Montgomery College, Workforce Development & Continuing Education. Noncredit Course Descriptions and Outcomes. Online Courses

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1 APC: Advanced Paralegal ETG: Ed2Go WD&CE also offers a wide variety of noncredit online courses. Many of these classes start monthly. Please visit the individual program web pages as these courses may have special enrollment and registration procedures. Please check the Course Schedule for information about current class schedules: Or you may visit the web page listed for each Program. New classes may be added to the schedule throughout the year.

2 APC Montgomery College, Workforce Development & Continuing Education Advanced Paralegal Certificates Students successfully completing at least six classes/topics will be awarded an Advanced Paralegal Certificate. Visit the link below for more information on this program. Advanced Legal Research APC 001 This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience or have successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course provides advanced and specialized approaches to utilize the legal resources available in law library, and elsewhere. Topics include: differences between computer-assisted legal research and hard copy research; formulate WESTLAW search queries; effectively and efficiently use of WESTLAW and other online legal research methods. 1. Explain the hierarchy and structure of our court system. 2. Discuss the importance of and applications of the different types of legal authority. 3. Differentiate common law and civil law. 4. Define the concepts of jurisdiction and venue. Alternative Dispute Resolution APC 004 This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience or have successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course provides students with negotiation skills and how to select the most costeffective and least intrusive ADR method to achieve the most positive result for both parties. Topics include: processes and methods of ADR techniques; proper application and limits of ADR techniques; ethical consideration involved in ADR and develop basic ability to apply ADR methods. 1. Compare and contrast the difference between Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation. 2. Examine the different approaches in negotiations. 3. Explain the functions of a mediator. 4. Demonstrate problem-solving techniques for mediation. 5. Discuss the process of the Summary Jury Trial. 5/14/ Page 1 of 131

3 Bankruptcy Law APC 003 Montgomery College, Workforce Development & Continuing Education This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience or have successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course examines the debtor-creditor relationships and the difference between voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy. Topics include: an in-depth study of the Bankruptcy Code and how to prepare the most important bankruptcy forms. 1. Explain the purpose of bankruptcy. 2. Demonstrate how to access the bankruptcy code. 3. Discuss bankruptcy court structure. 4. Examine the provisions of chapter 1, 3 and 5 of the Bankruptcy Code. 5. Discuss the ethical considerations of practicing bankruptcy law. Business Law and Practices APC 002 This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience or have successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificarte. This course examines the law and practice of business organizations and the paralegal's function in this area of law. Topics include: examination of basic agency law; study of the fundamental structure and most important legal doctrines relating to general partnerships; limited partnerships; limited liability companies; small closelyheld corporations; and large public-traded corporations. 1. Discuss how state and federal constitutions, legislations, state and federal court's decisions affect business law. 2. Examine Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and its function. 3. Explain how businesses deal with globalization of the economy, treaties and conventions. 4. Differentiate Trademarks, Service Marks, Copyrights and Patents. 5. Explain the enforcement and remedies in business contracts, including breached contracts. Constitutional Law APC 005 This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience and successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of the federal constitution. Topics include: institution of judicial review; limitations on federal judicial power; constitutional roles of the legislative and executive branches; due process of law, and individual rights under the Constitution and the Bill of Rights; and possible future trends of the U.S. Supreme Court. 1. Discuss individual civil liberties and 42 U.S.C. section 1983 claim. 2. Discuss the U.S. Constitution and its Amendments. 3. Review the allocation of powers, the system of checks and balances, and the concepts of individual rights, liberties and protection. 5/14/ Page 2 of 131

4 Criminal Law APC 006 Montgomery College, Workforce Development & Continuing Education This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience and successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificarte. This course provides an overview of the concept of punishment and goes on to study the burden of proof and criminal defense; and provides a critical look at the most common crimes. Topics include: common terminology in criminal law; and how to consider thoroughly in terms of its elements. 1. Review the concept of punishment. 2. Discuss the burden of proof and criminal defenses and take a critical look at the most common crimes. 3. Identify common terminology in criminal law and how to consider a crime thoroughly in terms of its elements. Criminal Procedure APC 007 This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience and successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course deals with the constitutional dimensions of criminal law and procedure. Topics include: review of the U.S. Constitution with special focus on the rights of the accused and the impact upon our law enforcement system. 1. Review the constitutional dimensions of criminal law and procedure. 2. Discuss how the U.S. Constitution focuses on the rights of the accused and its impact on the law enforcement system. Education Law APC 008 This continuing education course designed for individuals who have law office experience and successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course provides focus on the laws that govern America's public school system and home schooling. Topics include: student rights regarding discipline; suspension; personal grooming; testing and grading; and drug testing. 1. Describe the legal issues involved in the American education system. 2. Discuss student rights regarding discipline, suspension, personal grooming, testing and grading, and drug testing. 5/14/ Page 3 of 131

