve your presentation,communication and public speaking skills.

Whether your stage is in the boardroom, at a team meeting, in thecommunity, in front of an audience or one-on-one discover the secretsactors use to:

• Control presentation anxiety • Gain and hold your audience’s attention • Express and present ideas more effectively • Truly engage your audience • Achieve greater impact

All course materials are included in the course fee.

142PARE509A Sat Oct 199:00 AM to 1:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session$99 with Sharon P. Foote, professional actress (SAG, AFTRA and AEA)and communications consultant

Speaking Dynamics

If you need to discover your voice or need help getting a voice, this courseis for you! It is a fun, informational course that is taught by anacting/speaking professional. The goal is to help you have an impact onthe people with whom you communicate, including your family and youremployer /employees. Learn what a difference your ability to speakeffectively will have in your daily life. See the difference this class willmake in how you see yourself and the world. Using video, you can watchas you evolve into a dynamic speaker. We will also look at some of thefears that impede us from speaking well in public. Gain the tools that willhelp communicate better in life. Assignments will parallel the most likelyreal-life speaking situations. We will use recordings andfeedback to note strengths and areas which needimprovement. Please bring a 4GB flash drive to class.

142CARE802A Thu Sep 26 - Oct 246:30 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions$199 with Douglas Hodge, toastmaster



Audition WorkshopsFilm and TV Audition Workshop

Before you get an acting role in Atlanta’s fastestgrowing film and television industry, you must firstaudition! This course will explore the techniques forauditioning for feature and television films andepisodic television shows. From the first coldreading to the call back, students will learn how toapproach different styles of audition sides. Usingactual film and television scripts students willperform on camera and watch playbacks forcritique. This course will also explore the businessside of agents, head shots and resumes.Experience the film and television audition processfrom a professional actress!

• Develop film and television audition techniques• Identify various styles of audition scripts• Learn how to make choices for your character• Demonstrate how to make your audition stand out• Discuss agents, head shots and acting resumes

Please bring a 4GB flash drive to class.

141CARE571A Sat Aug 17 - Sep 14 omit 8/319:00 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 4 Sessions$199 with Sharon P. Foote, professional actress (SAG, AFTRA and AEA) and communications consultant

142PARE571A Sat Oct 26 - Nov 169:00 AM to 12 N CSU Peachtree City 4 Sessions$199 with Sharon P. Foote, professional actress (SAG, AFTRA and AEA) and communications consultant

Commercial Audition Workshop

Using actual copy from the commercial industry,students will perform on camera and watchplaybacks for critique. Prepare to get the part! Thiscourse will explore the techniques for auditioning fortelevision commercials. From the individual to multiperson commercial styles, students will learn how toapproach different commercial copy and how to sella product. Experience the commercial auditionprocess from a professional actress. At the end ofthe course, you will know what is needed to breakinto the industry! Bring a 2GB flash drive.

• Develop on-camera commercialaudition techniques

• Discuss commercial copy • Learn punching and coloringwords, transitions and inflections

• How to be natural andconversational while selling a product

• Learn the use of props at an audition

142PARE570A Sat Sep 21 - Oct 129:00 AM to 12 N CSU Peachtree City 4 Sessions$199 with Sharon P. Foote, professional actress (SAG, AFTRA and AEA) and communications consultant

Voice Over Certificate ProgramThis program will explore the business and practice of performing voice overs. There is muchdiscussion on the many opportunities to use voice over. Students will study voice delivery,how to approach different kinds of scripts and copy, microphone techniques and studioetiquette with a voice over professional. The aim is to gain the skills required for acommercial voice over artist and get regular work in the voice over industry. One classsession will be spent at a local recording studio for some hands-on experience. Check outour partner, Real 2 Reel Studios at http://www.reel-life.net/. Students must bring one 4 GBUSB drive to class for recordings.

142ECER400A Mon Sep 23 - Nov 116:00 PM to 9:45 PM CSU East 8 Sessions$799 with Vince Bailey, voice over artist and announcer

142PCER400A Sat Oct 12 - Dec 7 omit 11/301:00 PM to 4:45 PM CSU Peachtree City 8 Sessions$799 with Vince Bailey, voice over artist and announcer

What students says about our Voice Over Certificate Programinstructor, Vince Bailey…

“Vince excels at this profession. He’s well connected and offers advice.”

“The instructor was the best in taking us out of the classroom tothe real world of learning. Feedback was very helpful for personaldevelopment.”

“Exposure to seeing Vince in action was invaluable; due to thepositive experience in Vince’s class, I have already signed up fortwo other CSU classes this summer.”

“I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested invoice over.”

Screenwriting 101: The Introduction to Screenwriting

Have you always wanted to write a story for film or television? In this course you will learnthe basics of writing story treatments and screenplays for film and television. Learn how tocreate memorable characters through research, development, and psychologicalmethodologies while learning the character hierarchy, the application of major characterroles in film and television, the importance of the most common archetypes that are usedand you will learn how to write much better dialogue. You will learn how to show not tell withyour writing. Textbook and laptop (with free software download) are required. Uponsuccessful completion of this course, the you will be able to:

• Write a compelling treatment for film and television concepts• Create memorable characters• Apply the correct format for script writing for film and television• Create powerful dialogue between characters• Mobilize your intellectual and emotional capacities• Determine where and how to pitch your film and television concept

142CARE123A Tue Sep 10 - Oct 86:30 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions$399 with Len Gibson, writer/producer

142PARE123A Fri Oct 18 - Nov 159:30 AM to 12:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 5 Sessions$399 with Len Gibson, writer/producer

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Starting Your Own Importing andExporting Business

There are numerous small business advancements emerging in today’sglobal marketplace, but none are as solid and exciting as InternationalTrade. With a minimal initial investment, the potentials for expansion inthis market are exceptional! Trained entrepreneurs can venture into asuccessful business opportunity that has the potential to yield greatmonetary returns well into the future.

142CARE510A Sat Oct 5-261:00 PM to 3:00 PM CE Main Campus 4 Sessions$129 with Harold Hagans, retired president of international import/export company

Do It Yourself Publishing

We are living through a revolution in publishing. Today, if you want to getyour book into print, you can control the process, not spend much money(maybe not any money), and not end up with boxes of books that youdon't know what to do with. Success Story - Four students havealready published their books after taking this course!

This class will teach you how to design your book and prepare it forpublication as a ‘Publish on Demand’ product. You will learn how to:

• Design a book • Prepare pictures and illustrations for book publication usingPhotoshop Elements

• Format your text and illustrations using Microsoft Publisher • Design your book cover • Apply for Library of Congress Cataloging, copyright registration, and your ISBN

• Choose and work with a ‘Publish on Demand’ company

There are many corporations and consultants that will do these things foryou for a large fee. You can learn to do them yourself and save money.Students must bring own laptop to class sessions.

Note: Students must bring own laptop to class sessions.

142PARE121A Fri Oct 11 - Nov 89:30 AM to 12:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 4 Sessions$199 with Richard E. Davies, PhD, published author and designer

142CARE121A Sat Nov 9 - Dec 79:30 AM to 12:30 PM CE Main Campus 4 Sessions$199 with Richard E. Davies, PhD, published author and designer

Personal Trainer Certificate ProgramInformation Session Register NOW!

