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1 NON-CREDIT COURSE OFFERINGS SPRING 2014 OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION office of continuing education i

2 WELCOME Welcome to the Office of Continuing Education at New Jersey City University (NJCU). NJCU s spring 2014 Continuing Education courses and workshops for both adults and children cover an exciting range of topics. Office of Continuing Education Hepburn Hall, Room 201 New Jersey City University 2039 Kennedy Boulevard Jersey City, New Jersey Telephone: Fax: conted@njcu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/njcuce Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Office of Continuing Education Staff: Dr. William Bajor Acting Director of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education Queen Gibson Assistant Director Kristin McKillop Secretary SueLye Guerra Program Assistant New Jersey City University is a registered New Jersey Professional Development provider with the New Jersey Department of Education. (#149) ii njcu.edu/continuing_education.aspx office of continuing education iii

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ADULT SKILLS COURSES Computer Classes 2 Swimming 3 Tai Chi 4 KIDS ON CAMPUS Learning through Literature (Grades 1 2) 5 Improving Mathematic Skills (Grades 1 2) 5 Writing Success for NJ-ASK (Grades 3 4) 5 Problem-solving Made Fun (Grades 3 4) 5 Writing in the Digital Age (Grades 5 8) 6 Improving Reading Skills (Grades 5 8) 6 Improving Mathematics Skills (Grades 5 8) 6 Swimming (Ages 6 14) 7 Music for Kids (Ages 8 13) 11 ADULT ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT Language Auditing Program 12 CAREER DEVELOPMENT Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Program 12 Certified Pharmacy Technician Program 14 Certified Electronic Health Records Technician (CEHRS) 15 Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) 16 Introduction to Teaching for Grades K Introduction to Teaching for Grades Pre K 3 17 NJCU AT HARBORSIDE Real Estate Licensing 17 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration Information 18 Non-credit Course Registration Form 21 Kids on Campus Registration Form 23 iv njcu.edu/continuing_education.aspx office of continuing education

4 ADULT SKILLS COURSES COMPUTER CLASSES NEW: NCD355/ Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 This 60-hour course provides an introduction to HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to develop Web and Windows Store applications. The course helps you to acquire basic HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript skills that you can use to prepare towards the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer certification (Windows Store Apps or Web Applications). Saturdays, February 1 through May 3 Time: 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Cost: $ (cost includes the book, and Exam Voucher) Instructor: Asad Syed, MA, Instructor, NJCU Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows and minimum H.S. Diploma NCD783/ Introduction to Microsoft Suites This course covers the basic features of 2007 and 2010 Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Students learn the basics as well as the workplace terminologies of each program. Functions covered include document setup and formatting in Word; creating formulas in Excel; producing simple PowerPoint presentations; and managing in Outlook. Saturdays, February 8 through February 22 Time: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cost: $ Instructor: Wing Tsang, M.A., Instructor, NJCU Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows SWIMMING For all courses beyond Level I, students must demonstrate a mastery of course content to progress to the next level. Identification cards will be issued to all students on the first day of class and all students must wear bathing caps. Session One: NCD020/ Beginning Swimming for Adults Level I An introductory course for those who cannot swim or have limited ability, this course includes the study and practice of such basic swimming skills as water entry, body and breath control, floating, leg and arm movements, and safety skills. Time: 10:00 10:50 a.m. NCD021/ Beginning Swimming for Adults Level II This course helps students, who must be comfortable in deep water, to develop confidence in their strokes and to swim greater distances. The course also introduces the elementary backstroke as well as diving and additional safety rules. Time: 10:00 10:50 a.m. NCD040/ Beginning Swimming for Adults Level III This course enables students to develop confidence in stroke readiness and covers the front crawl stroke, deep water skills, side breathing, the elementary backstroke, and diving. Time: 10:00 10:50 a.m. 2 njcu.edu/continuing_education.aspx office of continuing education