5 Estate Planning - Probate, Wills, and Trusts APC 009 This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience or have successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course explores the paralegal's role in estate planning. Topics include: creating enforceable wills and trusts and study of resulting and constructive trusts. 1. State the important probate and estate planning terminology. 2. Recognize the legal issues and where there may be estate or tax problems which need further research and/or investigation. 3. Practice preparing a draft common estate planning documents such as a will, revocable living trust and durable power of attorney. Family Law APC 010 This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience or have successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course deals with family law that pertains to the formation and dissolution of domestic relations. Topics include: study of the differences between community and separate property; classification of property and the impact of such classification; role of the paralegal in family law practices; and importance of mediation of domestic issues. 1. Discuss divorce law and review important aspects to consider in property division, alimony, custody and support in a divorce. 2. Describe post-divorce collection actions and necessary court actions after a divorce. 3. Review other aspects of family law, including common law marriage, prenuptial agreements, annulments, civil unions, adoptions, paternity and neglect actions. 4. List common terminology in family law and other procedural concerns to consider in these areas of law. Immigration Law APC 011 This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience or have successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course explores the significant aspects of immigration and naturalization process in the United States including Homeland Security Act of 2002, Illegal Immigration Reform, Immigration Responsibility Act of Topics include: worker and student Visas; Family Residence requirements; and removal process. 1. Discuss significant aspects of the immigration and naturalization process in the United States. 2. Articulate the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of Explain worker and student Visas, Family Residence requirements, and the removal process. 4. List the requirements for an immigrant to become a citizen. 5/14/ Page 4 of 131

6 Intellectual Property Law APC 012 Montgomery College, Workforce Development & Continuing Education This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience or have successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course provides in depth instruction in one of the most dynamic and challenging areas of the law. Topics include: copyrights; patents; trademarks; unfair competition; protection of trade secrets. 1. Critique copyrights, patents, trademarks, unfair competition, and protection of trade secrets. 2. Review copyrights, patents, trademarks, unfair competition, and protection of trade secrets. Real Property Law APC 013 This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience or have successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course will examine the system of common law property, the recording acts, conveyancingm mortgaging, landlord-tenant, financing. Topics include: land transactions and documents which record the sale, and leasing of real estate; dealing with insurance companies, recorders of deeds, recognize land finance subjects; how to deal with foreclosures of mortgages and redeeming a mortgage that has gone into default. 1. Identify the historical basis for common law property. 2. Define the names and effects of different estates in land. 3. State the use of contract in conveying property. 4. List land descriptions. 5. Define the concepts of law and equity. Victim Advocacy APC 014 This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience or have successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course is designed to train and qualify students to provide assistance to crime victims. Topics include: overview of criminal procedure and discuss devastating effects crime can havve on its victims. 1. Define the rights and responsibilities of a victim advocate. 2. State the relevant legislation regarding victim advocacy and background of victims advocacy. 3. Discuss both the civil and criminal litigation processes. 4. Discuss how crime affects victims. 5. Identify the elements of the grief process and PTSD. 5/14/ Page 5 of 131

7 Water Law APC 015 Montgomery College, Workforce Development & Continuing Education This continuing education course is designed for individuals who have law office experience or have successfully completed an advanced paralegal certificate. This course provides students an appreciation of the importance of allocation of water resources. Topics include: common law and civil law approaches to the distribution of waste in arid regions; transportation of water from one basin to another; and hierarchy of competing uses for the water. 1. Describe how the law has influenced the growth of the west and the various forms of ownership that people can exercise over the inland waters of the United States. 2. State an appreciation of the importance of water to western civilization, and the rights and duties of upstream and downstream riparians. 3. Recognize the importance of the free flow of water between the US and its continental neighbors, Canada and Mexico. 5/14/ Page 6 of 131

