Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2022

3 | COVID-19 vaccination requirements for in-person classes at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce-covid NEW! Expanded Historic Preservation Certificate-112 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 112 hours, half in the classroom and half in directed historic preservation field work, are required to fulfill the certificate. Register for the entire certificate for $1,600! Courses in this section are all held at the Peekskill Extension Center, located at 27 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY. To register for certificate program classes, call 914-606-7300 or email peekskill@sunywcc.edu REMOTE American Architectural History With an emphasis Historic Preservation and New York State, this course will explore the development of architecture in America from its beginnings to roughly modern day. 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 and landscape architecture, the innovation of the skyscraper, the rise of twentieth century urban environments, public works projects, modernism, and more. These will be 2-hour classes over 14 weeks for a total of 28-hours required towards completion of certificate requirements. This course will be taught entirely online using Zoom via Blackboard platform. Instructor-Alan Strauber. CE-HIST 2128PE. Historic Preservation Field Work I This course is designed to provide 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. Students will rotate between sites. Sessions will total 28-hours required for completion of certificate requirements. CE-HIST 2129PE. REMOTE Introduction to Historic Preservation This course is an introduction to the history, principles, and practice of historic preservation. It will provide 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 in New York State into present-day 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. These will be 2-hour classes over 14 weeks for a total of 28-hours required towards completion of certificate requirements. Instructor- Johanna Porr Yaun. CE-HIST 2127PE. Historic Preservation Field Work II Continuation of Historic Preservation Field Work I. Sessions will total 28-hours required for completion of certificate requirements. Prerequisite: Historic Preservation Field Work I. CE-HIST 2130PE. 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 to textbook and online options too. View the FREE virtual orientation on-demand: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2165995440081874446 IN-PERSON 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 remote 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 student workbook, access to online student study tools, and test vouchers for the 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 . CE-CERTS 2018, 5 Sat., Feb. 12-Mar. 12 (Study week: Mar. 19, National Certification Exam: Mar. 26), 9:00 am-12:00 noon (lecture), AAB-307, 1:00-4:00 pm (practicum) PEB Fitness Center, $875. #18439 Textbook Required