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Business & CareersSupervision Series I and II.......................................................................................................................4-5Small Business Series....................................................................................................................................6Careers: Travel Careers, Notary Public, Appraisal, Financial Careers,

Administrative Assisting, Mystery Shopping, Child Visitation Monitoring, Voice Over, Event Planning Series, Catering & More ................................................................7-11

Business Management: Payroll Taxes, Accounting, Bookkeeping Series, Teaching ..............11-13Medical Field: Starting a Practice, Billing, Terminology,

Health Information Management Series ....................................................................................13-15

Professional DevelopmentArt of Negotiation Series .....................................................................................................................16-17More Teaching Courses .............................................................................................................................18AMA Self-Study Certification in Management Program ..................................................................18

Tours & TravelTravel Classes, Domestic and International Tours .........................................................................19-20

Arts & HobbiesVisual Arts: Filmmaking, Film Literacy, Windows XP, Drawing ...........................................21-22Crafts: Candles, Soaps, Jewelry, Basketry, Cake Decorating, Knitting & Crocheting ............23-24Music: Basics, Guitar, Songwriting ........................................................................................................25

College for YouthAcademic Strategies: Study & Listening Skills, SAT Prep, Test Taking........................................27Intensive Reading & Math Clinics ..........................................................................................................28Math: Pre-Algebra, Algebra ...................................................................................................................29Learning Adventures (Reading, Writing, Speaking & Creative Thinking Courses) .........................29Fun & Enrichment: Spanish, Guitar .....................................................................................................30Sports: Kung Fu, Rock Climbing...........................................................................................................30

ComputersApplications: Word, Excel, Quickbooks .........................................................................................31-32Databases: Access, SQL, Database Development ...............................................................................33Operating Systems, Hardware & Networking: PC Troubleshooting .............................................33Graphics & Desktop Publishing: Illustrator, Freehand, Macromedia Director ............................34Internet/Web: Web Pages, Websites, Dreamweaver, Flash MX, Fireworks ...........................34-35

Online Classes Over 160 classes in a wide variety of subjects ..................................................36-37

Health & FitnessStop Smoking, Weight Loss, Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Shiatsu ....................................................38 Yoga, Belly Dancing, Bollywood Dance, Capoeira, Tai Chi ..............................................................39Rock Climbing, Pilates, Interval Training, Circuit Weight Training, Low Fat Meals.................40

Money MattersRetirement Strategies, Money for College, e-Bay, Real Estate Investing ...................................41-42

Personal InterestLanguages: Spanish, French, English ..............................................................................................43-45Writing: Grantwriting, Screenwriting, Writer’s Workshop.............................................................45Miscellaneous: Cat Care, Animal Communication, Tarot Cards, Household Mold....................46Self Improvement: GED Prep, Anger Management, Caregiving, Grammar Refresher ............47

Registration & InformationFrequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................................................48Location, Maps ............................................................................................................................................49How to Register, Registration Forms................................................................................................50-52

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment andeducational opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin,marital status, sexual orientation, handicap, age, and Vietnam-era status.

The El Camino Community College District and the Office of Community Education have made every reason-able effort to determine that everything stated in this brochure is accurate. Courses, programs, instructors, classlocations, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice by the administra-tion of the El Camino Community College District and the Office of Community Education for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support, instructor availability, or for any other reason, at the dis-cretion of the district and college. The district and the college further reserve the right to add, amend, or repealany of their rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Sharpen Your Imagination With Music

• Business Opportunity in Cart Vending

• Cash Flow - Credit & Collection

• Time Management For Teachers

Move forward with Fall! Need something to improve your skills,

help you reach your professional and or personal goals, or have

fun? Then take a look at the multitude of classes offered in this

brochure. Make your selection and go to our website at

www.ECCommunityEd.com and register early.

New Classes!

Contents

• Introduction to AnimalCommunication

• Cat Care Basics

• Basic Needing and Crochet

• Filmmaking A-Z: Produce,Write, Direct

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Supervision Series ICertificate of Achievement Series

Today’s worker needs to have all the skills and abilities available. This series will help yougain the skills you need to enhance your current capabilities. Learn the skills needed to gainthe ability to be an effective manager or supervisor while learning to motivate, delegate,resolve problems, and conflict. Sign up for one class or all three… call today! A Certificate ofAchievement will be awarded to participants who attend all three sessions and complete therequired documents. As an added feature, you will have the opportunity to meet one-on-onewith an SBDC counselor, at no cost, to discuss any other questions you may have. Offered inpartnership with the Small Business Development Center. Shirley Harris has a master’s degreein public health from the University of Oklahoma, with emphasis in planning and administration.She is a consummate professional who brings a wealth of energy and drive to all her endeavors. Ms.Harris has over 20 years experience in supervisory and management training.

Introduction to Supervision Course 1 of 3Are you a new supervisor or soon to become one? Would you like to be prepared for thatpromotion into supervision? Learn to assess yourself and your assets in relation to the quali-ties of a good supervisor. Find out the advantages and disadvantages of supervision. Explorethe transition from employee to manager through activities and role play, and develop a spe-cific plan outlining your transition. Be prepared when your boss says, “Congratulations,you've been promoted to supervisor!”#7732 1 Mon, 10/2 6:30pm-9:30pm

Effective Communication for Supervisors & Managers Course 2 of 3How, when and what to share with your staff can make or break any great plan. You willlearn tips and techniques for establishing and maintaining supportive communication withstaff. Discover methods for giving and receiving the support you need, effectively listen toand understand both verbal content and non-verbal behavior & learn to generate mutualinvolvement with your boss and your staff.#7733 1 Mon, 10/9 6:30pm-9:30pm

Performance Management Course 3 of 3Statistics tell us the average person uses only 10% of their abilities. In this session, you willhave the opportunity to strive for the best (and beyond!) you can get from everyone. At theend of three short hours, you will understand the basic principles behind performance man-agement, develop a plan with an employee, and perform a follow-up evaluation.#7734 1 Mon, 10/16 6:30pm-9:30pm

Room: Socs108 all classes

Sign up for individual classes at $49 each or all 3 at the same time for $129 +$10 material fee per class to instructor.No Early Bird Discount. No Other Discount Apply.

The Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration under a cooperative agreement. SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any product,opinion or service. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatorybasis. Special arrangements for individuals with disabilities will be made if requested in advance.

Supervision Series IICertificate of Achievement Series

Effective Interviewing Course 1 of 3Downsizing, rightsizing, dumbsizing. Whatever it’s called, you end up trying to get morework done with fewer employees. Asking the right questions when interviewing applicantsbecomes even more important and critical. Find out how to get the information you needwhen looking for particular skills and abilities. Learn to screen applicants for positive andnegative attributes through actual practice interviews. #7735 1 Mon, 10/23 6:30pm-9:30pm

Managing Conflict in the Workplace Course 2 of 3Is conflict in your work environment controlling you rather than you controlling it? Wouldyou like to know more about your own conflict management style? Find out how to makeoptimum use of conflict in the workplace to enhance performance. Explore conflict throughfun, role play and exercises. #7736 1 Mon, 10/30 6:30pm-9:30pm

Teambuilding for Effective Performance Course 3 of 3Teambuilding will be a valuable skill in the new millennium. It is also a very effective way topromote and sustain efficient productivity in the workplace. You’ll learn how to use team-building techniques to encourage and promote optimum productivity. You’ll be involved inteambuilding exercises specifically designed to assist in your own work environment.#7737 1 Mon, 11/6 6:30pm-9:30pm


Sign up for individual classes at $49 each or all 3 at the same time for $129 +$10 material fee per class to instructor.No Early Bird Discount. No Other Discount Apply.


See page 50 about our

Early Bird Discount!

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Small Business SuccessCertificate of Achievement Series

Starting up a business requires knowledge and skills that are clearly demonstrated in thisSmall Business Series. You will learn how to go from plan to practice – preventing rather thanmerely solving problems along the way. As an added feature, you will have the opportunity tomeet one-on-one with an SBDC counselor, at no cost, to discuss any other questions you mayhave. A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to participants who attend all five sessionsand complete the required documents. Offered in partnership with the Small BusinessDevelopment Center. Kevin Farmer is a dedicated professional with many years of teaching experi-ence in accounting and business subjects at the college level and is the administrative accountant for alocal city.

Business Overview: Getting Started Course 1 of 5Learn the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, the types of business opportunities avail-able, how to formalize your business concept and how to develop a mission & vision statement. #7759 1 Thur, 10/12 6:30pm-9:30pm

Marketing, Sales and Promotion Course 2 of 5Topics will include identifying a market niche, choosing the best strategies for advertising andpromotion, conducting cost-effective market research, pricing for profit, and positioning your-self as an expert to gain publicity.#7760 1Thur, 10/19 6:30pm-9:30pm

Planning for Success: Your Business Plan Course 3 of 5Learn the power of a business plan, how to develop one for starting your business, how to useit in seeking financing, operating the business, estimating start-up costs, projecting cash-flow,and generating short- and long-term plans of action. #7761 1 Thur, 10/26 6:30pm-9:30pm

Operations & Management Course 4 of 5Discover the key success factors needed to operate your business venture: legal forms of own-ership, federal, state and local start-up requirements, policies and procedures, what equipmentand supplies are needed to start or expand the business, and how to attract professional sup-port resources. #7762 1 Thur, 11/2 6:30pm-9:30pm

Finances & Record Keeping Course 5 of 5Learn basic accounting practices for running a small business, how to separate personal andbusiness records, using accounting software, the importance of timely financial information,and where to go in seeking out financing. #7763 1 Thur, 11/9 6:30pm-9:30pm


Sign up for individual classes for $39 or all 5 at the same time for $165 +$25 material fee to instructor, same material all classes.

No Early Bird Discount. No Other Discount Apply.


Leadership Development for Women A new study shows that women leaders aremore persuasive, assertive and willing to takemore risks than men. Explore your own lead-ership style and find your strength and innerpower, allowing you to be more confident,influential and willing to take charge by mak-ing courageous choices. Gain knowledge oftools and techniques to reinforce leadershipskills, unwritten rules of business, improvingeffectiveness through interpersonal communi-cation, and negotiating the workplace throughmentoring and coaching. This will be an inter-active, experiential workshop. Offered in part-nership with the Small Business DevelopmentCenter. Shirley Harris has a master’s degree inpublic health from the University of Oklahoma,with emphasis in planning and administration.She is a consummate professional who brings awealth of energy and drive to all her endeavors.Ms. Harris has over 20 years experience in super-visory and management training.#7738 1 Mon, 11/13 6:30pm-9:30pmRoom: Socs108 $49 +$10 material fee to instructor

New!Cash Flow - Credit and CollectionDid you know that cashflow management isthe key to survival inthe first 2 years of anybusiness? The abilityto finance your cus-tomer’s purchases-collectcash when you need it -pre-dict future cash needs -minimize risk extend-ing credit -accept credit card payments -accessoperating cash to solve problems, fill bigorders, and fund jobs in process and under-standing your balance sheet and income state-ment’s as they leap frog you ahead of competi-tors and increase likelihood for success.Offered in partnership with the Small BusinessDevelopment Center. Gene Konstant has over40 years’ experience owning and operating busi-nesses, consulting with clients and presenting valu-able home-based and small business workshops.Gene has great support materials you’ll use togrow your own business.#7843 1 Thur, 11/16 6:30pm-9:30pmRoom: Socs104 $39 +$10 material fee to instructor


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Get Paid to TravelTourism is back and so is the need for profes-sional tour directors. This career is fun, excit-ing, rewarding, and lucrative. Tour directorscan earn big bucks and work locally and inexciting destinations throughout the world.Get up-to-date information on cruises andtour programs, career opportunities, employ-ers, income, training, terminology, and more.Cherie Anderson has been a tour director andcruise host for over 18 years. She has been trainingprofessional tour directors since 1993.#7777 1 Sat, 10/7 9:30am-12:30pmRoom: Socs104 $39 +$5 material fee to instructor

Become an International &Domestic Tour DirectorProfessional international and domestic tourdirectors escort groups on landand sea programs in the U.S. andaround the world. If you love totravel and enjoy working withothers, this may be the career foryou. Find out how to get started.Suggested pre-requisite: Get Paidto Travel. Cherie Anderson has beena tour director and cruise host for over18 years. She has been training profes-sional tour directors since 1993.#77781 Sat, 10/7 1:30pm-4:30pmRoom: Socs104$39 +$5 material fee to instructor

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Administrative AssistantFundamentals (online)Many new job opportunities for administrativeassistants have been created by rapid growth inhealth, legal services, management, public rela-tions, and other industries. Learn to master theessentials of managerial and staff support,information and records management, com-munications technology, travel and meetingcoordination, space planning, and officeergonomics. Courses taught by experts in the field.#7882 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7883 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7884 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$89 per session

How to Become a Mystery ShopperDo you like to shop, eat out, go to the movies,have your hair styled, buy flowers, or playgolf? Become a mystery shopper! They receiveassignments from companies that do businessevaluations, and you could become one ofthem. Learn how it works, what types ofassessment forms are used, do’s and don’ts ofcompleting an assignment, and how to get intothe ‘shopper’s network.’ Elaine Moran has over10 years experience as a mystery shopper plus 20years experience teaching adults.#7609 1 Sun, 10/1 10:00am-3:30pmRoom: Socs108 $59 +$16 material fee to instructor

Become a Child Visitation MonitorLearn the basic principles and practice ofsupervised visitations, including your role as amonitor, proper & effective parent intake,preparation for the visit, the child’s best inter-est & safety; and how to observe objectivelyand document the contact. Learn about properintervention to prevent physical and emotionalharm and how to handle separation and termi-nation of the visit. Gain a basic understandingof the stages of child development, forms ofviolence & abuse, the emotional and economiceffects of divorce, substance abuse detection,reflective listening, and maintaining neutrality.Bonus: 3 hours of additional home-studymaterial plus how to effectively market your-self. Carrie Christensen, a Notary Public expert,has conducted these seminars for over 12 years.#7758 1 Sat, 1 Sun, 10/7-10/8 9:00am-5:00pm Room: Socs109 $199

A Career in Voice OversDiscover the many possibilities of using yourvoice to make money! Learn the basics ofvoice-over skills for multi-media and establisha practice routine at home. Find out aboutreading copy and get tips on etiquette and‘lingo’ in the studio. You’ll also learn aboutmaking a demo reel, when to seek out anagent or join the union. Aaron Meza is a voice-over actor who works for Taco Bell, Lexus, JCPenney, ABC Television and others.#7612 1 Sat, 10/21 10:00am-1:00pmRoom: Socs109 $45

