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CWU Continuing Education
CWU Continuing Education provides fun, convenient and affordable programs for working professionals,
job-seekers, life-long learners, and youth. Courses are offered with flexible, part-time options in the
evenings, weekends or online. Our office seeks to build and nurture mutually beneficial partnerships
between the university and local business partners, community organizations, and educational
institutions.
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Fun offerings range from outdoor activities like fly fishing to learning how to plant your own garden and
so much more.
CAREER & WORKFORCE TRAINING
Designed to meet your professional development and job-seeking or career-changing needs through
online short courses or certificate programs.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Designed with K-12 students in mind, these programs prepare and enrich students’ lives in areas such as
music, summer camps and college readiness.
PROGRAMS for EDUCATORS
These courses are offered for clock hours and professional education credits which help keep your
teaching certificate up to date.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Certificates, undergraduate degrees, and graduate degrees in various fields such as Craft Beer and
Higher Education.
Custom-made programs: To satisfy your evolving needs and wants, our office has the capability to
custom-design new and innovative programs.
Contact:
Central Washington University | Continuing Education
400 East University Way | Barge Hall
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: 509-963-1504
Fax: 509-963-1690
Email: conted@cwu.edu
Web: cwu.edu/ce
Contents
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
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Bus Tours & Day Trips
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Food, Wine & Beer
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Outdoor Recreation, Fitness & Wellness
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Art, Culture & History
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Home & Family
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Language & Travel
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CAREER & WORKFORCE TRAINING
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Job Hunting & Resume Writing
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Business & Professional
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IT & Software Development
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Management & Corporate
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Skilled Trades & Industrial
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Hospitality and Service Industry
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Health Care & Medical
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
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PROGRAMS for EDUCATORS
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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All Courses & Programs are Open to the Public
Three Ways to Register
1. Online at www.cwu.edu/ce
2. Phone
Call Continuing Education at 509-963-1504. Please have your selected course title, credit card number
and expiration date ready. During peak registration times, registering online is quick and safe.
3. In Person
Come on in and meet the Continuing Education team at CWU Barge Hall Room 204, just off University
Way. We would love to help you register for your course
Registration Fee
Please note a non-refundable fee of $3.50 per transaction will be charged in addition to the course cost.
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Bus Tours & Day Trips
NEW! Wineries in Harvest Tour
Join a partnership excursion with Wineries Express tours for an inside look at Gilbert Cellar’s Hackett
Ranch vineyard and production facility west of Yakima. You will see grape picking, de-stemming and
crushing, and the genesis of wine creation. Sample and enjoy multiple great wines during this tour. Next,
travel to a surprise winery located in the Yakima Valley (see website for details). Lunch is included.
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2014
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $89
Location: Pickups in Ellensburg and Yakima
NEW! From Hop Vines to Beer Steins Tour
On this outing you will walk through hop yard trellises and gain knowledge of what a hop plant is. Learn
about the many varieties of hops, how they are grown, and how they are harvested. Next, tour a
modern brewery with a ‘how it’s done’ instruction of the brewing process lead by the head brewer. As
part of this tour, you will enjoy a variety of fresh, hoppy beers! Lunch is included.
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2014
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $89
Location: Pickups in Ellensburg and Yakima
* Destinations are subject to change.
Food, Wine & Beer
Beer Tasting – Hop Journey
Take a hop journey as we taste through a range of beers varying in hop-intensity. Beers will range from
lightly hopped such as lagers and wheat beers to moderate and aggressively hopped beers such as pale
ales and IPA’s! Learn about how hops are used in the brewing process and how hops are grown.
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2014
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $39
Location: Ellensburg WineWorks
Home-Brewing 101
Have you been wanting to learn how to home brew but needed some help? This course is for you. We
will cover the fundamentals of brewing including materials, water chemistry, mashing techniques,
boiling, adding hops, and fermenting your beer properly. We’ll cover some best practices to keep your
beer fresh and tasty. Lastly, we will taste the beer we make in this class about three weeks later (tasting
date to be announced at the first class).