142CCER100O Sat Sep 710:30 AM to 11:30 AM CE Main Campus

Personal Trainer Certificate Program

Come join this fun profession and be a part of what Fortune Magazine & ABC NEWS.com statesas the 4th hottest job in the U.S. at a national average of $34 an hour. Employers like 24 HourFitness, LA Fitness and Gold’s Gyms are just a few of the club groups that seek out our graduates.Whether a career move or for your own personal knowledge get all the information you need tobecome a Certified Personal Trainer. This challenging course is taught over a 8-week period forbetter retention and skill competency. The National Exam is held on the 9th week. This course isformatted as a 62-hour program and is comprised of 16 hours of lecture, 16 hours of hands onpractical training and a 30-hour internship that networks many graduates right into a job. Thecourse prepares you for success with key topics that include biomechanics, exercise physiology,fitness testing, equipment usage and health assessment. CPR/AED is needed to receive thecertificate. W.I.T.S. is the only major certifying body in the country providing comprehensivepractical training and internship components. Textbook is required and not included in course fees.

142CCER100 Sat Sep 21 - Nov 169:00 AM to 2:00 PM CE Main Campus 9 Sessions$999 with CE Instructor

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Multimedia, Music andEntertainment Certificate Program

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142CCER402O Tue Sep 106:00 PM to 7:00 PM CE Main Campus

Multimedia, Music and Entertainment Certificate Program

Too many famous musicians have ended up broke at the end of theircareer! You can have all the talent in the world, but if you don’tunderstand the business end of the industry-contract negotiations,retaining the rights to your music, packaging, marketing,merchandising, etc.-someone else may end up with the rights to yourmusic and the profits! Your instructor, Stanley Johnson, has worked inthe entertainment arena for years as an entertainer and as a businessadvisor (including a year with the Jacksons!). He will shareexperiences and insight gained from working with the entertainmentlawyers, business managers and the successes and failures of otherentertainers so that you can avoid the pitfalls and setbacks! At the endof the course, you will have collectively written, produced, performed,composed and designed your own music CD as well as your ownmusic video, electronic press kit and television commercial. You willlearn the fundamental principles of contract negotiation,manufacturing, distribution, publishing, artist & image development,copyright, air play, artist management, packaging, publishing, productplacement and merchandising.

142CCER402 Mon, Wed Oct 14 - Dec 4 omit 11/25 and 11/276:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 15 Sessions$1599 with Stanley Johnson, producer

Teach with Us!“I believe that teaching is not just a job; it is a service to thecommunity. Student needs are varied; my mission is to helpstudents realize their individual personal objective, which isoften related to services rendered in the outside world. As ateacher, I strive to continuously improve my ability to relate tomy students and teach them the way they learn. Working as aninstructor for the Continuing Education Program has given methe opportunity to promote an environment of life-long learning.Through this program I have been able to use effectivemethods of teaching and offer my students effective methodsof learning.”

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Prepare for employment in some of today’s hottest careerswith a comprehensive, affordable, and self-paced onlineCareer Training Program. You can begin these Programs atany time and learn at your own pace.

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Discover why millions of students aremaking the switch to online learning. With onlinecourses, you can study at your convenience in your preferredlearning environment. Our courses and programs are highlyengaging and relevant and our instructors are interactive andsupport you through the curriculum. Choose from our growingcatalog of Instructor-Led Courses designed to teach you a newskill or refresh a current one or our Career Training Programsgeared to place you into a new career in an in-demand field.

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Visit www.conted.clayton.edu to view our complete list of online courses available.For more courses and certificate programs, visit ugotclass.net/ and mention Clayton State when you register.

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ONLINEONLINEIntroduction to Microsoft Excel 2010

Do you work with numbers? Then you need to master Microsoft Excel2010—and this is the place to do it. Even “non-techie” beginners will find iteasy to learn Excel in this fun, step-by-step online course. These lessonswill teach you dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formattedworksheets quickly and efficiently. You’ll also learn the secrets behindwriting powerful mathematical formulas and discover how to use thefunction wizard to quickly and automatically calculate statistics, loanpayments, future value, and more.

142OCPT722A starts on 9/18/13, $159142OCPT722B starts on 10/16/13, $159142OCPT722C starts on 11/13/13, $159142OCPT722D starts on 12/11/13, $159

Accounting Fundamentals

Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you’reinterested in increasing your financial awareness while also gaining amarketable skill, this course is for you. You’ll learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financialtransactions. You’ll get hands-on experience with handling accountsreceivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, andvarious common banking activities. We’ll cover all the bases, from writingchecks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at theend of each fiscal period. Whether you’re a sole proprietor looking tomanage your business finances or you simply want to gain anunderstanding of accounting basics for career advancement, this coursewill give you a solid foundation in financial matters.

142OPAR500A starts on 9/18/13, $159142OPAR500B starts on 10/16/13, $159142OPAR500C starts on 11/13/13, $159142OPAR500D starts on 12/11/13, $159

Grammar Refresher

Whatever your goals, a grasp of English grammar is important if you wantto improve your speaking and writing skills. This course will help you gainconfidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct work.You'll explore the basics of English grammar—like sentence structure andpunctuation—as well as more sophisticated concepts—like logic andclarity. A patient instructor, memorable lessons, vivid examples, andinteractive exercises will give you ample opportunity to put what you learninto practice. Reacquaint yourself with old, forgotten rules, meet somenew ones, and discover your own grammatical strengths.

142OACD212A starts on 9/18/13, $159142OACD212B starts on 10/16/13, $159142OACD212C starts on 11/13/13, $159142OACD212D starts on 12/11/13, $159

A to Z Grantwriting

A to Z Grant Writing is an invigorating and informative course that willequip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field ofgrant writing! You’ll learn how to raise needed funds by discovering howand where to look for potential funders who are a good match for yourorganization. You’ll also learn how to network and develop truepartnerships with a variety of funders, how to organize a successful grant-writing campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal package.


Speed Spanish

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

142OLAN100A starts on 9/18/13, $159142OLAN100B starts on 10/16/13, $159142OLAN100C starts on 11/13/13, $159142OLAN100D starts on 12/11/13, $159

Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach

This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach.Root terms are divided by each body system. The origin, a combinedform, and an example of non-medical everyday usage is provided for eachroot term. Word Associations are provided as a learning tool. Unusual andinteresting information is provided in regards to each term. Root terms arecombined with prefixes and suffixes as your learning will culminate in theinterpretation of several paragraphs of medical notes.

142OHEA100A starts on 9/18/13, $159142OHEA100B starts on 10/16/13, $159142OHEA100C starts on 11/13/13, $159142OHEA100D starts on 12/11/13, $159

Project Management Fundamentals

There are more projects occurring today than at any time in history.Organizations initiate projects to create new computer applications, erectbridges and buildings, improve processes, develop new products, andreorganize company operations. Unfortunately, most organizations do notmanage projects well, creating an unprecedented demand for projectmanagement practitioners.