The Voice Over ExperienceDo you have an interesting voice? Have youever wondered what it would be like toannounce a radio commercial or narrate anaudio book? If you’re not ready yet to makethe commitment to a full workshop, this classallows you to experience what it is like to be avoice actor. During simulated encounters youwill audition for character roles, try announc-ing a radio spot or narrate a portion of a docu-mentary. Save the cost of renting a studio,which can be over $600, and make your owndemo. You will have the chance to get ‘on mic’and create a recording of your session. Bring 2blank CD-RW disks to class. This is not aworkshop - it’s an experience. Aaron Meza is avoice-over actor who works for Taco Bell, Lexus,JC Penney, ABC Television and others.#7613 1 Sat, 11/4 10:00am-2:00pmRoom: Socs104 $99

New!Can Your Idea Make Money?Turn your ideas into a money making busi-ness. Before you start a business, you mustknow if and how it can make money. Thisclass goes through the feasibility process, pro-vides information sources, free help,industry specific data, simple tools forfinancial analysis, and financing help.Gene Konstant has over 40 years’ experi-ence owning and operating businesses,consulting with clients and presentingvaluable home-based and small busi-ness workshops. Gene has great sup-port materials you can use to growyour own business.#7844 1 Wed, 9/27 6:30pm-9:30pmRoom: Socs112$39 +$10 material fee to instructor

Become a Certified Loan Signing Agent — Build Your Own Notary Signing BusinessNow that you are a Notary, how do you buildand maintain your signing business? Get theskills and tools to become a Certified LoanSigning Agent, contact the most lucrative andprofitable businesses, get signed up with suc-cessful signing services, and build your ownbusiness in five easy steps. You will go througha loan package and see exactly what you needto do. Learn to negotiate your fee, get calledback and brand yourself as a professional inyour market. Prerequisite: You must havetaken a Notary class. Carrie Christensen, aNotary Public expert, has conducted these semi-nars for over twelve years.#7756 1 Sat, 9/30 9:00am-4:00pm––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7757 1 Sat, 11/4 9:00am-4:00pm––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Room: Socs109 each class$99 +$55 material fee to instructor per session

Real Estate Appraisal: ANew Career/A New BusinessReal estate sales may boom or bust, butappraisals are needed every day regardless ofthe market. Here’s an opportunity that canlead to a high paying job or an independentprofession. Spend a fast-paced evening learn-ing about this exciting career, how to enter thefield and advance to the higher professionallevels. Topics include licensing, education,activities, career opportunities, and other use-ful resources. Les Levitan has over 25 years expe-rience in the real estate industry and is a realestate educator and co-author.#7605 1 Wed, 9/20 7:00pm-10:00pmRoom: PE229 $55 +$10 material fee to instructor

Become a Notary Public —Prep ClassThis 6-hour intensive course is designed toequip you with everything you need to knowto become a safe and effective Notary. You’lllearn how to pass the test (must be takenevery four years), prevent lawsuits, keep ajournal, fill out certificates, and solutions tochallenging problems. Become a more valu-able employee, make additional income, pro-vide customer service for your business ororganization, or start your own business.Class includes a practice Notary Public exam.Fingerprints required after you pass theexam. For more information visit:www.ss.ca.gov/business/notary/notary.htmCarrie Christensen, a Notary Public expert, hasconducted these seminars for over twelve years.#7752 1 Sat, 9/23 8:00am-6:00pmRoom: Bus2––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7754 1 Tues, & 1 Thur, 10/24 & 10/26

5:45pm-9:30pmExam Sat, 10/28 9:00am-11:00am

Room: Socs206––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7755 1 Tues, & 1 Thur, 12/5 & 12/7

5:45pm-9:30pmExam Sat, 12/9 9:00am-11:00am

Room: Socs206––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$85 +$25 material fee to instructor per sessionExam fee $40 payable to Secretary of State per session

Become a Certified Tax PreparerBe your own boss or build a handsome secondincome. Learn to prepare income tax returnsfor individuals and small businesses in an easy-to-understand manner. This is a state-approvedcertificate tax preparer program and studentsmust attend all classes for state certification(CTEC #1088). Become certified before thenext tax season! No Early Bird Discount. Nochecks or credit cards accepted. On first day ofclass, cash and money orders only. WHAinstructors are certified to teach tax preparation &certification workshops and have extensive knowl-edge through their own tax businesses.#7750 6 Sat, 9/16-10/21 8:00am-12:00pm––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7751 6 Sat, 10/14-12/2 1:00pm-5:00pm

no class 11/25––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Room: Mcs208 each class$299 +$60 material fee to instructor per session

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Event Planning & ManagementCertificate of Achievement Series

We are excited to bring you our new series designed to advance your job skills, get you startedin a new career or simply to make your next meeting or event a real success! Whether you call itevent planning, meeting planning, or event management, this field is growing by leaps andbounds. Learn the art of planning and managing events with checks and balances to keep youorganized and on track. Upon completion of the 6 classes, you will receive a Certificate ofAchievement in Event Planning. Jeff Curry has many years of event planning experience includingplanning the Tuskegee Airmen Conferences and fundraising events for USC.

Event Planning 1: An OverviewLearn what an event really is through historical and visual examples. Begin to formulate a con-cept of your event and how to determine the needs for a variety of specific events, such as non-profit, fund-raising, recognition, wedding, anniversary, or other. Find direction and set up a plan.#7726 1 Tues, 9/19 6:30pm-9:30pm

Event Planning 2: Administration, Goals & OutcomesLearn several different approaches to administering your event and the approach that best fitsthe outcome you desire. Find out how to find and select an appropriate site, then decide on lay-outs, set-ups and AV needs. #7727 1 Tues, 9/26 6:30pm-9:30pm

Event Planning 3: Contracts, Negotiations & FormsWe begin the evening with discussions about food and beverage choices then move on to enter-tainment, themes and decorations. Once you have chosen the site, food and beverages, you willlearn about contracts and negotiations. The instructor will also show you how to track the vari-ous aspects of your upcoming event. #7728 1 Tues, 10/3 6:30pm-9:30pm

Event Planning 4: Budgeting & FundingDo you have a budget established for your event? How about funding resources to pay for anevent? Explore various options and analyze the role of funding relative to the type of eventbeing planned. Learn how to track your budget effectively. #7729 1 Tues, 10/10 6:30pm-9:30pm

Event Planning 5: Organizing & Working with CommitteesWe will be focusing on the benefits and possible pitfalls of working with committees. Learnabout some of the tasks that can be delegated to committees (or to family members or friends, ifworking on a personal event). Discover ways to engage the committee and get buy-in for plansand ideas. If you are hiring staff to help with a large event, we will also discuss related issues. #7730 1 Tues, 10/17 6:30pm-9:30pm

Event Planning 6: Marketing, Showtime & DebriefingIt's not an event if no one comes! Learn to promote your event through word-of-mouth, printand media relations and build in your marketing from the very beginning. Find out what youneed to do on the day of the event, in a very specific order. Then learn how to plan and hold adebriefing meeting to discuss the success of the event and how it might be better the next time. #7731 1 Tues, 10/24 6:30pm-9:30pm

Room: Mcs5 all classesSign up for individual classes at $39 each or all 6 at the same time for $199. $39 material fee per class to instructor. No

Early Bird Discount. No Other Discounts Apply.

Secrets of the Caterer (online)Do you love to cook and plan parties? Thenstart your own catering business and makemoney doing what you love! In this course,you learn how to become an effective and rep-utable caterer. Learn the business and thetricks of the trade, including many deliciouscatering recipes! Courses are taught byexperts in the field.#7876 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7877 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7878 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$89 per session

New!Business Opportunity inCart VendingPocket $40,000-$60,000 cash with one vendingcart! These are possible earnings on a goodday. This is a low cost, easy to start business.Learn what products sell best, pricing for prof-it, simple bookkeeping, taxes, labor law, insur-ance, permits, licenses and health departmentregulations. The manual provided includes asimple cart vending business plan that willbecome your most valuable reference tool.Gene Konstant developed this program workingwith a vending cart client. He has worked withseveral clients who have used his techniques tosuccessfully start their own business. #7725 1 Thur, 11/9 6:30pm-9:30pmRoom: Socs104 $39 +$10 material fee to instructor

Business Management

Payroll TaxesLearn the fundamentals of payroll accountingincluding the reasons for preparation, record-ing and reporting transactions. Calculate regu-lar and overtime earnings including federalwithholdings using tax rate schedules and taxtables. Selected information from case studieswill be used to prepare a payroll register; andquarterly 941 and DE reports. Bring a calcula-tor! Kevin Farmer is a dedicated professionalwith many years of teaching experience inaccounting and business subjects at the collegelevel and is the administrative accountant for alocal city.#7764 1 Mon, 10/16 6:30pm-9:30pmRoom: Socs111 $45 +$10 material fee to instructor

Accounting Fundamentals I (online)If you are interested in increasing your finan-cial awareness and accountability while gain-ing a marketable skill, this course is for you.Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeep-ing, how to analyze and record financialtransactions, and prepare financial reports.Other topics will include accounts receivable,accounts payable, payroll procedures, andbanking activities. Courses are taught byexperts in the field.#7879 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7880 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7881 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$99 per session

Online Class - an email address (required with registration) and internet browser required to participate inonline classes. Instructions sent with receipt. Some courses require special software. See page 36 for details.

Quickbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 31

Excel (online). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 31

Retirement Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 41

Hire Smart (online) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 37

Other Classes to Help You Get Ahead!

Speed Spanish (online) . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 43

Cake Decorating Series . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 21

Creating Web Pages (online) . . . . . . . . pg. 35

Online Career Courses . . . . . . . . . pgs. 36-37

New!How to Teach Your Expertise inCommunity Colleges This is the course you have been waiting for!Do you have a hobby or a passion, one whichyou consider yourself extremely knowledge-able or an expert? Have you ever consideredthat there are countless people willing to payfor that knowledge? And did you know thatwhatever your passion or expertise may be thatyou can launch a lucrative teaching career byoffering your subject as a short course throughdozens of community colleges? The catalogthat you are holding in your hands right now isan example of where your course could be also!You will discover how easy it is to: earn a six-figure income, present your topic by adding anexciting new twist, create an irresistible titlethat will guarantee enrollments fast, win overcommunity service directors with your pro-gram, write a proposal that will almost alwaysget accepted, offer your course in multiplecommunity colleges, self-publish a book andoffer it as the text for your course, and much,much more. Charles Prosper is known through-out the LA Unified School District as ‘SuperSub’and has been successfully substitute teaching forover 5 years in 22 schools.#7776 1 Sun, 9/24 12:30pm-3:30pmRoom: Socs104 $39 +$35 material fee to instructor

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Bookkeeping SeriesCertificate of Achievement Series

Learn to keep proper financial records foryourself or any business. In this practical,hands-on series, you will learn to makeaccounting entries, set up a chart ofaccounts, prepare a trial balance, andunderstand a balance sheet and incomestatement. A Certificate of Achievementwill be awarded to participants who attendall three classes. Bring a calculator to class.Kevin Farmer is a dedicated professional withyears of teaching experience in accounting andbusiness subjects at the college level and is theadministrative accountant for a local city.

Journals & GeneralLedger Posting Course 1 of 3Learn to set up a chart of accounts, makeentries to journals and post to the ledgerproperly. Understand the importance ofkeeping accurate and consistent recordsand make use of computer software.Hands-on exercises will be incorporated.#7765 1 Mon, 9/18 6:30pm-9:30pm

Income StatementAnalysis Course 2 of 3Learn the basics of income statementpreparation, terminology, proper sequenceof presentation and what a finished state-ment tells you. Students will analyze a self-prepared income statement using horizon-tal, vertical and trend analysis methods. #7766 1 Mon, 9/25 6:30pm-9:30pm

Balance Sheet AnalysisCourse 3 of 3Learn the basics of balance sheet prepara-tion, terminology, proper sequence of pre-sentation and what the finished statementtells you. Students will analyze a self-pre-pared balance sheet and compute financialratios based on their information. #7767 1 Mon, 10/2 6:30pm-9:30pm

Room: Socs111 all classesSign up for individual classes at $45 each

or all three at the same time for $115. $8 material feeper class to instructor, or $21 for all-inclusive materials.

No Early Bird Discount. No other discounts apply.

Teaching CoursesAlso see page 18 for additional teaching courses.

New!Secrets of Discipline and Classroom Control for Substitute TeachersThis is the classroom control course teachershave been waiting for! Are you a substituteteacher or a regular teacher who needs to learnthe most proven and effective techniques forclassroom control? As a substitute teacher youmust know how to create an immediate senseof order, respect and trust in your classroom.Without the above underlying dynamics, thereal business of teaching and learning cannever take place. You will discover how easy itis to: circumvent bad behavior before it hap-pens, stop and control a verbal confrontationbefore it escalates into violence, reinforce goodbehavior while extinguishing bad behavior,know which behavior control techniqueswork best for which grade level, establish animmediate presence of authority, decide whento handle a problem in the class and when tocall for help, detach, stay centered and notstress out in the most unruly of classes, andmuch, much more. Charles Prosper is knownthroughout the LA Unified School District as‘SuperSub’ and has been successfully substituteteaching for over 5 years in 22 schools.#7775 1 Sat, 9/23 2:00pm-5:00pmRoom: Socs104 $39 +$25 material fee to instructor

Become a Part-TimeSubstitute Teacher and Make Full-Time PayDo you have a college degree and are unem-ployed? No problem! Have you thought aboutsubstitute teaching? Did you know that substi-tute teachers can earn from $100 to $172 perday based on a workday of 6.6 hours? That’s$3,444 a month if you work 5 days a week.This course will show you the ‘how to’ of totalsuccess in substitute teaching. We’ll show youhow to get work everyday, obtain life insur-ance and medical benefits for your family, pro-mote yourself to select schools, gain instantclassroom control, teach when there are no les-son plans and much, much more. CharlesProsper is known throughout the LA UnifiedSchool District as ‘SuperSub’ and has been suc-cessfully substitute teaching for over 5 years in 22schools.#7774 1 Sat, 9/23 9:00am-12:00pmRoom: Socs104 $39 +$35 material fee to instructor

Teaching CoursesAlso see page 18 for additional teaching courses.

