SCEC EDUCATION PARTNERS
Alvernia University
Northampton Community College
Bloomsburg University
NEPA MAEA
East Stroudsburg University
Neumann College
Empire Beauty School
Penn State-Schuylkill
King's College
Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing
Lifelong Learning Center
Schuylkill Technology Centers
Literacy Council
Temple University-Harrisburg
Marywood University
University of Scranton
McCann School of Bus. & Tech.
Wilkes University
Fall 2009
Bloomsburg University
East Stroudsburg University
Lehigh Carbon Community College
1-7 W. Centre Street
P.O. Box 255
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
Schuylkill Community
Education Council
NON-PROFIT
ORG.
U.S. Postage
Paid
Pottsville, PA
Permit No. 107
Lifelong Learning Center
NEPA Alliance
Temple University-Harrisburg
Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce
SCEC Computer Courses
SCEC Online Courses
ALL COURSES OFFERED AT
1-7 W. CENTRE STREET, MAHANOY CITY, PA 17948
TEL.: 570-773-1270
WWW.SCHUYLKILLEDUCATION.ORG
Harcourt Assessment
Miller Analogies Test
Inside This Issue:
Bloomsburg University
Continuing Education Courses
Registration
pg. 3
pg. 4
East Stroudsburg University
Professional Continuing Education
Registration
pg. 5
pg. 6
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Continuing Education Courses
Registration
pg. 7
pg. 8
Lifelong Learning Center
Adult Basic Education Programs
pg. 9
Temple University-Harrisburg
Graduate Courses
pg. 9
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
LTAP Training Course
The SCEC represents an excellent test location for candidates
applying to graduate programs that accept MAT scores for admission.
Test Dates
MATs are Administered the 3rd Wednesday each month
AUGUST 19—SEPTEMBER 16—OCTOBER 21—NOVEMBER 18
Test Information
Schuylkill Community Education Council
Basic Computer Skills
pg. 12
Pearson
Miller Analogies Test Dates/
Registration Info
The MAT is intended to measure your ability to recognize relationships between ideas, your fluency in the English language,
and your general knowledge of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.
pg. 10
pg. 11
Educational Testing Services
Praxis Test Dates/Registration Info
The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is a high-level test of analytical ability that requires the solution of problems stated as
analogies.
DECEMBER 16—JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 17—MARCH 17
Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce
Professional Development Course
Schuylkill Community Education Council
Instructor Facilitated Online Courses
The SCEC is a Controlled Test Center for
Administering the Miller Analogies Test
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pg. 13
Candidate Information Booklet is available online at
www.milleranalogies.com.
Test Fee is $65.00 payable by check or money order to
SCEC.
Testing is held the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:00 AM
to 12:00 noon.
Test Registration
pg. 14
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Registration deadline is two weeks prior to the test date.
Call the SCEC at 570-773-1270 to register.
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Educational Testing Services
Praxis I & II Testing 09-10
SAT Preparation
09FN505C
Instructor: Frantz/Sarnoski
Praxis I Testing Dates
Test Date Regular
Registration Deadlines
Late
EmerOutside
gency
U.S.
Monday
Testing
Scores
By
Online
Phone
12/11/09 12/15/09
11/14/09 10/15/09 10/22/09 11/6/09
9/17/09
10/1/09
1/9/10
12/10/09 12/17/09
1/1/10
11/12/09
11/26/09
2/5/10
2/9/10
3/13/10
2/11/10
2/18/10
3/5/10
1/14/10
1/28/10
4/9/10
4/13/10
4/24/10
3/25/10
4/1/10
4/16/10
2/25/10
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5/21/10
5/25/10
7/24/10
6/24/10
7/1/10
7/16/10
5/27/10
6/10/10
8/20/10
8/24/10
Praxis II Testing Dates
Test Date Regular
Monday
Testing
Scores
By
Online
Phone
8/20/09
9/4/09
7/16/09
7/30/09
10/9/09 10/13/09
11/14/09 10/15/09 10/22/09
11/6/09
9/17/09
10/1/09
12/11/09 12/15/09
1/9/10
12/10/09 12/17/09
1/1/10
11/12/09 11/26/09
2/5/10
2/9/10
3/13/10
2/11/10
2/18/10
3/5/10
1/14/10
1/28/10
4/9/10
4/13/10
4/24/10
3/25/10
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7/1/10
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5/27/10
6/10/10
8/20/10
8/24/10
9/12/09
8/13/09
Registration Deadlines
Late
Emer- Outside
gency
U.S.
