Course Listings
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Arts & History
Arts and Crafts
Crocheting
Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business
Write Your Life Story
Genealogy Basics
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
Pleasures of Poetry
Crocheting
Business & Management
Society For Human Resources (SHRM)
Accounting Fundamentals
Start and Operate your own Home-Based Business
Business Law for the Small Business Owner
Starting a Nonprofit
Starting a Consulting Practice
Accounting Fundamentals II
Computer Applications
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007
Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007
Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007
Introduction to Microsoft Acess 2007
Introduction to QuickBooks 2009
Introduction to QuickBooks 2010
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2009
QuickBooks 2009 for Contractors
Computer Skills for the Workplace
Food for Fun
Wilton Course 1 - Decorating Basics
Wilton Course 2 - Flowers and Cake Design
Wilton Course 3 - Gum Paste and Fondant
Wilton Gingerbread House
Secrets of the Caterer
Lucious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals
Wow, What a Great Event!
Easy Gluten-Free: Simple and Versatile Recipes and Techniques for Gluten-free Cooking and Baking
Language & Writing
An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL
Speed Spanish
Speed Spanish II
Speed Spanish III
Writing for ESL
Effective Business Writing
Write Your Life Story
Mystery Writing
Writing Effective Grant Proposals
A to Z Grantwriting
Russian I
Russian II
Fundamentos Básicos de Españole (Fundamentals of Spanish)
Live Classroom Training
Basic Home Electrical
Introduction to Fencing
Poetry Writing Workshop
Water Aerobics
Yoga Basics
Summer Camps
Tae Kwon Do Karate
Kicks for Chicks Karate
CPR Certification
NRA Pistol Course
NRA Pistol Renewal Course
Music & Dance
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
Ain't too Proud to Dance Class
Personal Development
Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
Get Assertive
Interpersonal Communication
Achieving Success With Difficult People
Individual Excellence
12 Steps to a Successful Job Search
Speed Reading
Get Paid to Travel
Everyday Math
Resume Writing Workshop
Photography
Beginning Digital Photography Class
Intermediate Digital Photography Class
Photoshop Elements 9 for the Digital Photographer
Test Preparation
ACT Test Preparation
SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 1
SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 2
GRE Preparation - Part 1
GRE Preparation - Part 2
GMAT Preparation
GED Preparation
GED Language Arts, Writing Test
GED Math Test
Decorating Basics Wilton Method Course 1
The Wilton Method® Decorating Basics Course is the perfect place to start! Your Instructor will show you the right way to decorate, step by step, so that you experience the excitement of successfully decorating your first cake.
You’ll understand how to bake a great cake, see how to make and color icing and learn the best way to ice the cake. You will also practice the three fundamentals of decorating, enabling you to approach each technique the right way for great results.
Along the way, you’ll learn to create icing drop flowers, rosettes, shells, pompom flowers, leaves, shaggy mums, and the ribbon rose. You’ll also decorate cookies, cupcakes … and of course cakes!
This is the first course in the series and is the prequisite to take Courses 2 and 3.
For further information on needed supplies ($30) or additional information contact your instructor, Denise Barlow, 243-7556.
Date: Mondays, November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 (4 sessions)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Davison Hall 222
Instructor: DeNeise Barlow
Fee:$75 per person
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Flowers and Cake Design Wilton Method Course 2
After completing Decorating Basics, Flowers and Cake Design is one of two additional Wilton Method courses you can choose. In Flowers and Cake Design, you’ll explore sophisticated ways to bring your cakes and desserts to life!
Your Wilton Method Instructor will teach you to create breathtaking icing flowers such as pansies, lilies and the famous Wilton Rose. Then, you’ll discover the secrets of arranging them in a beautifully balanced cake-top bouquet.
Your amazing flowers will be framed by an impressive boarder treatment or basketweave design. With the skills you learn here and your ability to make flowers in advance using gum paste and fondant or royal icing, you can create beautiful blooms at your convenience, ready to place on any cake.
For further information on needed supplies ($30) or additional information contact your instructor, Denise Barlow, 243-7556.
Course information is built on what you have learned in Course 1. We recommend you take this course prior to taking Course 3.
Date: To be determined in 2012 (4 sessions)
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Davison Hall 222
Instructor: DeNeise Barlow
Fee: $75 per person
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Flowers and Cake Design Wilton Method Course 3
After completing Decorating Basics, Course 3: Gum Paste and Fondant is one of two additional Wilton Method courses you can choose. In Gum Paste and Fondant, you’ll discover one of the most exciting and satisfying ways to decorate a cake.
