Summer Non-Credit Courses

 

Exercise and Fitness

 

Introduction to Contemporary and Improv Dance

Join Alexandra Baca in this week long intensive class introducing young dancers to contemporary technique. No prior knowledge is necessary, as Alexandra will take students through the basics of contemporary movement and improve skills. Students will also learn about the importance of confidence and self-awareness through improve, making this workshop not only about strengthening body, but also mind.

When: Monday - Friday, 3–5 p.m.

  • Session 1: June 3–7
  • Session 2: July 8–12

Where: University Theatre Center, Room 161
Fee: $100 per session
Materials required: Student will need to wear comfortable tight fitting clothes and socks are required. A water bottle is also recommended.
Ages: 10–14 years (minors will need parental consent)
Enrollment: minimum 10, maximum 30

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Modern Contemporary Fusion and Improv Dance

Join Alexandra Baca in this week long intensive contemporary dance class. Explore and get creative through expressive and dynamic movement all while learning techniques to connect mind and body. Contemporary dance is a very physical form of dance, so the focus will be mostly on basic technique. Alexandra will also work with students on improvisational work, which builds self-confidence and helps dancers get out of their comfort zone. Combined with bits of yoga and cardio, the week will be filled with strengthening and improving body and self.

When: Monday - Friday, 6–8 p.m.

  • Session 1: June 3–7
  • Session 2: July 8–12

Where: Baptist Student Union, Main Meeting Room
Fee: $100 per session
Materials required: Student will need to wear comfortable tight fitting clothes and socks are required. A water bottle is also recommended.
Ages: 15 and up (minors will need parental consent)
Enrollment: minimum 10, maximum 30

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Swimming Lessons

Dive into summer with these four convenient rotations of swimming lessons. Marissa Hyde, a lifeguard at ENMU, will be on hand to assist swimmers of all comfort levels. Rotations 1 is a mommy and me class designed to help infants and toddlers 6 months to 2 years development comfort in the water and learn basic water skills like blowing bubbles and floating. In this rotation, the parent accompanies the child in the water. Rotation 2 is for younger/less experienced swimmers. This rotation will focus on breathing, floating, arm, and leg techniques. Rotation 3 is for older swimmers that know how to swim, but will learn different strokes, proper kick movements, diving skills. Rotation 4 is for adults who have little or no swimming experience. Spots are limited, so sign up soon.
Register by: Friday at noon prior to each rotation

When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 4:00 - 4:50 p.m.

  • Rotation 1: June 3–13 (Mommy and Me)
  • Rotation 2: June 17–June 27 (Beginner)
  • Rotation 3: July 1–11 (Intermediate/Advanced)
  • Rotation 4: July 15–July 25 (Adult)

Where: ENMU Natatorium (behind the Golden Library)
Fee: $50 per rotation
Materials required: swimsuit and towel; Infants and toddlers who are not potty trained are required to wear a swim diaper
Ages: 6 months and up (minors will need parental consent)
Enrollment: minimum 4, maximum 8

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Morning Aqua Aerobics

Jump into the pool this summer with Marissa Hyde for a wonderful morning aqua aerobics course! The water is a great alternative for those who suffer from back pain or other ailments, and the resistance provided by the pool will improve cardiovascular endurance as well as muscle tone and flexibility. These classes will keep you active and fit throughout the summer. Come dive in and enjoy the wonderful benefits of aqua aerobics!

When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, June 3–July 25, 7–8 a.m.
Where: ENMU Natatorium (behind the Golden Library)
Fee: $80 for semester
Materials: Swimsuit and Towel
Ages: 16 and up (minors will need parental consent)
Enrollment: minimum 4

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Zumba

Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got Zumba®. Join Julie Gawehn, and discover if Zumba® is the ultimate solution to your workout problem.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 4–July 25, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Where: University Theatre Center, Room 161
Fee: $35
Materials: Comfortable workout clothes and shoes
Ages: Adults
Enrollment: minimum 5, maximum 35

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Ballet

Distance Education is kicking off another summer of fun in ballet. Amanda Moore will teach you or your little one the fundamentals of ballet, develop self-confidence and creativity. Dance also helps to improve body strength, flexibility and grace. This class focuses specifically on development of ballet technique. Students will need a leotard (any color) as well as a set of tights, and appropriate ballet shoes.