Medical Field

Starting A Medical or Dental ServiceMany medical practices receive most of theirincome from insurance companies. Thus,medical billing services are in demand. In thisclass you will learn: how to obtain clients, howto set your fees, what other services you couldoffer, how to market your services, where toobtain HIPAA compliant software, HIPAABusiness Associate Agreement, what billingorganizations you can join, and much more!Kris Hall has over 17 years experience teachingmedical and dental insurance billing throughoutCalifornia.#7788 1 Wed, 11/15 6:30pm-9:30pmRoom: Socs111 $65 +$29 material fee to instructor

Dental Insurance BillingHave you worked as a medical biller and wantto learn how to bill for the dental industry?Many dental assistants also find this coursehelpful. Learn to: bill dental insurance carriers,complete the America Dental Association(ADA) insurance claim forms, to use the ADAdental procedure code book, verify dental ben-efits, determine if a service needs a pre-autho-rization, how to bill DentiCal (State ofCalifornia insurance program) and muchmore! Kris Hall has over 17 years experienceteaching medical and dental insurance billingthroughout California.#7789 1 Sat, 11/18 9:00am-4:30pmRoom: Socs111 $85 +$39 material fee to instructor

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Health Information Management Certificate of Achievement Series

Get Started in the Medical Field or Sharpen Your Skills with Our Exciting Series of Classes!Prepare for the National Certification Tests in Medical Coding and Compliance.

During the coming decades, demand for highly skilled health information profes-sionals will continue to exceed the supply. As a certified medical coding and com-pliance specialist, you will be equipped to demonstrate your expertise in the alliedhealth industry. Ten courses are required for the certificate and will be offeredthroughout the year. If you attend all 10 courses of the Health InformationManagement series, you will receive a certificate from El Camino CommunityEducation showing your courses and training hours. 90% attendance is requiredin each class. Sue Mardirosian has been teaching and working in the Health

Information Management field for many years

Medical Information NightAre you interested in entering the medical billing & coding profession? Attend this free infor-mation night and learn about our Health Information Management series. We will discusscareer opportunities & salaries, national certifications, classroom and homework requirements,homebased businesses and more. You will get answers to all your questions and be ready toget started on the path to your new career#7848 1 Tues, 9/19 6:30pm-8:30pm Room: Socs104 Free

Medical TerminologyLearn the basic concepts for building a strong medical vocabulary including common medicalterms related to major disease processes, drugs and treatment modalities. This is a pre- or co-requisite and the basic foundation for the continuing courses in the Medical Coding andCompliance field and the Health Information Management Series. Book required: MedicalTerminology for Health Professions, 5th Ed, by Ann Ehrlich and Carol L. Schroeder, ISBN #1-4018-6026-5.#7849 3 Tues, 3 Thur, 9/26-10/12 6:30pm - 9:30pm Room: Mu202 $139 +$15 material fee to instructor

Health Care Data Content & StructureLearn about the generic components of the content, use & structure of health care data anddata sets and how these components relate to primary and secondary record systems. You willacquire the most relevant information about release of data, confidentiality and professionalethics applicable to health information. The instructor will focus particular attention on thescope of the health information profession and how it relates to the overall medical field.Books required: Understanding Health Insurance Guide to Professional Billing, Rowell, text andworkbook, latest edition. Pre-requisite: Medical Terminology. #7852 2 Tues, 2 Thur, 11/7-11/16 6:30pm - 9:30pmRoom: Mu202 $119 +$30 material fee to instructor

Medical Office ProceduresExamine medical office systems and administrative procedures in conjunction with the man-agement of the medical office environment. Become familiar with regulatory agency compli-ance and accreditation standards. Technology tools to assist with medical office administrativeduties will also be discussed. Books reqd: Understanding Health Insurance Guide to ProfessionalBilling, Rowell, and workbook; Medical Assisting, A Commitment to Service Administrative andClinical Competencies, Paradigm, and workbook, current edition. Pre-requisite: MedicalTerminology. #7853 1 Tues, 1 Thur, 12/5 & 12/7 6:30pm - 9:30pmRoom: Mu202 $79 +$30 material fee to instructor

Medical Coding & Compliance 1, ICD-9-CM CodingAttend this simplified power course that covers basic-to-higher level ICD-9-CM (in-patient)coding. Your training will include analyses of clinical data/disease processes to help you devel-op an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign value diagnosticand/or procedure codes. Other topics include validation of coded clinical information, casemix/severity of illness data, technology and compliance issues. Find out how ICD-9-CM willchange under ICD-10-CM. Pre- or co-requisite: medical terminology, anatomy & physiology,pathophysiology or previous experience or education. Book Required: ICD-9-CM Expertf/Hosp, 2004—Vol. 1,2,3. Also for all classes: Understanding Health Insurance Guide toProfessional Billing by Rowel, current edition & workbook. #7851 4 Sun, 10/22-11/12 9:00am-4:00pmRoom: Bus5 $199 +$35 material fee to instructor

Biomedical Science 2 - Pathophysiology/Disease Process/PharmacologyThe focus of this course will include the study of specific disease entities with emphasis on thedisease processes affecting the human body. Topics include causes, diagnosis and treatment ofdisease as well as the principles of pharmacology. Pre- or co-requisite: medical terminology,anatomy & physiology or previous experience or education in these areas. Book required:Human Diseases, Neighbors/Tannehill-Jones, ISBN 0-7668-0214-0.#7850 4 Sun, 9/24-10/15 9:00am-4:00pmRoom: Bus5 $199 +$35 material fee to instructor

Health Information Management (continued)

Medical Field

Medical Terminology (online)This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach dividedby each body system. The origin, combined form, Spanish meaning of the root,and an example of non-medical everyday usage is provided for each root term.Student’s learning will culminate in the interpretation of several paragraphs ofmedical notes. Courses are taught by experts in the field.#7897 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7898 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7899 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$109 per session


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The Art of Negotiation SeriesCertificate of Achievement Series

Today’s world requires you to know how to negotiate. This series of classes will set you on theright track in negotiating in business and personal situations. Learn surefire strategies to helpyou get what you want. Participants who complete all sessions will receive a Certificate ofAchievement. Pearl Georgen is a professional mediator on three court panels and six governmentpanels including the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, L.A. Superior Court and the Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission.

Negotiation 1: The Art of Getting What You Want Course 1 of 4Learn inside secrets the pros use to successfully negotiate anything they want. Discover tech-niques so powerful, they’ll guarantee you will never again be intimidated or have to settle foranything less than what you want when dealing with landlords, creditors, bosses, family, friends,attorneys, salesmen, mechanics, even children! In 3 short hours you will learn: 3 empoweringtechniques to get your own way, 2 surefire strategies to keep your emotions in control, how toget others to want to give you your way, and how to use control to gain self-esteem. #7620 1 Tues, 10/3 6:30pm-9:30pm

Negotiation 2: How to Talk and What to SayCourse 2 of 4This hands-on class focuses on the communication aspects of negotiation. Learn how to getand keep the other person’s attention, become more persuasive, deal with difficult people, anduse the most powerful words to advance your viewpoint. Reframing messages is the primaryobjective of this session. #7621 1 Tues, 10/10 6:30pm-9:30pm

Negotiation 3: Mastery of the ArtCourse 3 of 4Learn the heavily guarded industry secrets practiced by the top negotiators that turn ama-teurs into masters. This class is not for the faint of heart. Discover secrets so powerfulyou’ll outsmart other negotiators, control and persuade the entire process and overcomenearly every obstacle.#7622 1 Tues, 10/17 6:30pm-9:30pm

Negotiation 4: Resolving Critical IssuesCourse 4 of 4The whole function of negotiating becomes far simpler and more effective if you learn thetype of conduct that will carry you through the difficult decisions and ethical dilemmas thatyou might have to make as a negotiator. You will not only maintain your integrity and credi-bility, but you will improve your effectiveness as a negotiator. #7623 1 Tues, 10/24 6:30pm-9:30pm

Room: Socs104 all classesSign up for individual classes at $39 each or all 4 at the same time for $135

+$25 optional material fee to instructor. Same book for all classes, both series. No Early Bird Discount. Not Other Discount Apply.

Professional Development

Advanced Negotiation SeriesCertificate of Achievement Series

Continue to sharpen your negotiation skills with our advanced series taught by one of ourmost popular instructors Pearl Georgen. Attend all three courses and receive a Certificate ofAchievement. Pearl Georgen is a professional mediator on three court panels and six governmentpanels including the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, L.A. Superior Court and the Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission.

Negotiation 5: Secrets of Effective PersuasionAdvanced Course 1 of 3You use persuasion every day in your business and personal life...why not excel at it? Discoversecrets that the most powerful communicators use to present information in the most persua-sive way possible, to maintain control without coming across as arrogant or pushy, to virtuallyguarantee you'll communicate more persuasively and the inside secrets of influencing thebehavior of others. #7624 Tues, 10/31 6:30pm-9:30pm

Negotiation 6: Power StrategiesAdvanced Course 2 of 3The key to effective negotiation is sound strategic planning. You can learn the little knownand tightly guarded strategies used by top level managers and military personnel when devel-oping the foundation for negotiation. Discover the most powerful, proven strategies for maxi-mizing your effectiveness in any negotiation. You'll learn to become a master strategist, main-tain leverage, how to achieve power, plus much more. Pray your competitors don't learn thesesecrets before you do!#7625 1 Tues, 11/7 6:30pm-9:30pm

Negotiation 7: Multiplying Your EffectivenessAdvanced Course 3 of 3All the knowledge in the world will not make you an effective negotiator. By learning toincorporate each of the components of the negotiation process, you'll improve the growth of your effectiveness exponentially. You'll discover and develop your maximum potential as a negotiator. Take this crucial final step to ensure your success as a negotiator.#7626 1 Tues, 11/14 6:30pm-9:30pm

Room: Socs104 all classesSign up for individual classes at $39 each or all 3 at the same time for $99 +$25 optional material fee to instructor. Same book for all classes, both series. No Early Bird Discount. No Other Discount Apply.


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Travel & Tours

Travel Classes

Travel The World InComfort For Less Than Staying At HomeWant to learn how to find free accommoda-tions, buy nutritious, delicious meals for under$5 a day, and fly anywhere for $1000 or lessroundtrip? If so, attend Paul’s informativeseminar and learn his secrets for traveling any-where for as little as $20 a day. A booklet maybe purchased at the class for $12. Paul Hellerhas spent much of the past twenty five years trav-eling, studying, and teaching abroad. He has visit-ed thirty countries. He holds a B. A. inInternational Studies and Geography and isauthor of the upcoming book: ‘A Whole NewWay to Travel Safely, Inexpensively, Comfortably,Joyfully, and Purposefully’.#7606 1 Sat, 10/21 9:30am-12:30pmRoom: Socs104 $39 +$12 material fee to instructor

An Insider’s Guide to California’s Best Hidden ToursLooking for something different to do thisweekend? If so, check out this seminar anddiscover how to take advantage of one ofCalifornia’s greatest travel secrets: over 700(mostly free) little known tours of factories,neighborhoods, lighthouses, historic homes,museums, parks, animal preserves, wineries,breweries, architectural landmarks, and uni-versities. A booklet may be purchased fromthe instructor at the class for $12. Paul Hellerhas spent much of the past twenty five years trav-eling, studying, and teaching abroad. He has visit-ed thirty countries. He holds a B. A. inInternational Studies and Geography and isauthor of the upcoming book: ‘A Whole NewWay to Travel Safely, Inexpensively, Comfortably,Joyfully, and Purposefully’.#7607 1 Sat, 10/21 1:30pm-4:30pmRoom: Socs104 $39 +$12 optional material fee to

instructor

Get Paid to Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7

Become a Tour Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7

Digital Photography (online) . . . . . . . pg. 36

Other Travel Related Classes

Super Spanish Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 44

Conversational French (online). . . . . . pg. 43

Enjoying European Art (online) . . . . pg. 37

New!Surviving & Thriving Your First Year of TeachingFeeling overwhelmed with your first year(s) ofteaching? Research indicates that over a thirdof all new teachers leave the profession withinthe first few years due to the variety of chal-lenges. Sadly, teacher credentialing programsfocus mostly on theories. Now discover thereality of the profession! Learn how to dealwith the responsibilities of your classroom.Explore a ideas and techniques to start off theright way, set up your room and become agreat classroom manager. Learn effectivemethods of instructional planning and studentassessment. Finally, learn how to work withparents and other community stakeholders.These and other practical tips will help youthrive in your first years of teaching. TimeManagement for Teachers is recommended fornew educators. Terena White, MA, is a MasterTeacher with over a decade of experience in class-room teaching and training of other teachers.#7821 1 Sun, 9/17 9:00am-12:00pmRoom: Socs105 $45 +$20 material fee to instructor

New!Time Management For TeachersDo you have too much to do and too littletime? You are not alone. Today’s data drivenand standards-based education system requiresmore commitments than ever before.Fortunately there is a process to help you domuch more, in far less time. Discover how toeffortlessly meet both the content standards aswell as the California standards of teaching.Learn new, innovative, and highly effectivemethods of instructional planning, subjectmatter organization, student learning assess-ment, and resource material management.Find the best way to create optimal learningenvironments, and utilize substitutes and vol-unteers. These and many more practical,proven tips will help you enjoy teaching, havemore free time, and get better results. TerenaWhite, MA, is a Master Teacher with over adecade of experience in classroom teaching andtraining of other teachers.#7820 1 Sun, 9/17 1:00pm-4:00pmRoom: Socs105 $45 +$20 material fee to instructor

Also see page 12-13 for additional teaching courses.

Complete the series at your leisure…– The same comprehensive AMA

self-study course materials– 90 days to complete each class– Reduced prices– Up-to-date materials and activities

to enhance the learning process

El Camino College in Cooperation with the American Management Association

Self Study Certification in Management Program

• Communication Skills For Managers• Fair, Square, and Legal: A Manager’s

Guide to Safe Hiring, Managing, andFiring Practices

• Leadership Skills for Managers• Finance and Accounting for

Nonfinancial Managers• How to Manage Conflict in the

Organization

• A Manager’s Guide to HumanBehavior

• How to Sharpen Your BusinessWriting Skills

• Successful Project Management• Fundamentals of Human Resources • Managing and Achieving

Organizational Goals • How to Build High Performance Teams

Why Earn a Certificate in Management?– Acquire business skills & knowledge– Career advancement– Gain confidence and competency– Manage growing responsibilities– Earn CEUs

Classes begin 9/21, 10/19, 11/9Each class is $129For complete information about the courses go to: www.flexstudy.com/elcamino

Classes Now Available Online!