8 ETG Montgomery College, Workforce Development & Continuing Education Ed2Go There are hundreds of affordable online courses in a wide variety of subject areas, starting monthly from Ed2Go. Visit the link below for more information on this program. (Non Credit) Certificate in Gerontology ETG 423 This continuing education course is designed for health care professionals who work with the older population and provides an insight into the field of gerontology and to stay current with emerging trends. Topics include: needs and interests of older adults; career opportunities available related to working with older adults and development of new services; emerging trends in the field. 1. Develop initerdisciplinary perspective on aging. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of building skills and competencies of working with older adults. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of emerging trends of working with older adults. (Non Credit) Certificate in Healthy Aging ETG 713 This continuing education course is deigned to give health care providers a better understanding of the relationship between nutrition and aging. Topics include: exploring the characteristics of the healthy aging brain; and examining how cognitive function can be maintained into old age. 1. Identify nutritional needs. 2. Apply various types of activity. 3. Examine genetic factors that contribute to longevity. (Non Credit) CERTIFICATE IN OPTIMAL HEALING ENVIRONMENT ETG 693 This continuing education course is intented for health care workers to understand more fully how a health care environment can contribute greatly to the well-being of it's patients, staff, and the wider community. Topics include: understanding how Optimal Healing Environments (OHEs) impact the health of individuals; how create environments that foster healing, and good health, and what roles color, light, sound, and art, play in supporting the process of healing. 1. Create environments that foster healing, and good health. 2. Examine the affects of the elements of an environment. 3. Examine how to create a sense of connection. 5/14/ Page 7 of 131

9 (Non-Credit) Certificate in End of Life Care ETG 694 This continuing education course is designed for healthcare providers, to learn about end-of-life issues with patients, who are experiencing a terminal illness. Topics include: Ethical Issues; Hospice and Palliative Care; Pain Assessment and Management; Physiologic Changes; Death; Dying, and Grief. 1. Assess and manage pain. 2. Recognize physiological changes in patients. 3. Develop an interdisciplinary perspective. (Non-Credit) Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health ETG 703 This continuing education course is designed for healthcare providers and provides an overview of current food and nutrition issues and their holistic impact on physical, social, emotional and spiritual health. Topics include: stress and the impact on the body; how to can change eating habits; swapping processed sugar for other sweeteners; and how food interacts with our bodies on multiple levels. 1. Demonstrate why we should add probiotics to our diet. 2. Apply herbal medicines. 3. Provide our bodies with nutritional foods. 4. Prepare foods correctly. 5. Revise our eating habits. (NonCredit) Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health ETG 655 In this 12-lesson Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health course, designed for both health care professionals and consumers, students will learn the fundamentals of this person-centered and person-empowered approach to health care. Come and discover topics including holistic stress management, health and the human spirit, energy healing, elements of meditation, healing environments, Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, humor and health, music therapy and sound healing, nutrition, therapeutic massage and bodywork, and healing effects of physical activity. 1. Employ holistic stress management, health and the human spirit, energy healing, elements of meditation, healing environments techniques. 2. Employ Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, humor and health, music therapy and sound healing, nutrition, therapeutic massage and bodywork, and healing effects of physical activity. 5/14/ Page 8 of 131

10 (Non-Credit) Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 1 ETG 665 This continuing education course is designed for individuals who are currently working, or have an interest in learning more about alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine. Topic will include: stress management, learning better eating habits, and understanding how physical activity can have a profound effect on the body. 1. Apply good nutrition 2. Implement a routine of physical activity 3. Create an environment that fosters wellness (NonCredit) Certificate in Integrative Mental Health ETG 637 Medications, and conventional psychotherapy have their place in the treatment of individuals with mental health disorders. However, as you will learn in this program, there is growing evidence of the effectiveness of other treatment approaches such as nutritional supplements, exercise, light therapy, pet therapy, guided imagery, massage and other manual therapies, music and art therapy, dance therapy, stress management techniques, healing touch, biofeedback, sleep hygiene, acupuncture, and spiritual counseling. 1. Apply different apporaches of treatment. 2. Combine various treatments. 3. Use mind, body and spirit techniques to help manage good health. (NonCredit) Certificate in Issues in Oxygenation ETG 651 In this course students will learn how to ensure patients with adequate oxygenation that is fundamental to the nursing care of many types of patients from those with common colds to those recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting/ This course will provide students with a holistic and collaborative approach to the care of patients with disorders of oxygenation. Topics to include: Oxygenation: Anatomy, Physiology, and Assessment of the Respiratory System; Oxygenation: Management of Adults with Respiratory Disorders; Oxygenation: Common Interventions to Improve Oxygenation; Oxygenation: Anatomy, Physiology, and Assessment of the Cardiovascular System; Oxygenation: Disorders of the Cardiovascular System and the Role of the Hematoloologic System. 1. Provide patients with adequate oxygenation. 2. Provide a holistic and collaborative approach to the care of patients with disorders of oxygenation. 5/14/ Page 9 of 131