If you’re organized, perceptive, detail-oriented, and an excellentcommunicator, you just might have what it takes to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management.

If you're new to project management, this course will provide you with theessential information you’ll need to prepare for and complete your firstproject. If you’re an experienced project manager, this course will makeyou more valuable to your employer by increasing your skills andcompetencies.

This course and its followup (Project Management Applications) alsoinclude essential information that will help you prepare for the ProjectManagement Professional (PMP®) and the Certified Associate in ProjectManagement (CAPM®) exams offered by the Project ManagementInstitute (PMI®). Certification Magazine recently identified PMP®

Certification as “the highest-paying certification” of the year.


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Adobe Illustrator for the Graphic Artist

Discover high quality drawing and illustration with Adobe Illustrator. Youwill start with an overview of Illustrator and work on lessons that will stepyou into a greater skill level. You will learn the unique features ofIllustrator including how to create logos, professional type effects, airbrush effects and color palette.

You will learn lines and shapes, selection tools, using the live trace, typebasics, gradients, using layers, transparency and exporting images toEPS and PDF. Textbook is required. Student will need to have laptop andsoftware (CS6) already installed.

142CCER701B Tue, Thu Oct 1-246:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$299 with Sonja Vass, multimedia marketing consultant

Adobe InDesign for the Graphic Artist

This class provides you with the concepts and skills to use AdobeInDesign effectively. You get hands on practice working with basicthrough advanced techniques to get the most out of your experience. Youwill learn types controls, graphics file management, layers and documentsetup. Whether you are a designer, prepress professional or just abeginner, you will find InDesign to be a powerful but intuitive page layoutapplication.

You will learn navigating within InDesign, creating and formatting text,working with layers, working with color, formatting with styles, creatingand editing tables and output and pdf exporting. Student will need to havelaptop and software (CS6) already installed. Textbook is required.

142CCER701C Tue, Thu Oct 29 - Nov 216:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$299 with Richard Sierra, graphic artist

Adobe PhotoShop for the Graphic Artist

Get hands-on practice working with basic through advanced techniques ofAdobe Photoshop. You will learn layer basics, photo retouching andimage editing. Whether you are a designer, illustrator, photographer,video artist, webmaster or just a beginner, Photoshop offers you manyopportunities to make your images look great. Textbook is required.

142CCER701A Tue, Thu Sep 3-266:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$299 with Richard Sierra, graphic artist

Graphic Design Capstone

Take a project from beginning to completion utilizing Adobe CS software.You will start your own agency by preparing the company corporateidentity, including the logo, brochure, advertising campaign and basicwebsite to present to your fist client. Learn graphic design conceptsincluding color, composition, good elements of design, typography, pagelayout, print and electronic media. Prepare to speak with creativedirectors, copywriters, account executives and outside vendors such asprinters, web programmers, illustrators and photographers. Learn to thinkand conceptualize like a designer to sell a product or service and standbehind your work.

You will learn to create a corporate identity, logos, brochures, magazinelayouts, typography, color theory, composition and print and digital media.Pre-requisite: You must have taken the Photoshop, Illustrator andInDesign courses before taking this one.

142CCER701D Tue, Thu Dec 3 - Dec 126:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 4 Sessions$149 with Sonja Vass, multimedia marketing consultant

Graphic Design Certificate ProgramThe Graphic Design Certificate Program covers theessentials of the key applications needed to work in theGraphic Design or Prepress Production careers. Eachapplication serves a different function: InDesign for pagelayout, PhotoShop for manipulation of images, andIllustrator for creating logos and illustrations. Whetheryou work for an agency or your own business, thetechnical skills you will have will be combined with thepractical know-how in the Graphic Design Capstonecourse. To receive your certificate, you must complete allfour courses: Adobe PhotoShop for the Graphic Artist,Adobe Illustrator for the Graphic Artist, Adobe InDesignfor the Graphic Artist and Graphic Design Capstone.

Prerequisite : Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Meet our graphic design instructors,Sonja Vass and Richard Sierra!

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Web Design Business Certificate ProgramYou can have a career in web design! You will not only learn how to designarchitecturally sound, error free websites, but you will also learn how tomarket and manage a profitable web design business. You will learn andutilize all the latest web technologies including XHTML 5, CSS andJavascript as well as software programs including Dreamweaver,Photoshop and Fireworks. Build your portfolio while you learn. By the endof the course, you will complete an impressive website. Whether youdesire to start your own web design business, or work as part of a designteam, you will gain all of the skills you need in this program. Textbooks areincluded. You will need to bring your own laptop with the software installed.

142CCER900 Mon, Wed Sep 23 - Dec 96:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 22 Sessions$1999 with Raymond A. Howard

Computer Basics with Windows 7

Do you wish you could use a personal computer to be more productive atwork, school or home? Improve your ability to use computers, whether forpersonal use or in your career. Learn the fundamentals of Windows, andthe basics of surfing the Internet and using email. You will have theopportunity to set up their own “free” Hotmail or Yahoo account in class.There are no educational prerequisites or experience requirements toenroll. Textbook is required. You will need to bring your own laptop withthe software installed.

142CCPT706A Sat Sep 28 - Nov 29:30 AM to 12:30 PM CE Main Campus 6 Sessions$249 with Sean Bell, Microsoft certified

142CCPT706B Tue Oct 15 - Nov 196:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 6 Sessions$249 with Cassandra Ammons, ITP certified

142PCPT706C Sat Oct 19 - Dec 1410:00 AM to 12 N CSU Peachtree City 6 Sessions$249 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Computer Support TechnicianCertificate Program

Computers are an integral part of society andcomputers encounter problems periodically. As aresult, there is a demand for computer supporttechnicians who can assist with day-to-daymaintenance and support of computer systemsand networks. Our Computer Support

Technician Certificate program can give you theeducation and training you need to enter this field.

Our program prepares individuals with little or nocomputer experience for an entry level career opportunity in the IT field.The main focus of your classroom experience will be to obtain theCompTIA A+ certification.

Prerequisites: A basic understanding of computers and how they operate.Basic keyboarding and mouse skills.

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to: • Explain the fundamentals of hardware• Describe software and operating systems • Discuss system troubleshooting and repair• Use technical communication skills • Demonstrate workplace etiquette and professionalism• Compose a resume, application and interview best practices

Included with the cost of the course are textbooks, a toolkit and examvouchers for both required A+ exams. Students will learn to build acomputer during the course.

142JCER705 Tue, Thu Sep 10 - Jan 9omit 11/25-29, 12/23-27, 1/1/146:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Jonesboro 32 Sessions$2199 with John Dillworth,

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Microsoft Excel 2010

Start from the very beginning of Microsoft Excel and go all the waythrough the intermediate level. Topics include: getting started with Excel,building & editing worksheets, formatting & enhancing worksheets,working with & enhancing charts, managing workbooks, formulas &functions, automating worksheet tasks, using lists & analyzing list data,and working with Excel & the internet. Textbook is required. You will needto bring your own laptop with the software installed.