Courses in the Series:

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Heritage of AmericaExplore cornerstones of American Democracyon our tour to three important cities, NewYork, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. InPhiladelphia, highlight of your tour include avisit to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall,and Betsy Ross’ home. Visit Wheatland, thehome of James Buchanan, Monticello, thebeautiful home of Thomas Jefferson, andMount Vernon, the home of the 1st Presidentof the United States, General GeorgeWashington. Learn about the traditions, andhistory of the Amish with a locally guided tourand home-hosted dinner in Lancaster,Pennsylvania. Bring to life the most decisivebattle of the civil War in Gettysburg atColonial Williamsburg you’ll have time toexplore the restored historic buildings andenjoy dinner at one of its famous taverns. InWashington, D.C., explore the world-renewedSmithsonian Institution visit ArlingtonNational Cemetery and the Tomb of theUnknowns, a visit to the nation’s Capitolbuilding, and Ford’s Theatre, site of PresidentLincoln’s assassination will all leave you with arenewed insight into America’s great heritage.3/24/207$1849 double occupancy per person$2449 single

Italian VistasTake an exciting journey to the traditionalcities of Rome, Florence, Venice and Stresa.Multiple-night stays in centrally-located hotelslet you truly experience the local flavor ofthese popular Italian destinations. Beginningin Rome, visit such architectural delights as theRoman Forum, the Colosseum, and the CircusMaximus. You’ll then travel along the Bay ofNaples for a stop at Isle of Capri. Tour theexcavated ruins of Pompeii and enjoy thepanoramic views of Sorrento. You’ll travel thebreathtaking Amalfi Coast before arriving inthe northern region of Tuscany. Florence isfilled with artistic gems, many of which arehoused in the Academy Gallery where you’llsee Michelangelo’s impressive Statue of David.In the Piazza del Duomo, see the Cathedral ofSanta Maria del Fiore. En route to Venice,you’ll visit the dramatic Leaning Tower ofPisa and medieval Padua with its impressivesix-domed Saints Basilica. Your final stay willbe in Stresa, located in the Italian LakeDistrict. A visit to Lugano, Switzerland, and afabulous farewell dinner on Isola Bella, one ofthe scenic Borromean Islands, is a perfect end-ing to your vacation.3/5/2007$3289 double occupancy per person$3889 single

Tours

Tours & Travel

New!Filmmaking A-Z: Produce,Write, Direct & DistributeIndependent FilmAnyone, thanks to the new digital & electronicfilmmaking techniques and technologies, canproduce, write, direct and distribute a featurefilm, for as little as $5,000. This intensiveweekend crash course is credited with launch-ing 1,000s of film careers to include directorslike Quentin Tarantino, Guy Ritchie and BazLuhrman and actors like Will Smith, QueenLatifah, and Marcia Gae Harding. OnSaturday you will learn how to step-by-stepmake your first independent feature film onbudgets from $5,000-$10,000,000. Then onSunday, you will learn how to market, sell,and distribute that feature film around theworld. All attendees receive a Filmmaker’sWorkbook, a Producer’s Diploma and a grad-uation certificate. Dov Simens is an award-win-ning filmmaker, has spent a decade as a LineProducer & Production Manager and hasauthored a Warners Book, “From Reel to Deal”.#7817 1 Sat, 1 Sun, 10/14-10/15 9:00am-6:00pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7818 1 Sat, 1 Sun, 12/2-12/3 9:00am-6:00pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Off Campus — Hollywood Film Institute $389 each session

Film Literacy for Everyone (online)Become film literate by learning about editing,camera work, lighting, sound, mise-en-scene,and special effects. Expand your viewing selec-tion by learning about film history and thedevelopment of different genres. Develop adeeper appreciation of the people who makemovies by understanding production and dis-tribution. Courses are taught by experts in thefield.#7903 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7904 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7905 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

Making Movies withWindows XP (online)If you have Windows XP, you already haveMicrosoft Movie Maker, the program thatmakes creating professional-quality moviesfun and easy. You can edit your existing videoto show only the best parts and leave out thenot-so-good parts. Add special effects, titles,credits, photos, background music, soundeffects, and more to turn your home video intotruly entertaining digital movies. Courses aretaught by experts in the field.#7712 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7713 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7714 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$85 per session

Arts & Hobbies

Visual Arts

Registration info on page 50.Register online at:

www.ECCommunityEd.com

Register early and save!See page 50 about our

Early Bird Discount!Online Class - an email address (required with regis-tration) and internet browser required to participate inonline classes. Instructions sent with receipt. Somecourses require special software. See page 36 for details.

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Learn to Draw — You Really Can! (Ages 16 & Up)Meet fellow budding artists in a relaxed atmos-phere where, together, you wil learn to drawor improve your drawing skills with confi-dence. Start illustrating with graphite pencils,then progress to using colored materials onyour own. Please bring the following to class:soft & hard graphite pencils for drawing, a setof colored pencils, art gum or other pencilerasers, and a drawing tablet and/or paper forclass lessons. Deborah Chew has taught drawingfor a number of years.#7847 6 Sat, 9/16-10/21 1:00pm-3:30pm Room: ArtB215 $79

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner(online)Have you always been interested in drawing,but never really knew how to get started? Ifso, then this is definitely the course for you!Gain a solid foundation and understanding ofthe basics to drawing and become the artistyou’ve always dreamed you could be! In thiscourse, an expert instructor will guide youthrough an exciting and informative explo-ration of drawing materials, set up procedures,lighting and rendering techniques, design andlayout methods, and more. Courses are taughtby experts in the field.#7685 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7686 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7687 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

Life Drawing MarathonsJoin us for a relaxing Sundayas we open our doors to theLife Drawing and Paintingmarathons. Two studios,one offering quick poses,the other offering one all-day pose, will be open for allartists interested in painting ordrawing the nude model.Bring your own drawing andpainting materials. Must be18 years or older to attend.Michael Van Overbeck is afigure painter and a finewoodworker. He has stud-ied at the Art CenterCollege of Design, theArt Academy of LosAngeles, and theAmerican Animation Institute. Michael’s workshave been exhibited in various art shows, and hehas been commissioned for original works.#7808 1 Sun, 9/24 10:00am-5:00pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7809 1 Sun, 10/29 10:00am-5:00pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7810 1 Sun, 11/19 10:00am-5:00pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7811 1 Sun, 12/17 10:00 am-5:00pm––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7812 Sun, 1/28/07 10:00am-5:00pm––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Room: ArtB205, 209$18 +$5 model fee to instructor per session

Arts & Hobbies

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Online Class - an email address (required with regis-tration) and internet browser required to participate inonline classes. Instructions sent with receipt. Somecourses require special software. See page 36 for details.

Starting this Fall through El Camino Community Education

Community Woodturning Guild

GUEST SPEAKERS • SPECIAL TOPICSDEMONSTRATIONS • PRESENTATIONS

Meeting the first Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm in the Construction Technology Building at El Camino College

The club leader is Jack Selph, construction technology instructor at El Camino College and experienced professional in the woodworking field.

Membership fee is $35 (covers August 2006 - June 2007)For more information, please call

Jack Selph at (310) 660-6009.

Arts & Hobbies

Make Your Own Candles(Ages 14 & Up)Make your own unique, quality candles to addbeauty to your home. You will be able to cre-ate one-of-a-kind gifts for any occasion. Youmay even start your own candle business!Topics include getting started, types of candles,molds, adding fragrance and natural colors,and sources for materials and supplies. Leavewith several high-quality candles. Hands-on;please dress accordingly. Quayum Abdul hasyears of experience in teaching soap and candlemaking and various other subjects in communitycolleges.#7657 1 Sat, 9/30 9:00am-12:00pmRoom: ArtB215 $39 +$20 material fee to instructor

Gourds for Fall DecoratingThis hands-on workshop will show you howto turn a gourd into a work of art, using avariety of decorating techniques. Get the tools& learn techniques needed to create your ownoriginal design. Learn to clean, carve & pre-pare a gourd and take home a completed, fullydecorated gourd. To see the artist’s work go towww.nadinespier.com. Nadine Spier is anaward-winning fiber artist whose work is exhibit-ed internationally in juried & invitational shows.She has been featured on the Discovery Channel.#7610 1 Sun, 11/12 10:00am-3:00pmRoom: Socs105 $49 +$16 material fee to instructor

CraftsLearn the Art of

Cake Decorating!Get started in this fun, hands-on series ofclasses designed to teach you about theart of transforming ordinary cakes intocolorful works of art. Learn the founda-tion of cake decorating, and learn towrite and make figures, borders, icingroses, floral sprays, stars, and shells.Introduction to cake baking andwhipped cream icing will be covered.Thelma Elerewe is certified in the WiltonMethod of Cake Decorating and has earneda certificate in Pro-Baking I from theEpicurean School of Culinary Arts.

Introduction to Cake Decorating Course 1Learn the foundation of cake decorating,and learn to write and make figures, bor-ders, icing roses, floral sprays, stars, andshells. Introduction to cake baking andwhipped cream icing will also be covered.#7805 2 Tues, 10/3 & 10/10 6:00pm-10:00pm#7804 2 Sat, 10/7 & 10/14 10:00am-2:00pm

Introduction to Cake Decorating Course 2Continue learning and refining your cakedecorating skills in this exciting secondcourse of a series. You will be learningabout icings, color flow techniques, bas-ket weave, rosebuds, lilies of the valleyand much more. Prerequisite: Course 1.#7806 2 Sat, 10/21 & 10/28 10:00am-2:00pm

Introduction to Cake Decorating Course 3Today we’ll begin learning about fondant

and tiered cakes. Learn the art ofembroidery and lace in icing,stringwork, ruffles and flowers.

Master the essentials of tieredcake assembly and amaze your

friends and colleagues.Prerequisite: Course 1 and 2.#7807 2 Sat, 11/4 & 11/11

10:00am-2:00pm

Registration info

on page 50.

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Room: ArtB211 all classes$59 +$50 material fee to instructor per class

Beginning Guitar (Ages 16 & Up)Learn the basics of guitar techniques andchords. We will learn music ranging from thebaroque era to modern times. This is a greatclass for students with a beginning level of gui-tar playing. Learn to read music and have funwhile learning a very popular instrument.Bring your own guitar. Book required: SoloGuitar Playing 1 by Frederick Node, ISBN# 0-02-870763-X. William Reintanz has taught gui-tar for several years. William also studies withGrammy award winning guitarist John Dearmanfrom Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.#7906 8 Sat, 9/16-11/4 1:00pm-3:00pmRoom: Mu155 $89

You Can Write Hit SongsLearn how to write a powerful lyric, whatmakes a melody memorable, how to use hitsongs as patterns to create original songs ofyour own, and much more. Whether you’re anovice or a pro, a musician or lyricist, thisworkshop will show you how to write sellablesongs! Robin Frederick is a 25 year veteran of themusic industry, a solo recording artist and formerrecord label executive. She has written and pro-duced over 500 songs for television, records andstage.#7611 1 Sat, 9/30 1:00pm-4:00pmRoom: Socs108 $35 +$15 material fee to instructor

New!Sharpening YourImagination With MusicImagination, when used often, can help reducestress and delay the aging process. Yet, whenwas the last time you used your vital mentaleye? You will activate and sharpen your imagi-nation while enjoying beautiful foreign music.Let’s imagine, relax, and stay youthful! Dr. JoyZhao believes in the rejuvenating power of imagi-nation. She has helped many students to use theirimaginations for better learning and self-feeling.#7816 2 Sat, 9/23 & 9/30 1:00pm-2:00pmRoom: Socs207 $39 +$10 material fee to instructor

Music Made Easy (online)If you enjoy music and would like to knowmore about what makes it work, this is thecourse for you. You’ll gain a complete under-standing of rhythm, melody, and harmony.You’ll be able to recognize pitches on themusical staff and on the keyboard. You’ll alsobe able to build interval, major scales, andchords. By the time you complete this compre-hensive and full-featured course, you’ll be ableto read, write and even play simple musicalpieces on a keyboard. Courses are taught byexperts in the field.#8026 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#8026 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#8028 W, F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

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NEW!Adventures in

Jewelry MakingExpress your personal style by makingyour own jewelry. It’s not as hard as youmight think. Learn stringing, wire wrap-ping and much more. Margaret Holodnakhas enjoyed the art of jewelry making for 5years. She has participated in art shows andworks for Beadtopia in El Segundo.

Stringing –Essential Jewelry MakingLearn the essential stringing techniquethat is the foundation for all types of jew-elry making. With this therapeutic craft,you can master a myriad of projects. Makebeautiful gifts for a fraction of the cost. #7854 2 Tues, 9/19 & 9/26 7:00pm-10:00pmRoom: Socs105

Wire Wrapping –Make Your JewelryLearn the technique that will take yourjewelry making expertise to the next level!We’ll explore the various ways wire wrap-ping can be applied to create amazingjewelry pieces. Create multiple projectsfor your own collection or give as gifts. #7855 2 Tues, 10/10 & 10/17 7:00pm-10:00pmRoom: Socs105

Earrings Galore!Pierced or non-pierced, this class will giveyou the ability to finally make earringsthat YOU want. Learn various techniquesto design dazzling dangling creations.Handmade earrings make great gifts!#7856 2 Tues, 11/7 & 11/14 7:00pm-10:00pmRoom: Socs105

The Art of Jewelry MakingJoin us as we learn the art of jewelry mak-ing! This class combines the techniquesfrom our ‘Stringing’ and ‘Wire Wrapping’classes. Create pieces to add to your collec-tion or give as holiday gifts. #7858 1 Sat, 12/2 10:00am-5:00pmRoom: Mcs5

Sign up for individual classes at $49 each, or all four at the same time for $185.

$40 material fee to instructor for each classNo Early Bird Discount. No other discounts apply.

Ornate Pine NeedleBasketryLearn how to coil a delicate pine needle basketaround a beautiful polished stone. It’s an easyway to start a basket and the stone makes aspectacular center. You will be able to weaveso the stitches are identical on both sides of thebasket. Pine needles and waxed linen threadare provided, but you can use your new skillsto weave almost any plant in your yard! To seethe artists work go to www.nadinespier.com.Nadine Spier is an award-winning fiber artistwhose work is exhibited internationally in juried& invitational shows. She has been featured onthe Discovery Channel.#7608 1 Sun, 10/8 10:00am-3:00pmRoom: Socs105 $49 +$26 material fee to instructor

Fun with Soap Making (Ages 16 & Up)Do you love the sensual pleasure of beautiful,aromatic soaps but hate the high prices? Whynot learn to make your own for a fraction ofthe retail price? Perfect for gifts, bathroomdecor and for people with sensitive skin. Youwill also learn to make unique cleansing gelsand luxurious bubble bath soap. This is ahands-on class, dress accordingly.Quayum Abdul has years of experience in teach-ing soap and candle making and various othersubjects in community colleges.#7658 1 Sat, 10/21 9:00am-12:00pmRoom: ArtB215 $39 +$20 material fee to instructor

New!Basic Knitting & CrochetingKnit and Crochet your Christmas gifts!Students learn knitting and crocheting basicsand the terminology. This class will cover purlgauge, cast-off, increase and decrease stitching.You will also learn about fibers and variousknitting and crocheting techniques. This is ahands-on experience with plenty of guidancefrom the instructor. Ms. Clarke has taught knit-ting & crocheting for many years.#7859 3 Wed, 10/18-11/1 6:30pm-9:30pmRoom: Socs203 $59 +$20 material fee to instructor

Music



Other Artistic Endeavors

Design in Adobe Illustrator (online) . pg. 34

Create Web Pages (online) . . . . . . . . . . pg. 35

Dancing Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 39

Your Screenwriting Career . . . . . . . . . pg. 45

Enjoying European Art (online) . . . . pg. 37


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College for Youth

Important Information for Parents!