5 Session Two: NCD022/ Beginning Swimming for Adults Level I An introductory course for those who cannot swim or have limited ability, this course includes the study and practice of such basic swimming skills as water entry, body and breath control, floating, leg and arm movements, and safety skills. Time: 10:00 10:50 a.m. NCD023/ Beginning Swimming for Adults Level II This course helps students, who must be comfortable in deep water, to develop confidence in their strokes and to swim greater distances. The course also introduces the elementary backstroke as well as diving and additional safety rules. Time: 10:00 10:50 a.m. NCD041/ Beginning Swimming for Adults Level III This course enables students to develop confidence in stroke readiness and covers the front crawl stroke, deep water skills, side breathing, the elementary backstroke, and diving. Time: 10:00 10:50 a.m. TAI CHI NCD929/ Simplified Tai Chi I This course covers the 12 basic forms of Simplified Tai Chi, an ancient, yoga-like martial art that combines a comprehensive series of gentle physical movements, coordinated breathing, and meditation designed for health, flexibility, self-defense, and spiritual development. Tai Chi reduces stress, positively effects the nervous system, and improves cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, concentration, posture, balance, and coordination. The course includes screenings of Tai Chi videos. Saturdays, April 12 through May 3 Time: 10:00 11:30 a.m. Cost: $ Instructor: Mei Jin Lu, Professor, School of Eastern Culture and Philosophy Registration Deadline: April 5 KIDS ON CAMPUS GRADES 1 AND 2: KOC109/ Learning through Literature In this course, students will learn how to develop listening skills to increase comprehension and writing skills and will use descriptive words and phrases to increase vocabulary. Students with limited language skills benefit from sharing ideas through brainstorming. Saturdays, February 8 through March 8 Time: 9:00 10:50 a.m. Cost: $85.00 Instructor: Dawn Orndoff, Instructor, NJCU KOC943/ Improving Mathematics Skills This course, which utilizes games and other tools to help children develop a positive attitude towards mathematics, improves math skills through practice and hands-on activities. Saturdays, February 8 through March 8 Time: 11:00 a.m. 12:50 p.m. Cost: $85.00 Instructor: Dawn Orndoff, Instructor, NJCU GRADES 3 AND 4: KOC924/ Writing Success for NJ - ASK This course helps students to improve writing skills and practical knowledge of the writing process through picture prompts, comprehension exercises, and creative writing. The students will participate in a differentiated classroom environment focused on building independent writers and confident test takers. Saturdays, March 29 through May 3 Time: 9:00 10:50 a.m. Cost: $85.00 Instructor: Kimberly O Neill, Elementary Education Teacher, Jersey City Board of Education Registration Deadline: March 22 KOC105/ Problem-solving Made Fun This course uses manipulatives, games, hands-on activities, and literature to enable children to explore the problem-solving strategies and techniques necessary to solve mathematical word problems relevant to real life experiences. The class is designed to help students sharpen their skills and focuses on conceptualizing and creating meaning in mathematics problem-solving. Saturdays, March 29 through May 3 Time: 11:00 a.m. 12:50 p.m. Cost: $85.00 Instructor: Kimberly O Neill, Elementary Education Teacher, Jersey City Board of Education Registration Deadline: March 22 4 njcu.edu/continuing_education.aspx office of continuing education