11 (Non-Credit) Certificate in Meditation ETG 673 This program is designed for health professionals and nurses as well as general consumers, and covers techniques including Transcendental Meditation, Osho Kundalini Meditation, and Vipassana meditation, and many other types of meditation. Topics include: improvement of the symptoms of various diseases and allows practitioners to experience a deeper spiritual connection. It will help you discover how the practice of meditation can be used to increase mindfulness, reduce stress, deal with pain and illness, and support overall wellbeing. 1. Apply techniques of guided imagery and visualization meditation. 2. Apply techniques of mindfulness meditation. 3. Apply techniques of walking meditation, and much more. (NonCredit) Certificate in Spirituality Health, and Healing ETG 654 The Spirituality, Health, and Healing certificate program offers a multidisciplinary educational experience. Your certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing will distinguish you as a knowledgeable, skilled, and committed professional. Topics to include: Characteristics of Spirituality, Rituals; Spirituality, Religion and Health, Spirit, Culture and Health; Therapeutic Interventions for Healing, Sacred places, Spiritual end care of the dying. 1. Increase their professional marketability. 2. Demonstrate increased skills and competencies. 12 Steps To A Successful Job Search ETG 358 In this course, you will see how to get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy. It will also help you identify the job that is best for your needs. You will be given a complete step-by-step instruction on how to get that job, regardless of your level of expertise, or state of the economy. You will learn how to build a rapport with any interviewer, (both verbally and non-verbally) while mastering the six phases of a successful job interview. This course will increase your confidence, help you feel great about yourself, and provide you with the foundation you need to get the job you want. 1. Identify the job that is best for your needs. 2. Establish a rapport with any interviewer, (both verbally and non-verbally) while mastering the six phases of a successful job interview. 3. Increase your confidence, help you feel g 5/14/ Page 10 of 131

12 A to Z Grantwriting ETG 023 Montgomery College, Workforce Development & Continuing Education This course is designed to teach individuals who want to learn the grantwriting process and how to research and develop beneficial relationships with potential funding sources, organize a grantwriting campaign, keep track of all funding sources, requests and donations, and complete proposal packages. 1. Research potential funding sources and use research information to collect and keep track of all necessary information regarding funders. 2. Organize a grantwriting department and campaign. 3. Create and use a one year development plan, development A+ Certification ETG 056 Time to roll up those sleeves and dive inside the personal computer! The Basic A+ Certification Prep course teaches you about the hardware common to virtually every personal computer - including microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards, BIOS, CMOS, the expansion bus, floppy drives, and hard drives. You'll learn how things work, how to configure everything, and how to troubleshoot in real world environments. This class gives you the knowledge upon which you'll base the rest of your A+ Certification studies and helps you take that first step to becoming an excellent PC hardware technician. So what are you waiting for? 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the hardware components of a personal computer. 2. Configure a personal computer. Accounting Fundamentals ETG 139 If you are interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales taxes, and various common banking activities will be discussed. 1. Demonstrate the basics of double-entry bookkeeping. 2. Prepare various end of the fiscal year financial reports. 3. Distinguish the difference between accounts payable and accounts receivalbe. 4. Develop an income statement. 5/14/ Page 11 of 131