• Registration must be in the name of the child

• Please keep your children safe while they are on campus. Be sure you and your children know where their classroom is located.

• Young children should not be dropped off in the parking lot.

• We do not provide escort service for children.

• Please arrange for your child to be picked up immediately after class.

• Students are not allowed to attend classes in which they are not officially enrolled.

• Students must be under 18 to attend College for Youth classes.

• Sign your child up for the grade level they will be entering in Fall.

• No transfers if parent enrolls child in wrong grade or level.

• Choose your child’s course carefully-there are no refunds if parent enrolls child inwrong grade or level.

• These classes are not for college or K-12 credit.

• While on campus, your child is expected to abide by the rules of conduct for all ElCamino College students. Failure to follow this code of conduct may result in dis-missal with no refund from the Community Education program.

• If a class is full, your child can be placed on a waiting list for that class. Being on thewaiting list is not a guarantee that your child will get into the class, or that anotherclass will be added.

• For additional College for Youth information, go to www.eccommunityed.com.

Don’t Forget the Consent Form!

Be sure to fill out the College for Youth Release & Medical Consent on the Registration Form.Phone registration not available for College for Youth classes. We must have the completedand signed release & consent form with the registration form and payment in order to reservea spot in the class. Register by web, mail or fax.

SAT Preparation (Grades 9-12)Preparation is the key to success in anyendeavor; college admission is no exception.Your score on the SAT is the ‘gateway’ to thecollege or university of your choice. This 12-hour workshop is designed to prepare you tosucceed on this test and maximize your edu-cational and scholarship opportunities.Comprehensive and powerful strategies willhelp you quickly identify and successfullyrespond to all question types. Sharpen basicacademic skills and analyze and assess testquestions. Enrollment is limited. Sign uptoday. College for Youth instructors are experi-enced, caring professionals who teach in localschool districts.#7802 4 Sat, 9/16-10/7 1:00pm-4:00pm––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7803 4 Sat, 10/28-11/18 1:00pm-4:00pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Room: Socs112 each class$169 per session

How to Study Smarter Not Harder (Grades 7-11)Studying doesn’t have to be hard—if youknow the secrets. Get helpful tips on how toget better results from study time and how tostudy ‘smarter’, not harder. Master textbookstudy techniques and develop an organizedsystem of time and study management. LeeDouglas is an outreach counselor at CSULBand a part-time instructor at El CaminoCollege. He holds a Master’s degree inEducation.#7840 2 Sat, 9/23 & 9/30 11:00am-12:30pm Room: Socs111 $49

Tips and Techniques for Test Taking (Grades 7-11)Do tests make you nervous? Do you do poorlyon tests even when you know the material?Get a few pointers on how to score better andtake your next test without feeling uptight.Gain confidence in the art of taking varioustypes of tests and understanding their purpos-es. Lee Douglas is an outreach counselor atCSULB and a part-time instructor at El CaminoCollege. He holds a Master’s degree in Education.#7842 2 Sat, 10/28 & 11/4 11:00am-12:30pm Room: Socs203 $49

Listening Skills for Better Grades (Grades 7-11)Did you know that we spend 75% of our wak-ing hours listening? Do you know the differ-ence between listening and hearing? You willlearn the difference between the two and dis-cover the three A’s of effective listening. Beinga good listener can mean higher test scores andbetter grades. Join us in this 1-1/2 hour work-shop and improve your chances of success inschool and life! Lee Douglas is an outreachcounselor at CSULB and a part-time instructor atEl Camino College. He holds a Master’s degree inEducation.#78411 Sat, 10/14 11:00am-12:30pmRoom: Socs203 $39

Academic Strategies

Creating Web Pages (online) . . . . . . . pg. 35

Digital Photography (online) . . . . . . . pg. 36

Making Movies (online). . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 21

Theme Park Engineering (online) . . pg. 37

More Classes for Kids & Teens

Bollywood Dance (ages 14 & up) . . . . pg. 39

Online Test Prep Classes (online) . . pg. 37

Jewelry Making (16 & up) . . . . . . . . . . pg. 24

Candle Making (14 & up) . . . . . . . . . . pg. 23

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Intensive Reading andMath Skills (Grades 1-3)Help your child to develop the skills forsuccessful reading and math in this inten-sive program with a 4 to 1 student toteacher ratio! Teacher directed mini-lessons,small groups and computer labs, phonicsmachines and creative teaching help stu-dents gain confidence and critical readingand math skills. Kids love the excitingmethods that are used in this program.Your child’s reading and math skills willimprove significantly. Registration must bein the name of the child.

Intensive Basic Readingand Math (Grades 4-8)Students learn to enjoy reading and math inthis exciting skill development program.This highly individualized programincludes small group instruction, tutorialassistance, directed mini-lessons, computerinstruction, and the most current methodsfor teaching reading comprehension andmath skills. This small class has a maxi-mum student to teacher ratio of 4 to 1 andbegins with a placement test to ensureappropriate instructional levels for each stu-dent. Significant improvement in skills andconfidence will help students succeed inschool. Remedial students may wish to con-tinue for multiple sessions. Registrationmust be in the name of the child.

Intensive Algebra 1(Grades 6-12)This class will help students master algebraskills necessary to pass their current schoolalgebra program with ease. This coursewill follow the regular school algebra cur-riculum and will remediate and reinforceessential algebra skills. The class will bevery individualized and limited to a maxi-mum of 4 students per teacher. Directedlessons, computer review and tutorial assis-tance will help students become successfulwith algebra. Registration must be in thename of the child.

Pre-test is given to students on the first day of class andchildren are grouped by ability level

Our standard program runs one day a week, 1-1/2 hours per day, for four weeks at a cost of $199…half the cost of comparable programs. Pick a Monday,Wednesday or Thursday at the time listed below. (No Early Bird Discount)

Sign your child up for one or all of these sessions:Session 1: 9/11 – 10/5Session 2: 10/9 – 11/2Session 3: 11/6 – 11/29Session 4: 12/4 – 1/19Session 5: 1/22 – 2/15

No classes 11/23, 12/18-1/5(Algebra: Monday & Thursday only)

Hours: 3:45pm – 5:15pm5:30pm – 7:00pm

Classes will be held at our convenient, off-campus location in Torrance.

Call (310)-660-6460 or visit our website: www.eccommunityed.com

Or email [email protected]

Intensive Reading & Math Clinics

The Learning Adventure’s goal is simple -to make learning fun and provide parentswith methods for assisting in their child’sacademic development. We teach reading,writing, speaking and creative criticalthinking skills simultaneously. This culti-vates faster skill growth and makes learn-ing more interesting, helping childrenreconnect to curiosity and become life-longlovers of learning. The goals of our classseries are three-fold: to heighten andreconnect kids to their natural love oflearning; to strengthen reading, writing,speaking, and critical-creative thinkingcompetencies; and to provide customizedlearning activities and homework assign-ments designed to meet the needs of stu-dents at all competency levels.

Go to www.thelearningadventure.com andclick on “find the right learning adventureclass” for information on the curriculum.

Class Fees:Levels 1-2: $334 +$49 material feeLevels 3-5: $334 +$49 material feeLevel 6: $360 +$49 material feeLevel 7: $549 +$49 material fee

No Early Bird Discount.

To register, or for more information, please call (626) 359-1781

Class times:Level 1: Kindergarten & 1st Grade 3:15-5:15pmLevel 2: 2nd Grade 12:15-2:15pmLevel 3: 3rd Grade 12:15-2:15pm Level 4: 4th Grade 3:15-5:15pmLevel 5: 5th-6th Grades 12:15-2:15pmLevel 6: 7th-8th Grades 3:00-5:30pmLevel 7: 9th-12th Grades call for times

All classes meet once a week for 8 sessions 10/14 – 12/16 No classes 11/11 & 11/25

The Learning Adventure!Reading, Writing, Speaking& Critical-Creative Thinking

Classes For Youth

Learning AdventuresFor the Love of Language:

A Reading, Writing, Speaking & CreativeThinking Adventure!

Pre-Algebra (Grades 6-8)Learn the essentials ofpre-algebra includ-ing order of oper-ations, a reviewof fractions,decimals andpercents, adding,subtracting, multiplying anddividing integers (negative numbers),comparing rational numbers and proportionsand more. College for Youth instructors are expe-rienced, caring professionals who teach in localschool districts.#7800 6 Sat, 9/16-10/21 9:00am-10:30am Room: Socs112 $59 +$5 material fee to instructor

Algebra 1 (Grades 7-9)Learn the fundamentals of first year algebrasuch as distributive law, solving linear equa-tions, graphing by plotting points, usingzeros, using slope-Y intercept form, andabsolute value and linear inequalities. Othertopics will include solving systems of equa-tions by graphing, substitution and addition,exponents and scientific notation. College forYouth instructors are experienced, caring profes-sionals who teach in local school districts.#7801 6 Sat, 9/16-10/21 10:45am-12:15pm Room: Socs112 $59 +$5 material fee to instructor

Math

Registration must be in the name of the child



Kids: Take An Online Class!No age restrictions, no commuting to campus.

Some of our classes include: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access,

Creating Web Pages, Dreamweaver, Tips & Tricks for the Mac and much more!

See complete list on pages 36-37.

Get Going With QuickBooks - Beginning (In Person)Accounting and financial tasks are fast andeasy to learn with QuickBooks. Increase yourproductivity, get more control of your spend-ing, and make better business decisions afterlearning to set up a company, create a chart ofaccounts, set up inventory, process payments,sell your product, invoice for services, manageyour bank accounts online, and more. TimothyEdwards has taught business professionals infinance, insurance and law for over 15 years. He isa graduate of UC Berkeley.#7914 1 Sat, 10/7 9:00am-3:00pmRoom: Comm204 $79 +$25 material fee to instructor

Keep Going WithQuickBooks - Intermediate(In Person)Become more QuickBooks savvy and learn torun your finances more smoothly with thisnext level course. You will learn to customizeforms, work with asset liability and equityaccounts, track credit card transactions, createreports and graphs, track and pay sales taxes,do payroll, and synchronize with contact man-agement software. Pre-requisite: BeginningQuickBooks. Timothy Edwards has taught busi-ness professionals in finance, insurance and law forover 15 years. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley.#7915 1 Sat, 10/14 9:00am-3:00pmRoom: Comm204 $79 +$25 material fee to instructor

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003 (In Person)In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how toadd, edit, move text, work on two or moredocuments simultaneously, change text, mar-gins and tab settings, center, align, justify, andindent text; use grammar, spell check and the-saurus, and save, retrieve, copy, organize, andprint your documents. Carlos Saldana has over100 hours of seminar training and holds a teachingcredential on Computer Applications.#7986 6 Wed, 9/20-10/25 6:30pm-8:30pmOff Campus – Hillcrest Academy Inglewood$79

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003(In Person)Discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for set-ting up fully formatted worksheets quicklyand efficiently. Learn the secrets behind writ-ing powerful formulas, using the function wiz-ard, sorting and analyzing data, creating cus-tom charts, creating 3-dimensional workbooks,building links, and custom toolbar buttons.Charles Hughes, computer support technician atEl Camino College, has over 10 years of experi-ence in software programs, programming lan-guages and 10 years of teaching.#7813 1 Sat, 9/16 9:00am-1:00pmRoom: Comm204 $59 +$10 material fee to instructor

Intermediate Excel 2003 (In Person)Have you been using Excel to its fullest poten-tial? Learn how to work faster and more pro-ductively. Use Pivot Tables to assist in the cre-ation of versatile analyses. Pre-requisite: Introto Excel or similar experience. Charles Hughes,computer support technician at El CaminoCollege, has over 10 years of experience in soft-ware programs, programming languages and 10years of teaching.#7814 1 Sat, 9/23 9:00am-1:00pmRoom: Comm204 $59 +$10 material fee to instructor

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Rock Climbing for Kids(Grades 6-11)Learn the fundamentals of rock climbing.Rock climbing builds self confidence and phys-ical strength. Kids will learn to climb anddevelop teamwork skills. Most of all they willhave fun while getting physically fit. DanielleRoman has been rock climbing for over 8 years.She is American Mountain Guide Trained andholds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science.#7783 6 Wed, 9/20-10/25 4:00pm-5:00pm Off Campus – Beach Cities Rock Gym$69 +$20 equipment rental fees

Kung Fu Kubs (Ages 3-4)Your child will have a blast while he/she learnsto walk like a tiger, balance like a crane andhop like a frog. Using a kung fu approach,your 3-4 year old will acquire the physical,emotional, social & mental skills that build abright future. Sifu Nadine Shozuya has beenpracticing martial arts for over 20 years. She hasearned a black belt in Aikido, Tae Kwon Do,Kung Fu, Karate and instructorship in Tai Chi.#7743 8 Sat, 9/30-11/18 9:00am-9:30amOff Campus - Shozuya Kung Fu Studio$79

Kung Fu for Kids (Grades 1-6)Watch your child’s confidence grow

without becoming arrogant. Watchthem want to eat better and play

more physically. Get themoff of the television andGame Boy this summer.Kung Fu teaches man-ners, focus, disciplineand non-violence. KungFu improves, self-esteem,

confidence and fitness. Kung fubuilds a healthy BODY, BRAIN

and SPIRIT. Sifu Nadine Shozuyahas been practicing martial arts forover 20 years. She has earned a black

belt in Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Karateand instructorship in Tai Chi.#7742 8 Sun, 9/24-11/12 10:00am-10:55am $79 +$30 material fee to instructorOff Campus - Shozuya Kung Fu StudioMaterial fee to cover the cost of your child’s uniform. Bring water!