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2014
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $149
Location: CWU –Ellensburg, Hogue Technology Building
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Start Your Own Edible Garden
Grow delicious, nutritious fruit and vegetables in your own backyard! In this course, you'll learn how to
give your garden a healthy start and keep it growing strong all season. Whether you want to provide
your family with nutritious food, save money, get some exercise, or just be more self-sufficient, this
course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be on your way to a successful harvest.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals
Have you ever wished you had a personal chef preparing luscious, low-fat meals for you? This course is
the next best thing! You'll have the chance to try out over 50 exciting and easy lowered-fat recipes for
tasty entrees, side dishes, desserts, and garnishes, with each recipe demonstrating a topic that's covered
in the lessons.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Outdoor Recreation, Fitness & Wellness
Fly Fishing 101
Receive a great fly fishing foundation through our Fly Fishing 101 class. This four hour program will
introduce you to the art of fly fishing that may corrupt your life because you will just want to go fishing
all the time. You’ll receive a thorough review of the equipment and supplies for fly fishing, a basic
understanding of aquatic insects, and solid instruction on casting techniques. Follow up this class with
the Fly Fishing Guided Trip – Half Day on September 21 to practice your new skills.
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2014
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: $85
Location: Troutwater Outfitters – Ellensburg, WA
Fly Fishing Guided Trip – Half day
Use the skills you learned in the Fly Fishing 101 class on this half day fly fishing trip on a drift boat.
Includes flies, fly fishing supplies, rods and reels, lunch and beverages. Enjoy the peaceful serenity of the
Yakima River while practicing your techniques.
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2014
Time: Call for time
Cost: $325 per boat (max 2 people per boat)
Location: Troutwater Outfitters – Ellensburg, WA
Hiking – Cooper River Trail to Cooper Lake
This peaceful, relatively flat hike follows Cooper River to Cooper Lake. 3.5 miles one way, Hikers will be
guided along a beautiful trail that will take them through old growth forest with bursts of wildflowers.
Along the way, there is plenty of opportunity to view the river and enjoy and learn about the many
species of birds and wildlife that thrive in this area. The trail ends at the crystal clear mountain lake, and
hikers will be shuttled back to CWU. This is a great hike for beginners or families with children.
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2014
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 pm
Cost: $65
Lunch included for additional $10
Hiking poles also available for additional $5
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Location: Pick up at Mountain High Sports, Downtown Ellensburg
Healthy Aging
This series of talks explores the impact of aging on the human body and how physical activity, nutrition
and alternative treatments like essential oils can be used to keep one youthful. Check our website to see
more details and updates for this exciting new topic.
Location: CWU – Ellensburg
Art, Culture & History
Brushes & Beers
This is not your typical painting class! Relax and enjoy fresh handcrafted beers (wine will also be
available) while creating an instructor-directed painting in one night in Downtown Ellensburg at GalleryOne. Bring a friend or socialize with the class. Combining painting and beer, you’re bound to have a
great time!
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2014
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $49
Location: Gallery One – Ellensburg, WA
Walking Tour – Historical Ellensburg
Local historian and story teller David Wheeler will reveal many unknown facts about Downtown
Ellensburg, the Kittitas Valley, and other aspects of our wonderful county. Learn about some of the first
settlers from Civil War veterans to Chinese immigrants.
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Cost: $19
Location: Downtown Ellensburg, WA
Discover Digital Photography
This course introduces the technology that has catapulted the photographic world into the 21st century.
You'll explore a broad overview of the basics of digital photography, including equipment, software, and
practical uses. We'll discuss different types of digital cameras, from phones and tablets to digital SLRs, all
of which offer a wide array of photographic options. We'll also help you decide what type of equipment
fits your needs, and you'll have hands-on exercises so you can explore the areas that interest you.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Secrets of Better Photography
Master your digital camera and learn the secrets behind outstanding photos! Whether you have a digital
SLR, a point-and-shoot camera, or something in between, you'll learn how to use it the way you want to
in this hands-on course! You also have the opportunity to have your lesson assignments critiqued by our
knowledgeable teaching team of professional photographers.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
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Have you always been interested in drawing, but never really knew how to get started? If so, then this is
definitely the course for you! Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics to drawing and
become the artist you've always dreamed you could be!