13 Accounting Fundamentals II ETG 248 Montgomery College, Workforce Development & Continuing Education While it is true that accounting professionals are scarce, those with corporate accounting experience are even more rare. This course will build on the knowledge you gained in our Accounting Fundamentals course to provide you with a solid understanding of corporate accounting practices. 1. Prepare various corporate financial reports. 2. List the difference between accrued revenue and expenses. 3. Identify the various corporate transactions used in the day-to-day reports. 4. Discuss plant assets, depreciation, and retained earnings Achieving Success with Difficult People ETG 242 This course is designed to help you have more successful relationships with difficult people. You will learn how to get information for understanding yourself, solving people problems, improving your relationships, and improving personal and professional productivity with bosses, co-workers, students, neighbors, and family members. 1. Solve people problems 2. Employ techniques to improve relationships 3. Develop successful relations Achieving Top Search Engine Positions ETG 204 In this course, you will learn how search engines work, and how important events have shaped the entire Search Engine Optimization (SEO) industry. Discover which search engines are used the most frequently, and which ones you should get your site listed in. Master important HTML tags, and understand how to use them effectively and ethically. Explore exciting and free online tools that can help you choose the most popular keywords related to the topic of your Web site. Topics of domain, folder, and file naming conventions are discussed along with content layout, and it s effect on search engine positions. The entire SEO cycle is covered in detail, from primary keyword selection through the post-submission analysis. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and the know-how to achieve top search engine positions. 1. Demonstrate an understanding of how search engines work. 2. Identify which search engines are used most frequently, which ones you should get your site listed in. 3. Master important HTML tags, and how to use them. 5/14/ Page 12 of 131

14 Administrative Assistant Applications ETG 279 In this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge, you will need to prepare for the Certified Administrative Professional exam, and begin a rewarding career as an administrative assistant. Discover how economics, accounting, business law, organizational behavior, and management affect administrative assistant responsibilities and activities. Determine how the world economy can affect an enterprise. Learn the basics of accounting, including the general ledger and key accounting terms, and see how financial statements and controls help keep your organization moving in a positive direction. 1. Use the basics of accounting, including the general ledger and key accounting terms. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of how financial statements and controls keep your organization moving in the right direction Administrative Assistant Fundamentals ETG 276 This course will help you discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. You will become an indispensable member of your team by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to turn your office into a high productivity machine. 1. Discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communication technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. Advanced Comp TIA A+ Certification Prep ETG 473 In this course, you will be learning everything you need to know to select, install, and service video, sound, and portable computers. The course will teach you networking, (both wired and wireless), because every well-rounded tech needs to know it. You will also learn about security, and lots of it. Plus, you will learn about the troubleshooting methodology, tried and true in countless computer crises. This Advanced course completes the three-course CompTia A+ Certification Exam Prep cycle and prepares you for both the 2006 exams and for real lefe as a PC tech. 1. Select, install, and service video, sound, portable computers, wired and wireless networks. 2. Prepare you for the 2006 exams 3. Prepare you for real life as a PC tech. 5/14/ Page 13 of 131

15 Advanced CSS3 AND HTML5 ETG 700 Montgomery College, Workforce Development & Continuing Education This continuing education course is designed for website developers that are interested in learning new and updated techniques using CSS3 and HTML5. Topics include: how to attract visitors and make content inviting and accessible; download a jquery slide show widget, how to customize the HTML and CSS code to integrate it into a website; how to collect data through forms which are relevant in Web design. 1. Develop a website that will attract visitors. 2. Apply a color scheme to a site. 3. Create app-like mobile web pages. 4. Develop sites that work well in any environment. 5. Organize web page content. Advanced Fiction Writing ETG 426 In this couse, students will explore topics needed to create a successful manuscript, including story stucture, plot, character, dialogue, setting, suspense, conflict, action, view point and tense. 1. Develop and polish a manuscript. 2. Examine the essential techniques that are often overlooked by other writing classes and textbooks. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of topics a writer needs to create a successful manuscript. Advanced Grant Proposal Writing ETG 387 This course is taught by an experienced grant writer, who will show you how to research and write winning proposals that get funded. This course will teach you what to do and, more importantly, what not to do on every part of your proposal. Gain full understanding of the criteria funders use to determine whether your grant proposal gets funded or rejected. You will become an expert at ferreting out corporate, foundation, and government grant makers, and you will know how to tailor your responses to information found in the peer review criteria. You will also discover a number of significant finishing touches that can give your project the edge over others, know the best of paper to use, which buzzwords to include, which fonts work best, and which types of graphics and formatting techniques will make your proposal more competitive. 1. Develop an understanding of the criteria funders. 2. Choose your responses to information found in the peer review criteria. 3. Employ a number of significant finishing touches that can give your project the edge over others. 5/14/ Page 14 of 131