Sports

Spanish for Kids - Beginning 1 (Grades 1-5)Your child won’t want the fun to end in thisfun, activity-filled class learning greetings,farewells, numbers, colors, songs and more.Researchers have found that learning otherlanguages improved gray matter in the sameway that exercise builds muscles. Your childwill excel in school and function more effec-tively in our diverse society. Every child canjourney beyond limitations, develop habits forsuccess and grow into a motivated and excitedlearner! Designed for the beginner or almostbeginner. Sonia Fernandez has been teachingSpanish to all ages for the past eight years.#7780 6 Sat, 9/23-10/28 9:00am-10:30am Room: Socs110 $55 +$5 material fee to instructor

Spanish for Kids - Beginning 1 (Grades 6-9)Your child won’t want the fun to end in thisfun, activity-filled class learning greetings,farewells, numbers, colors, songs and more.Researchers have found that learning otherlanguages improved gray matter in the sameway that exercise builds muscles. Help yourchild excel in school and function more effec-tively in our diverse society. Every child canjourney beyond limitations, develop habits forsuccess and grow into a motivated and excitedlearner! Designed for the beginner or almostbeginner. Sonia Fernandez has been teachingSpanish to all ages for the past eight years.#7781 6 Sat, 9/23-10/28 10:35am-12:00pm Room: Socs110 $55 +$5 material fee to instructor

Guitar for Kids - Beginning Part 1 (Grades 7-10)Have fun while learning the basics of guitartechniques and chords. You will learn how toplay several simple pieces in a relaxed atmos-phere. This is a great way to spend yourSaturday and get started on your way tobecoming a great guitarist. Bring your ownguitar and book; ‘Solo Guitar Playing 1’ byFrederick Node, ISBN #0-02-870763-X.William Reintanz has taught guitar for severalyears. William also studies with Grammy awardwinning guitarist John Dearman from LosAngeles Guitar Quartet.#7907 8 Sat, 9/16-11/4 10:00am-12:00pm Room: Mu155 $89

Fun & Enrichment Computers

Applications

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Beginning MS Word (online)In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how toadd, edit, move text, work on two or moredocuments simultaneously, change text, mar-gins and tab settings, center, align, justify, andindent text; use grammar, spell check, and the-saurus, and save, retrieve, copy, organize, andprint your documents. Courses are taught byexperts in the field.#7688 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7689 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7690 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

Beginning MS Excel (online)Discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for set-ting up fully formatted worksheets quicklyand efficiently. Learn the secrets behind writ-ing powerful formulas, using the function wiz-ard, sorting and analyzing data, creating cus-tom charts, creating 3-dimensional workbooks,building links, and creating macros and cus-tom toolbar buttons. Courses are taught byexperts in the field.#7691 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7692 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7693 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

Quickbooks for Contractors (online)Designed specifically for the constructionindustry, Quickbooks for contractors uses thePremier Contractor Edition on Quickbooksto show you how to utilize this powerful pro-gram to create estimates, progress invoices,and even job cost reports. You’ll avoid mak-ing common mistakes by learning the properfile setup techniques for contractors, andyou’ll discover the secerts to help you createuseful and dynamic management reports.Courses are taught by experts in the field.#7697 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7698 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7699 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$89 per session

Stocks & Bonds (online). . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 37

Buy & Sell on Ebay (online) . . . . . . . . . . pg. 42

Making Movies with Windows XP. . . pg. 21

Digital Photography (online) . . . . . . . . pg. 36

Adobe Photoshop (online) . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 36

More Computer Related Classes

Online Classes in almost any subject…

Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 43

Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 37

Genealogy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 37

And MUCH More! . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 36-37




Computers

Databases

Beginning Access (online)Learn how to use Microsoft’s powerful andaward-winning database to store, locate, andprint just about any type of important infor-mation. You’ll learn how to create tables, rela-tionships, custom data entry forms, queries,reports, mailing labels, and macros. You’ll alsomerge the data in your Access tables withMicrosoft Word form letters.Courses are taught by experts in the field.#7694 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7695 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7696 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

Beginning SQL (Structured QueryLanguage) (online)Learn the key concepts of Structured QueryLanguage (SQL) and gain a solid workingknowledge of this powerful and universaldatabase programming language. You’ll learnthe basic structure of relational databases, howto read and write simple and complex SQLstatements, and advanced data manipulationtechniques. Courses are taught by experts in thefield.#7709 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7710 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7711 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$85 per session

Introduction to Database Development(online)A number of powerful tools are available tohelp you build databases and database applica-tions. However, if you do not apply a systemat-ic, structured approach to the use of thosetools, you will probably produce systems thatfail to meet user needs. Many projects arenever completed for lack of a disciplinedapproach to development. This course willguide you step-by-step through all the phasesof a system development project to guaranteethat the resulting product will not only workas it was designed to work, but also that thedesign truly responds to user needs. Courses aretaught by experts in the field.#7706 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7707 W,F starting 10/18

for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7708 W,F starting 11/8

for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

Operating Systems, Hardware & Networking

Introduction to PC Troubleshooting (online)In this unique workshop, you’ll learn how to protect your valuable electronics and irreplaceabledata from general protection faults, conflicts, bugs, spikes, viruses, disk errors and other naggingsystem glitches. Avoid problems caused by improperly configured startup files, codes, error num-bers and error messages, recover deleted files and more. Courses are taught by experts in the field.#7703 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7704 W,F starting 10/19 for 6 weeks–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7705 W,F starting 11/19 for 6 weeks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

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Creating Web Pages(online)Create sensational Web sites complete withtext, graphics, color, backgrounds, tables, lists,links, and hot buttons. Find out about time-saving authorizing programs, how to select aWeb hosting service, how to upload your Website to a web server and much more. Coursesare taught by experts in the field.#7662 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7663 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7664 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

Creating Web Pages II (online)Are you using HTML to its fullest potential?In this project-oriented course, you’ll discoverhow to use tables to create fresh, innovative,and unconventional arrangements of text, col-ors and graphics. Become skilled at incorpo-rating audio into your site, and find out howframes can improve site navigation and turnotherwise drab pages into stunning works ofart. Find out how to make your site moreinteractive through the use of forms, and learnhow formatting pages with cascading stylesheets can literally save you hours of time andeffort. Courses are taught by experts in the field.#7665 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7666 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7916 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

Introduction toDreamweaver (online)Master the best and most widely used Webdesign tool available. Learn the basics of docu-ment creation and how to insert and formatdifferent types of page content. Explore pagedesign, with an emphasis on avoiding com-mon layout errors. You’ll be surprised by thepower of this fun and easy application. Coursesare taught by experts in the field.#7670 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7671 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7672 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$85 per session

Introduction to Flash MX (online)Benefit from the experience of two top Flashdevelopers as you learn how to make Websites that are fun, attractive, and interactive.Learn to create vector graphics, work withtimelines, add visual effects, animate, import,work with video, and more! Courses are taughtby experts in the field.#7673 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7674 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7675 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$85 per session

Imaging for the Web Using Fireworks 4.0 (online)Unleash the power of Fireworks to createstunning Web graphics! You’ll learn from anInternet pro with experience in graphicdesign, Web development, and scripting lan-guages. In this six-week online course, you’llgain an understanding of the dramatic differ-ences between creating images for onscreenviewing and creating images for printing.You’ll learn about color concepts, bandwidth,hardware limitations and compatibility issuesenabling you to choose the appropriate Webtechnologies and design strategies best suitedto your needs. Reqd: Macromedia Fireworks4.0. Courses are taught by experts in the field.#7679 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7680 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7681 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$85 per session

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Design Projects for Adobe Illustrator CS (online)Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator CS withdesign projects that let you practice as youlearn. Master drawing and tracing with thepen tool, and learn how to use many ofIllustrator’s image editing features. Reinforceyour skills as you explore the elements of com-position, color and typography, along withsome secrets of good graphic design.Requirements-Adobe Illustrator CS, WindowsXP or Windows 2000 with service pack 3 orMacintosh OS X version 10.2.4 or better,Internet access, e-mail and Internet Exploreror Netscape or Firefox web browser. Coursesare taught by experts in the field.#7700 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7701 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7702 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$85 per session

Introduction to FreeHand MX (online)Harness the power of Freehand MX to createstunning logos, brochures, book covers, flyers,web graphics and more! Gain an understand-ing of the dramatic differences between creat-ing designs for onscreen viewing and creatingimages for printing. Quickly convert yourprintable artwork into web compatible design.Integrate Freehand with Fireworks, Flash andDreamweaver for total Web developmentsolution. Learn how to publish your illustra-tion in a varity of formats, including print,Web, Adobe PFD, and Macromedia Flash.Requirements:Macromedia FreehandMX;Windows 98 or higheror Mac OS X,Internet access, e-mail, Netscape or Firefox orInternet Explorer web browser. Courses aretaught by experts in the field.#7676 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7677 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7678 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$85 per session

Introduction to Macromedia Director MX 2004 (online)Master the world’s leading multimedia pro-duction tool and gain skills that are in highdemand. Learn how to create high-impactapplications for distribution on CD-ROMsand the Web. Combine text, graphics, audio,video, and animated elements to create daz-zling interactive presentations, even if you’recompletely new to the world of multimediaand animation. Required software:Macromedia Director MX 2004 orMacromedia Director MX 2004 Upgrade,Internet access, e-mail, and the InternetExplorer or Netscape or Firefox Web brows-er. Courses are taught by experts in the field.#7682 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7683 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7684 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$99 per session

Graphics & Desktop Publishing


www.ECCommunityEd.comOnline Class - an email address (required with registration) and internet browser required to participate inonline classes. Instructions sent with receipt. Some courses require special software. See page 36 for details.

Internet & Web

Internet & Web

Designing Effective Websites(online)This course will teach you powerful graphicdesign techniques that will help you build Websites that are attractive and highly effective.You’ll learn what attracts visitors to a site, andhow you can create the most satisfying experi-ence for those visitors. You’ll learn to usetypography, aesthetics, color, graphics, andpage layout to create the most compelling userinterface possible, and you’ll understand howusers read on the Web and the characteristicsof effective Web writing. Courses are taught byexperts in the field.#7667 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7668 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7669 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

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The InternetBuy & Sell on eBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85Achieving Top Search Engine Positions . . . . . .$89

Web Page DesignCreating Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Designing Effective Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Dreamweaver 4.0 or MX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85FrontPage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79

Web Graphics & MultimediaIntro. To Printshop Deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85Fireworks 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85

Web ProgrammingJavaScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79JSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79

Computer LiteracyWindows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Computer Skills for the Workplace . . . . . . . . . .$79

ApplicationsWord—All Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Excel—All Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Access—All Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79PowerPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79QuickBooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Crystal Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99

Desktop Publishing & ImagingPhotoshop 7 & CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85QuarkXPress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85Design Projects for Adobe Illustrator CS . . . . . .$85

Computer Troubleshooting& NetworkingPC Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Home or Small Office Networking . . . . . . . . . .$79Networking—Intro and Intermediate . . . . . . . .$79Wireless Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79

Programming &Database ManagementDatabase Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79SQL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85Oracle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85Sybase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79C++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Graphics Programming with OpenGL . . . . . . .$79PERL Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Visual Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89

Certification PrepA+ Certification Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109Network + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99PMP Certification Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119

Digital Photography & VideosDiscover Digital Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Secrets of Better Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Photographing People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Digital Photo Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Photoshop Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85

LanguagesBeginning Braille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Speed Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Conversational French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89Grammar for ESL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89

Writing & Publishing CoursesResearch Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89Technical Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89Effective Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89Grammar Refresher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Effective Business Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Writeriffic: Creativity Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Magazine Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Published It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99Screenwriting Career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89Short Fiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Pleasures of Poetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Travel Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89Write Your Life Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Becoming a Grant Writing Consulting . . . . . . . $99Introduction to Journaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79

Online Classes

Entertainment Industry CareersMarketing Tools for Actors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Song Writing Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Theme Park Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Get Paid to Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79

GrantWriting &Non-Profit ManagementGet Grants! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89A to Z Grantwriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99Writing Effective Grant Proposals . . . . . . . . . . . $85Advanced Grant Proposal Writing . . . . . . . . . . . $99Marketing Your Nonprofit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99

Business Planning& EntrepreneurialCreate a Successful Business Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . $85Growing Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Starting a Consulting Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Secrets of the Caterer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Event Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Business Planning for the Retired . . . . . . . . . . . .$89

Sales & MarketingProfessional Sales Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Effective Selling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79

Business ManagementAccounting Fundamentals/Applications . . . . . .$99Supervision & Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99Human Resources Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99Hire Smart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99Employment Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99Management Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119Project Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$119Business Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Mastery of Business Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . $99Construction Business Management . . . . . . . . . . $99Principles of Sales Management . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Six Sigma: Total Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99Purchasing Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89Administrative Assistant Fundamentals . . . . . . $89Administrative Assistant Applications . . . . . . . . $89Supply Chain Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89Distribution and Logistics Management . . . . . . . $89

Test PrepGED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99GRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99SAT/ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99GMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99LSAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99

Personal & Career DevelopmentResume Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85Career Success & Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Success with Difficult People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Merrill Ream Speed Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99

Personal Finance& Wealth BuildingPersonal Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Mutual Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Real Estate Investing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85Debt Elimination Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89

Health Care, Nutrition & FitnessMedical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$109Veterinary Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Natural Health & Healing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Food & Fitness to Fight Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Outdoor Survival Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Assisting Aging Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Lucious, Low-Fat Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79

Family & Personal EnrichmentGenealogy Basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Film Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Wine Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85Magic of Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Goodbye to Shy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85Interpersonal Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Medical Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89

Child Care & ParentingCaring for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Parenting: The First Five Years . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85Language Development in Children . . . . . . . . . $85Understanding Adolescents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Solving Discipline Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89

Art, History, Psych & LiteratureJungian Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Inspiring Tales from the Underground RR . . .$85Enjoying European Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79Drawing for the Beginner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79Music Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79

Law & Legal InterestIntroduction to Criminal Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89Evidence Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Legal Nurse Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99Bill of Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89Criminal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89

Also see additional courses listedthroughout the brochure.

Online Classes

• Instructor Facilitated • Online Assistance • Each Course 6 Weeks Long• Available Any Time From Any Computer in the World • Practical, Hands-On Instruction• Lessons Released Every Wednesday & Friday

We have 300 online courses for you to choose from. For complete course descriptions, instructor bios, prerequisites and requirements of our online classes, go to our website for online classes at: www.ed2go.com/elcamino and click on courses. You must have internet access, an e-mail address and Internet Explorer or Netscape to attend online classes.

