Extended Education
Our Extended Education Department sponsors a variety of fee-based, not-for-credit, life-long learning programs. The department presents workshops that reflect community interest, in areas the community deems important.
Workshops For the Coast Community
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To Register for a program:
Register Online Below
By phone: (714) 432-5880, press 1;
Toll-free: (888) 622-5376, press 1;
24-Hour FAX: (714) 432-5902
Extended Education Office: (714) 432-5154 |
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ESL GRAMMER REVIEW
Presenter: Dr. Athena F. Sawyer
BEGINNING LEVEL GRAMMAR CLASSES
Each class will review ESL 015 skills: Basic Verb Tenses, Pronouns, Connectors, Comparatives, Count/Non-count Nouns.
Wednesday, July 8 6:30-9:00 pm
Saturday, July 11 9:30-12:00 noon
Fee: $39, Social Science 108
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL GRAMMAR CLASSES
Each class will review ESL 125 skills: Intermediate Level Verb Tenses, Modals, Gerunds, Infinitives, and Conjunctions.
Saturday, June 20 9:30-12:00 noon
Wednesday, July 15 6:30-9:00 pm
Saturday, July 18 9:30-12:00 noon
Fee: $39, Social Science 108
HIGH INTERMEDIATE LEVEL GRAMMAR CLASSES
Each class will review ESL 135 skills: Advanced Level Verb Tenses, Passive Voice, Clauses and Articles.
Saturday, June 27 9:30-12:00 noon
Wednesday, July 22 6:30-9:00 pm
Saturday, July 25 9:30-12:00 noon
Fee: $39, Social Science 108
BLACKSMITHING FOR EVERYONE
Presenter: Leland Means
If you would like to experience the fascinating world of blacksmithing for the first time or brush up on existing skills, this hands-on class is for you. Students progress by making ornamental and functional objects of their own design. The basic skills of blacksmithing are covered plus took making and basic heat treating. These skills can be acquired by all, regardless of stature of strength. Ideal for beginners and intermediate smiths with no formal training.
Saturdays, July 11 – August 15, 2009
9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Skills Center 101
Fee: $225.00
The Business of Bartending – Online
Presenter: Kellie Nicholson
Learn to bartend like a rock star! For the sake of convenience some people would rather take a course of this type in the comfort of their own home, while some prefer to learn without the pressure of having others around. The Business of Bartending online course will teach you everything you need to begin your career. Through email lessons and quizzes, a demonstration video, flash cards and the tools to practice at home you will be free to work at your own pace and have a blast!
This exceptional course will prepare you to work as a bartender in all types of establishments. Professional bartending requires so much more than knowing how to put ice in a glass and adding the proper ingredients. This class will prepare you to be a great salesperson, a customer service expert and an honest and valuable employee, skills that will help you succeed in the real world of bartending and throughout life. The lessons taught are extremely beneficial to managers, waitresses and novice bartenders, also.
The Business of Bartending will leave you with a thorough understanding of how the bar business works, the ethics of serving cocktails and a common sense approach to bartending. Additionally, you will be taught in detail how to practice making cocktails. Other topics included are glassware tools, recipes, pouring the perfect shot, bar terms, wine and champagne service, martinis, laws, job interviews and resumes.
Kellie Nicholson has condensed twenty-five years of experience into a five-hour course that will give you the confidence to step behind a bar anywhere. She has had success currently teaching this class at eleven local colleges and her bartending students are working all over the Los Angeles area. Upon completion of the course you will receive a certificate.
Fee: $160, includes materials fee
Professional Bar Management - Online
Presenter: Kellie Nicholson
This course is a must for those who own a bar, those who want to enter the field of management or for bartenders who want to become an expert on the business. If you are serious about the bar business, this online course will expand your knowledge into areas of management that includes inventory profits, promotions, employees, customer services and staff issues. You will also be trained to become a bartender, the hub of all sales and a requirement for professionally managing a bar. It is not possible to be a good bar manager without knowing everything about bartending.
Managing a bar or restaurant can be an overwhelming experience. The physical, emotional and mental demands are extreme. This class will teach you simple ways to handle difficult situations with unhappy customers and employees, the duties of each employee, and key factors which are vital to a successful business. New bar owners will find the course is a complete guide to understanding the mechanics of each particular job and the skills to lead a loyal and productive team. You will also learn way sot build customer relations and to promote sales for maximum profits.
In addition to learning the basics of tending bar, this course emphasizes ethics and customer service, which is invaluable knowledge for anyone who works in a bar or restaurant. Professional Bar Management-Online will leave you with a thorough understanding of how the bar business works and will teach you a common sense approach to bartending that is crucial in understanding the hub of the business. Unlike long-term hospitality programs, this course acts as a supplement, concentrating solely on the bar area. Simplified and easy to comprehend, you will not waste time learning useless information and you will be prepared to fill any position In a bar.
Upon successful completion of the course you will receive two Professional Certificates, one for bartending and one for management. Those who score a 90% or above will be awarded the Master's Certificate of Excellence.
Kellie Nicholson has condensed twenty-five years of experience into a five-hour course that will give you the confidence to step behind a bar anywhere. She has had success currently teaching this class at eleven local colleges and her bartending students are working all over the Los Angeles area.
