SUMMER 2011 Extension courses & programs

CREATIVE ARTS, LANGUAGE & CULTURE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

THE SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY EDVENTURES

  creative arts, LANGUAGE & CULTURE

Watercolor & Ink

This class will explore the techniques of watercolor and ink on paper.

Beginning and continuing students will be introduced to brief color theory and various layering and wash techniques using watercolor.

Ink methods of contour and crosshatch will be explored, and then combined with watercolor to create mixed media drawings.

Each class will begin with a demonstration and/or visual presentation of historical and contemporary artists who use such techniques in their work, then students will employ the techniques and concepts in their own artwork.

Bring a soft, flat white nylon or watercolor brush, a watercolor paper pad (11x14 or larger), and at least three tubes of primary color watercolors to the first day of class.

date ..... Sat., May 28-June 25

time ..... 1-4 p.m.

fee ..... $85, $46 additional for credit (optional)

place ..... ArtA 24

instr ..... Lien Truong

course ..... EENC X013 (31005)

credit ..... ART 395, 1 unit (CR/NC), 31006

Drawing with Ink

Explore the techniques of drawing with ink. Each week, a drawing concept such as contour, sighting and proportion, line weight, and value will be demonstrated. Then students will use a combination of drawing ink, pens and brushes to draw in line, crosshatch and washes on paper.

All ability levels are welcome, from beginner to continuing students.

Bring a pad of drawing paper (11x14 or larger), a pencil, an eraser and a roller ball pen to the first day of class.

   THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

Lien Truong, MFA, is a lecturer at Humboldt State University, where she teaches all levels of painting, drawing and life drawing. Her artwork has been included in several local, national and international exhibitions and publications including First Street Gallery, New American Paintings, the National Portrait Gallery and Galerie Quynh Contemporary Art.

 

Brass Chamber Music Workshop
Daily coached chamber ensemble rehearsals,
performances and free-lance playing

Week 1: July 17-23

Week 2: July 24-30

 

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The Studio School
A visual arts program for kids ages 5-13

Next session: Fall 2011

   Humboldt Music Academy
Music Classes for Ages 2-18

Fall Registration open: Aug. 1-20
Fall classes run Sept. 10-Nov. 5

Sequoia Chamber Music Workshop
A unique opportunity for young musicians
to study and perform in chamber groups.

Session 1: June 12-18
Session 2: June 19-25

 

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Beginning Italian

COMING FALL 2011!

This course introduces Italian grammar and builds a basic vocabulary allowing you to communicate ideas and travel needs. Examine Italian culture through reading, the Web, and other activities.

This is a Fall 2011 course. Registration for this course will begin mid-July. An optional one unit of credit is available for this course for an additional fee (WLC 120). To receive one unit of credit, you must attend and participate in all class meetings.

This course will be taught Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Sept. 20-Oct. 27.

See the fall 2011 Extended Education bulletin for further information.

Giulia Marini holds a Ph.D. from the University of Padua (Italy). She came to Humboldt County in 1980 and has taught classes for over 20 years.

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Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance & Drum

Sat., July 23-Sat., July 30

Seven days of workshops at Humboldt State University featuring internationally-renowned instructors
celebrating the folkloric music, songs and dances of the Afro-Cuban people.
All skill levels are welcome. Space is limited!

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Zumba at Humboldt!

The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Zumba participants achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got a Zumba class!

Learn basic moves of salsa, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton.

Enjoy energizing music while reducing your stress level.

All skill levels welcome!

date ..... Tues./Thurs./Fri., May 17-Aug. 19

time ..... 5:30-6:30p.m.

fee ..... $8 for one class or $50 for 10 classes

place ..... TBA

instr ..... Meredith King

course ..... EENC X032, 31276/31275

Meredith King earned a B.A. in liberal studies from HSU. She has taken a variety of dance classes including salsa, samba, and African, but fell in love with Zumba classes a year ago. She is a certified Zumba Instructor and is a member of the Zumba Instructor Network.

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  Professional Development

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Online courses for educators

CHILD ABUSE
MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING

July 22, 2011

SUICIDE INTERVENTION

(7.5 hours MFT/LCSW, Nursing)

 

American Indian Education
Professional Development Certificate

Certificate in Faculty Preparation Program:
Teaching in Higher Education
An Online Certificate Program through the HSU Office of Extended Education

Do you wish to pursue teaching in community colleges and universities, or enhance your teaching career? This series of online courses introduces prospective and current faculty to the roles and responsibilities of teaching in higher education and specifically addresses teaching, learning and technology issues in the college classroom.

