Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2021

4 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Historic Preservation Certificate-80 Hrs This certificate program serves students and professionals interested in establishing credentials in the area of Historic Preservation in a multitude of job sectors: building trades such as woodworking and stone masonry as well as areas such as historic site management, artifact conservation and more. There is no other certificate program in Historic Preservation offered at a community college in New York State. A total of 80 hours, half in the classroom and half in directed historic preservation field work, are required to fulfill the certificate. All interested students should contact the Assistant Director, Eric Mantell, at eric.mantell@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7321. Call 914-606-7300 or email peekskill@sunywcc.edu to register. Introduction to Historic Preservation An introduction to the history, principles and practice of historic preservation. Provides a framework for understanding how the architecture and natural beauty of the Hudson Valley influenced the birth of the preservation movement in America and how preservation law has developed into present-day New York State policies. Through discussions about the guiding principles, terminologies and current issues of historic preservation, the class will explore the benefits and limitations of the agencies that play a role in preservation and discuss local case studies. Weekly 2-hour class sessions for a total of 20 hours towards the certificate requirements. CE-HIST 2127PE, $323. American Architectural History With an eye toward Historic Preservation and New York State, this course will explore the development of architecture in America from its beginnings. Areas of examination will include indigenous and vernacular American architecture, colonial and Federalist design, the appropriation of European design elements, the development of architecture as a profession, the American Parks Movement, the rise of twentieth century urban environments, public works projects and more. Weekly 2-hour class sessions for a total of 20 hours towards the certificate requirements. CE-HIST 2128PE, $323. Historic Preservation Field Work I This course provides a wide range of hands-on experience related to historic preservation in a variety of settings. Participants will work at actual historic sites in the field as well as with artisans in trades related to historic preservation. Sessions will total 20 hours towards the field work certificate requirements. CE-HIST 2129PE, TBD, $323. Historic Preservation Field Work II Continuation of Historic Preservation Field Work I. Sessions will total 20 hours towards the field work certificate requirements. Prerequisite: Historic Preservation Field Work I. CE-HIST 2130PE, TBD, $323. Personal Fitness Trainer (non-credit) REMOTE Information Session Join us to learn how to become a Personal Trainer.  We will cover everything from A-Z so the fitness industry and its opportunities will come to life for you to turn your passion into a profession.  This 1-hour information session will share everything from financial aid, textbook, online options too.  Register today for our FREE virtual orientation on-demand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPgCvpBfgS8 Personal Fitness Trainer Certification (non-credit) Become a successful Personal Fitness Trainer with an option to complete an employer internship that can walk you into a job! This challenging course offers classroom instruction with in-depth, hands-on practical labs to master essential career skills and knowledge. Includes 15 hours of lecture on key topics like biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage, and health assessment plus 15 hours of hands-on practical training labs with role playing drills on assessing clients, programming, performing proper exercises, presentation skills, and more. Includes 200-page student workbook, access to online student study tools, and test vouchers for the Certified Personal Trainer exams. Combine passing the exams with proof of CPR/AED, obtain your Level 1 Certified Personal Trainer, and get to work. As a special bonus, with our 30-hour employer internship you get the advanced Level 2 Certified Personal Trainer credential at no additional cost! Textbook (Fitness Professionals Handbook, 7th ed., ISBN-13:9781492523376) required, not included in course fees; order and start reading immediately at 888-330-9487 or www.witseducation.com . National certification testing on Dec. 5 (test vouchers included). CE-CERTS 2018, 5 Sat., Mar. 6-Apr. 3, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, Room TBD, 1:00-4:00 pm, WCC Fitness Center, $775. #21633 Our non-credit virtual classes are defined as below: REMOTE Fixed-Schedule: students and instructors report virtually to classes on the designated days, dates, and times they are scheduled for. ONLINE Self-Paced:  offerings are asynchronous and students go into their virtual “classroom” to work on assignments, view content, or work at any time, and at their own pace for the duration of the course. If a class is not identified as remote or online, then it will be held on-site and in-person. Textbook Required