6 GRADES 5 8 KOC859/ Writing in the Digital Age This course enables students to bridge the gap between academics and technology and to build writing stamina in a variety of genres, including test-taking formats. Children maintain electronic journals, work within the facets of Microsoft Word, and develop Power Point presentations. Saturdays, February 8 through March 8 Time: 9:00 10:50 a.m. Cost: $90.00 Instructor: Kimberly O Neill, Elementary Education Teacher, Jersey City Board of Education KOC746/ Improving Reading Skills This course uses a hands-on approach, manipulatives, and team-taught methods to enable students to expand their vocabulary and increase their reading comprehension, thereby helping them to improve their performance in subjects in which excellent reading skills are essential. Saturdays, February 8 through March 1 Time: 9:00 11:00 a.m. Cost: $85.00 Instructor: Sonia Guthman, Teacher, Jersey City Board of Education KOC732/ Improving Mathematics Skills This course helps students to develop better math strategies to help them perform better on standardized tests and to improve their grades in school. Students further their skills with fractions, decimals, and percents and explore techniques for improving their problem-solving skills. Saturdays, February 8 through March 1 Time: 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Cost: $85.00 Instructor: Andrea Guthman, Instructor, NJCU SWIMMING (AGES 6 14) For all courses beyond Level I, students must demonstrate a mastery of course content to progress to the next level. I.D. cards will be issued to all students on the first day of class and all students must wear bathing caps. Students must be in first grade if six years old. Session One: KOC024/ Beginning Swimming for Kids Level I This introductory course for those who cannot swim or for those with limited ability helps children to feel comfortable in the water and covers the front and back floats, locomotion and basic rescue skills, and personal safety. Time: 11:00 11:50 a.m. KOC025/ Beginning Swimming for Kids Level II This course builds upon the skills acquired in the Level I course and covers the front and back crawl strokes, the fundamentals of treading water and deep water swimming, and additional self-help and safety measures. Time: 11:00 11:50 a.m. KOC028/ Beginning Swimming for Kids Level III This course enables children to develop confidence in their strokes and swim greater distances. The elementary backstroke, diving, and safety rules are introduced. Time: 11:00 11:50 a.m. KOC029/ Beginning Swimming for Kids Level IV This course introduces the breaststroke and the sidestroke, covers additional safety skills, and enables students to swim greater distances using the front and back crawl strokes, and open turn in deep water. 6 njcu.edu/continuing_education.aspx office of continuing education

7 KOC036/ Beginning Swimming for Kids Level V This course enables students to refine the breaststroke and sidestroke, swim greater distances using the backstroke, and study additional safety skills, including how to swim when leg cramps develop. KOC90/ Swim Team Prep Designed to help students who have successfully completed Beginning Swimming for Kids Level V, this course enables student to refine the skills and competitive strokes required for participation on a swim team. Strokes include freestyle, back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly, and skills include breathing and timing, body position, balance and motion, starts, and turns. Participants focus on swimming with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Class is limited to eight students. Cost: $ KOC120/ Junior Lifeguard Course The Junior Lifeguard Course provides young, experienced swimmers with practical knowledge and skills they can develop in preparation for becoming a lifeguard. The course includes: use of rescue equipment, water safety and basic water rescues, emergency response, pool rules and regulations and swimming refinement. Participants must be ages 9 14, and able to swim 100 yards continuously using both the front crawl and breast stroke, tread water for 60 seconds and swim under water for a minimum of 10 yards. Cost: $ Session Two: KOC030/ Beginning Swimming for Kids Level I This introductory course for those who cannot swim or for those with limited ability, this course helps children to feel comfortable in the water and covers the front and back floats, locomotion and basic rescue skills, and personal safety. Students must be in first grade if six years old. Time: 11:00 11:50 a.m. KOC031/ Beginning Swimming for Kids Level II This course builds upon the skills acquired in the Level I course and covers the front and back crawl strokes, the fundamentals of treading water and deep water swimming, and additional self-help and safety measures. Time: 11:00 11:50 a.m. KOC034/ Beginning Swimming for Kids Level III This course enables children to develop confidence in their strokes and swim greater distances. The elementary backstroke, diving, and additional safety rules are introduced. Time: 11:00 11:50 a.m. KOC035/ Beginning Swimming for Kids Level IV This course introduces the breaststroke and the sidestroke, covers additional safety skills, and enables students to swim greater distances using the front and back crawl strokes, and open turn in deep water. 8 njcu.edu/continuing_education.aspx office of continuing education