Your Wilton Method Instructor will lead you every step of the way as you create amazing handshaped flowers, beautiful borders and bold accents using these easy-to-shape icings.
As you learn each technique – an artful bow, mum, rose, carnation, calla lily, rosebud, daisy, and embellished borders – you’ll be closer to your crowning achievement: A Final Course Cake that showcases your skills.
The confidence you’ll gain as you decorate with gum paste and fondant will enable you to create cakes that will add excitement to your family celebrations for years to come.
For further information on needed supplies ($30) or additional information contact your instructor, Denise Barlow, 243-7556.
Course information is built on what you have learned in Course 1. We recommend you take this course prior to taking Course 3.
Date: To Be Determined
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Davison Hall 222
Instructor: DeNeise Barlow
Fee: $75 per person
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No baking - get right to the fun of assembling and decorating your festive gingerbread house. Enjoy a beloved family tradition and learn everything you need to know to create a spectacular gingerbread house or impressive centerpiece this holiday. Materials are included.
For additional information contact your instructor, DeNeise Barlow, 243-7556.
Dates: To Be Determined, 2012.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Davison Hall 222
Instructor: DeNeise Barlow
Fee: $25 (If sharing a house, $15 for an additional person.)
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Instant Piano For Hopelessly Busy People
If you want to learn to experience the joy of playing piano, but don’t want years of weekly lessons, this short course is for you. In just one enjoyable evening, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to make piano playing a part of your life by learning chords, not notes. You’ll learn all the chords needed to play any song, any style, any key. And you’ll get a healthy dose of insider secrets about how to embellish songs. This is an absolutely beginning class in chord piano techniques. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll. If not, send a self-addressed stamped envelope for a helpful free pamphlet to Music Masters, 90 Molly Lane, Ringgold, GA 30736. Then How to Register with confidence! Instructor will collect $25 in class for a book and 68-minute practice CD.
Dates:Wednesday, To be Determined in 2012.
Time: 6 – 9:30 PM
Location: Davison Hall 105
Instructor: David Haynes
Fee: $59 (book and CD not included); $25 for materials
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Comprehensive ACT Test Preparation
For the price of textbook materials for one class a student could save thousands of dollars in tuition by enrolling in this ACT Prep.
"As my ACT coach Dr. Poehl kept me motivated in not only meeting my goals, but surpassing them. I raised my ACT score by 3 points with her help."
Leslie D. (2002 Louisiana Tech Graduate in Mechanical Engineering)
Day 1- ACT Pretest. Day 2-you decide your score goal.
ACT English Test: Usage/Mechanics (Punctuation, Grammar and Usage, Sentence Structure) Rhetorical Skills (Strategy, Organization, Style).
ACT Reading Test: Prose Fiction, Humanities, Social Studies, Natural Sciences.
ACT Mathematics Test: Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Plane Geometry, Trigonometry.
ACT Science Test: Biology, Earth/Space Science, Chemistry, Physics, Data Representation, Research Summaries, Conflicting Viewpoints.
Order Book Before Class Begins
Next Session - To be Determined for 2012
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Wyly Tower 1109
Instructor: To Be Determined
fee: $189
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Online versions are available to start within a month:
ACT Verbal Test Prep
ACT Math Test Prep
Beginning Digital Photography Class
Have you ever wanted to be able to understand your camera manual? Well this class is for you! Digital cameras can be confusing, and we can help! If you do not have a camera yet, advice will be given as to what camera and camera accessories to purchase for the type of photography that you do. In addition to learning how to read your camera manual, you will also have an in-depth look at what makes a great photograph. Students are encouraged to bring their own photographs to help solve what went wrong with your image. And if weather permits, we even take a "field trip" to do some hands on shooting and instruction. This class is open to anyone who has an interest in photography. High school students through grandparents have taken this class. Bring your camera, some note paper, and your love for photography!
Date: Tuesdays, June 11, 18, and 25, 2013 (3 sessions)
Time: 6:00pm-9:00 pm
Location: Davison Hall 109
Instructor: Kevin Hawkins
Fee: $99
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Intermediate Digital Photography Class
This course is for students who have taken the Beginning Digital Photography Class, but desire more instruction. Students can bring questions and pictures to critique. Anyone with more than basic camera knowledge is welcome to attend.
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013 (1 session)
Time: 6:00pm-9:00 pm
Location: Davison Hall 109
Instructor: Kevin Hawkins
Fee: $75
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In this class, you will learn how to do simple electrical work around the house such as changing light fixtures and switches, ceiling fans, and electrical outlets. The course will also emphasize safety procedures associated with working with electricity.
