2015/2016 CONTINUING EDUCATION VIEWBOOK. humber.ca/continuingeducation

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1 2015/2016 CONTINUING EDUCATION VIEWBOOK humber.ca/continuingeducation

2 WE ARE HUMBER AND WE D LIKE YOU TO BE PART OF HUMBER TOO. ADVANCE YOUR CAREER, EXPLORE A NEW FIELD OR PURSUE YOUR PASSIONS OUTSIDE OF WORK WITH FLEXIBLE OPTIONS THAT LET YOU BALANCE YOUR EDUCATION WITH THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

3 YOU HAVE GOALS. TODAY S TECHNOLOGY AND RANGE OF PROGRAM AND COURSE CHOICES MAKE IT EASIER THAN EVER FOR YOU TO PURSUE CONTINUING EDUCATION. COURSE OPTIONS Humber offers more than 1,400 courses and 200 part-time certificates. Develop new skills through professional or personal development courses. FLEXIBILITY IN CLASS OR ONLINE Study during the day, in the evening or on weekends in class or online. We offer more than 400 online courses and more than 40 fully online programs. Our libraries and research services are also available online or in person. EMPLOYABILITY Continuing education can help you keep up with the latest technologies, knowledge and skills you need to advance in your current position, get a new job or change fields. CAREER AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT Continuing education students have access to oneon-one career counselling, peer tutoring, math, writing and accounting help centres, as well as services for internationally trained professionals. 1

4 WHAT S INSIDE Specific programming under Humber s Fields of Study listed below can be found at humber.ca/continuingeducation. 3 Welcome 5 Business 6 Industry Partners Our industry partners are an integral part of all Humber courses. 8 Health, Social and Community Services 9 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 10 Student Profile Erica, Public Relations Certificate 11 Language, Communication and Social Sciences 12 Faculty Profile Charlie Dobbin, Horticulture, Landscaping/ Floral Design 13 Media, Creative Arts and Design 14 Faculty Profile Deborah Filice, Leadership Development 15 Teaching, Training and Education 16 Technology, Trades and Transportation 17 Student Profile Thangaraj, Advanced Project Management Certificate 18 New and Trending 19 Online Learning A flexible, efficient way of pursuing your education. 20 Programs and Courses A quickglance summary of the fields of study. 22 Registration/Contact Information How to register for courses and get in touch with us. 23 Fees Information about fees and payment methods. 24 FAQs Frequently asked questions. 25 Getting to Humber How to get to our campuses.

5 THEY SAY A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP. WELCOME Looking at this book might be your first step in your own journey towards developing new skills, pursuing a rewarding career or finding a new direction. Whether you re looking to improve your performance within your industry, make a switch into a new field or simply explore your interests outside of work, you need classes, professors and resources that will help you integrate continuing education into your already busy life. That s where Humber can help. From online courses and evening classes to accelerated programs, pursuing continuing education at Humber means you can tailor your learning experience to fit your needs. Whatever your ambitions, whatever your reason for pursuing your education, Humber has something for you. You have virtually endless choices and we d love to talk about which ones are best for you. Sincerely, Eileen DeCourcy Associate Vice-President, Teaching & Learning YOU VE DECIDED TO INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE BUT YOU RE NOT JUST A STUDENT. YOU RE DEALING WITH NEW CHALLENGES, BALANCING YOUR EDUCATION WITH THE REST OF YOUR LIFE AND WE WANT TO HELP. You ll have access to a wealth of services to help you succeed Aboriginal Services Accessibility Services Accounting Centre Alumni Relations Bookstore and Computer Shop Career Advancement Service Financial Assistance and Awards Food Services Humber Emergency Auto Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.) Information Technology Services and Help Desk Libraries Math Centre Open Access Computer Labs Open Learning Centre Parking Peer Tutoring Public Safety Services including Campus Walk Test Centre Writing Centre To learn more, visit wegotyou.humber.ca 3