142CCPT711A Tue Sep 10 - Oct 86:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions$249 with Ray A. Howard, Masters in Educational Leadership

142PCPT711A Sat Oct 26 - Nov 236:00 PM to 9:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 5 Sessions$249 with Sean E. Bell, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Excel 2010 Introduction

You will create and edit basic worksheets and workbooks. This course isdesigned for individuals needed to learn to create worksheet andworkbooks for personal and professional use. Upon successful completionof this course, students will be able to: explore the environment and createa basic worksheet, perform calculations, modify a worksheet, format aworksheet, print workbook contents and manage large workbooks. You willneed to bring your own laptop with the software installed.

142PCPT717 Mon, Wed Oct 21-2312:30 PM to 3:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 2 Sessions$149 with Ty Stepter, training manager, business owner

142CCP716 Fri Oct 259:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session$149 with Ty Stepter, training manager, business owner

Microsoft Excel 2010 Intermediate

You will apply visual elements and advanced formulas to a worksheet todisplay data in various formats. The target students for this course are forthose who have a been working with Excel of a number of year but wouldlike to learn more advanced skill.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:calculate with advanced formulas, organize worksheet and table datausing various techniques, introduction to charts, introduction toPivotTables, insert graphic objects, customize and enhance workbooks,and collaborate with others using workbooks. You will need to bring yourown laptop with the software installed.

142CCPT718 Fri Nov 19:00 AM to 4:00 AM CE Main Campus 1 Session$149 with Ty Stepter, training manager, business owner

Microsoft Office Basics 2010

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint in oneconvenient course! You will cover word processing, spreadsheets, andpresentation concepts with an emphasis on specific skills. Basickeyboarding skills are required. Textbook is required. You will need tobring your own laptop with the software installed.

142PCPT713 Sat Oct 5 - Nov 231:00 PM to 4:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 8 Sessions$299 with Cassandra Ammons, ITP Certified

142CCPT713 Tue Sep 10 - Oct 296:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$299 with Sean E. Bell, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Excel 2010 Data Analysis

You will learn to analyze data using Excel. This course is meant forbusiness professionals that need to analyze data to make informedbusiness decisions. Upon successful completion of this course, studentswill be able to utilize: scenario based analysis, goal seeker, scenariomanager, conditional functions and forecasting tools. You will need tobring your own laptop with the software installed.

142PCPT258 Sat Nov 210:00 AM to 1:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session$69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Excel 2010 PivotTables

You will create and analyze PivotTable data. This course is meant forbusiness professionals that need to analyze large data set and presentinformation in structured summary. Upon successful completion of thiscourse, students will be able to: create a Pivot Table, perform data analysiswith Pivot Tables and visually present using PivotTables as source. Youwill need to bring your own laptop with the software installed.

142PCPT258B Sat Nov 910:00 AM to 1:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session$69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

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Microsoft Word 2010

This Introduction to Microsoft Word training class is designed for studentsnew to working with Microsoft Word 2010 on Windows. In this hands-onclass, you’ll learn how to add, move through, and edit text; move wordsfrom one part of your document to another; work on two or moredocuments simultaneously; change the size or appearance of text;change margins and tab settings; automatically center, right align, justify,and indent text; run the integrated grammar and spelling checker; use thethesaurus; and save, retrieve, copy, organize, and print your documents.By the end of the class, you will be able to use Microsoft Word confidentlyat home or on the job. You will need to bring your own laptop with thesoftware installed.

142PCPT714 Fri Oct 189:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Peachtree City 1 Session$149 with Ty Stepter, training manager, business owner

142CCPT715 Fri Sep 209:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session$149 with Ty Stepter, training manager, business owner

Introduction to Java Programming

If you want to learn computer programming but don’t have any priorexperience, you’ll enjoy a tour of Java, one of the most widely usedcomputer languages in the world. It’s a breeze to learn in a friendly andsupportive environment. Start with the basics of program design and goon to write your own programs and integrate input and output,calculations, decision making, and loops. Build your knowledge andconfidence with easy-to-understand examples and plenty of skill-buildingexercises. So whether you just want to try it out to see if you like it or planon doing more with Java, this is a great place to start!

We’ll use the latest release of Java, from Sun Microsystems, the companythat maintains and supports the language. We’ll also use BlueJ, agraphical development environment designed especially for students.Both are free open-source products, and you will receive the properinstructions to download them. By the time you’re done, you’ll becomfortable with Java programming and ready for more!


Creating WordPress Websites

Want to build an attractive, sophisticated blog or Web site—withouthaving to learn any special coding? WordPress is the answer you’relooking for! WordPress is one of the world’s most popular Web designtools because it's free, it’s easy to use, and it produces professionalresults. In these lessons, you’ll get hands-on experience with thispowerful tool as you create your own WordPress site and blog.


Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5

Do you want to make mobile apps that run on iPhone and iPad, as wellas on Android, Blackberry, and Windows Phone? Sure you do! Do youwant to learn five different programming languages? Of course youdon’t! Fortunately, you’re about to discover a better way to build apps.In this course, you’ll learn how to imagine, design, build, and optimize across-platform mobile app using the very latest HTML5 standards. Theresult will be a mobile app that’s fast and runs on just about anysmartphone or tablet computer.


Introduction to SQL

Learn the key concepts of Structured Query Language (SQL) and gaina solid working knowledge of this powerful and universal databaseprogramming language. You’ll learn the basic structure of relationaldatabases, how to read and write simple and complex SQL statements,and advanced data manipulation techniques.


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Administrative Medical Assistant CertificateProgramAs an Administrative Medical Assistant, you are an integral part of thehealthcare system without any of the needles and blood. AdministrativeMedical Assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep theoffices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and other healthpractitioners running smoothly. Administrative Medical Assistantsconstantly interact with patients in a pleasant, office environment.According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics,Administrative Medical Assisting is projected to be one of the fastestgrowing occupations through 2014. Learn how to perform the following:

• Scheduling appointments• Medical Records/ patient chart creation and maintenance• Patient and staff communication and interpersonal relationships• Accounts Receivable, including charge and payment entry• Bookkeeping (daily, monthly, and annual responsibilities)• Diagnostic and procedural coding• Medical insurance billing and reimbursement

Be sure to complete the required healthcare application found athttp://conted.clayton.edu/forms/CEHealthcareAPP%200712.pdf.

141CCER968A Tue, Thu Aug 20 - Dec 5 omit 9/3, 9/5, 11/26, 11/286:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 28 Sessions$1599 with Latrice Barlow, CMA (AAMA), CCS-P, and Clorice Walker, CMA, CCS-P

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

The AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers ClassroomCourse is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionalsthe ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR,use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.Optional book is $14, and must be requested 10 days prior to class date.

142CHEA808A Sat Sep 289:00 AM to 1:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session$99 with Latrice Barlow, CMA, CCS-P

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certificate ProgramTrain for a rewarding career as a certified nurse aide or home healthcareaide, and develop skills to care for sick and injured patients while workingunder the supervision of nursing and medical staff. This course is taughtin a combination of classroom and clinical settings. Prior to the clinicalportion, you must provide proof of a negative tuberculosis test, purchaseshoes and a uniform. After course completion, you are eligible to sit forthe Georgia Certified Nurse Aide Exam. Insurance & textbook includedin the cost of the class.