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Introduction to Guitar
Learn to play guitar, and become the musician you've always wanted to be! In these fun and informative
lessons, you'll build basic guitar skills step-by-step with the help of hands-on exercises, audio and video
recordings, and detailed illustrations. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate student, this course
will take your musical talent to the next level.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Home & Family
Ready, Set, Read!
Take this opportunity to find out how children really learn to read and write. Learn by reading stories
about children, doing interactive assignments, and exploring the latest in parent and childcare
information. Gain confidence in your ability to guide a child's literacy development, and take pleasure in
seeing how even the littlest events can lead to really big steps in reading and writing success.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Enhancing Language Development in Childhood
Follow your child's lead and have fun while enhancing language development! In this fun and userfriendly course for parents, teachers, and caregivers, you will discover how children learn to process
language and how they become proficient speakers and thinkers. This course will help you enrich your
child's life by stimulating his or her continued speech, brain, and language development in an enjoyable,
age-appropriate, and natural way.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Understanding Adolescents
In this course, an experienced social worker will help you gain a deep understanding and appreciation of
your adolescent's development and behavior. You'll uncover the secrets of the adolescent mind and gain
valuable information on how they think, how they feel, and how their identities develop. By the time
you finish this course, you should be very well-prepared to understand, appreciate, and meet the needs
of the teens in your life.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Handling Medical Emergencies
This course will identify common medical emergencies affecting children and adults, help you recognize
signs and symptoms, and teach you how to render appropriate emergency care. For adults, you will
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learn how to recognize and manage chest pain, heart attack, stroke, diabetic problems, seizures,
breathing difficulty, burns, and allergic reactions. For children, you will also learn about poisoning, fever,
childhood illnesses, injuries from accidents, and the signs of abuse.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Assisting Aging Parents
Are your parents in their golden years? This compassionate and comprehensive class will give you the
tools, techniques, and insights for this passage. You'll understand the impact of retirement, learn how to
choose a nursing home, and be prepared to deal with death. You will also learn about financial and legal
considerations, health issues, and family interpersonal relationships.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Happy and Healthy Pregnancy
In this course, you'll learn how the different stages of pregnancy will affect your body, your moods and
emotions, and even your relationships. We take a look at the latest nutrition, diet, and exercise
information, how pregnancy can change your sex life, and how to financially prepare for your baby.
We'll even learn about ways you can cultivate a strong support network to help you through these
transitions.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Language & Travel
Speed Spanish
Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! This course is
designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. You'll learn six easy ways to connect Spanish
words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you'll be able to go into any Spanish speaking
situation and converse in Spanish. ¡Qué Bueno!
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Speed Spanish II
Have you ever seen a non-native speaking Spanish fluently? Were you impressed? Would you like to
become more conversational and more comfortable in Spanish-speaking situations? Now you can. Our
Speed Spanish courses are unlike any other Spanish classes you may have ever taken. You'll see words,
hear them pronounced properly, and be granted plenty of opportunities to practice your pronunciation.
Then, you'll learn several clever recipes that you can use to glue the words together into sentences.
Enroll in Speed Spanish II, and you'll see an immediate improvement in your Spanish fluency from the
very first lesson.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
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Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer
Join us and discover this fascinating world through a photographer's eye. This course will address the
special needs and techniques digital photographers need to capture scenes from around the world and
bring them home. We'll focus on specific tips for digital photographers, and how to use both traditional
techniques as well as those unique to digital equipment. You'll learn about traveling with digital
equipment and what to take and what to leave behind as you venture into the wilderness, onto a cruise
ship, up in a helicopter, or over an international border.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
CAREER & WORKFORCE TRAINING
Job Hunting & Resume Writing
Resume Writing Workshop
Create an effective resume or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a
powerful tool that will get you interviews. This workshop will lead you through a self-assessment series
so you will have extensive knowledge about the product you are marketing YOU!
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Jumpstart Your Career with LinkedIn
In this course, you'll get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you build your own career
network. You'll learn how to create a profile that shows your professional achievements off to their best
advantage, and you'll gain techniques for deepening and expanding your business contacts. You'll also
learn about LinkedIn groups—a great way to find others who share your interests and background, and
who may be major players in your industry.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search
Get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy. You will learn how to build rapport with
any interviewer, both verbally and non-verbally, while mastering the six phases of a successful job
interview. This motivational course will increase your confidence, help you feel great about yourself, and
provide you with the foundation you need to get the job you want.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Business & Professional
Social Media – Social Solutions for Real Businesses
In this session we'll talk about how social media has helped small businesses in the NW increase their
revenues, get customer feedback quicker, and build passionate communities around their brand.
