Catalog 73 - National University

Division of Extended LearningTest Preparation Courses(The following courses do not grant credit)EDX 1938XEDX 1940XU.S. Constitution Prep CourseRICA Prep CourseSelf-Paced Online CoursesSelf-paced Online courses designed to satisfy teacher CEUrequirements for career advancement. CD ROM versions of allcourses are available for students who do not have access to highspeedinternet.TEDX 1823XTEDX 1824XTEDX 1825XTEDX 1826XTEDX 1827XTEDX 1844XTEDX 1845XTEDX 1846XTEDX 1848XTEDX 1849XTEDX 1868XTEDX 1871XTEDX 1872XTEDX 1879XTEDX 1880XTEDX 1881XTEDX 1882XTEDX 1883XTEDX 1884XTEDX 1885XTEDX 1886XTEDX 1887XADD: Info and Interventions; 4 CEUsAdvanced Classroom Mgt; 3 CEUsEducational Assessment; 3 CEUsTraumatized Child; 3 CEUsTeaching Diversity; 3 CEUsBehavior is Language; 4 CEUsViolence in Schools; 3 CEUsLearning Disabilities; 4 CEUsDrugs & Alcohol in School; 3 CEUsAutism & Asperger’s Disorders; 3 CEUsInclusion; 3 CEUsUnderstanding Aggression; 4 CEUsTalented & Gifted; 3 CEUsChild Abuse; 3 CEUsInfant and Toddler Mental Health; 3 CEUsReading Fundamentals #1; 3 CEUsReading Fundamentals #2; 3 CEUsReading Fundamentals #3; 4 CEUsErly Childhood: Fmly-Centrd Srvcs; 3 CEUsEarly Childhood: Observtn & Asmnt; 4 CEUsEarly Childhood Program Planning; 4 CEUsErly Chldhd: Tpcl & Atypcl Dvlpmnt; 4 CEUsBehavior Management WorkshopProgram Information: (858) 642-8600 • extlearning@nu.eduThe Behavior Blueprint courses have been developed from years ofexperience and best practices in both traditional and nontraditionaleducational settings. The basic tenets of behavior management,however, certainly apply to any classroom, school setting, oranywhere you deal with people. The workshops are user-friendlyand break down behavior management into easily understood ideasand strategies. It is suggested that students either participate in eachof the four individual in-depth courses which make up thecomponents of Behavior Blueprint or the Behavior Blueprint coursewhich is a condensed version of the other courses.These workshops will help educators in all roles to understand thebasics of behavior and how to respond/react to challengingsituations with students, staff, students’ parents, board members, orothers in the community. New teachers typically find theseworkshops supplement the information they receive while obtainingtheir credential while experienced teachers report that they welcomethe refresher regarding behavior management. Administratorsappreciate the opportunity to look at the essentials of behaviormanagement so that they can return to their school ready to take onthe behavioral challenges they face every day.Attending these workshops as a group from your school ororganization will help in the promotion and development ofbehavior plans best suited to your program’s specific behavior needsand will create a buy-in from all involved. Courses are taught onsitefor continuing education units.IST 1820XIST 1821XTeachers Role in Behavior; 0.2 CEUsDecoding Student Behavior; 0.6 CEUsIST 1822XIST 1823XIST 1824XIST 1825XBehavior Management Foundations; 0.4 CEUsProactive Behavior Management; 0.4 CEUsYour Behavior Blueprint - 1; 0.8 CEUsYour Behavior Blueprint - 2; 1.6 CEUsCorrectional Education: Continuing EducationCoursesProgram Information: (858) 642-8600 • extlearning@nu.eduCourses are designed for employees of the CA Department ofCorrections and Rehabilitation in order to earn professionaldevelopment credits for salary advancement. Focus of the courseswill be on exceptional students in the classroom (as seen in anInstitutional setting) and best practices for classroom managementand instruction. Courses are offered online and onsite. Studentsreceive 4.5 CEUs and a certificate of completion from NationalUniversity for each course completed.PSX 1858X Diversity in the Classroom; 4.5 CEUsPSX 1859X Bhvr Mgt in a Crctnal Clsrm; 4.5 CEUsPSX 1860X Fcltng Incarceratd Adlt Lrnrs; 4.5 CEUsChild Care Providers Training WorkshopFaculty Advisor: Deborah LeBlanc • (310) 662-2146 • dleblanc@nu.eduCourses designed for child care providers to maintain licensurerequirements with the Center for Community and Family Services(CCFS) in Carson, CA. Courses are offered in English at CCFS andSpanish at the National University Los Angeles campus. Studentsreceive 2.4 CEUs and a certificate of completion from NationalUniversity.CCTX 1801X Arts & Crafts for Child Care; 2.4 CEUsCCTX 1802X Child Care Curriculum Planning; 2.4 CEUsCCTX 1803X Diversity & Global Awareness; 2.4 CEUsCCTX 1810X Child Care Providers Training; 2.4 CEUsCCTX 1811X Curso Para Principiantes – Curso de EntrenamientoPara Proveedores de Cuidado Infantil; 2.4 CEUsCCTX 1820X School Readiness & Preparation; 2.4 CEUsCCTX 1821X Curso Avanzado - Padres y Hijos ComunidadObservación y Concientización; 2.4 CEUsENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATESEnterprise Excellence Certificate ProgramsProgram Information: (858) 642-8612 • extlearning@nu.eduSix Sigma Green Belt and Black BeltCertificationsCertification PrerequisitesCandidates for the certificate program must possess a Bachelor’sdegree in engineering, engineering technology, or physical sciences,or a closely related area from an accredited university. Interestedstudents from other disciplines may be admitted to the program butmay be required to complete additional courses. Those who have ageneral non-science and non-engineering degree would beconsidered for admission based on relevant experience and thefollowing minimum program prerequisites:MGT 409 CMNS 205Principles of Management and Organization (orequivalent course)Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Statistics(or equivalent course)These courses may be waived if their equivalents have beencompleted at the undergraduate level with a grade of “C” or better.Extended Learning317