This is a three semester, 12-unit certificate program.

Need to take a professional exam?

If you live in Humboldt County, and need to take a professional exam, you will pay not only the fee for the exam, but also out-of-county travel, hotel and meal expenses. If you arrive to the exam exhausted from travel, it may result in poorer exam performance.

In many cases, you can arrange to take professional exams here at home, through the Humboldt State University Testing Center.

The HSU Testing Center offers proctoring services for correspondence exams for the Humboldt community.

There is a $20 per hour charge for non-students and a $10 per hour charge for students.

Contact the Humboldt State University Testing Center for information
and for an appointment: 826-3621 or e-mail

ONLINE COURSES:

Certificate Courses for Paralegal & Legal Secretary

Although lawyers assume ultimate responsibility for legal work, they often delegate many of their tasks to paralegals. In fact, paralegals (also known as legal assistants) are continuing to assume new responsibilities in legal offices. The U.S. Dept. of Labor reports that the paralegal profession will rise 28% by the year 2018.

Paralegal certificates can be earned in as little as 6-14 weeks with tuition of only $1,189.

The Office of Extended Education has teamed up with the Center for Legal Studies (CLS) to offer these three certificate courses.

 

Natural A’s ™ (ages 10-17)

Any student can significantly enhance grades, self-confidence, and chances for scholarships and college admissions – by performing academic skills in alignment with the brain’s natural patterns. This makes note-taking, reading, studying, memorizing and test-taking amazingly efficient.

Also discover simple methods for understanding math and other subjects, optimizing focus and concentration, and preventing test anxiety. Students of all ages describe this class as “awesome,” “necessary,” and “easy to understand.”

Parents are encouraged to register and participate with their children (parents may share their child’s materials) as are re-entry students.

The materials fee includes a comprehensive workbook.

date ..... Mon., June 20

time ..... 1-4 p.m.

fee ..... $49 plus $30 materials fee

place ..... Harry Griffith Hall 226

instr ..... Curtis Adney

course ..... EENC X009 (31166)

What were you born to do?

You were born to make a unique contribution to humanity. Progressing toward this purpose brings joy and abundance. Straying from it causes stress and emptiness.

To accomplish this mission, one of the 33 Natural Talents® is wired into your DNA. It’s so subtle, you rarely notice it – yet it’s so powerful, it’s the source of your highest potential. Elvis, Oprah, and Einstein were all just “doin’ what came naturally.” Applying your Natural Talent relentlessly will magnetically attract everything you desire in life.

The materials fee includes a comprehensive workbook.

date ..... Mon., June 20

time ..... 6-9:30 p.m.

fee ..... $49 plus $30 materials fee

place ..... Harry Griffith Hall 226

instr ..... Curtis Adney

course ..... EENC X009 (31199)

Curtis Adney, MS, JD, graduated at the top of his college class with a 4.0 GPA, and has a JD degree from BYU. Curtis regularly conducts numerous academic and career success seminars across California. He is a life coach and author of Pinpoint Your Destiny.

Adobe CS4 Project Workshop

This five-session workshop offers individualized instruction for participants as they create — from start to finish — a project of their choice using one or more of the Adobe applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver).

   THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

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Redwood Writing Project

 

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  The Sciences

Bird Awareness
Drawing of kestrel flying, and holding binoculars

Enjoy this annual summer birdwatching course!

June 20-25

 

 

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   University edventures

Sierra Institute - Wilderness and Cultural Field Studies

Sierra Institute offers academic field programs from the peaceful meadows of California to the rugged mountains.

Explore philosophy, cultural studies and natural history in the most beautiful of classrooms.

These wilderness field study programs provide academic credit from Humboldt State University, personal discovery through extended time in nature, and the fun of a small group.

SUMMER 2011: Apply by APRIL 22, 2011

California Wilderness: Nature Philosophy, Religion, Ecopsychology
JULY 5-Aug. 15 • 8 units

Ecology & Natural History of Northern California
JULY 20-AUG. 9 • 4 units (pending)

Wilderness Retreat: Ecopsychology & Personal Growth
JULY 21-30 • 1 unit or 1.6 MFT/LCSW CEUs

Humboldt State University is a California Board of Behavioral Sciences
approved provider of continuing education, PCE #774.