6 FIELDS OF STUDY NO MATTER WHAT YOUR GOALS ARE, WE CAN HELP YOU GET THERE. OUR FIELDS OF STUDY REFLECT THE NEEDS OF THE JOB MARKET AS WELL AS YOUR CAREER AMBITIONS. 4

7 BUSINESS BUSINESS No matter what field you re in, a sound business education is a definite advantage. From industries as diverse as communications, public relations and human resources to logistics and supply chain management, you ll give your career a boost with relevant courses and professors with extensive business experience. Accounting and Finance Communications and Public Relations General Business Housing and Real Estate Human Resources Leadership Legal Logistics/Supply Chain Management Mathematics Office Administration Sales and Marketing See our full course listing at humber.ca/continuingeducation 5

8 INDUSTRY PARTNERS WHEN HUMBER COLLABORATES WITH INDUSTRY, GREAT THINGS HAPPEN. OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS PROVIDE INTERNSHIPS AND CURRICULUM GUIDANCE AND ENSURE THAT YOU RE DEVELOPING THE COMPETENCIES AND INDUSTRY-RELEVANT SKILLS THAT EMPLOYERS WANT. 6

9 THE CANADIAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN OFFERING THE PAYROLL COMPLIANCE PRACTITIONER (PCP) CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AT HUMBER FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS. PCP students are attracted to the short path to certification, leading to a professional-level career. Our popular courses are almost always filled to capacity with bright, enthusiastic Humber students who are drawn to a career in payroll. In 2015, a Humber PCP student was recognized as the Silver Regional Award Winner for the GTA for high academic achievement in the PCP certification program. Humber s students, co-ordinators and instructors should be very proud! CANADIAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION AS AN EDUCATION CO-ORDINATOR FOR THE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO, I HAVE SEEN A NUMBER OF HUMBER GRADUATES ENTER OUR PROGRAM. Before students enter our program, I assess their work experience, and I have seen them do well in acquiring good positions in their careers. CHRISTOPHER LAU Co-ordinator, Professional Programs and Communications Supply Chain Management Association Ontario 7

10 HEALTH, SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES HEALTH, SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Make a difference in your community with our wide range of courses, certificates and programs dedicated to making the world a better place. Upgrade your skills, develop new ones or explore an area of interest in health care, legal services, or leisure and hospitality to name just a few possibilities. Academic and Career Entrance CPR and First Aid Emergency, Legal and Community Services Health Care K-12 Programming Leisure and Hospitality Nursing Social Services See our full course listing at humber.ca/continuingeducation 8

11 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) Information technology is the backbone of business today which means the career possibilities are endless. Whether you re designing websites or working on an enterprise networking system, it is a rapidly expanding, ever-changing field. There s something here for you. Communications General Computing Networking and Databases Programming Web Design See our full course listing at humber.ca/continuingeducation 9

12 STUDENT PROFILE PUBLIC RELATIONS CERTIFICATE ERICA THIS PROGRAM WAS A STEPPING STONE FOR ME TO CONTINUE MY EDUCATION AND EXPLORE THIS FIELD. After I graduated from the program I went on to become an accredited public relations professional, and I m now working on my master s degree in communications and journalism. One of my goals is to give back to students the way the faculty did for me. 10

13 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Nurture your inner writer, or learn to help others develop theirs with intensive writing and publishing courses. If you ve got a flair for communicating ideas or you d like to learn how to get your thoughts across in a different language we have options to help you tell your story, no matter what language you use. Communications Creative Writing English as a Second Language (ESL) Languages Publishing Social Sciences See our full course listing at humber.ca/continuingeducation 11

14 FACULTY PROFILE HORTICULTURE/ LANDSCAPING/FLORAL DESIGN CHARLIE DOBBIN I FOUND THE 30-PLUS STUDENTS IN MY CLASS TO BE HIGHLY ENGAGED AT EVERY CLASS, DESPITE THEIR BUSY LIVES AND WORK OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. Lively discussions, lots of sharing of information and great questions ruled each class. I know we all learned tons throughout the semester, and every student grew with confidence and selfesteem over the weeks. Many have continued their learning this summer with jobs in garden centres, parks departments and with professional landscape contractors. 12