SAT provides students with ample opportunity for practicing with the different types of questions that
will appear on the test. In the textbook, the Helpful Hint Box will allow students to quickly find and
review important information shortly before taking the test. Students taking this course should have
completed or nearly completed one year of algebra and geometry. Required text - Barron's SAT Book
- must be purchased prior to the first class; the cost is approximately $18.95. The book can be purchased at the University Store at 389-4799 or visit amazon.com.
Workplace Spanish
09FP933B
Instructor: Pastucka
♦ Registration deadline is approximately one month before the test date.
♦ SCEC’s School Code: 19447 01 B P
♦ Register:
♦ Online using a credit card at www.ets.org Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-
10:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m.-Sunday 8:00 p.m. After adding a
test(s) to your online cart, search for SCEC praxis test center in PA
then choose Mahanoy City (Schuylkill Community Education Center)
from the list or use the school code above.
♦ Mail by downloading the registration form at www.ets.org and follow
the instructions in the Praxis Series 2009-10 Information and Registration Bulletin.
♦ Call ETS to order a Praxis Information and Registration Bulletin at 1800-772-9476 (allow 1-2 weeks for delivery and 3 weeks for processing a mailed registration form).
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October 7-November 4
Wednesdays/6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Cost: $119.00
This workshop will prepare employees for improved communication of basic ideas with Spanish-only
speakers. Topics include how to ask or give directions, set appointments, ask about health issues,
and common everyday language necessary for survival in the workplace. 1.0 CEU
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
09FS267C
Instructor: Haynes
October 20
Tuesday/12:30 PM-4:30 PM
Cost: $51
If you yearn 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 - learning chords, not notes. You'll learn all the chords needed to play
any pop song, any style, any key. And you'll get a healthy dose of insider secrets. 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 in this workshop. If not, send a selfaddressed stamped envelope for a free pamphlet to Music Masters, 90 Molly Lane, Ringgold, GA
30736. Then register with confidence.
A $25 fee for a workbook and a practice CD is payable to the instructor. Optional materials will be
available for purchase if desired.
Identifying and Writing Successful Grants
09FP805C
Instructor: Ogden
October 20 & 27
Tuesdays/6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Cost: $99
Start by exploring ways to research appropriate grants that apply to your business strategy. This
workshop will be helpful to those who serve as a board member, business manager, community volunteer or general management. You will learn ways to achieve the greatest results through the grant
development process. Discussion will focus on developing effective grant proposals, including types of
funding sources and how to appropriately monitor and track grants through the approval process. 0.6
Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement
09FM701D
Instructor: Moff
Paper-Based Test Registration
September 24-October 22
Thursdays/4:30 PM-8:00 PM
Cost: $109
October 29-November 19
Thursdays/6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Cost: $35.00
This information-rich seminar will introduce you to the concepts and practices that will make your
retirement comfortable and free from money worries, and help you identify lifestyle issues facing
retirees. We take a conservative approach to wise money management and you'll learn how to get the
most from your investments, social security, and company retirement plans. We'll also show you how
to protect your hard-earned assets from erosion due to inflation and the possible cost of long-term
health care. You'll receive a Retirement Planning Data Form that will help you develop a written inventory of your assets, income, social security and pension benefits. Workbook fee of $30 is payable to
the instructor.
Introduction to Voiceovers
09FS239C
Instructor: Voiceovers for All
November 30
Monday/7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Cost: $65.00
Have you ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on TV and radio commercials, or documentary
or audiobook narrations? You too can become a Professional Voiceover Artist! This fun, informative,
and empowering class will teach you the basics of the voice over industry to help you decide if it is
something you'd like to pursue. We will discuss the many different types of voiceovers and what it
takes to get started as a voice actor. Your voice will be recorded as you read from real scripts so you
can receive a professional voice evaluation later. Be warned, many who have taken this class have
gone on to become real, bona-fide, professional Voice Actors. Come ready to laugh, learn, and be
inspired... This class is taught by a professional voice actor from the voice acting training company,
Registration Form on Opposite Page
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Bloomsburg University Registration
SCEC-Online Courses
Schuylkill Community Education Council
Bloomsburg University is committed to equal educational and
employment opportunities for all persons without regard to
race, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation,
disability or veteran’s status.
Registration Options - 4 ways to register for noncredit courses:
• Walk in - visit our offices at the Magee Center, 700 West Main
Street in Bloomsburg. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, and Monday through Thursday evenings when classes are held at the Magee Center.
• By Mail - send completed registration form and payment to:
Continuing Education, Magee Center, 700 West Main Street,
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
• By Phone - 570-389-4420 or By Fax - 570-389-5060
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Off-Campus Continuing Professional Education
SCEC-Basic Computer Skills
Register me
for this course!