FALL 2011 Apply by JULY 1, 2011

California Wilderness: Nature Philosophy, Religion, Ecopsychology
SEPT. 7-NOV. 8 • 12 units

WINTER 2012: Apply by Oct. 14, 2011

Natural History of the Patagonian Cordillera: Argentina & Chile
TBA: Early Jan.-early march • 12 units

[All dates are subject to change.]


 

Road Scholar - Adventures in Lifelong Learning

 

Costa Rica

DEEP ECOLOGY SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROGRAM

Two weeks of ceremony, sustainable living and voluntary simplicity.

July 25-Aug. 7, 2011

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Aprovecho Sustainable Living Skills
& Permaculture Design Certificate Program

Internship dates:

Summer: June 20-July 30
Fall: Sept. 18-Oct. 30

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

North Coast Adventure Centers:

  • Ropes Course Facilitator I*: March 24-25 (evenings), March 26, 27 and April 2 (all day)
    Oct. 27-28 (evenings), Oct. 29, 30, and Nov. 6 (all day)
  • Canopy Tour Guide I*: April 16-17 (all day); June 10-11 (all day); Oct. 15-16 (all day)
  • Adventure Training Fundamentals*: April 3, 17 (all day); Aug. 27-28 (all day); Oct. 3-7 (6-9 p.m.)
  • Rope Climbing, Top Rope Guide: Bouldering 101 - Technique: March 23  (5:30-7:30 p.m.) 
  • Anchors & Rappelling 101: March 30 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) 
  • Climbing 201 - 101 Review Mastery: April 6 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) 
  • Top Rope Rescues: April 13  (5:30-7:30 p.m.) 
  • Rock Guide Skills - Group Mgmt.: April 20 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) 
  • Outdoor Immersion 201: April 24 (all day)
  • Lead Climbing Clinic: May 1 (all day)
  • Traditional Skills Clinic: May 8 (all day)
  • All skills together: Oct. 6-9, 2011 (all day)
  • All skills together: Oct. 28-29, 2011 (all day)
  • Mountain Bike Guide: July 7-10 (all day); Oct. 22-23 (all day)

Academic credit is available for these courses through the Humboldt State University Office of Extended Education.

For more information or to register for the above trainings, contact North Coast Adventure Centers at (800) 808-2836

or visit the North Coast Adventure Center website.

Whitewater Guide School:

June 12-17, 2011

The Guide School is a non-competitive program designed for anyone wishing to gain knowledge of running rivers, and for river enthusiasts wanting to become professional river guides.

Three units of academic credit are available through the Humboldt State University Office of Extended Education.

For information about fees, and to register, contact Redwoods and Rivers: (530) 623-4627

Study abroad with Extended Education!

Plan now for next summer! Extended Education offers many exciting opportunities for study abroad. Earn credits and expand your horizons by moving out of the classroom, traveling and learning in one of these excellent programs. Programs are open to students from other institutions and community members. Below, you will find examples of past programs. All trip locations and itineraries are subject to change. Please contact the trip coordinator under each listing for more information.

Quito, Ecuador

A full immersion summer program offered by the departments of World Languages and Cultures and Environmental and Natural Resources Sciences. Earn 15 units in Spanish, environmental sciences, and upper division GE while living with an Ecuadorian family. Contact Francisco de la Cabada. Visit the website.

Montpellier, France

Experience southern France and pursue intensive French language study at your own pace. Earn 9 units of academic credit in French during this four-week visit. Dance, sing, sculpt, cook, photograph, cycle and tour southern French beaches while learning language and culture. Contact Dr. Budig-Markin: 826-3710 or e-mail. Visit the website.

China/Tibet

Field project exploring sacred landscapes. Earn 8 units of academic credit in geography while traveling, exploring and studying the spectacular physical and cultural realms of northwest China and Tibet. Contact Toni Rossi.

Belize

Summer archaeology field school. Earn 6 units of academic credit in anthropology while learning archaeological techniques and visiting ancient ruins. Contact Dr. Marisol Cortes-Rincon or 826-4335. For further information, see www.humboldt.edu/belize

Afissos, Greece

Earn 11 units of academic credit in art during this 6-week intensive studio/art history program of study. Included are short tours of Athens and the Acropolis, followed by a visit to Delphi. The following four weeks are spent in the resort village of Afissos, where an intensive studio program will take place. In summer 2011, a final stop to Venice, Italy for the Venice Biennale rounds out the trip. Contact Teresa Stanley.

 

  Osher LIFElong learning institute (OLLI)

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
OLLI: Courses and events by and for those aged 50 and over

 

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