142CHEA201A Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Sep 16 - Oct 258:30 AM to 1:00 PM CE Main Campus 30 Sessions$999 with Lee Bell, RN, and Adaleia Coultman, RN

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Clinical Medical AssistantCertificate ProgramThe Clinical Medical Assistant program will prepare you to assist aphysician and provide care to patients in a doctor’s office or clinic. Theprogram combines classroom instruction with a medical office externshipto provide you with on-the-job experience.

Clinical Medical Assistants assist the physician with exams and minorsurgeries, take patient vital signs, care for patients, perform simple labtests and administer medications and injections to name a few of theduties.

There is a required pre-assessment test of math and English. The test willbe offered after the Information Session.


142CCER971A Mon, Wed Sep 9 - Dec 16 omit 11/276:30 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 28 Sessions$2995 with Latrice Barlow, CMA, CCS-P

Medical Coding SpecialistCertificate ProgramMedical billing and related occupations are among the fastest growingopportunities in the healthcare industry today! As a medical codingprofessional, you will be a valuable member of the team working withpatients, doctors, nurses, and insurance companies to accurately codediagnoses and procedures on patient medical records ensuring properreimbursement. The medical coding specialist program is designed toprepare students for positions in physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals,insurance agencies, public health facilities and nursing homes, as well asself employment. This course is designed to prepare students for the CPC(Certified Professional Coder) exam. Textbooks required.


This course allows a break between each of six class sessions.

142CCER110A Mon, Wed Sep 9 - Jun 28 omit 11/25, 11/27, 12/23, 12/25,12/30, 1/1, 1/20, 5/266:30 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 71 Sessions$1849 with Jeanette Thomas, RHIT, CPC, CPC-H

Medical Coding and Billing Boot CampCPC Exam Boot camp is an intense and detailed course aimed to providecoding concepts and principles to promote correct coding. The course willprepare participants for the American Academy of Professional Coders,Certified Professional Coder examination. While preparing for the exam isa benefit, the most important tool participants will receive is the concretefoundation of medical coding.

142CHEA210A Sat Sep 14-288:00 AM to 5:00 PM CE Main Campus 3 Sessions$399 with Jeanette Thomas, RHIT, CPC, CPC-H


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Pharmacy Technician Certificate ProgramYou can earn professional credentials and specific job-related skills thatare in-demand for immediate employment! This comprehensive 90 hourcourse will prepare you to enter the pharmacy field and take the PharmacyTechnician Certification Board’s PTCB exam.

Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy,reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic andbrand names. You will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drugcompounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventorycontrol and billing and reimbursement. This program includes additionalemphasis on preparing you to work with sterile compounding, IVadmixtures and septic techniques including: aseptic/sterile techniques;critical area contamination factors; environmental monitoring; facilities;equipment and supplies and other hands on labs and review. Somecoursework will be done online. Application, internet connectivity andtextbook required.


141ECER900A Mon, Wed Aug 19 - Dec 9 omit 9/2, 11/25, 11/276:30 PM to 9:30 PM CSU East 30 Sessions$1699 with Amanda Daniels, CPhT; Trina Jackson, RPh;Funmi Olawole, Pharm. D.; Karyn Townes, Pharm. D.

Phlebotomy Technician Certificate ProgramAs a Phlebotomy Technician the laboratory relies on you to collect qualitysamples from the patient to produce quality laboratory results. To do this,a phlebotomy technician must create an atmosphere of trust andconfidence with patients while drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safeand reliable manner. This 88 hour program is intended for those who haveno experience and want to become employed as a PhlebotomyTechnician in a clinical laboratory or public health department setting.Students work in teams practicing on one another. This program includes48 hours of classroom training and a 40 hour externship to provide youwith a complete learning experience. Course fee includes books, programsupplies and externship.


142CCER901A Sat Sep 14 - Nov 28:30 AM to 5:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$1899 with Tamela Banner, RMA, AHI, RPT

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Light Commercial HVACCertificate ProgramPrepare for a career as a heating, ventilation and air conditioningtechnician with the specialized skills to perform service and repairprocedures in the areas of residential and commercial heating and airconditioning. Within each of these areas are opportunities forspecialization. Gain the skills necessary to find employment with smallheating and air conditioning businesses or with a larger equipmentmanufacturer or wholesaler. Heat load calculations are done according toManual J. National certification exams are offered for certificate programstudents. 25% of the course is hands-on.

142JIND300 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu Sep 9 - Feb 6 omit 11/25-29, 12/23-27, 1/1/146:00 PM to 9:30 PM CE Jonesboro 79 Sessions$3499 with Derek Anderson, GA Construction Industry Conditioned AirNon-Restrictive License

Powerplant Technology Certificate ProgramPowerplant - Basic Electricity

The course is designed for anyone that works as maintenance personnelin hospitals, schools, large buildings or industry. The course is tailored tohelp the student do ohms law problems, deal with series and parallelcircuits, recognize and understand how DC and AC motors are wired andwork, understand how transformers work, minor maintenance proceduresfor both motors and transformers and understand AC theory.

Coming in June 2014!

HVAC and Refrigeration Theory (Powerplant Technology)

Covers basic refrigeration cycle; high pressure systems; low pressuresystems; chillers; absorption cycle; cooling towers; and water treatment.

142JIND520 Tue, Thu Sep 24 - Feb 25 omit 11/28, 12/24, 12/26, 12/31, 1/26:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Jonesboro 40 Sessions$799 with Robert L. Perry, chief engineer

Steam Theory (Powerplant Technology)

If you are interested in entering the field of Stationary Engineering or justwant to upgrade your license to a higher level, this course is designed tohelp you do just that.

Course covers: boilers, steam tables, steam and water cycle, combustionprocess, basic properties of fuels, fuel oil systems, feed water regulators,safety valves, blow-down apparatus, soot blowers, non-return valves,automatic combustion controls, inspection of boilers, minor maintenanceand repair of boilers, pumps and injectors, boiler water treatment, basicelectrical theory, ohms law, AC & DC theory, series and parallel circuits.

152JIND510 Tue, Thu Sep 6, 2014 - Feb 17, 2015 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Jonesboro 40 Sessions$799 with Robert L. Perry, chief engineer

American Sign Language 1

Learn to communicate using American Sign Language(ASL). Students will learn the major components ofASL, develop basic conversational skills, and get anintroduction to Deaf Culture. Textbook required.

142PLAN201 Sat Sep 28 - Nov 1610:00 AM to 12 N CSU Peachtree City 8 Sessions$199 with Cassandra Ammons, ITP Certified

142JLAN101 Tue Oct 8 - Nov 266:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Jonesboro 8 Sessions$199 with Cassandra Ammons, ITP Certified

Spanish 1

Bienvenidos! Welcome, “true” beginners! Come join usin a new Spanish Level 1. We begin with the phoneticsof pronunciation and progress to vocabulary, parts ofspeech, expressions, and the present tense of allregular and irregular verbs. The atmosphere of theclass (in true Hispanic fashion) is relaxed with anemphasis on hands-on activities that are both fun andinstructive. Connections to English as the firstlanguage will be heavily emphasized in this approach.Textbook required.