Fee: $249, includes materials
Advanced Ceramics
Presenter: Kevin Myers
Mr. Myers, Associate Professor, will conduct a six week ceramics workshop with intermediate to advanced caliber students. The Purpose of this workshop is to allow students to continue to develop a body of work as well as a personal aesthetic.
Mondays and Wednesdays, June 1 – July 8, 2009
6:30 – 9:40 pm; Art Center 113
$165, includes materials fee
French Conversation
Intermediate/Advanced
Presenter: Katherine Watson
Expand and broaden your knowledge of French language and culture by using intermediate to advanced level vocabulary and grammar to discuss and share ideas.
Wednesdays, June 24 - August 19, 2009
9:30 am-12 noon
OCC Skills Center 104
Fee: $65
How to Sell on eBay
Presenter: Frances Greenspan
Everyone has lots of stuff in closets, drawers, garages and is even paying for storage areas to hold this stuff. Why not make some money and help out others clear out their stuff at the same time? This class will show you how to sell on eBay. We will discuss organization, categorization and how to write posts for your items.
Session 1: Saturdays, June 20-27, 2009
10:00-12:00 noon; Home Ec 109
Session 2: Wednesdays, August 5-12, 2009
10:00 am—12:00 pm; Social Science 104
Fee: $65 per session
How to Buy on eBay
Presenter: Frances Greenspan
With the economy the way it is, everyone is trying to save money wherever possible. With eBay you can get the same items you are looking for, but pay less, sometimes for pennies on the dollar. Do you care if someone else owned it first? It may still have the original sealed packaging and original tags attached (NWT = New With Tags). Think of eBay as a giant garage sale - someone else's stuff is your treasure. They received the item as a gift and don't really care for it - now it is your chance to purchase It at a discounted price and they make a few bucks.
Session 1: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
6:30-8:30 pm
Session 2: Thursday, August 6, 2009
6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $39 per session, Social Science 104
Learn AutoCAD 2008/2009
from your Home or Office –
Online Class
Presenter: Cheryl Shrock
Learn AutoCAD in the comfort of your home or office in an online class. This eight-week course is for professional improvement only and does not include any college credit or units. Course Material covers AutoCAD 2008 and 2009.
New classes start on the 1st day of each month.
Fee: $100 per session, does not include workbook or software
Cheryl R. Shrock is an Autodesk registered author/publisher and has written 12 books on AutoCAD.
Profiting With Fixer-Uppers With Or Without The Work
Seminar, No-Host Lunch, Optional Tour
Presenter: Marshall Reddick Seminars
Learn how to determine the amount of fix-up costs, learn how to rehab properties yourself for great profits; about a Fannie Mae Federal Loan Program for owner-occupy that pays for home and fix-up; the sources of homes that can be used in these programs; how to select the best locations and areas for great profits; how to use these programs, keep the homes and have maximum rental Income for the rest of your life.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
9:00 am—5:30 pm; Fine Arts 119
Fee: $74 single/$104 couple, includes materials fee
ULTRASOUND PHYSIC & ADULT ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY REGISTRY EXAM REVIEW
Presenter: Darryl Isaac, ARDCS
This is a comprehensive review of ultrasound physics, Doppler principles and adult echocardiography. This course is for those practicing cardiac imaging needing to take the American Registry for Cardiac Sonography (ARDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) exams.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
10:00 am – 4:00 pm; C & L 105
Fee: $120
Saturday, July 18, 2009
10:00 am – 4:00 pm; C & L 105
Fee: $120
Financial Preservation for Baby Boomers and Retirees
Presenter: Council on Aging
Medicare - Many seniors have misconceptions about Medicare, Medicare supplemental policies; HMO's and long term care Insurance which could be alleviated by an education and counseling program.
Four topics including:
Medi-cal - Presenter: Lisa Ramsey
Lisa with more than 15 years of experience with Long Term Care Medi-cal, is a consultant and trainer for skilled nursing facility. She is actively an advocate for the elderly through IACC, CALA & CAHF.
Long Term Care - Presenter: Janis Adams, R.N.
Janis specializes in Long Term Care with 25 years as an R.N. and has first hand experience in Home Health Care and ICU.
Estate Planning - Presenter: Attorney, Thomas R. Roll
Mr. Roll was admitted to practice law in 1984. His practice primarily focuses on Estate Planning.
Retirement Planning- Presenter: Richard Morse
Richard has been in the financial services business helping Orange County residents secure their retirement since 1996.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
9:00 am—12:00 noon; Student Center Lounge
Fee: $10
RDA REIVEW
Presenter: Joy Myers
Tuesdays, August 11, 13, 18, 20 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, August 15 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
C & L 101
Fee: $250
Acupressure for All
Presented by: Rod Krueckemeirer
According to ancient medicine, the body is made up of pressure points that control blood flow. When proper pressure is applied to specific points, pain and stress can be lessened and often relieved. This allows the body to help itself heal, naturally. Join this course and learn about acupressure, where it originated, how it works, and how it can work for you. Topics include: Neck & shoulder; Hand & wrist; Immune system; Headaches; Eyes, nails & voice; Full body acupressure treatment. Yoga mats will be provided. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Wednesdays, June 24-August 12, 2009
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm; Music 101
Fee: $59