2 Weekend Program- This course is designed so that students can gain further knowledge in one focus area over 2 weekends.  The program is not a certification for any professional field.


The students are required to take each core class listed over two weekends.  A total of 14 classes (core classes and elective classes) must be completed to successfully earn the certificate.  The Weekend Certificates are not a part of a professional certification. The 2 weekend program and all outside assignments will earn the students 6 credits.

The registration process for this program includes both dates. Click here to register

Hospitality and Tourism- June 5-6, 2010 and August 7-8, 2010; October 9-10, 2010 and December 4-5, 2010

Core Classes:
See the world through hospitality: Careers in Tourism
North American Geography: US and Canadian Destinations
The Core of Hospitality: Food and Beverage, Lodging, Travel
Lodging: Front office
Event Planning
 

Activities Coordinator/Consultant - April 10-11, 2010 and July 10-11, 2010
Core Classes:
Games that teach
Human Development
Therapeutic Activity Planning/Programming
Medical Terminology and Documentation
Psychology
Careers in the Activity Profession 

 

Child Care Provider- May 1-2, 2010 and September 11-12, 2010; September 11-12, 2010 and November 6-7, 2010
Core Classes:
Games that teach
Child Development
Meal Planning for Children
Emergency Preparedness
Psychology
Medicine Administration

 

Patient Care- March 6-7, 2010 and July 10-11, 2010
Core Classes:
Nutrition
Women’s Health
Medical Terminology and documentation
Careers in health care
Psychology and Health Care

 

Elective Classes:
Sign Language, Resume writing, Effective Written Communication, Yoga,  American History, American Government, American Holidays, American politics, Art Expression, Life Skills, Behavior Modification, Stress Management, Entrepreneurship,  Sports in American, American Music Industry, History of American Television, Time Management, Money 101, American Idioms, Women’s Health, Digital Photography, Boxing: Self Defense, Belly Dancing, Children Literature and  Interviewing skills.

 

Homework and Volunteer Hours Guidelines

Students registering for the 2 weekend program are required to perform volunteer hours to complete the outside homework requirement.  Students must execute 10 volunteer hours by the conclusion of the second weekend.  Prior approval of the facility or organization is required.  A list of approved facilities and organizations is listed below for each focus area. A community service verification form must be completed and signed by the local agency coordinator/counselor.  If an student would like to consider volunteering with other organizations, prior approval by the Two Weekend Program Coordinator is required.

Hospitality and Tourism – Students can volunteer at city tourism offices, local entertainment centers and trade organizations.

Childcare - Students can volunteer at schools, childcare centers, community based organizations and aftercare programs.

Activities Coordinator/Consultant- Senior Centers, aftercare programs, Boys and Girl Clubs, and entertainment organizations.

Patient Care - Students can volunteer at community based organizations, American Red Cross, senior centers, and hospitals.

In addition to the volunteer hours the student must complete two 5 page papers.  The papers must be typed, no larger than size 12 font and single spaced using Times New Roman front.  Please use Microsoft Word as the word processing software. The first paper is due 7 days prior to the first weekend.  The second paper and the volunteer hour verification form are due 7 days prior to the second weekend.

The first 5 page paper is about your life.   Items to include:

• Your birth place and family,
• Where and how you were brought up,
• Your education and vocation training, Your experiences in other countries,
• Your decision to visit America,
• Your host family,
• Your future

The second 5 page paper is about the focus area and your volunteer experience.
Items to include:
·         Your interest in the focus are,
·         Your experience in the focus area,
·         Your volunteer experience,
·         Your expectation for the future.

Click here to register


Early registration $586.20 (If you register more than 60 days prior to the first day of the first weekend)
On time Registration $598.20 (If you register between 59 days and 21 days prior to the first day of the first weekend)
Late registration $628.85 (If you register 20 days or less prior to the first day of the first weekend)