15 MEDIA, CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN MEDIA, CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN Stop dreaming and start doing. Whether you re a puppeteer, a storyteller or a concert-goer, there s inspiration here to help you take your creative skills to the next level. If you re looking to start a career or just have fun exploring your artistic side, you ll find a way to express yourself here. See our full course listing at humber.ca/continuingeducation Acting and Performance Creative Arts Programming for K-12 Creative Writing Design Film and Photography Graphic Design Media Music Publishing Web Design 13

16 FACULTY PROFILE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DEBORAH FILICE THE CHOICE THAT STUDENTS MAKE TO GET A POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE A LIFE-CHANGING DECISION, AND AS AN INSTRUCTOR I FEEL PRIVILEGED TO FACILITATE THIS PROCESS. No matter what profession we aspire to, there is a leader in each of us. It is that leadership spark I love to ignite by ensuring my students have the opportunity to express ideas, test personal values and beliefs, and engage in thoughtful discussion. There is also tremendous pleasure in seeing students complete their program and, during their final course, share contact information that allows myself and other students to provide assistance and build the professional relationships that are so important in career planning. 14

17 TEACHING, TRAINING AND EDUCATION TEACHING, TRAINING AND EDUCATION Teaching others isn t just a job it s a calling. You ll learn to make a real difference in the lives of children, youth or adults by developing new skills or upgrading existing ones. Online options make juggling school, work and family easier. Adult Education and Training Early Childhood Education English as a Second Language Instruction See our full course listing at humber.ca/continuingeducation 15

18 TECHNOLOGY, TRADES AND TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY, TRADES AND TRANSPORTATION Training in skilled trades and transportation is increasingly in demand. Take advantage of the job market by getting the up-to-date skills employers need. And whether you re looking to travel on two wheels or four, we ll help you get where you re going. Building, Construction and Trades Electrical, Automation and Robotics Environment Logistics/Supply Chain Mathematics Motorcycle, Trucking and Driving Woodworking See our full course listing at humber.ca/continuingeducation 16

19 STUDENT PROFILE ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE THANGARAJ AS AN EXPERIENCED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL, I HAD BEEN MANAGING PEOPLE, PROCESSES, SYSTEMS AND PROJECTS IN BITS AND PIECES WITHOUT REALIZING THOSE ARE CHARACTERISTICS OF A PROJECT MANAGER. I wanted to improve my leadership and management skills, and Humber s online courses helped me balance my work-life-study schedule. I found the teaching staff was resourceful, with lots of industry experience. I now have my Project Management Professional credential, and I have been given the opportunity to take the lead on a key project at work. 17

20 NEW AND TRENDING NEW AND TRENDING The job market of today isn t the same as it was a year ago, and it won t be the same a year from now. Make sure your career keeps pace with courses designed to get you on the leading edge of trends and recent developments in many different industries. Big Data Drone Filmmaking and Photography Puppetry Intensive Social Media See our full course listing at humber.ca/continuingeducation 18

21 ONLINE LEARNING ONLINE LEARNING Completing a course online is an advantageous way of pursuing your education while balancing other life priorities. When taking an online course or program, students will have the opportunity to network with their peers, learning with and from each other while interacting with qualified faculty and industry experts. Using a variety of interactive and creative learning activities, students will participate in an engaging, flexible and compelling experience. If you re considering taking an online course, you ll need: Basic computer and Internet skills Regular computer access with a reliable Internet connection The ability to be self-disciplined about completing assignments, contributing to discussions and interacting with other online classmates. Online courses are often semester-based, but may also be timeline- or module-driven based on the date of your enrolment. HOW CAN THE OPEN LEARNING CENTRE HELP? The Open Learning Centre (OLC) helps both online and on-campus students with online, hybrid, flipped and daytime courses. Whether it is Learning Management System (LMS) navigational support, proctor requests, general course issues or student-focused workshops, the OLC Student Support Advisor team is available 7 days a week. To learn more, go to humber.ca/onlinelearning. See our full course listing at humber.ca/onlinelearning 19