We'll explore what the social era really means, why it is vital to businesses of tomorrow, and how to get
involved.
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Date: 3 Tuesday sessions, October 21, 28, & November 4, 2014
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: $179
Location: CWU – Des Moines
Paralegal Certificate
The Paralegal Online Training Program will prepare you for success in this growing career field. You’ll
learn about the American legal system, how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to
perform legal analyses, and more. Your training will prepare you to become a legal secretary or
paralegal and to take the certification exam.
Hours: 300
Code: GES209
Cost: $1995
Location: Online
Human Resources Professional Certificate
In this online program, you'll master all the skills you need to gain an entry-level position in the popular
field of human resources. In addition, this program will prepare you to take the PHR (Professional in
Human Resources) certification exam, with HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) as the
certifying body.
Hours: 120
Code: GES419
Cost: $1795
Location: Online
Certified Bookkeeper Certificate
The Certified Bookkeeper Online Training Program for experienced bookkeepers leads to national
certification with the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). The AIPB certification is a
high professional standard for bookkeepers. This program was created by the AIPB.
Hours: 140
Code: GES202
Cost: $1995
Location: Online
Grant Writing Certificate
The Grant Writing Online Training Program will teach you the essentials of writing, researching,
obtaining, and maintaining grants. You’ll learn how to format your proposals, how to write effectively,
and how to get funded.
Hours: 300
Code: GES207
Cost: $2295
Location: Online
IT & Software Development
NEW! Cyber Security Fundamentals
This course provides information and cyber security fundamentals for information workers, managers,
and anyone interested in achieving an overall awareness and understanding of information related
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vulnerabilities and threats. Topics included Data and Wi-Fi Security, Social Engineering, Email and Instant
Messaging, Social Networking, Passwords, Encryption, Data Destruction, Senior Leadership, Working
Remotely as well as Protecting Your Home Network, and Protecting Your Kids Online.
Date: 2 Saturday sessions to be held this fall – See website for final dates
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $399
Location: CWU – Des Moines
CompTIA™ A+ Certification Training
CompTIA™ A+ certification program is the industry standard for validating the skills expected of entrylevel computer technicians. CompTIA™ A+ certification opens the door to an exciting career in computer
technology, and ed2go's online program makes training convenient, interactive, and enjoyable.
Hours: 230
Code: GES901
Cost: $1695
Location: Online
Cisco® CCNA® Certification Training
The Cisco CCNA Online Training Program will give you the essential knowledge to install, configure, and
operate a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. You’ll learn about routed
and switched LAN Emulation networks made up of Cisco equipment while you prepare for Cisco
certification.
Hours: 150
Code: GES304
Cost: $1995
Location: Online
Web Applications Developer Certificate
Enhance your skills web developer skills. This program will give you the knowledge you need to create
dynamic database-driven websites using the latest technologies. You’ll master basic HTML (the core
technology behind almost all websites), learn CSS for designing pages, and discover how to make your
pages more dynamic with JavaScript.
Hours: 360
Code: GES316
Cost: $2395
Location: Online
Management & Corporate
15-Passenger Van Safety
Because of the radical difference between a 15-passenger van and a standard passenger vehicle, it is
essential that anyone who operates a 15-passenger van be properly trained in its operation. Certifying
the members of your organization will also significantly reduce your organization's risk to accidents and
costly litigation. Your organization cannot afford to be without the 15-Passenger Van Driver
Improvement Course.
Cost: $195
Location: CD-ROM
Project Management Fundamentals
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In this six-week course, an experienced Project Management Professional will help you master the
essentials of project management. You'll become an indispensable member of your project team by
discovering and mastering the critical concepts you need to plan, implement, control, and close any type
of project. You'll learn about project politics and ethics, project measurements, and project closure.