142CLAN221 Wed Sep 25 - Nov 1310:00 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$199 with Ophelia Rivera, MA, Certified Spanish and ESL Teacher

142JLAN221 Tue Oct 1 - Nov 196:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Jonesboro 8 Sessions$199 with Ophelia Rivera, MA, Certified Spanish and ESL Teacher

142PLAN221A Sat Oct 19 - Dec 1410:00 AM to 12 N CSU Peachtree City 8 Sessions$199 with Sylvia Iacobucci, native language instructor

Spanish in Action

If you are looking for a course just to refresh and practiceyour Spanish then this course is for you. This course willprovide you with different activities and strategies that willhelp you boost and enhance your Spanish throughconversation, reading, and writing. This course isexcellent for long term practice since new activities will beused when a new course begins. Students must havetaken Spanish 1 and 2.

142JLAN301 Tue Oct 22 - Dec 10 omit 11/266:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Jonesboro 8 Sessions$199 with Ophelia Rivera, MA, Certified Spanish and ESL Teacher

ESL classes coming in Winter 2014Interested students [email protected]

Smart Option Student LoansSmart Option Loans for Continuing Education

are available through Sallie Mae and may be tax-deductible.

Pay more now: (Interest Repayment)Pay interest while in school and have a shorter repayment period after school to save anaverage of 30% on your total loan cost compared to our deferred repayment option. Noprepayment penalty. Full principal and interest payments begin six months after you leaveschool. Minimum: $1,000.

Pay less now: (Fixed Repayment)Pay just $25 per month while in school and have a shorter repayment period after schoolto save an average of 20% on your total loan cost compared to our deferred repaymentoption. No prepayment penalty. Full principal and interest payments begin six months afteryou leave school. Minimum: $1,000.

Apply with no obligation at: http://salliemae.com/im_applying/smart-option-checklist.htm

1. After entering your contact information, when prompted for the state your school is in, select Georgia.

2. Select CLAYTON STATE U - CONT ED MORROW – 008976-97.3. Click Continue.4. Enter your credit information.5. Within three days of applying online, please contact Kalen Strader

at (678) 466-5114 for further instructions.

Military Education BenefitsVarious GI Bills are availablefor many different types of Education Programs. You are just afew steps away from finding out if you are eligible to receive Education benefits. Allinformation can be completed online at http://www.gibill.va.gov/. If you don’t have thecapability to apply online, you can call 1-888-GI BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to have a formmailed to you.

If you are the spouse of military personnel, you may be eligible for Education benefitsalso. Up to $4000 in tuition assistance is available to spouses of active duty servicemembers in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2 and 01-02. For more information, please go tohttps://aiportal.acc or call 1-800-342-9647 to speak with a MyCAA Career andEducation Consultant.

Unemployed?Need assistance to return to the workforce?

You may qualify for training under the Workforce Investment Act.

Visit the training website at: www.atlantaregional.com/workforcesolutions/training-and-education-servicesto determine your eligibility. If you have questions, please call the following:

Clayton, Fayette, Henry Counties: (770) 960-2172South Fulton County: (770) 306-5202Dekalb County: (404) 687-3400

Go to www.atlantaregional.com/wiatraining anddownload an application!

Since the Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education does not offer degree-seeking credit, we are unable to process traditional forms of financial aid such as HOPEGrant or Scholarship, Pell Grant, etc. You do not need to complete a FAFSA form for ourcourses. We do have the following options for financial assistance:

Financial Assistance Resources

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Continuing Education Fall 2013 | (678) 466-5050

Family Reunion WorkshopFamily reunions can be so special. Whether is to see family you have not seen in a while, toreminisce of times of the past, to celebrate birthdays, births, marriages or to just cometogether as a family to make new memories. While all of this is the wonderful part of thereunion, someone has the task of planning the details. This workshop is designed to help youget organized, streamline decisions and take some of the stress out of the planning. Learnhow to create timelines, set budgets, choose a venue, form a guest list, create a menu, selectactivities, negotiate contracts and so much more. Explore new technology that can help youto get the most out of your planning and produce the best family reunion.

142PARE990A Sat Nov 239:00 AM to 3:00 P.M. CSU Peachtree City 1 Session$79 with Dawn Davis, program planner

NEW!

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Planning Your Own WeddingGetting married is a very emotional time for everyone. It can be excitingand stressful at the same time. Whether you are going to plan yourentire wedding yourself (with some help from friends and family) orhiring a wedding planner, this workshop is designed to give you a vastamount of insightful information to help take some of the anxiety out ofone of the most wonderful days of your life.

From negotiating a contract for a venue or vendors, to picking out awedding dress, deciding who to invite, using your fingers instead of yourfeet, staying on budget and the list goes on and on.

This two-day 12 hour workshop could save you time, money, feelingsand most of all, your sanity. This workshop is the best place to startplanning your wedding.

142PARE991A Sat Nov 9 and 169:00 AM to 3:00 P.M. CSU Peachtree City 2 Sessions$139 with Dawn Davis, program planner

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Beginning Folk Guitar

Playing a guitar can help you to relax and make you a popular guest atparties and other occasions. If you are age sixteen or older, and you ownor have access to a guitar, this eight week course may be just the thing foryou! Instruction is provided on basic chords and chord progressions,strumming and picking methods. At the end of the course, participants willbe able to play easy folk and popular songs on the guitar. (No electricguitars please.)

141CLEI501C Thu Aug 15 - Oct 36:30 PM to 8:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$119 with Jack Lindsey, professional guitarist at Clayton State University -

Center for Continuing Education

at @CSUContEd

Sign up for lessons and classes at Clayton State’s

Music Preparatory School!Classes and private music instruction with our faculty of professional musicians are available tothe community for a modest fee. Piano, voice, strings, brass, and other instruments are availableby request. Lessons and classes take place in the Music Education Building, adjacent to SpiveyHall, on the campus of Clayton State University. We welcome adults and children age 6 and up.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Fall Session (9-week session)

Registration begins the week of September 16, 2013

Lessons begin the week of October 14, 2013

Lessons end the week of December 9, 2013

A community engagement arm of the Clayton State University Division of music, the Music preparatory School provides professional musicinstruction to area children and adults in preparation for professional advancement or for lifelong musical enjoyment.

For more information please contact Dr. Carol Payne, Director, at (678) 466-5600, e-mail her at [email protected] or visit theDepartment of Visual and Performing Arts/Music webpage at www.clayton.edu/vpa/music.

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Digital Photography Hands-On Immersion

Would you like to take better pictures, consistently? Do you want to getmore organized with your digital photo collection, or edit your digitalimages to make each one look its best? In just two sessions, thishands-on course covers the skills that are needed to become a betterdigital photographer.

This course focuses primarily on enhancing your skills with the camera.First, students learn about the camera controls found on digital camerasand how they can be used to get better results. Second, students willlearn about organization, how to manage the growing collection of imageson the computer and how to save steps when downloading images fromthe camera. Third, students will learn about image editing and choosingthe right software to suit individual needs. Please bring your camera, theinstruction manual, and your questions.

If you have a laptop with Adobe Photoshop Elements (version 7 orhigher), bring it to class and practice the computer skills as they aredemonstrated!