22 PROGRAMS AND COURSES TAKE A LOOK AT JUST SOME OF OUR FIELDS OF STUDY THERE ARE MORE THAN 1,400 COURSES AND 200 CERTIFICATES THAT WILL HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS. 20

23 FIELDS OF STUDY BUSINESS Accounting and Finance Banking/Investment Bookkeeping Communications and Public Relations Court and Tribunal Agent Event Management Fundraising General Business Housing and Real Estate Human Resources Law Clerks Leadership Legal Logistics/Supply Chain Management Mathematics Office Administration Sales and Marketing HEALTH, SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Academic and Career Entrance Border and Immigration Services Cooking/Culinary Counselling CPR and First Aid Emergency, Legal and Community Services Health Care K-12 Programming Leisure and Hospitality Medical Device Industry Nursing Sailing and Powerboating Social Services INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) Communications General Computing Networking and Databases Programming Web Design LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES American Sign Language (ASL) Communications Creative Writing English as a Second Language (ESL) Languages Publishing Social Sciences MEDIA, CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN 3D Animation Acting and Performance Broadcasting Comedy Creative Writing Design Film and Photography Fine Arts Floral Design Graphic Design Interior Decorating K-12 Programming Media Music Publishing Social Media Video Production/Editing Web Design NEW AND TRENDING Big Data Drone Filmmaking and Photography Puppetry Intensive Social Media TEACHING, TRAINING AND EDUCATION Behavioural Science Early Childhood Education Education English as a Second Language Instruction TECHNOLOGY, TRADES AND TRANSPORTATION Building, Construction and Trades Electrical, Automation and Robotics Environment Horticulture Landscaping Logistics/Supply Chain Mathematics Motorcycle, Trucking and Driving Occupational Health and Safety Project Management Sustainable Energy and Building Technology Woodworking See our full course listing at humber.ca/continuingeducation 21

24 REGISTRATION REGISTRATION NEW STUDENTS You will be required to create an account during the online registration process and you will receive your username and password at that time. RETURNING STUDENTS Please ensure your address and telephone number(s) are current by updating your record on MyHumber. ONLINE REGISTRATION Visit humber.ca/continuingeducation to register online. A Humber username is required to log in to register, and payment must be made via Visa, MasterCard or Interac Online (BMO, RBC, Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust). TELEPHONE For assistance with your online registration, contact or Payment can be made by Visa or MasterCard only. CONTACT US [email protected] or HUMBER NORTH CAMPUS 205 Humber College Blvd. Toronto, ON, Canada M9W 5L7 HUMBER LAKESHORE CAMPUS 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Toronto, ON, Canada M8V 1K8 HUMBER ORANGEVILLE CAMPUS Alder Street Recreation Complex 275 Alder Street, 2nd Floor Orangeville, ON, Canada L9W 5H6 For hours of operation, refer to our website for details: humber.ca/hours-operation. 22 Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. Humber reserves the right to modify or cancel any course, program option, fee, timetable or campus location at any time.

25 FEES FEES Fees are displayed online when you make your course selection. These fees do not include the cost of textbooks and/or supplies unless the course listing specifically states that all books and materials are included in the fee. PAYMENT METHODS Payments should be made through MyHumber via Visa, MasterCard or Interac Online (BMO, RBC, Scotiabank and TD Canada Trust). RECYCLED MIX Paper From responsible made from recycled sources material FSC C The cover and inside pages are printed on Rolland Enviro100 which contains post-consumer waste fibres. 69 trees (5 tennis courts) ADDITIONAL COSTS Many courses require a textbook and/or course materials. In most cases, these cost an additional fee. Please contact the Humber Bookstore at or visit humber.bkstr.com for more information. REFUNDS 251,417 L of water (718 days of water consumption) 3,082 kg of waste (63 waste containers) All refund information can be found on humber.ca/continuingeducation/registration/fees. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SAVINGS By choosing post-consumer recycled paper over 100% virgin fibre paper, we saved: Environmental impact estimates were generated by calculateur.rollandinc.com 10,110 kg CO 2 (emissions of 3 cars per year) 60 GJ (279,401 60W light bulbs for one hour) 13 kg NO X (emissions of 1 truck during 40 days) 23