You'll be able to develop all sections of a project plan, you'll become comfortable with the project
management body of knowledge, and you'll develop a variety of powerful techniques to generate
project ideas.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
Project Management Certificate
Projects can be simple or complex. While simple ones can be managed with a little bit of planning and a
healthy dose of common sense, complex projects need a more formal approach. In this certificate
program you can learn the key elements of good planning.
Hours: 100
Code: GES410
Cost: $1695
Location: Online
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate
This program will introduce you to the fundamental aspects of the supply chain environment, including
enterprise resource planning systems and requirement systems. The interrelationships between
purchasing, vendor selection, sources of supply, and technology will also be explored in this program.
The focus is on management and the skills and resources that a successful manager needs.
Hours: 300
Code: GES411
Cost: $2295
Location: Online
Lean Mastery Certificate
A lean business eliminates waste and focuses on providing quality products and services on time and at
a low cost. This Lean Mastery Online Training Program contains clear, concise information on
transforming a business enterprise and making it lean.
Hours: 60
Code: GES404
Cost: $1895
Location: Online
Non-Profit Management Certificate
Learn all about nonprofit management! Examine the fundamental principles of nonprofit management,
explore the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors and the management team,
discover the essential aspects of fundraising, and become acquainted with the budgeting process.
Hours: 300
Code: GES408
Cost: $2295
Location: Online
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Skilled Trades & Industrial
Craft Beer Trade Certificate
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the craft beer industry? The Craft Beer Trade Certificate is an
interdisciplinary program that provides an overview of the art, science, technology, and business aspects
of the craft beer industry. The program spans three quarters (30 weeks) and is designed to be
challenging and interactive. Students learn about the craft beer trade using a variety of approaches
including lab work, hands on experience, lectures, field trips, and industry speakers.
Date: Begins every fall quarter
Time: Evenings
Cost: Call for pricing
Location: CWU – Ellensburg
Freight Broker/Agent Certificate
Become a part of the exciting trucking, freight logistics, and transportation industries as a licensed
freight broker or as a freight broker agent. From licensing to operations, to sales and marketing, you'll
learn the basics of how to run a domestic freight brokerage or agency in the United States. This is a
growing industry of licensed individuals or corporations that help make a shipper and an authorized
motor carrier successful in the transporting of freight.
Hours: 150
Code: GES703
Cost: $1895
Location: Online
Hospitality and Service Industry
Food and Customer Service Skills Certificate
The online Food and Customer Service Skills Training Program prepares students for careers in food
services, restaurants, and the hospitality industry. The program emphasizes customer service skills that
can be applied in a wide variety of settings. This is an excellent option for those already working in a
food services environment and wanting to apply for management positions, or for those interested in
starting new careers.
Hours: 120
Code: GES234
Cost: $850
Location: Online
Travel Agent Certificate
The Travel Agent Online Training Program is a proven, successful method for motivated people to begin
a travel career. This program will also help you prepare for The Travel Institute (formerly ICTA) TAP
Certification, based on the textbooks Travel Career Development and Exploring the World, Geography
for the Travel Professional. You will also learn the basic skills needed to operate a computer reservation
system for airlines, travel agencies, cruise lines, hotels, or as a home-based agent.
Hours: 250
Code: GES218
Cost: $1795
Location: Online
Certified Wedding Planner Certificate
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Prepare for a career in wedding and special event planning by mastering the fundamentals of planning,
orchestrating, and delivering stunning weddings and parties. This program allows you to earn your
certification professional wedding and event planner, and will give you an opportunity to put your new
skills to work in an optional internship.
Hours: 340
Code: GES204
Cost: $1595
Location: Online
Health Care & Medical
Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology Certificate
Nationally recognized program that will prepare you for the field of healthcare. You will gain a wide
range of medical office management skills that healthcare professionals need for efficient operation of
their practices.
Hours: 360
Code: GES123
Cost: $2495
Location: Online
Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology Certificate
You will learn key skills such as abstracting from medical records, assigning codes to diagnoses and
procedures using the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS Level II code books, developing insurance
claims according to third-party guidelines, and understanding the legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts
that are vital to this field.