142CLEI803 Sat Nov 2-910:00 AM to 3:00 PM CE Main Campus 2 Sessions$129 with Jestein C. Futrell, professional photographer

Digital Photography I

Whether you are brand new to the digital world, or have recently jumpedin, this course will take the guesswork out and help you becomecomfortable with this new technology that has opened up a whole newworld of photographic possibilities. The course will teach you how to useyour digital camera to create great photos in a variety of conditions, howto manage your digital photo files, and print your pictures efficiently fromdigital sources. DSLR camera required.

142PLEI801 Sat Sep 14 - Oct 1910:00 AM to 12 N CSU Peachtree City 6 Sessions$129 with Steve Rickard, professional photographer

142CLEI801 Wed Oct 2 - Nov 66:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus 6 Sessions$129 with Joe Sebo, professional photographer

Digital Photography II

If you enjoyed Digital Photography I, or just want to dig deeper into theworld of digital photography, this class is for you! Prerequisites: DigitalPhotography I or comparable experience. Students who have not takenDigital Photography I should receive advisement from the instructor beforeregistering for Level II. DSLR camera required.

142PLEI702B Sat Nov 2 - Dec 14 omit 11/3010:00 AM to 12 N CSU Peachtree City 6 Sessions$119 with Steve Rickard, professional photographer

Rejuvenate Your Retirement!

You’ve worked hard to be able to retire. Now, there is a course thatteaches how to improve the quality of life during retirement. Whether youhave recently retired or have been retired for a number of years youshould attend this course. Rejuvenate Your Retirement combines LifePlanning with Retirement Planning to provide a well rounded approach forretirees. Financial topics include: how to manage risk, investmentsoffering tax advantages, required minimum distributions and how to createan estate plan that protects your legacy. This course includes a 130-pageillustrated textbook. Couples may attend together for a single registrationfee. Class sizes are limited so register today.

142PLEI802C Tue Oct 1-81:00 PM to 3:30 PM CSU Peachtree City 2 Sessions$39 with David Rottschafer, CFP, CRPS

142PLEI802D Sat Sep 28 - Oct 59:00 AM to 11:30 AM CSU Peachtree City 2 Sessions$39 with David Rottschafer, CFP, CRPS

Sewing I

Learn sewing skills including: taking body measurements, layout options,facing, gathers, pockets, zippers, hems and handstitches, and selectingpatterns, fabrics, and equipment. Students will make a simple dress,shorts, slacks or shirt. Each student must bring a portable sewingmachine to class.

142JLEI401C Tue Oct 8 - Nov 126:00 PM to 8:00 PM CE Jonesboro 6 Sessions$119 with Angela Worrell, professional tailor and seamstress

Sewing With a Serging Sewing Machine

Learn how to use the serger on various parts of garments, how toconstruct garments and utilize the various functions of a serger.

142JLEI501 Thu Sep 26 - Oct 176:00 PM to 8:00 PM CE Jonesboro 4 Sessions$79 with Angela Worrell, professional tailor and seamstress

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CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

Are You aVeteran?

If you are a veteran who wants to further your education, enhance yourskills or re-enter the workforce in a new field, Clayton State University

Center for Continuing Education has a program just for you!

Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education is proud to offer the followingVA approved programs in a variety of disciplines:

• Event and Meeting Planning Certificate

• Graphic Design Certificate

• Light Commercial HVAC Certificate

• Certified Nurse Aid Certificate

• Professional Investigator Certificate

• Web Design Business Certificate

• Administrative Medical Assistant Certificate

• Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate

• Computer Support Technician Certificate

• Global TESOL Certificate

• Medical Coding Specialist Certificate

• Pharmacy Tech Certificate

• Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

• Project Management Certificate

• SHRM Learning Systems Certificate

• SHRM Learning Systems Certificate – Intensive

• Six Sigma Green Belt

• Voice Over Certificate

To find out how to apply your VA benefits toward your future, visit www.gibill.va.gov.

For more information about the Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education VA approved programs,contact Kalen Jerrod Strader, VA Certifying Official for CE at (678) 466-5114 or [email protected].

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Hundreds of Courses at Four CONVENIENT Locations!

To see course listings by location, please check out our location grid at www.conted.clayton.edu.

CE MAIN CAMPUS2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA 30260

CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY – FAYETTE(CSU Peachtree City)100 World Drive, Peachtree City, GA 30269

CSU EAST 5823 Trammell Road, Morrow, GA 30260 CE JONESBORO – LUCY HUIE HALL9157 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236

GIVE THE GIFTOF EDUCATION /

KNOWLEDGEGift Certificates are redeemable for any of ourContinuing Education Courses. For moreinformation or to purchase gift certificates,contact our office at (678) 466-5118 today!

CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITYCenter for Continuing Educationwww.conted.clayton.edu

We accept cash (in person only), checks, money orders, VISA,MasterCard, American Express, Discover and company purchaseorders. Make checks payable to Clayton State University. Checkpayments must be received at least 10 days before course start date.Payment in full must be received when you register.

Use our online registration system atwww.conted.clayton.edu.

Walk in registration is held Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Use your credit/debit card by calling (678) 466-5050 during office hours.

Use your credit/debit card; you may FAX your completedregistration form to (678) 466-5089.

Fill out the registration form on page 32 and return it to:Center for Continuing EducationClayton State University2000 Clayton State BoulevardMorrow, GA 30260

Clayton State University does not discriminate on the basis of race,color national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs andactivities. The following person has been designated to handleinquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of HumanResources: (678) 466-4230.

Statements made in this publication are for informational purposesonly. Clayton State University reserves the right to change, cancel orreschedule any course for any purpose without actual notice to anyindividual. However, every effort will be made to notify registrants ofany such changes. If a course is cancelled by the institution, theregistration fee will be refunded in full and constitute the sole remedyfor any course cancellation.

ALUMNI DISCOUNT: Clayton State University Center forContinuing Education gives a 10% discount on course registrationfees to dues-paying members of the Clayton State University AlumniAssociation. Please use the Alumni Discount Request form on ourCE website at http://conted.clayton.edu/. Click on forms. Therequest needs to be our sent to and approved by Gid Rowell,Director of Alumni Relations, who will confirm current status with theassociation. He will forward the request to the Center so that themember will be contacted and registration completed. This discountis valid with registrations for alumni, spouse and children. Onlinecourses and some others may be excluded. See Excluded fromDiscount Courses list on CE website.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: To successfully complete a course andreceive a certificate with CEUs, you must attend 80% of the classsessions, actively participate and complete all course requirements.Courses with four or less sessions require 100% attendance.

Take the first step towardLifelong Learning TODAY!

For your convenience, we acceptthe following credit cards.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCESince the Clayton State University Center for ContinuingEducation does not offer degree-seeking credit, we are unableto process traditional forms of financial aid such as HOPE Grantor Scholarship, Pell Grant, etc. However, financial aid forContinuing Education courses may be found through one of theresources on page 26 of this catalog. You do not need tocomplete a FAFSA form for our courses.