Each class begins on the following dates: 9/20 • 10/18 • 11/8

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Stop Smoking Hypnosis ClinicReady to quit? Stop smoking now, gain con-trol of your life and join the thousands whohave successfully stopped smoking permanent-ly, safely, without discomfort, side effects orweight gain. Clinics make use of hypnosis,self-hypnosis techniques and their effects onthe subconscious mind. The power of hypnosisfor stopping smoking is mentioned in the 1988Surgeon General’s report on smoking.Hypnosis removes the craving for smoking,even if you have been a smoker most of yourlife. Walk in a smoker, walk out a non-smok-er. Jethro Carter, founder of a local wellness cen-ter, uses handwriting analysis & hypnosis in hispractice as tools for behavior modification.#7773 1 Thur, 9/28 7:00pm-9:30pmRoom: Socs206 $39 +$15 material fee to instructor

Get Thin, Stay Thin through Self-HypnosisDiscover a relaxing, effortless and safe way tolose weight—no diets, no calories to count, nostruggle. Through the power of your subcon-scious mind you can acquire confidence,increase your chances for career advancementand reduce strain on your body while learningto gain control over your eating habits andcravings. Jethro Carter, founder of a local well-ness center, uses handwriting analysis & hypnosisin his practice as tools for behavior modification.#7771 1 Wed, 9/20 7:00pm-9:30pm––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7772 1 Tues, 11/14 7:00pm-9:30pm––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Room: Socs112 each class$39 +$15 material fee to instructor per session

Discovering AromatherapyAromatherapy is the use of essential oils fortheir healing effects on the body, mind, andspirit. Learn its history and uses. Twentyessentials oils will be covered, including thera-peutic properties, safety issues, and the basicsof blending. You will create an essential oilblend to take home. Debrorah Halvorson is aregistered Aromatherapist and Herbalist who hasbeen growing and using herbs for over twentyyears. She studied herbalism and herbal medicineat the California School of Herbal Studies and theAustralasian College of Health Sciences.#7790 1 Sat, 10/21 9:00am-1:00pmRoom: Socs111 $49 +$10 material fee to instructor

Essentials of HerbalismHerbs have been used for thousands of years asfood, medicine, and for beauty. In this classyou will learn the history of herbalism anduses of herbs, including cultivation and har-vesting, medicinal and culinary uses. Thirtyherbs will be covered, ten of which will bestudied in depth. You will also learn aboutsafety issues and how to make your ownherbal remedies. Debrorah Halvorson is a regis-tered Aromatherapist and Herbalist who has beengrowing and using herbs for over twenty years.She studied herbalism and herbal medicine at theCalifornia School of Herbal Studies and theAustralasian College of Health Sciences.#7791 1 Sat, 10/14 9:00am-1:00pmRoom: Socs111 $49 +$5 material fee to instructor

New!Shiatsu/Acupressure for ALLLearn how you may get some relief from stressand joint pain through acupressure. Accordingto Ancient Medicine, the body is made up ofpressure points that control blood flow. Whenthe proper pressure is applied to the properpoints, pain and stress can be relieved allowingthe body to heal naturally. Learn where acu-pressure comes from, how it works, and someof the things you can do to get rid of pain. RodKrueckemeier has over 25 years of experiencepracticing and teaching shiatsu in both privateand public sectors. He is a certified massage thera-pist.#7824 6 Sat, 10/7-11/11 10:30am-12:00pm Room: Socs204 $59

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Health & Fitness

Yoga for Health & Relaxation – BeginningYoga focuses on uniting the body, mind andspirit through movement, breathing and relax-ation. Suitable for all ages and abilities, stu-dents report increased strength, flexibility, con-centration, awareness and overall well-being.The beginning class teaches breathing tech-niques and introduces major yoga postures.Bring your own yoga mat. Ron Berman hastaught yoga for many years.#7614 8 Sat, 9/23-11/11 10:30am-12:00pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7974 8 Sat, 11/18-1/27/07 10:30am 12:00pm

no class 12/23 & 12/30––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Room: Pe2 each session$69 each session

Yoga For Health & Relaxation – IntermediateYoga focuses on uniting the body, mind andspirit through movement, breathing and relax-ation. Suitable for all ages and abilities, stu-dents report increased strength, flexibility, con-centration, awareness and overall well-being.This class builds on the basics to deepen thestudent’s understanding and knowledge ofhatha yoga practice. Bring your own yoga mat.Ron Berman has taught yoga for many years.#7616 8 Sat, 9/23-11/11 9:00am-10:15am––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7617 8 Sat, 11/18-1/27 9:00am-10:15am

no class 12/23 & 12/30––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Room: Pe2 each session$69 each session

Belly Dancing – Mixed Levels (Ages 14 & Up)Learn the sultry art of Belly Dancing. It’s fun,exciting and a gateway to grace, rhythm andfreedom of expression. Stretch your body andmind and lift your spirits with the ancient artof Belly Dancing! For more information go towww.genieyogini.com. ‘Genie’ Nakano is aninstructor and performer of Middle Eastern dancein the South Bay and she has an M.F.A in dance.#7838 7 Sat, 9/16-10/28 10:00am-11:00am Room: Pe52 $69

Bollywood Dance(Ages 14 & Up)From Hollywood to Bollywood, the newdance rage is Bollywood Dance. It’s a hot, sassymixture of Belly Dancing, MTV, classical andfolk Indian dance packed with the excitingrhythms and songs of India’s Bollywood filmindustry. It’s a fun and great workout. Formore information go to www.genieyogini.com.‘Genie’ Nakano is an instructor and performer ofMiddle Eastern dance in the South Bay and shehas an M.F.A in dance.#7839 7 Sat, 9/16-10/28 11:15am-12:15pm Room: Pe52 $69

Capoeira: A New Way to Fun & FitnessWould you like a high energy, exciting way toget into shape? Are you ready for a lot of fun?Capoeira is a unique martial art, African in itsorigin and Brazilian in its evolution. This fas-cinating discipline fuses flexibility, agility,strength, balance, self-confidence, self-defense,coordination and rhythm; creating a greatworkout. See www.omulula.com for moreinformation. Courtney & Tracey Claverie havebeen training in Capoeira for ten years.#7787 13 Sat, 9/16-12/9 12:30pm-2:30pmRoom: Pe52 $89

Beginning Tai ChiReduce your stress and improve your healthwhile practicing this slow-paced martial art.Discover a simple way to perform a mainte-nance check of your body. You will be able tomove with less worry and more confidence.Sifu Nadine Shozuya has been practicing martialarts for over 20 years. She has earned a black beltin Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Karate andinstructorship in Tai Chi.#7740 6 Sun, 9/24-10/29 8:55am-9:55am ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7741 6 Fri, 9/29-11/3 7:00pm-8:00pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Off Campus - Shozuya Kung Fu Studio per class$59 per session

Luscious, Low Fat Meals (online). . . . . pg. 40

The Truth About Household Mold. . . pg. 46

Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

Anger Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 47

Caregiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 47

Pilates, Abs and CoreEngage in a safe and effective workout byincorporating the basic movements and princi-ples of Pilate’s, progressive resistance training,abdominal conditioning and core work. Witha focus on proper biomechanics, precise move-ment and correct alignment, you will beinvolved in a variety of functional, weight-lift-ing, body-weight and stretching exercises toprovide you with a foundation for reachingyour health and fitness goals. #79106 Tues, 9/19-10/24 7:00pm-7:45pm Off Campus - Fitness Technologies $79

Circuit Weight TrainingLow body fat, a firm and trim body, sleek

and strong muscles, improved overallfitness. These are just some of thebenefits you can get from this class.Using both machines and free

weights, you will link together a vari-ety of weight lifting exercises to give

you an effective overall body workoutthat can raise your metabolism, strengthenyour muscles, and reshape your body.#7911 6 Tues, 9/19-10/24 7:45pm-8:30pm Off Campus - Fitness Technologies $59

High Intensity IntervalTraining-HIITHigh Intensity interval training is used by eliteathletes to maximize athletic performance.Some of the side effects of this type of traininginclude exceptional strength and endurance,increased bone density, low body fat, and alean and sleek body. The HIIT workout pro-gram incorporates interval training principleswith functional, multi-joint exercises to giveyou the most effective workouts possible. Youwill utilize machines, free weights, stationarybikes and a variety of other equipment to giveyou both a cardiovascular and strength work-out at the same time while maximizing thenumber of calories you burn. Workouts havelevels for beginning, intermediate or advanced. #7909 6 Tues, 9/19-10/24 6:00pm-6:45pm Off Campus - Fitness Technologies $59

Rock Climbing For Fun and Fitness (Grades 9-Adult)Come out and expe-rience a whole newtype of full bodyworkout! Rockclimbing is bothmentally and phys-ically fun and challenging. It combines bal-ance, flexibility, strength and fitness. Developknowledge of rock climbing equipment, physi-cal techniques and the mental approach toclimbing, as well as ethics and responsibility onthe mountain. Danielle Roman has been rockclimbing for over 8 years. She is AmericanMountain Guide Trained and holds a Master’sdegree in Exercise Science.#7782 6 Wed, 9/20-10/25 6:30pm-7:30pm Off Campus - Beach Cities Rock Gym$69 +$20 equipment rental fees

Luscious, Low-Fat,Lightning-Quick Meals (online)Join a registered dietitian and discover howeasy it can be to prepare meals that are deli-cious and nutritious! Uncover the secrets ofmaking low-fat recipes taste terrific. Learnhow to get in and out of the kitchen quicker,and explore a dietitian’s tricks of the trade forencouraging reluctant family members to eatmore healthfully. Discover over 50 excitingand easy lower-fat recipes for tasty entrees, sidedishes, desserts, and garnishes. Courses aretaught by experts in the field.#7900 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7901 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7902 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

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Financial Strategies forSuccessful RetirementDesigned for retired individuals and couples aswell as those planning to retire in the next fiveto ten years, this seminar introduces you to thekey concepts of wise money management forretirement. Learn how to generate a steadyincome, protect your assets from erosion, mini-mize taxes, evaluate lump-sum distributionoptions, and provide a secure retirement foryou and your spouse. No products will be sold.Calvin Garvin has been involved in financialplanning and services for over 20 years.#7745 3 Thur, 11/2-11/16 6:30pm-9:30pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7744 3 Tues, 11/7-11/21 6:30pm-9:30pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Room: Socs206 each class$59 per session

Get $1000’s for Your Child’s College EducationFind out how to make college an affordablereality for your family by unlocking the mys-tery of the financial aid process. Discover thetruth about beating the high cost of yourchild’s education. Learn about the almostunheard of strategies and tips that few familiesare using to save thousands of dollars. Learn toavoid costly mistakes and get the most moneypossible. This class will help whether you childis going to a community college, four-year col-lege or university, private or out-of-state col-lege. Reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Signup today. Catherine R. Hoffman is a certifiedcollege planner and president of a local collegefunding resources organization.#7739 1 Wed, 9/20 6:30pm-9:00pmRoom: Socs203 $39 +$10 material fee to instructor

Fabulous Locations to Invest, Live or Have a Second Home for Great WealthThe most important considerations whenpurchasing a home, second home, retirementhome, or investment property are locationand timing. When you buy in a great loca-tion, you will enjoy your property, which willappreciate more and be easier to rent. Learnabout the best places to invest in Californiaand out of state for best appreciation andrentals. Discover the best places to retire andhave the lowest taxes. Learn •the best placesto invest in California for greatest apprecia-tion •the best states and cities to invest forbest appreciation and rentals •how to pur-chase your home, second home or investmentproperties for $0 down and no closing costs•about trouble free property managementavailable at half-price •the best places toretire •the places that have the best climatesand •the places that have the lowest taxes..No Early Bird Discount. Marshall ReddickSeminars are taught around California and areconsidered a great value for the real estateinvestor.#7619 1 Sun, 10/8 9:00am-5:30pmRoom: Bus2 $55/$85 for couples

+$25 material fee to instructor

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Instructor for the classes below:Dale Frank has been developing and leading fitness programs for 20 years. He has experience working with

all ages and abilities. Dale is a graduate of CSU Fullerton and holds a fitness certification from UCLA.

Speed Spanish I (online)Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writ-ing Spanish. You’ll learn six easy recipes forgluing Spanish words together to form sen-tences. This course is designed for anyone whowants to learn Spanish pronto. Courses aretaught by experts in the field.#7715 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7716 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7717 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$89 per session

Speed Spanish II (online)Gain comfort in Spanish-speaking situationsby learning even more clever new recipes youcan put to immediate use. When you’ve com-pleted both this course and Speed Spanish I,you’ll be well on your way to fluency. Quebueno! Courses are taught by experts in the field.#7718 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7719 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7720 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$89 per session

Speed Spanish III (online)Master your ability to speak, understand, andread Spanish by taking the final installment inour unique three-part Speed Spanish learningseries. In this advanced-level course, you’lllearn the final six recipes that will serve astemplates to help you create any Spanish sen-tence you want. Courses are taught by experts inthe field.#7721 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7722 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7723 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$89 per session

Beginning Conversational French (online)Discover how easy it can be to learn commonwords and phrases for both leisure and busi-ness. This course makes pronunciation simple,with phonetic spellings for every word andphrase you need to learn. The course evenincludes audio, so you’ll be able to hear andpractice the language with little more than aclick of your mouse! You’ll also learn culturaltips in each lesson that will make you morecomfortable in a foreign setting. After finish-ing this course, you’ll be prepared to speakFrench in a wide variety of settings and situa-tions. Courses are taught by experts in the field.#7864 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7865 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7866 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$89 per session

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Learn To Buy & Sell on eBay (online)Online auctions match buyers with sellers in aglobal marketplace for almost any item. Ifyou’ve ever dreamed of working from homeor just earning extra income by buying andselling goods online, our experienced instruc-tors will guide you every step of the way.Create titles that get noticed, craft advertisingcopy that sells items quickly and for top dollar,and create and upload photos of the items youare selling. Financial and shipping transactionswill be covered. Buyers will learn how to valueitems up for auction, get the best price, protectagainst fraud, and compete effectively againstother bidders. Courses are taught by experts inthe field.#7861 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7862 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7863 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$85 per session

Where Does All My Money Go? (online)Ever get frustrated that you never seem to getahead? Find out where your money goes.Make your own choices about where you wantit to go. Start to tackle your debt. Learn howto fund your dreams and stop worrying aboutmoney. Courses are taught by experts in the field.#7894 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7895 W,F starting 10/19 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7896 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

Real Estate Investing(online)Stock market got you down? Want to invest inreal estate but have no money and no ideawhere to start? We will demystify the techni-cal aspects of acquiring and profiting fromproperty including how to find, finance, andnegotiate a deal, how to invest in lease options,foreclosures, quick flips, rehabs, and mobilehomes. You’ll finish up the course with a spe-cific game plan tailored to your individualinvesting goals. Courses are taught by experts inthe field.#7891 W,F starting 9/20, for 6 weeks ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7892 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7893 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$85 per session

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Money Matters

Small Business Success Series . . . . . . . . pg. 6

Writer’s Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 45

Accounting & Bookkeeping. . . . . . pg. 11-12

Get Paid to Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7

Negotiation Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 16-17

Personal Finance (online) . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 37

More Money Making Ideas!