When: June 3-June 27

  • Beginners: Mondays 5:00-5:50 p.m. (New dancers under 6 years old)
  • Level 1: Mondays 6:30-7:20 p.m. (returning dancers under 8 years old and new dancers under 10 years old)
  • Level 2: Tuesdays 6:30-7:20 p.m. (returning dancers over 7 years old)
  • Level 3: Thursdays 6:30-7:20 p.m. (adults)

Where: University Theatre Center, Room 161
Fee: $50
Materials required: any color leotard, pink or white tights, pink ballet shoes
Ages: 4 and up (minors will need parental consent)
Enrollment: minimum 4, maximum 12

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Boot Camp

Boot Camp will get you in shape without going into the military. You will feel good and look great. Jane Hamann will lead you though basic exercises including calisthenics, body weight training, and core work. Work at your own pace and push yourself to be the best you can be.
When: June 3–July 25

  • Session 1: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:00–9:45 a.m.
  • Session 2: Mondays and Wednesday 5:30–6:15 p.m.

Where: Session 1: Greyhound Arena, Room 11
Session 2: Baptist Student Union, Main Meeting Room

Fee: $50 per session
Materials required: Workout clothes, comfortable shoes, and mat. A water bottle is also recommended.
Ages: 18 years and older
Enrollment: minimum 4, maximum 12

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Activities for Children

 

Kids' College

It's about that time again for another summer of fun at Kids' College. We are currently planning a variety of activities for children ages 6-12 years.

Kids' College combines fun, fellowship and learning and keeps kids' minds active during their summer break from school. The Leadership Team is comprised of a lead teacher and college-age counselors. The Team provides daily activities to stimulate young minds such as science, reading, history and computers. Intellectual activities are mixed with physical and creative activities like art, music, physical education, swimming and more.

Attendance is flexible. Parents may bring their children for the entire eight weeks or one week at a time. Space is limited however, pre-payment confirms a place. Groups are divided by age.

When: Mondays-Fridays, June 3–July 26, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Week 1: June 3–7
Week 2: June 10–14
Week 3: June 17–21
Week 4: June 24–June 28
Week 5: July 1–5
Week 6: July 8–12
Week 7: July 15–19
Week 8: July 22–26
Where: Family and Consumer Sciences Building
Ages: 6-12 years (minors will need parental consent)
Enrollment limits for each age group: minimum 6, maximum 30
Fee: $75 per week for first child; $60 per week for each additional child. The admission costs for field trips are additional.

Registration fees include the cost of all regular activities and classroom supplies, 45 hours of supervision per week, daily lunch and afternoon snacks. Field trips will again highlight the summer. Kids College will not meet on the fourth of July.

All payments must be received in the Distance Education and Outreach office before a child will be accepted into the program. No payments can be accepted by teachers, counselors or coordinator.

Registration Process:
A registration form must be completed for each child and may be obtained in the Distance Education and Outreach office located in the Education Building, Room 102. Regular registration will begin on Monday, April 29. Register no later than the Friday before each scheduled week of classes (space permitting).

Materials required: Children need to wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Also, a daily backpack filled with swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and refillable water bottle (all labeled with your child's name) is required.

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The Nuts and Bolts of Drawing – Opening Your Artist's Eye

Join artist Sheri Acker for this beginning art class where you will learn about line, light, shadow, proportion, and scale using mixed media to capture effects and create your own unique works of art.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 4–27, 2–4 p.m.
Where: FCS, Room 99
Fee: $90
Materials: Pencils, large pad paper, watercolors, erasers, masking tape, pens, crayons, and markers. Additional supplies will be discussed at the first class meeting.
Ages: 10–14 (minors will need parental consent)
Enrollment: minimum 6, maximum 10

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Paper Mache Projects

Join artist Sheri Acker for this fun class where you will learn about dimension while creating paper mache art with found objects.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 2–25, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Where: FCS, Room 99
Fee: $90
Materials: Flour, salt, paints (acrylic), newspapers, masking or duct tape, baby oil, scissors, balloons, cardboard, glue, and sandpaper. Additional supplies will be discussed at the first class meeting.
Ages: 10–14 (minors will need parental consent)
Enrollment: minimum 6, maximum 10

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Trainings and Certifications

 

Art for Classroom Teachers

Join artist Sheri Acker for this art class designed for K-12 teachers. In this class, you will learn how to integrate art into your classroom lessons. You will learn the basics of color mixing, design, drawing, dimension and utilizing found materials to enhance student learning.