8 KOC037/ Beginning Swimming for Kids Level V This course enables students to refine the breaststroke and sidestroke, swim greater distances using the backstroke, and study additional safety skills, including how to swim when leg cramps develop. Location: John J. Moore Athletic and Fitness Center KOC90/ Swim Team Prep Designed to help students who have successfully completed Beginning Swimming for Kids Level V, this course enables student to refine the skills and competitive strokes required for participation on a swim team. Strokes include freestyle, back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly, and skills include breathing and timing, body position, balance and motion, starts, and turns. Participants focus on swimming with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Class is limited to eight students. Cost: $ KOC120/ Junior Lifeguard Course The Junior Lifeguard Course provides young, experienced swimmers with practical knowledge and skills they can develop in preparation for becoming a lifeguard. The course includes: use of rescue equipment, water safety and basic water rescues, emergency response, pool rules and regulations and swimming refinement. Participants must be ages 9 14, and able to swim 100 yards continuously using both the front crawl and breast stroke, tread water for 60 seconds and swim under water for a minimum of 10 yards. Cost: $ MUSIC FOR KIDS (AGES 8 13) KOC130/ Fundamentals of Music This introductory course enables students to develop an understanding of the basic elements of music, including note reading, rhythm, and basic ear training. Saturdays, February 1 through May 3 Time: 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Cost: $ per course; $ combo (Fundamentals and one instrumental) Instructor: Dr. Min Kim, Department Chairperson, NJCU KOC131/ Voice Class This class integrates a healthy approach to singing while allowing children to tap into their natural instincts while singing. Saturdays, February 1 through May 3 Time: 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cost: $ per course; $ combo (Fundamentals and one instrumental) Instructor: Dr. Min Kim, Department Chairperson, NJCU KOC132/ Guitar This introductory course for beginners focuses on correct hand placement, right hand articulations (arpeggios, melody), scales, chords, rhythmic accompaniments, and the rudiments of musical notation and tablature. Saturdays, February 1 through May 3 Time: 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cost: $ per course; $ combo (Fundamentals and one instrumental) Instructor: Dr. Min Kim, Department Chairperson, NJCU KOC133/ Piano Class This introductory course for beginners covers the basics of piano playing and focuses reading music and playing simple melodies. Saturdays, February 1 through May 3 Time: 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cost: $ per course; $ combo (Fundamentals and one instrumental) Instructor: Dr. Min Kim, Department Chairperson, NJCU 10 njcu.edu/continuing_education.aspx office of continuing education

9 ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT COURSES LANGUAGE AUDITING PROGRAM The Language Auditing Program enables individuals to audit undergraduate language courses on a non-credit basis for a full semester. Course offerings include English as a Second Language (ESL) as well as French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese. Those interested in auditing a language course should consult the undergraduate master course list at The Language Auditing Program is administered by the Office of Continuing Education. With the permission of the department chair, auditors may also be welcome in other undergraduate courses. Tuesdays, January 21 Monday, May 12 Cost: $ per course CAREER DEVELOPMENT CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR PROGRAM Courses offered through this program are applicable towards certification as an alcohol and drug counselor by the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey, Inc. New Jersey City University issues a certificate stating the study hours completed for each course. For information on certification requirements, visit its website at C103/ Diagnostic Summaries (approval number pending) This course provides an overview on how to write a diagnostic summary based on the results of separate assessments by an alcohol and drug abuse counselor. Students document ongoing treatment needs identified through regular assessments and formulate goals, objectives, and treatment methods based upon assessment findings. Saturday, February 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cost: $80.00 Instructor: Suzanne Luce-Conte, LCADC, CCS, Trainer/Consultant C204/ Addiction Focused Counseling Approval# 82014C204 This course is an overview of how to conduct individual counseling sessions. Students provide specific information to the client regarding the structure, expectations, and limitations of the counseling process. Students provide individual therapy using relevant and current client data. Students assist clients, family members and significant others in the recognition of the role of defense mechanisms (especially denial and minimization). C205/ Group Counseling Approval# 82014C205 The course provides students with an introduction to conducting group counseling sessions. The student is able to provide group therapy by modeling, directing and facilitating the developmental stages of group work in order to promote client growth. Students assist clients and family members in establishing and maintaining new behaviors or changes in behavior in order to minimize relapse. Students acknowledge cultural and lifestyle differences which relate to emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Saturday, March 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cost: $80.00 Instructor: Timothy Dunn, M. Div., LCADC, LCSW, Chaplain of the Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff Registration Deadline: March 1 C503/ Cultural Competency Approval# 82014C503 This course is designed to make students culturally aware when providing care for their clients. Students are taught to recognize the importance of individual differences by gaining knowledge about personality, cultures, lifestyles, and other factors influencing client behaviors. Students use this knowledge to provide services that reflect the uniqueness of the individual. Saturday, April 5 Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cost: $80.00 Instructor: Timothy Dunn, M. Div., LCADC, LCSW, Chaplain of the Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff Registration Deadline: March 29 C401/ Addiction Recovery Approval# 82014C401 This overview of the addiction recovery process covers how to provide relevant education to the client, through formal and informal processes, and introduce information to support the recovery process. Saturday, April 12 Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cost: $80.00 Instructor: Kenneth N. Thomas, M.H.S., LCADC, ICADC Registration Deadline: April 5 Saturday, February 15 Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cost: $80.00 Instructor: Suzanne Luce-Conte, LCADC, CCS, Trainer/Consultant Registration Deadline: February 8 12 njcu.edu/continuing_education.aspx office of continuing education