26 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER FOR A CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE? For most courses, a student needs to be 19 or older or have a Grade 12 diploma. For many general interest courses, however, that qualification doesn t apply. WHAT ARE PREREQUISITES AND COREQUISITES? A prerequisite is required for entry to a specific course. For example, you may need to have completed an entry-level course before taking an intermediate one. A corequisite needs to be taken at the same time as another course. WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY ONLINE CLASSES? Visit our website at humber.ca/continuingeducation for questions specific to online courses. I HAVE CREDITS FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION OR PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE. CAN I APPLY THOSE TO MY PROGRAM AT HUMBER? Students who have successfully completed postsecondary studies may apply for transfer credits from equivalent courses in their program. You will need to provide a transcript and a detailed course description. Transfer credit forms are available at humber.ca/continuingeducation. If you ve had previous work, volunteer or life experience that is relevant to your program, this may also count as credit towards your course or program. Learning may be assessed through submission of an academic portfolio and/or challenge processes such as tests, demonstrations or interviews. There is a fee charged for each course challenged. For more information on Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), please go to humber.ca/continuingeducation. 24 On request, this document is available in alternate formats. [email protected].

27 GETTING TO HUMBER 1 HUMBER NORTH CAMPUS (NO) 205 Humber College Blvd. Toronto, ON M9W 5L7 Tel: [email protected] 2 Humber Arboretum North Campus Tel: [email protected] 3 Humber Transportation Training Centre (GA) 55 Woodbine Downs Blvd. Toronto, ON M9W 6N5 Tel: [email protected] 4 Humber Centre for Trades & Technology (CAR) 110 Carrier Drive Toronto, ON M9W 5R1 Tel: [email protected] 5 HUMBER ORANGEVILLE CAMPUS (OR) Alder St. Recreation Complex 275 Alder Street Orangeville, ON L9W 5H6 Tel: or Fax: [email protected] 6 HUMBER LAKESHORE CAMPUS (LA) 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. West Toronto, ON M8V 1K8 Tel: [email protected] 7 Humber Arts & Media Studios (BIR) 300 Birmingham Street Toronto, ON M8V 2E6 Tel: [email protected] 8 Humber Launch 3180 Lake Shore Blvd. West Toronto, ON M8V 1L7 Tel: ext [email protected] 9 Community Medical Services Building (MED) 3170 Lake Shore Blvd. West 2nd Floor Toronto, ON M8V 3X8 Tel: [email protected] 10 Humber Fashion Institute (FAS) 3166 Lake Shore Blvd. West Toronto, ON M8V 1L6 Tel: [email protected] 11 Humber Centre for Justice Leadership (AN) 3120 Lake Shore Blvd. West Toronto, ON M8V 1L3 Tel: [email protected] 12 Humber Sailing & Powerboating Centre (SS) 100 Humber Bay Park Rd. West Toronto, ON M8V 3X7 Tel: [email protected] TRANSIT TO HUMBER Brampton Transit/Züm brampton.ca/en/residents/transit GO Transit gotransit.com MiWay (Mississauga Transit) mississauga.ca/portal/miway Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) ttc.ca York Region Transit (YRT)/Viva yorkregiontransit.com Parking and campus maps are available at humber.ca/maps. Map is not to scale. 25

28 VISIT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MANY PROGRAMS AND COURSES THAT CAN LEAD TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT AND PERSONAL GROWTH. OPEN HOUSE Fall 2015 Saturday, November 7, a.m. to 2 p.m. Spring 2016 Saturday, April 9, a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more at humber.ca/continuingeducation facebook.com/humbercollege twitter.com/humbercollege instagram.com/humbercollege youtube.com/humberlive pinterest.com/humbercollege [email protected] Humber is a member of Polytechnics Canada