Mutual Funds & Stocks (online) . . . . . pg. 37

Grantwriting (online) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 45

Real Estate Appraisal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 8

Become a Certified Tax Preparer. . . . . pg. 8

Become a Mystery Shopper . . . . . . . . . . pg. 9

Become a Tour Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7

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Languages




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A to Z Grantwriting (online)Created for executive directors, organizers,board members, community volunteers, devel-opment officers, and individuals, you will get a‘bird’s eye’ view of the grantwriting process.Learn how to research and develop relation-ships with potential funding sources, organizea grantwriting campaign, keep track of fund-ing, prepare complete proposal packages, sub-mit 100 proposals a year in ten hours a weekand more! Courses are taught by experts in thefield.#7873 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7874 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7875 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$99 per session

Your Screenwriting Career (online)Learn how to write and sell professional-quali-ty screenplays from a Hollywood veteran.Master the secrets to selecting a genre, buildingstrong characters, writing memorable dia-logue, and developing powerful storylines.Avoid common formatting mistakes that markyou as an amateur and gain the marketingskills you’ll need to sell your screenplay.Courses are taught by experts in the field.#7870 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7871 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7872 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$89 per session

Beginning Writer’sWorkshop (online)If you’ve dreamed of writing creatively, thiscourse is a great place to start. Get a taste ofthe writing life, improve your writing skills,and discover new ways to stretch your creativemuscles. Courses are taught by experts in thefield.#7867 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7868 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7869 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$99 per session

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Personal Interest

Super Spanish SeriesYou can learn Spanish to communicate with colleagues, friends, in restaurants and whiletraveling. It's fun, it's easy, it's designed with you in mind! We have planned this series to getyou started and keep you going. In Southern California, Spanish is used everyday, almosteverywhere you go. Don’t be left out. Jerry de los Rios taught at Master's level at Cide in MexicoCity. He conducts seminars and workshops in Spanish for small business owners.

Conversational Spanish – Beginning 1Would you like to converse in Spanish at work, at home or while on vacation? We can getyou started. This class includes lots of oral interaction but no boring memorization. Designedfor students with little or no Spanish speaking or listening abilities. #7659 3 Tues, 3 Thur, 9/19-10/5 7:00pm-9:00pm

Conversational Spanish – Beginning 2You’re just getting started on your Spanish journey! With an emphasis on conversation, thispractical workshop will increase your ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking people.You will continue to become more comfortable while traveling, or even when eating at aMexican or Spanish restaurant! Designed for those who have completed Beginning 1, or havesome knowledge of the Spanish language. #7660 3 Tues, 3 Thur, 10/10-10/26 7:00pm-9:00pm

Conversational Spanish – Intermediate 1Continue your journey with more practice in vocabulary, grammar, phrases and idioms. Youreally can improve your ability to speak and listen if you join us in our quest towards under-standing the Spanish language. Appropriate for those who have completed Beginning 2, orwho have an equivalent knowledge. Sign up today! #7661 3 Thur, 3 Tues, 11/2-11/21 7:00pm-9:00pm

Room: Socs108 all classesSign up for individual classes for $69

or all 3 at the same time for $179 +$5 material fee to instructor per class. No Early Bird Discount. No Other Discount Apply.

Learn English!

Have fun and enjoy learning English in acomfortable, supportive, and motivatingenvironment. This program is designedto accommodate your specific needs atyour own pace. TEACHER TO STU-DENT RATIO IS 1-3. You may chooseto study any one of the following: con-versation, pronunciation, intonation,grammar, vocabulary, and idioms. Ourclasses will help and improve yourEnglish skills to function better in theAmerican Society in general. LindaWilson has over 3 years experience teachingESL. She has established an excellentteacher to student relationships. She brings aunique enthusiasm and knowledge ofAmerican culture to every class.

Session 1: 9/12 - 10/3 Session 2: 9/14 - 10/5 Session 3: 10/10 - 10/31 Session 4: 10/12 - 11/2 Session 5: 11/7 - 11/28 no class 11/23Session 6: 11/9 - 12/6 no class 11/23Session 7: 11/9 -12/7

Hours: Tuesday or Thursday10:00am -11:00am

1 2:00pm-1:00pm

$199 per session

Classes will be held at our convenient, off-campus location in Torrance.

No Early Bird Discount.

For more information, call (310) 660-6460 or visit our website www.eccommunityed.com

or email [email protected]

Become a Community Ed. Teacher . . . . pg. 12

Your Screenwriting Career . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 45

Life Drawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 22

Soap & Basket Making. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 24

Music Made Easy (online) . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 25

Other Interesting Classes!

Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 39

Belly Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 39

Tai Chi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 39

Wine Appreciation (online) . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 37

Song Writing Success (online) . . . . . . . . . pg. 25

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Cat Care BasicsDo you want to knowhow a cat perceives the

world, the kinds of per-sonalities they have,and gain an under-

standing on how theyinteract with humanand other domesti-cated animals? Thenthis is the class for

you! It will provide anunderstanding of a cat’s perspective

and how to adjust your behavior to have a bet-ter interaction with your cat. You will learnthe basics of caring for your cat and learn toidentify warning signs of illness and muchmore. A question and answer session at theend of the class will aid in discussing commoncat problems and issues. However, no veteri-nary advice will be given. Julie White has caredfor almost 100 cats since moving into her currenthome 25 years ago. She is the founding Presidentof her company’s new cat club.#7747 1 Sat, 10/14 10:00am-1:00pmRoom: Socs109 $39

New!Introduction to Animal CommunicationDid you know that you can communicatewith an animal about his/her physical, mental,emotional, or spiritual state? You will learnabout animal communication through instruc-tor examples and your experience. Theinstructor will provide names of books andprofessional animal communicators which willhelp you, continue to expand your ability tocommunicate with your pets. (Bring materialsto take notes.) William Ohm has practiced ani-mal communication for 8 years. He has studiedintroduction and advanced animal communica-tion courses under the direction of Carol Gurney. #7749 1 Tues, 10/3 8:00pm-9:30pmRoom: Socs112 $39

New!Learn Tarot Cards in 2 Hours!Have fun with Tarot Cards! Anyone can learnto read Tarot Cards in just 2 hours with easyto follow, step by step instructions. You willlearn the history behind the Tarot Cards andthe meaning behind each of the cards. Throwyour tarot books away! You will not needthem after taking this class. Eileen Leigh, spiri-tual counselor, intuitive reader and healer hasbeen reading tarot cards for over 15 years. #7815 1 Thur, 10/12 6:30pm-8:30pmRoom: Socs206 $39

New!The Real Truth AboutHousehold MoldFor many homeowners and renters, unpleas-ant odors and sinus problems are the mostapparent signs that something is seriouslywrong with their home. Despite these obviouseffects, homeowners and renters are not awareof the less obvious signs which usually are notvisible to the naked eye. Robert Miller is a lead-ing expert in the field of construction forensics,with over 30 years of experience in architectureand construction. Robert specializes in the causesof construction defects in buildings that are specif-ically related to moisture, condensation and waterintrusion.#7972 1 Wed, 9/27 7:00-9:00pmRoom: Socs203 $39

Miscellanous

GED Preparation (online)Want to pass the GED? If you are comfortablereading newspapers and you can add, subtract,multiply and divide without a calculator,you’re halfway there! Develop the additionalreading and thinking skills you’ll need to suc-ceed in all five GED test areas. Courses aretaught by experts in the field.#7885 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7886 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7887 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$89 per session

Down & Dirty Anger ManagementLearn about anger and how to manage it. Byenhancing your emotional intelligence, you cancreate an environment conducive for improv-ing communication and promoting healthyrelationships. Topics will include the faces ofanger, various ways to control it, improvingcommunication, and practicing anger manage-ment. Clandis Payne has a bachelor’s degree fromIllinois Wesleyan University and a certificate fromUCLA’s Program in Drug and AlcoholCounseling and is employed as an anger manage-ment facilitator.#7604 1 Mon, 9/25 6:30pm-9:30pm Room: Socs203 $49 +$20 material fee to instructor

New!Caregiving –The Sandwich GenerationThe Sandwich Generation is a growing seg-ment of boomers caught between the demandsof raising children and caring for aging par-ents or relatives. We will discuss stresses, care-giving, and resources that are available for thisvery overwhelming situation. Aileen Hongo hasworked in a number of adult care facilities and isworking on her master’s degree in Gerontologyand Long Term Care Administration.#7973 1 Mon, 10/23 7:00-9:00pmRoom: Socs111 $59

Grammar Refresher (online)Gain confidence in your ability to produceclean, grammatically correct documents orspeeches. Through the use of definitions,examples, and reinforcing exercises, you willreview and practice the basics of Englishgrammar. Vivid examples and interactive exer-cises will give you ample opportunity to puteverything you learn into practice. Courses aretaught by experts in the field.#7888 W,F starting 9/20 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7889 W,F starting 10/18 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#7890 W,F starting 11/8 for 6 weeks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––$79 per session

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Registration info on page 50.Register online at: www.ECCommunityEd.com

Personal InterestPersonal Interest

• Cooking

• Languages

• Money

• Oil & Acrylic Painting

• Arts & Crafts

• Hand Crafts

• Floristry

• Adult Math

• Dance

Do you have another idea for a class?

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Registration & Information

Who can attend Community Education classes? Community Education classes are open to any-one in the community--inside or outside of ourdistrict. In general, you must be 18 to attendadult classes. College for Youth classes indi-cates age or grade levels.

How do I register for Community Education classes?

Online: www.ECCommunityEd.Com

By Mail: Mail the enrollment form & payment to: Community Education-El Camino College16007 Crenshaw Blvd.Torrance, CA 90506.

By Phone: Call 310-660-6460 or 310-660-6457.

By Fax: 310-660-6470

In Person: Bring your completed enrollment form to the Community Education office.

What are your office hours?Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pmFriday – 8am - 1pm

What form of credit card payment do you accept?We accept the following: Visa, MasterCard and Discover only.

Will my child receive a grade or credit for attendingCollege for Youth classes?No grades or credit are assigned.

Can I register on the day of class? You may register at the class if there is spaceavailable. We encourage you to register earlyas many classes fill up prior to the class date.Classes with low enrollment may be canceledprior to the first day of class.

What if I can't attend a class for which I am registered? For information on dropping a class and transferring a class, see Cancellation Policy.

To whom do I pay the material fee? Pay material fees in cash directly to the instructor at class.

What about parking? Parking is $2 per day, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Do I get credit or grades for these classes? No, Community Education classes are not-for-credit. There are no official grades given.

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Code Building Map #Stu Act Student Activities 1ADM Administration Bldg 2ARTB Art & Behavioral Science 4BUS Business 8CAF Cafeteria - Alondra,

Decathlon, Stadium Rooms 9CP Campus Police 10CHEM Chemistry 12COMM Communications 13CONST TECH Construction Technology 14COMM ED Community Education 16HUM Humanities 19LIB Library 21AUD Marsee Auditorium 23MCS Math & Computer Sciences 24MU Music Building 26NS Natural Sciences 27NO GYM North Gym 29PE Physical Education 32PE PATIO Physical Education Patio 33PHY Physics 34PLAN Planetarium 35SOCS Social Sciences 39SO GYM South Gym 41SSC Student Service Center 43PE200’s Womens Shower/Locker Bldg 44TECH Technical Art 45T CTS Tennis 46TR Track 47TH Theatre Arts/Music 26VB Cts Volleyball Courts 48

Off the 405/San Diego freeway at the Redondo Beach Blvd. exit. in the South Bay

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Satisfaction Guaranteed!If you are not completely satisfied with your course, we will issue a full refund OR apply that refund toward another class.

Requests must be received in writing within 10 days after the first class meeting.

Registration is Easy!Here’s How:

By MailMail the enrollment form & payment to:

Community EducationEl Camino College16007 Crenshaw Bl.Torrance CA 90506

By PhoneCall 310-660-6460

or 310-660-6457Have your

Visa, Master orDiscover card, and program

information ready.*

By FaxFax your registrationform and credit card

information to theCommunity

Education Office at(310) 660-6470

At the First ClassEnrollments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis if space is available. Bring yourcheck or credit card information to enroll!

Enroll Early - Don’t WaitEarly enrollment ensures that classes have suf-ficient enrollment to avoid cancellation.

TransfersTo transfer to another class, requests must bereceived in writing at least 3 full business daysbefore the original class meets. $10 transfer feeper class.

If a Class is CanceledA full refund will be issued within 4 to 6 weeks.

Material FeesUnless otherwise noted, pay in cash to instruc-tor on the first day of class. Do not add materialfee to your check payment.

Cancellation PolicyWhen unable to attend a class for which youhave registered, notify Community Educationat least 3 full business days before the first classmeeting. You will receive a credit voucher,good for 3 years, for the amount of the class,less $10 service fee per class. We will mail youa cancellation request form which must besigned and returned within 10 days. (Somecourses require earlier cancellation as noted withcourse info.)

Parking on CampusA parking permit is required to park in any lot24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One-day permitsavailable for $2 at vending machines locatedthroughout the campus (Lots D, H, K, L).Arrive early to park! No parking in staff orreserved spaces unless otherwise posted. Note:Please check posted signs. Due to constructionon campus, parking restrictions may change.

Early Bird Discount - Get The Details!To qualify for the early bird discount, you may only register by mail, fax or on the web.

If you call in or walk in your registration, you will NOT get the early bird discount. Mail or fax your registration form with full payment or sign up on the website by 9/16/06 (postmark, fax or web date), in order to get a 10% discount on your registration fee. Does NOT apply to phone or

walk-in registrations, material fees or classes where noted in the brochure. Deduct the 10% before writing a check.

In PersonBring the enrollment

form and payment to the CommunityEducation Office

in the CommunityAdvancement Bldg.

(see map)

Online(the easiest way!)

Visit:www.eccommunityed.com

and pay by credit card

Office Hours:Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm • Friday – 8am - 1pm

*You cannot register for College for Youth classes by phone as we need a signed, dated Release & Medical Consent Form with payment.


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