10 C406/ Biomedical and Sociocultural Family Education Approval# 82014C406 This course provides an assessment of both biomedical and sociocultural factors and how they relate to the client, including providing relevant education to the family, through formal and informal processes, and introducing information which supports the recovery process. Students will gather and maintain all relevant information pertaining to the client s biomedical condition and consider a sociocultural factors related to the client. Saturday, April 26 Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cost: $80.00 Instructor: Susheel Abraham, ICADC, CADC, CJC, Substance Abuse Evaluator, Criminal Division, Superior Court of New Jersey Registration Deadline: April 17 C105/ Pharmacology and Physiology (approval number pending) This course will define the meaning of psychopharmacology Students will be able to identify the major structural and functional units of the brain, identify the major neurotransmitters within the nervous system and be able to explain the mechanism of action of neurotransmitters within the CNS. Students will define the meaning of half-life, therapeutic dose, effective and lethal dose, distinguish between tolerance and withdrawal, distinguish between fat and water solubility and describe effects of various drugs of abuse on the major physiological body systems. CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN (CEHRS) NEW: NCD338/ Certified Electronic Health Records Technician Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate understanding of the reasons for which the integration of technology into healthcare is necessary; demonstrate skill and competence in the operation of the EHR, as well as compliance with clinical standards; demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts in health data management along with an understanding of the importance of proper database management in a healthcare setting; define and understand privacy, confidentiality, and security in healthcare and the relationship to the electronic health record and health information management; understand appropriate electronic means of communications with patients, particularly the use of mobile and wireless communication in healthcare (Fax, mobile phone, and ); demonstrate knowledge of basic medical terminology as it applies in the health care setting; understand that office skills and the ability to perform basic office functions may be a necessity to the overall duty of an Electronic Health Record Specialist. Saturdays, February 22 through March 29 Time: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Cost: $ Instructor: STEPSCORP 5 Saturday, May 3 Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cost: $80.00 Instructor: Susheel Abraham, ICADC, CADC, CJC, Substance Abuse Evaluator, Criminal Division, Superior Court of New Jersey Registration Deadline: April 26 CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM NCD194/ Certified Pharmacy Technician Program This 36-hour course prepares students to both work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in either a hospital or retail setting and for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. Certified pharmacy technicians are responsible for many of the technical and administrative duties related to drug dispensing that were previously performed only by licensed pharmacists. Course topics will include medical terminology, prescription interpretation, basic calculations, and dosage forms. A 23% increase in the number of retail prescriptions over the past five years has led to a greater demand for pharmacy technicians. Saturdays, February 22 through March 29 Time: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Cost: $ Instructor: STEPSCORP 14 njcu.edu / continuing _ education.aspx office of continuing education