Hours: 300
Code: GES124
Cost: $1995
Location: Online
Clinical Dental Assistant Certificate
You'll learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting, including invaluable real-world
perspectives from experienced dental assistants and essential information about anatomy and
physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care and communication. Upon finishing this program, you'll be
prepared to successfully complete the radiology and infection control portions of the Dental Assisting
National Board* exam.
*CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT, CDA AND DANB are trademarks of the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc (DANB). This program is not
reviewed or endorsed by DANB.
Hours: 240
Code: GES121
Cost: $1995
Location: Online
ICD-10 Medical Coding Certificate
This online program offers you comprehensive, robust training in diagnostic and procedural coding,
using the ICD-10-CM (diagnostic) and ICD-10-PCS (procedural) coding manuals. ICD-10 is an upgraded
diagnostic and procedural medical coding system that, by law, must be implemented throughout the
healthcare industry by October 1, 2014.
Hours: 200
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Code: GES110
Cost: $1795
Location: Online
Veterinary Assistant Certificate
This online program will prepare you to become a productive member of a veterinary team. You'll learn
about every aspect of veterinary assisting, including anatomy and physiology, animal restraint,
laboratory sample collection, assisting in surgery and dentistry, prescription preparation, and taking
radiographs. This program is designed for people who want to work at a veterinary hospital and those
who are already employed in positions in which they look after animals.
Hours: 170
Code: GES118
Cost: $1995
Location: Online
Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep Certificate
The Advanced Hospital Medical Coding Online Program and CCS Test Preparation Training Program will
prepare you to take the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) official
certification exam to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
Hours: 80
Code: GES104
Cost: $1895
Location: Online
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Prep Strings
What is CWU Prep Strings?
The Preparatory Strings Program accepts students from 6 years old through college. This program
provides a great opportunity for Ellensburg youth to not only improve their technical and musical skills,
but to meet other youth involved with music.
Classes start the week September 29 – Fall Quarter
Early Beginners Violin Class(es)
For beginners, age 6-7, these require 100 percent parent involvement.
Date: Tuesdays, Fall Quarter
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Cost: $110
Instrument Rental (optional): $45
Location: CWU – Ellensburg, Music Building
Beginning Strings
For ages 8-11, this class is appropriate for both beginners and students who have completed the Early
Beginners class.
Date: Tuesdays, Fall Quarter
Time: 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Cost: $110
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Instrument Rental (optional): $45
Location: CWU – Ellensburg, Music Building
Kittitas Valley Young Artists
For students who have completed at least one year of string instruction, are familiar with reading music,
and have a solid understanding of the basic techniques of their instruments.
Date: Tuesdays, Fall Quarter
Time: 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Cost: $110
Instrument Rental (optional): $45
Location: CWU – Ellensburg, Music Building
Kittitas Valley String Ensemble (by audition)
For students ready for more challenging repertoire that encourages both technique and musical
development. More rigorous rehearsals and practice expectations.
Date: Thursdays, Fall Quarter
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Cost: $110
Instrument Rental (optional): $45
Location: CWU – Ellensburg, Music Building
Kittitas Valley Youth Orchestra (by audition)
For accomplished strings, winds, and percussion students who, by audition, have displayed sophisticated
technical and artistic abilities.
Date: Thursdays, Fall Quarter
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Cost: $110
Instrument Rental (optional): $45
Location: CWU – Ellensburg, Music Building
String Cats
Led by Master Teacher Bret Smith, the String Cats explore alternative styles including rock, fiddle, and
Mariachi. Students must be in the Kittitas Valley Young Artists group or higher to join String Cats.
Date: Tuesdays, Fall Quarter
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Cost: $110
Instrument Rental (optional): $45
Location: CWU – Ellensburg, Music Building
SAT/ACT Preparation – Part 1
In addition to preparing you for specific question types on both exams, this course will give you pointers
in time management, anxiety relief, scoring, and general standardized test-taking. This course will
prepare you to excel in the reading, writing, English and science sections the ACT and new SAT and
provide you with the means to achieve your best potential score!
Cost: $99
Location: Online
SAT/ACT Preparation – Part 2
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In addition to preparing you for specific question types on both exams, this course will give you pointers
in time management, anxiety relief, scoring, and general standardized test-taking. This course will help
you master the math questions on the ACT and new SAT.
