SUNY Ulster’s Office of Continuing and Professional Development offers hundreds of classes designed to enrich your life, expand your horizons, and assist you with your career development. You can find classes listed by categories, or view a complete list of all classes by clicking here.
This is an introductory course to beginning sign language. Emphasis will be placed on learning the manual alphabet and hand shapes, basic language structure, vocabulary building and simple dialog with each other. You will receive 1.5 CEU's upon completion of the course.
In a simulated college classroom, students learn the essentials for college success. Through select college-level lessons in science, economics, literature, and political science, students learn the fundamentals of note taking, critical analysis, essay writing, presentational speaking, test preparation, and test taking. Lessons additionally focus on organizational skills, learning styles, budgeting, and time and stress management.
Learn basic vocabulary and communication skills in this introductory English language class. Improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and be better prepared for the workplace or higher-level classes. Instruction is in English.
You will receive 1.8 CEU's upon completion of the course.
Continue to improve your English skills in this follow-up to ESL - Level I (CFA 890). The focus of this class will be to provide students with additional instruction and practice in both oral and written communication skills, with special attention paid to the pronunciation of English sounds and words. Students who have completed ESL - Level I or have basic English competence are welcome. Instruction is in English.
You will receive 1.8 CEU's upon completion of the course. NOTE: Instructor interview is required unless ESL Level I was completed.
This course is designed for students to explore basic grammatical concepts and learn more advanced grammar. Students will learn strategies to increase their vocabulary and communication in the English language through reading, writing, conversation, and practical exercises. You will receive 1.8 CEU's upon completion of the course.
English is the key to success! Improve your English skills and feel more confident speaking at work and participating in the community. Come and join this intermediate to advanced class for students who wish to practice conversation and learn more advanced grammar in a safe and friendly environment. You will receive 1.8 CEU's upon completion of the course.
This class is a continuation of the Conversation and Grammar course (CFA 895). It is designed to build on the skills learned in the previous class. You will continue to improve your English skills and feel more confident speaking at work and participating in the community. Come and practice conversation and learn more advanced grammar in a safe and friendly environment. You will receive 1.8 CEU's upon completion of the course.
This camp will leave you feeling relaxed and renewed with yoga and reenergized for the creative ideas to flow naturally. The camp will focus on acting, drama, dancing, theatre, movement, physical exercises, and how yoga can help an artist mentally and physically. The camp will unite all elements of performance for children, incorporating yoga daily. At the end of the session, on Friday, campers will perform for family and friends. A great camp where you will discover the different capabilities of your body and mind! This camp is co-ed for ages 8-12. MATERIALS FEE: $5, payable to instructor on the first day of camp. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Please bring a towel to sit on outside and a white t-shirt to paint on.
DRESS: Please wear comfortable clothes to move in (no skirts, dresses or flip flops) and sneakers. SNACK: Please bring a nutritional snack.
This course focuses on how to research, bid, contract and implement an EPP program. You will learn how to: assess the products and services used in your company; find and evaluate information about green products and services; identify federal, state and other regulations on green purchasing; calculate the costs and benefits of purchasing choices; and design, implement and manage green purchasing processes.
This course focuses on how to identify, coordinate, implement and direct environmentally sustainable initiatives. Topics to be addressed include: sustainable operations (e.g., waste and chemical management); the built environment and new construction; environmentally preferable purchasing and supply chain management; and resource conservation and community partnerships.
Learn about course offerings leading to certifications in growing fields as well as for personal enrichment and enjoyment at SUNY Ulster’s Continuing and Professional Education Open House, Aug. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Business Resource Center (BRC) in Kingston.
SUNY Ulster's Department of Continuing & Professional Education will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the BRC in Kingston.