Computer Basics
SCEC-Mahanoy City Site
September 28, 2009
Monday/ 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Instructor: Evelyn Wassel
Cost: $20.00
This course is directed to individuals who have little knowledge or practice in the use of computers.. The major emphasis of this course is to enable individuals to develop a basic awareness of the use of computers and how to operate and interact with computers. Participants
will work within a windows environment: orientation to the keyboard and mouse, managing
computer files, running programs, etc.
Register me
for this course!
Internet Basics
SCEC-Mahanoy City Site
October 5, 2009
Monday/ 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Instructor: Evelyn Wassel
Cost: $20.00
This course will allow individuals to better understand the Internet, as well as learn how to
use a search engine and communicate online using email. After completing this course, individuals should feel comfortable using the internet and have attained a basic understanding of
how to search and communicate online.
Register me
for this course!
Microsoft Word-Basic
SCEC-Mahanoy City Site
October 19, 2009
Monday/ 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Instructor: Evelyn Wassel
Cost: $20.00
Cooperative Learning
The course is designed to provide skills to implement learning teams in the classroom. The course
content develops a basic understanding of control theory as it applies to cooperative learning. Class
experiences produce new teaching plans based on control theory and demonstrate that learning teams
can provide top achievement, and provide methodology for critical thinking and problem solving.
(Workshop Course-3 graduate credits)
Section
Course
Title
Instructor
Dates & Times
L962
L934
ELED 549
PSED 549
Reducing
Classroom
Conflict
Joe
Martin
Wednesday & Thursday,
5:00 – 10:00pm
Sept. 30; Oct. 1, 21, 22; Nov. 18,
19; Dec. 9, 10
L964
L938
ELED 556
PSED 556
Cooperative
Learning
Joe
Martin
Friday, 5:00 – 9:30pm
Saturday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Oct. 2, 3, 23, 24; Nov. 20, 21
Tuition
Registration Form
Name______________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________
Town/State/Zip______________________________________________
)___________________
General Fee
TECH Fee**
Total
$1195.00
$1886.00
PA Resident
$ 1110.00
$25.00
$60.00
Non PA Resident
$ 1779.00
$25.00
$82.00
** TECH fee is charged once per semester for part-time graduate students (1-8 credits).
Fee increases to $103.00 for PA residents and $155.00 for non-PA residents for full-time graduate
students (9-15 credits).
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Mail/Fax/In person: Complete all information on the off-campus registration form and submit
with payment or select a deferment option (see registration form for details). Make your check/
money order payable to East Stroudsburg University or fill in credit card information on registration form. Return by mail to East Stroudsburg University, Office of Continuing Education, Zimbar Hall, 200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2999 or FAX to
570-422-2874.
• Courses are 3 graduate credits. Although they can count in specified degree programs, if
Email ______________________________________________________
Total Enclosed: ____________________
Mail registration form and check made payable to:
SCEC
1-7 West Centre Street, P.O. Box 255
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
For more information call 570-773-1270
Reducing Classroom Conflict
This workshop is designed to provide participants with skills in developing pathways to build strength
and success in themselves and their students. It focuses on specific classroom activities that will help
develop a climate for effective self-discipline and positive classroom interaction. (Workshop Course-3
graduate credits).
TUITION & FEES 3 Credit Graduate Course (tuition subject to change without
notice)
Off-Campus Courses (excluding Monroe County):
The basic skills of creating, editing, formatting, and saving documents using Microsoft Word
will be covered. Other topics include: moving and navigating within a document; selecting,
moving, and copying text; character and paragraph formatting; introduction to tabs and tables, headers, footers, margin, and page breaks and printing documents.
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you are enrolled in a degree or formal certification program, you are urged to check with
your advisor before registering to determine if the course or workshop will fit into one of
the requirements in your specific program. If you are intending to enroll in a formal program, please request a Graduate Catalog so you are aware of the requirements at
570-422-3536.
Course offerings are subject to change. For more information and updates visit www.esu.edu/
extendedlearning Need more information? Call the Office of Extended Learning at
570-422-2872 or email [email protected]
Registration Form on Opposite Page
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East Stroudsburg University Registration
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NEPA Local Technical Assistance
Program (LTAP) & PennDOT
Traffic Calming
November 17
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Instructor: Patrick Wright
Cost: Free
Eligible Participants: Local/County
Government Employees Only
Other: Continental Breakfast & Lunch Included
Intended Audience
Individuals who receive complaints about speeding and cut through traffic
and want to respond appropriately to address these problems, including:
law enforcement personnel, municipal managers, elected officials, planners, roadmasters, and street superintendents. Others who would benefit
from this course include: public works employees. Engineers are welcome
to attend, but the focus is on the non-engineer.