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BOOKS AND SUPPLIES: Some courses require the student topurchase books and supplies that may not be included in the coursefee. Information about the supplies and books (title, author and ISBN)is posted on our website and will be printed on receipts. Studentsmay choose to use the Clayton State University Bookstore on maincampus, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

CHILDREN: Most of our courses have been developed for adultlearners, therefore, we have a minimum age of 16 years to attend ourcourses. Unattended children are not allowed at any of our continuingeducation locations due to safety reasons.

CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY PRIVILEGES: As aClayton State University Continuing Education student, you may usethe Clayton State University Library during the time that you areenrolled in continuing education courses. Please take a copy of yourCE receipt and a valid Georgia driver's license to the library to utilizeresource materials and to check out books.

Please check the website for current operating hours:http://adminservices.clayton.edu/library/default.htm

INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the case of any weather that mightcause a disruption in the normal events, Clayton State University hasan Emergency Weather Plan that includes the Office of UniversityRelations contacting a wide variety of Metro Atlanta news mediaoutlets that report weather-related closings. In case of a weatherrelated closing, or any other type of emergency closing, the Universityhas an extensive media contact list for such emergency situations. Forinformation about all radio and TV outlets that will be contacted uponclosing, please visit the University’s main webpage atwww.clayton.edu. During any potential emergency weather situation,information about Clayton State’s plans will also be available on theUniversity’s web page and through the University’s main telephonenumber (678-466-4000). Please do not call the Office of Public Safety,or the Office of University Relations.

At times of bad weather or other emergencies, University officialsmake decisions on whether or not to close the campus basedon public safety reports and other considerations. In such cases,the safety and security of the majority of students is a primeconsideration. If the University is closed, then classes arecancelled for all students. If the institution remains open, werecognize that there may be special circumstances that pertain toindividual students that are more serious than those that apply tothe majority. So, students are advised to use their best judgmentabout their safety and that of their families in those situations, andto consult with individual faculty members about making up losttime. In the event that other instructional sites are closed, everyeffort will be made to contact students and instructors by phoneand/or email.

OUR BUILDING AND OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED THEFOLLOWING DATES: Sept. 2, Nov. 28-29, Dec. 23-27, and Jan. 1.

INVOICE POLICY: In some instances your company may offer topay for your course. We can invoice them directly if you supply uswith your company’s purchase order or educational voucher. Pleasecheck our Invoice Policy on our website at http://conted.clayton.edu/courses/registrationPolicy.html for more details.

MILITARY EDUCATION BENEFITS: Various GI Bills are availablefor many different types of Education Programs. You are just a fewsteps away from finding out if you are eligible to receive Educationbenefits. All information can be completed online athttp://www.gibill.va.gov/. If you don't have the capability to applyonline, you can call 1-888-GI BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to have a formmailed to you.

If you are the spouse of military personnel, you may be eligible forEducation benefits also. Up to $4000 in tuition assistance isavailable to spouses of active duty service members in pay gradesE1-E5, W1-W2 and 01-02. For more information, please go tohttps://aiportal.acc or call 1-800-342-9647 to speak with a MyCAACareer and Education Consultant.

REFUND POLICY: Clayton State University Center for ContinuingEducation is self-supporting, so student registration fees must cover thecosts associated with developing and delivering high quality courses.

IF WE CANCEL A COURSE: Each course is closely monitored toensure sufficient enrollment. Three business days prior to the startdate, if we do not have sufficient enrollment to cover our costs, wemay have to cancel or postpone the course. We will notify studentsby phone and email. Students may choose to receive a full refundor transfer to a different course. Before a transfer is completed, anydifferences in registration fees will be refunded, if amount of newcourse is less than original fee, or must be paid, if fee for newcourse is greater than original fee.

IF YOU WITHDRAW FROM A COURSE OR TRANSFER TOANOTHER COURSE: You will be charged a 15% processing feeand receive the following:

85% refund for all withdrawals or credit towards a transfer made ten or more business days before the start date of the course

35% refund for all withdrawals or credit towards a transfermade three to nine business days before the start of the course

0% refund or credit made the day before the start date of thecourse or anytime following.

NOTE: Only ONE transfer is allowed.

Please allow two weeks for refunds to be processed. You maychoose to send a substitute at no charge. Please call (678) 466-5050 to make change. Check refunds are subject to a ten daybusiness hold from the date of the check to ensure that funds havecleared out bank. If you paid by credit card, your account will becredited. Failure to attend a course DOES NOT constitute aformal withdrawal.

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RETURN CHECK POLICY: Clayton State University will impose a$30.00 charge for all returned checks.

SPECIAL NEEDS: In order to participate or receive benefit ofcontinuing education programs, any person who can providedocumentation of one or more disabilities may be eligible for disabilityservices. Students requesting interpreters, assistance obtainingbooks on tap, special seating, Braille, arrangements to accommodatepersonal attendants and use of special equipment must requestservices one month prior to anticipated time of enrollment. Lessspecialized accommodations may be requested two weeks prior tothe first week of course. For more information or to request disabilityservices, please call (678) 466-5445.

STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER MEMBERSHIPS: A limited numberof Laker Community memberships and tennis memberships areavailable to members of the general community. Please check thefollowing website for more information:http://adminservices.clayton.edu/recwell/fitnesscenter/membership.htm.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: By enrolling in a Clayton StateUniversity Center for Continuing Education class, students agree toconduct themselves at all times in a manner conducive to thepromotion of a positive and pleasant learning environment forthemselves and others. Belligerent, abusive, profane, threateningand/or inappropriate behavior on the part of students is a violation ofthe Clayton State University Student Code of Conduct. Possession,consumption of or the furnishing of alcoholic beverages or drugs on

the Clayton State University campus or any area affiliated withClayton State University is prohibited. Students who are found inviolation of the Code of Conduct may be subject to immediatedismissal and may be prohibited from registering for additionalContinuing Education classes.

All Continuing Education students are expected to uphold the highesthonor and integrity in completing class assignments. Plagiarism,cheating and all other forms of academic dishonesty are expresslyforbidden. A student engaging in, or assisting others to engage in,such acts will result in dismissal without refund and may be prohibitedfrom registering for additional Continuing Education classes. CEUswill not be awarded and a failing grade will be assigned on thestudent’s transcript (if applicable).

Clayton State University Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentconduct/SCC--text%20version %202010-11.pdf

TRANSCRIPTS: If you want a listing of the courses you have taken inthe last three years, you can go online to http://www.conted.clayton.edu/transcripts.htm for complete directions to print it yourself. If you needan official listing sent to a school or employer, please go tohttp://www.conted.clayton.edu/transcripts.htm to download theTranscript Request Form. There is no fee for transcripts. Transcriptsonly include completed courses.

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Our certificate programs are more focused than degree programs and canbe completed in less than a year. They are designed to train people forspecific jobs with focus on the training needed to work in various areas.Certificate programs vary widely and prepare students directly foremployment. Some programs also prepare you for state or nationalcertification exams. Our professional certificate programs will help you gainvaluable knowledge, skills and training.

Check out the current list of Certificate Programsoffered in 2013 on Page 2!

For more information, visit our website: www.conted.clayton.edu or call (678) 466-5050.

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