Cost: $99
Location: Online
PROGRAMS for EDUCATORS
Youth Mental Health First Aid
A groundbreaking public education program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to
signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This course is an 8 hour course which uses role
playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and
provide initial help; and connect persons to professional, peer, social, and self-help care. This program
also teaches about the risk factors and warning signs of specific illnesses like anxiety, depression,
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addictions.
Clock Hours: 8
Date: Friday, October 17, 2014
Time: 8:00 – 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch)
Location: CWU – Ellensburg Campus
Cost: $129
Attention Deficit Disorder: Information & Interventions for Effective Teaching
Achieve a better understanding of ADD and intervention strategies to facilitate positive student change.
Professional Development Credits: 2
Cost: $235
Clock Hours: 20
Cost: $185
Behavior is Language: Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior
This course provides a framework to help you understand what students are trying to communicate
through the “language” of their behavior.
Professional Development Credits: 4
Cost: $345
Clock Hours: 40
Cost: $245
Child Abuse: Working with Abused & Neglected Children
Learn to identify and effectively teach students affected by abuse or neglect. The course emphasizes
understanding the learning needs of these children and meeting those needs in the classroom.
Professional Development Credits: 3
Cost: $290
Clock Hours: 30
Cost: $215
Early Childhood Education: Typical & Atypical Development
Explore patterns and sequences of typical development. The course emphasizes differences in culture
and the impact of disabilities.
Professional Development Credits: 4
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Cost: $345
Clock Hours: 40
Cost: $245
Educational Assessment: Assessing Student Learning in the Classroom
Further develop skills to identify goals and implement strategies for students with special needs.
Professional Development Credits: 3
Cost: $290
Clock Hours: 30
Cost: $215
Ethics & Safety in Education: Guidelines for Teachers & Administrators
This course helps educators reduce and eliminate violations of ethics and professional conduct codes.
Professional Development Credits: 3
Cost: $290
Clock Hours: 30
Cost: $215
Harassment, Bullying & Cyber-Intimidation in Schools
Learn definitions and legal ramifications of sexual harassment, bullying and cyber-intimidation. Explore
preventative strategies for providing a safe inclusive school environment.
Professional Development Credits: 3
Cost: $290
Clock Hours: 30
Cost: $215
Inclusion: Working with Students with Special Needs in General Education Classrooms
Gain a better understanding of inclusion in the general education classroom. Discussion will include the
roles and responsibilities of educators providing special services in the inclusive classroom.
Professional Development Credits: 3
Cost: $290
Clock Hours: 30
Cost: $215
Infant & Toddler Mental Health: Issues & Information for Educators
Gain a better understanding of infant and toddler mental health. Promote positive relationships and
understand your role as a child care provider, educator, or early childhood professional.
Professional Development Credits: 3
Cost: $290
Clock Hours: 30
Cost: $215
Reading Fundamentals #1: An Introduction to Scientifically-based Research
The purpose of this course is to improve your knowledge of science and the scientific process. This is the
first course in a three-course series, however, it’s not mandatory that all three be taken.
Professional Development Credits: 3
Cost: $290
Clock Hours: 30
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Cost: $215
Talented & Gifted: Working with High Achievers
Resources for teachers and parents to meet the needs of these talented and gifted students.
Professional Development Credits: 3
Cost: $290
Clock Hours: 30
Cost: $215
Teaching Diversity: Influences & Issues in the Classroom
Learn the tools and disposition required to effectively teach in a diverse classroom. Identify differences
in approach along with how a student’s learning is influenced by experience, talent, gender, language,
disabilities, and family and community values.
Professional Development Credits: 3
Cost: $290
Clock Hours: 30
Cost: $215
Teaching Elementary Math Conceptually: A New Paradigm
Explore an innovative teaching model. Gain a deeper understanding of underlying concepts of math
topics and the principles of teaching those concepts to students.
Professional Development Credits: 3
Cost: $290
Clock Hours: 30
Cost: $215
Violence in Schools: Identification, Prevention & Intervention Strategies
Investigate the correlation and impact of identification and intervention when working with out-ofcontrol behaviors. Information on national resources available for both parents and educators.
Professional Development Credits: 3
Cost: $290
Clock Hours: 30
Cost: $215
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