Course Description
This course introduces an engineering tool whose purpose is to address
excessive traffic speed and/or cut-through traffic on residential streets.
The course provides information that can help municipalities establish a
rational traffic calming program for their roadways. Detailing information
in PennDOT’s Publication 383, Pennsylvania’s Traffic Calming Handbook,
the course defines traffic calming, describes various traffic calming devices, outlines potential positive and negative impacts on a neighborhood,
and reviews a sample traffic calming program. It also investigates related
issues, such as impacts of traffic calming devices on liability, roadway
maintenance, and emergency service. Participants perform case studies,
applying traffic calming measures to address traffic concerns.
For more information contact:
Kurt Bauman, NEPA Alliance
1151 Oak Street
Pittston, PA 18640
PH: (570)655-5581
FAX: (570) 654-5137
WEB:http://www.nepa-alliance.org
Water Treatment Plant Operator
CAR790-T10
September 8-November 24
Tues. & Thurs./8:30 AM-11:30 AM
Instructor: Salla
Cost: $798
This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating
and maintaining water treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Information is presented on the importance and responsibilities of a
water treatment plant operator, sources of water, reservoir management, and
intake structures. Operators will learn how to safely operate and maintain coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection processes.
They will also learn to control tastes and odors in drinking water, control corrosion to meet the requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule, perform basic
water laboratory procedures, and solve arithmetic problems commonly associated with water treatment plant operators. An important segment of the course
provides operators information on overall plant operation and covers topics
such as daily operating procedures, regulations of flows, chemical use and
handling, records and reports, plant maintenance, safety and security, emergency conditions and procedures, handling complaints, and energy conservation. Information is presented on drinking water regulations (including the Safe
Drinking Water Act), iron and manganese control, fluoridation, softening, trihalomethanes, demineralization, handling and disposal of process wastes, maintenance, instrumentation, and advanced laboratory procedures. Administrative
procedures for dealing with budgeting, setting rates, recordkeeping, personnel
administration, public relations, and emergency planning are also covered in
this course. Text included and available at first class.
Practical Word and Excel
COM976-T10
September 24-November 12
Thursdays/6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor: Westgate
Cost: $189.00
You will learn the basics of each, such as creating, editing, and formatting
documents in Word. In Excel, you will learn to build, edit, and format worksheets and work with charts. Text included.
QuickBooks
COM650-T12
October 6-27
Tuesdays/6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Instructor: TBA
Cost: $199
Prerequisite: Beginning Accounting or equivalent experience
Organize your small business with QuickBooks. Learn to manage your revenues and expenses, work with payroll and bank accounts, prepare reports and
graphs, and work with budgets and inventory.
Please Note: All classes require minimum enrollment numbers to run and this will be
determined within one week of scheduled class start. If class is cancelled, students
are issued a full refund.
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Registration Form on Opposite Page
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LCCC Registration
Free
Program
Lifelong Learning Center
Adult Basic Education Program
GED Preparation Program
Open Enrollment
2009 Schedule:
Tuesdays/1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Instructor: Linda Lazar
Registration
Class schedules may change throughout the year; please call
before attending to confirm time and date.
For more information and to register, contact Dorothy at
570-874-0137 or toll free at 800-945-1333.
Master's of Social Work-Graduate Courses
Practice of Social Service Delivery I
SSA 5107-304
September 1-December 8
Tuesdays
6:00 PM-8:40 PM
Instructor: Corbin
Cost: $590.00 per credit
Focus on generalist social work practice, including work with individuals, families,
small groups, communities, and organizations. Phases of the helping process, theories of practice, communication skills, social work values and ethics are studied.
Please send completed form(s) with payment or credit
card number to:
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Morgan Center
234 High Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
Introduction to Social Research I
SSA 5003-304
Thursdays/October 10 & 17 6:00 pm-8:40 pm
Alt. Saturdays/September 26-December 5
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Instructor: Zanis
Cost: $590.00 per credit
An introduction to the philosophy, concepts, principles, and methods of traditional
and postmodern scientific inquiry. Students will study quantitative and qualitative
approaches and will develop a research proposal to be carried out in the second
research course.
For more information call LCCC
at (570) 668-6880 or by email [email protected].
*ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS IS MANDATORY*
IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE, MAINTAINING A GPA OF AT LEAST A 2.0, REGISTER THROUGH OWLnet
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