Date: To be determined
Time: 6:00pm-7:00 pm
Location: Wyly Tower 1109
Instructor: Richard Marie
Fee: $50
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Fencing: Learn the basics of foil in this 11 week program designed for anyone 12 years old and up, no matter your skill level.
Sabre: Release the swashbuckler in you. This class will guide you safely into the cuts and slashes of the sabre world.
Date: Saturdays, March 9 - May 11, 2013 (10 sessions)
Time: 10:00am-12:00 pm
Location: Lambright Recreation Center
Instructor: Don Stevens
Fee: $75 + equpiment
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Water aerobics contributes to cardiovascular development and endurance, strength improvement and endurance, increased flexibility and proper weight management. The class is designed for both swimmers and non-swimmers. Students will participate in aerobic activity, stretching, and relaxation exercises in the pool and will utilize aquatic exercise equipment such as aqua steps, stretch bands, kick boards, buoyancy bars, noodles, and weights.
Date: To be Determined in 2013
Time: 6:30pm-7:30 pm
Location: Natatorium
Instructor: Emalee Ellis
Fee: $50
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Introduction to Crocheting (Pot Holders and Dish Cloth)
The Beginning Crochet class teaches familiarity with types of yarn, reading yarn labels, needles and sizes. Basic crochet skills are taught and practiced. The student will learn chain stitch, slip stitch, single, half-double, double, and triple crochet stitches, and how to turn, change yarns, and finish their work. Upon the completion of the course, the student will have created their own pot holder or dish rag.
Supplies needed: 1 Long crochet hook (size 6 or F), 1 Short crochet hook (size J), 4 Skins of cotton thread, 1 pair of scissors, 1 12inch ruler, 1 package of yarn needles.
Date: Saturdays, To be Determined in 2012
Time: 9:00am-12:00 pm
Location: Davison Hall Room 109
Instructor: Brenda Mitchell
Fee: $99
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This yoga class is an excellent choice for beginners, and will also appeal to continuing students who prefer a moderate pace. With a slow and steady temp there is time to support students in connecting to their body, and their breath. Through a mindful practice of foundation poses, this class is both informative and nourishing.
Date: Tuesdays and Thursday, February 19 through March 21, 2013 (10 sessions)
Time: Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: Davison Hall Room 107
Instructor: Jan Thibault, RYT
Fee: $99 (5 week session)
Fee: $12/class (Drop-in rate)
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Louisiana Tech's School of Human Ecology is putting on summer camps for kids ages 9-13.
Fun in the Kitchen (cooking camp) July 23-27.
Sew Much Fun (sewing camp)
Beginner: July 16-20
Intermediate: July 9-13
Advanced: August 6-10
Mom and Me: July 9-13 (5:30-8:30pm)
Fun with Fabric (textile art camp) July 16-20 (1:30-4:30pm)
Time: 9:00-12:00 pm
Instructor: Dr. Kathleen Heiden
Fee: $150 per camp
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Poetry Writing Workshop (Level 1)
Goals: Improve overall writing skills through extensive poetry reading and writing.
Objectives:
1) Learn to analyze and explicate works by different poets.
2) Write and revise at least four poems.
3) A weekly workshop (thorough revisions of each student's poems).
Textbook:
The Best American Poetry 2011. Guest Editor: Kevin Young. Series Editor: David Lehman. ISBN: 978-1-4391-8149-2
Class Guidelines:
Students will submit at least one poem each week. Students must make several copies of their work so they can be distributed among other students in the class.
All poems must be typed. There are no rules regarding format, font, length, style, etc.
Note: Poems must demonstrate your ability to employ various poetic techniques. It is acceptable to submit shorter poems. However, keep in mind that you are taking this class to develop your poetry writing skills. Put effort into your work. Remember, your works will be read by others.
Date: To be determined
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Wyly Room 1109
Instructor: Kristen Tilbury
Fee: $95 (5 week session)
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Assorted hands-on projects. $30 crafts fee due on first day of class.
Date: To be determined
Time: 7:30-8:30 pm
Location: Wyly Room 1109
Instructor: Alena Erafeyeva
Fee: $120 (9 week session) or $10 per session
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Introduction to contemporary spoken and written forms of Russian; emphasis on communicative competence. Taught by a native Russian speaker.
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 25 through November 16, 2012 (15 sessions)
Mondays and Wednesdays, December 3 through February 20, 2013 (15 sessions)
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Location: Wyly Room 1215
Instructor: Alena Erafeyeva
Fee: $150 (9 week session)
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Introduction to contemporary spoken and written forms of Russian; emphasis on communicative competence. Taught by a native Russian speaker.