11 SECURITY OFFICER REGISTRATION ACT (SORA) NEW: NCD213 - Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) A three-day course configured as a weekend schedule that includes 4 hours Friday night and 8 hours Saturday and Sunday. This course will provide only the mandated training and a SORA card. Students may choose one of the following course sessions: (Ref. #3154) Friday, January 17, 5:00 9:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 8:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. Sunday, January 19, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (Ref. #3155) Friday, April 18, 5:00 9:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Cost: $ Instructor: Edward Dickson, NJ Homeland Security Registration Deadline: One week before the courses begin INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING FOR GRADES K 12 NCD291 - Introduction to Teaching for Grades K 12 The New Jersey Department of Education requires teaching candidates to complete this 24-hour course before earning a certificate of eligibility (CE). Students receive 20 hours of instruction and independently complete four hours of classroom observation. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to earn a CE, secure a teaching position, and begin an alternate route program to earn standard teaching certification. This is a blended course, involving at least two in-person meetings and online instruction using Blackboard. This course is part of the New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey program. Required textbook: Kronowitz, Ellen. (2012). The Teacher s Guide to Success. (2nd. Ed) New York: Pearson. (ISBN: 13: ) Students may choose one of the following course sessions: (Ref. #3096) Wednesday, January 29 through Wednesday, February 26, 4:00 7:00p.m. (Ref. #3097) Wednesday, March 5 through Wednesday, April 2, 4:00 7:00p.m. (Ref. #3098) Wednesday, April 9 through Wednesday, May 7, 4:00 7:00p.m. Time: Blended Cost: $ (includes $40 technology fee) Instructor: Erik Morales, Ph.D., NJCU Registration Deadline: one week before the courses begin INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING FOR GRADES PRE-K 3 NCD292 - Introduction to Teaching for Grades Pre-K 3 The New Jersey Department of Education requires teaching candidates to complete this 24-hour course before earning a certificate of eligibility (CE) to teach pre-kindergarten through grade three. Students receive 18 hours of instruction and independently complete six hours of classroom observation. This is a blended course, involving at least two in-person meetings and online instruction using Blackboard. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to receive a CE, which will allow them to apply for a teaching position and begin an alternate route certification program. Students may choose one of the following course sessions: (Ref. #3109) Tuesday, February 11 through Tuesday, March 11, 4:30 6:30p.m. (Ref. #3110) Thursday, March 20 through Thursday, May 1, 4:30 6:30p.m. Time: Blended Cost: $ (includes $40 technology fee) Instructor: Julie Berg, M.A., NJCU Registration Deadline: one week before the courses begin NJCU AT HARBORSIDE All class sessions are held at the University s off-campus site at Harborside Financial Center Plaza 4A, 286 Washington Street, second floor, in Jersey City. The facility is just steps away from the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, Exchange Place PATH station, buses, and ferries. A parking garage in the building offers special rates for students. REAL ESTATE LICENSING COURSE NCD214/ Real Estate Salesperson s Licensing Course Approved by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, this course provides the required educational experience for individuals planning to take the State of New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson s (Agent) Licensing Examination and conforms with the Commission s 75-hour course requirement. Course topics include principles of agency, real estate mathematics, and regulations required by the Real Estate Commission. Saturdays, February 1 through April 5 Time: 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cost: $375.00, not including textbook, Essentials of New Jersey Real Estate (available at NJCU s book store) Instructor: Rasila Thakkar-Podolak, Licensed New Jersey Real Estate Instructor Registration Deadline: March 29 Prerequisites: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, 18 years of age or older (Background checks are required for all licensed N.J. real estate agents.) 16 njcu.edu/continuing_education.aspx office of continuing education