Date: Mondays and Wednesdays, December 3 through February 20, 2013 (15 sessions)
Time: 8:00-9:00 pm
Location: Wyly Room 1215
Instructor: Alena Erafeyeva
Fee: $150 (9 week session)
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A karate class open to anyone that covers all aspects of karate including basic techniques, kata, self defense, one step sparring, and freestyle sparring. Students are required to wear a uniform which can be purchased at the first class for $25.
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 4, 2012 through February 26, 2013
Time: 7:30-8:30 pm
Location: Davison Hall 107
Instructor: Loren Todd, 1st Dan Black Belt
Fee: $100 (10 week session)
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A girls only karate class that covers all aspects of karate including basic techniques, kata, self defense, one step sparring, and freestyle sparring. Students are required to wear a uniform which can be purchased at the first class for $25.
Date: Mondays and Wednesdays, December 3, 2012 through February 25, 2013
Time: 8:15-9:15 pm
Location: Davison Hall 107
Instructor: Loren Todd, 1st Dan Black Belt
Fee: $100 (10 week session)
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Fundamentos Básicos de Españole (Fundamentals of Spanish)
Fundamentals of Spanish; No previous Spanish required. Emphasis on the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the cultural context of the Spanish-speaking countries.
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 22 through February 21, 2013 (15 hours)
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: Wyly Room 1215
Instructor: Monique Gourd
Fee: $150 (5 week session)
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American Heart Association Heartsaver® CPR AED is a classroom, DVD-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking on an adult. This course teaches skills which allows instructors to observe the students while practicing, provide feedback and guide the students’ learning of skills. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements. Upon successful demonstration of skills assessment you will receive a Heartsaver CPR AED course completion card. Prerequisite: none.
Date: To Be Determined
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Memorial Gym 207
Instructor: C. Smiley Reeves
Fee: $30 (for each session)
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Learn to dance! This fast paced class incorporates popping, locking, house dancing, krumping, and even some break dancing technique. Class consists of a warm-up, progressions, combinations in the center, and time to work on student's improvisational skills. This class will be divided into 4 styles. Must be at least 5 years old. The adult class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays. The youth class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Street Hip-hop/Street Dancing (3 weeks)
Krumping (2 weeks)
Lyrical Hip-hop (3 weeks)
Choreography (2 weeks)
Date: Mondays and Wednesdays, December 3 through February 20, 2012 (20 sessions)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 4 through February 21, 2012 (20 sessions)
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: Lambright Racquetball Room 5
Instructor: Kamesha Chatman
Fee: $150 (10 week session) or $50 per dance style session for adults 18+
$125 (10 week session) or $45 per dance style session for youth ages 5-17
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This is an NRA Course. The National Rifle Association (NRA) has been the proven leader in firearms training since 1871. This NRA course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. This eight-hour course includes both classroom and range time learning to shoot a revolver or semi-automatic pistol.
This course has been designed for the beginner shooter. However, it can also be used as an in depth refresher course for persons who already pose some pistol skills. It is a great course to prepare you to successfully complete the Louisiana Concealed Handgun Application.
*Guns and ammo will be provided at the range.*
Students Will Learn:
NRA's rules for safe gun handling, Applicable Louisiana Law, Pistol parts and operation, Ammunition, Shooting fundamentals, Range rules, Shooting from the bench rest position, Shooting from the two-handed standing position, Cleaning the pistol; and Continued opportunities for skill development.
Students Will Receive:
The "Louisiana State Police Laws and Administrative" handout. Students will take a "Basics of Pistol Shooting" student examination, and will be awarded an NRA course completion certificate upon successful completion.
Date: Thursday and Friday, May 16th and 17th, 2013 (2 sessions)
Time: 5:30-9:00 pm
Location: Wyly Tower 1109
Instructor: Rodney Johnson
Fee: $125 (2 day session)
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This is an NRA Course. The National Rifle Association (NRA) has been the proven leader in firearms training since 1871. This NRA course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. This four-hour course includes both classroom and range time learning to shoot a revolver or semi-automatic pistol.
Every other time you apply for your concealed carry permit you'll need a certificate saying you've been updated on the laws and been the range with a certified instructor. We offer re-certification with a two hour class which includes range time and a review of the laws.
*Guns and ammo will be provided at the range.*
Students will be awarded an NRA course completion certificate upon successful completion.
Date: Friday, May 17, 2013 (1 session)
Time: 5:30-9:00 pm
Location: Wyly Tower 1109
Instructor: Rodney Johnson
Fee: $50 (1 day session)
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