12 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Enrollment is limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration, with full payment, must be completed at least one week prior to the first class session. Please note that registrations are not accepted by phone. Payment must be made by check or money order. Checks or money orders must be made payable to New Jersey City University. All credit card payments must be paid online through Touchnet Information Systems. Cash will not be accepted for payment. HOW TO REGISTER: By Mail Mail the completed registration form along with full payment to: New Jersey City University Office of Continuing Education Hepburn Hall, Room Kennedy Boulevard Jersey City, NJ Online Visit njcu.edu/continuing_ed/ and complete the online registration and credit card forms. All credit card payments must be paid online through Touchnet Information Systems. In-Person Submit a completed registration form with full payment. As courses fill up quickly, walk-in registrations are discouraged. Team Registration A 10% discount is available to agencies sending three (3) or more employees. (Please mail registrations together and deduct discount from your payment). Enrollment Confirmation No confirmation will be sent. If not notified of a course cancellation, report directly to the indicated course location. Payment/Withdrawal/Refunds Full payment must be received by the registration deadline for each class. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal. Refunds will not be made on this basis. Those wishing to receive a full refund must complete and submit a withdrawal form, available at the Office of Continuing Education, three days prior to the first class session. Those who do not drop a course three days prior to the first class session will incur a 50% charge of the course price. Cancellations The Office of Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel courses. Cancellations will be made one week prior to the first class session. In the event of a cancellation, those registered for the course will receive a 100% refund. Certificate Replacement NJCU is not responsible for lost or stolen certificates. For a replacement, complete a certificate replacement form, available at the Office of Continuing Education. There is a $10.00 fee and a two-week waiting period for each certificate replacement. Further Information Visit web.njcu.edu/dept/continuinged/content/default.asp Facebook: Telephone: Office of Continuing Education at (201) Visit In-Person: 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Saturday Evening Hours Office of Academic Services for Evening Students (OASES), Michael Gilligan Student Union, Room 109; (201) Services to assist evening students are available. Emergency School Closing In the event of inclement weather, NJCU closings will be announced on radio stations WINS 1010 (AM) and NJ101.5 (FM) and cable television s News 12 New Jersey. An emergency announcement will be recorded on (201) and posted at NJCU s Department of Public Safety, which can be reached at (201) , also provides emergency information. Spring Break Classes will not meet March 10 through March 15, April 18, and April 19. Class Locations For class locations, contact the Office of Continuing Education or visit 18 njcu.edu/continuing_education.aspx office of continuing education

13 NON-CREDIT COURSES SPRING 2014 please print clearly Course # Course Title Fee Course # Course Title Fee Name Date of Birth q Male q Female Are you Hispanic/Latino? q Yes q No Please select one or more from the following racial roups if any apply to you: q American Indian or Alaska Native q Asian q Black or African-American q Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander q White q Please check if this is a new address Home Address City State Zip Code Telephone (Home) (Work) (Cell) METHOD OF PAYMENT: (NO CASH ACCEPTED) q Enclosed is a check or money order in the amount of $ payable to New Jersey City University. CREDIT CARD: All credit card payments must be paid online through Touchnet Information Systems. Signature: (Required) Is this your first time registering for a course at New Jersey City University? q Yes q No Please return this form, with full payment, at least ONE WEEK prior to the first class meeting to: Office of Continuing Education Hepburn Hall, Room 201 New Jersey City University 2039 Kennedy Boulevard Jersey City, NJ njcu.edu/continuing_education.aspx office of continuing education

14 KIDS ON CAMPUS SPRING 2014 please print clearly Course # Course Title Fee Course # Course Title Fee Child s Name Date of Birth Age q Male q Female Are you Hispanic/Latino? q Yes q No Please select one or more from the following racial roups if any apply to you: q American Indian or Alaska Native q Asian q Black or African-American q Please check if this is a new address q Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander q White Home Address City State Zip Code Name of Parent or Legal Guardian Telephone (Home) (Work) (Cell) Name of Emergency Contact Telephone for Emergency Contact METHOD OF PAYMENT: (NO CASH ACCEPTED) q Enclosed is a check or money order in the amount of $ payable to New Jersey City University. CREDIT CARD: All credit card payments must be paid online through Touchnet Information Systems. Signature: (Required) PERMISSION FORM FOR KIDS ON CAMPUS: I hereby grant permission for the Office of Public Information of New Jersey City University to use photographic image(s) of my child for University publicity purposes. I acknowledge that some programs involve physical activity on the part of my child and/or others and I understand that there is always a chance of an accident or injury when physical activity is involved. I further understand that in an emergency I will be contacted immediately. In the event I cannot be reached, I give permission for my child to be given emergency treatment at a local hospital. Emergency Contact Phone Number Doctor s Name and Phone Number Parent/Guardian Signature 22 njcu.edu/continuing_education.aspx office of continuing education

15 OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION 2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ FIRST CLASS U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #6633 NEWARK, N.J.