When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 18–27, 10:00am.–noon.
Where: FCS, Room 99
Fee: $90
Materials: Pencils, large pad paper, watercolors, erasers, masking tape, pens, crayons, and markers. Additional supplies will be discussed at the first class meeting.
Ages: Adults
Enrollment: minimum 6, maximum 10

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The Center for Legal Studies

 

Paralegal Certification Course

This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. This course will teach students how to work as a full-time or part-time paralegal, and how to open a free-lance business. Students will be trained to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation.

The instruction is practice-oriented and related to those areas of the law in which paralegals are most in demand. This program will help students learn new marketable job skills and increase their office's efficiency, productivity and billable hours. There are no prerequisites other than a high school diploma (or GED), but students will be expected to complete a significant amount of homework, and must pass numerous quizzes and successfully complete several legal document writing assignments.

Students have 14 weeks to complete the online course. Students have a maximum of 12 months to complete the two-part course in the online, DVD, or text-only format, for which enrollment is open and ongoing. Students who successfully complete both Paralegal 1 and Paralegal II will receive a Certification of Completion from ENMU. Registration and textbook orders can be placed by calling 800.522.PREP (800.522.7737), or visit www.legalstudies.com.

Online format: 7 week course, www.legalstudies.com
When: May 6–June 21; July 1–Aug. 16
Required and recommended textbooks: variable costs
Fee: $1189 ($1229 for DVD format)
Register by: see www.legalstudies.com

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Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course

Students should have successfully completed the Paralegal Course above, or the equivalent, before enrolling in these Advanced Paralegal Courses. These courses (fourteen different advanced topics) are available in online format lasting seven weeks each. Students will receive 4.5 CEUs upon successful completion of each advanced course, and CLE units (generally seven per topic) may also be awarded to attorneys and other legal professionals who successfully complete an advanced course. More than one course may be taken during any given session, and the topics can be taken in any order; however, it is recommended that students should not take more than three courses per session due to significant homework requirements. Students who successfully complete at least six advanced course topics will receive a Certificate of Completion from ENMU. Registration and textbook orders can be placed by calling 800.522.PREP (800.522.7737), or you may visit www.legalstudies.com for information and registration.

Online format: 7 week course, www.legalstudies.com
When: May 6–June 21; July 1–Aug. 16
Required and recommended textbooks: variable costs
Fee: $1650 ($275 per topic)
Register by: see www.legalstudies.com

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Law School Preparation Course

This course, is offered in an online format, and is designed to help pre-law students excel in their first year of law school. Its objective is to teach a proven approach for attacking the burdensome casebook method of instruction so that dedicated students can enter law school prepared and maximize their studies on the very first day. Students can complete the online course in just seven weeks.

Tuition is $300 with extensive materials (including any first-year course outlines) provided. You may register by calling 800.522.PREP (800.522.7737), or visit www.legalstudies.com for more information or registration. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion from ENMU.

Online format: 7 week course, www.legalstudies.com
When: May 6–June 21; July 1–Aug. 16
Required and recommended textbooks: variable costs
Fee: $300
Register by: see www.legalstudies.com

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Legal Nurse Consultant Training Course

This course is available in a seven-week online format. The course is open to any RN or other medical professional interested in the field of forensic testimony and medical-legal issues, and the curriculum is specifically designed to prepare participants for a career as legal nurse consultant. Building on students' medical education and possible clinical experience, this course prepares participants to testify in court as expert witnesses and to advise law firms, health care providers, insurance companies, and governmental agencies regarding medical issues.

The course teaches legal concepts related to the health care industry, as well as the role a legal nurse consultant might play in litigation areas such as medical malpractice, toxic torts, products liability, personal injury, wrongful death, criminal law, and workers' compensation. CEUs for nurses will be available to successful graduates if needed, for an additional small fee. Legal Nurse Consultant Certification (LNCC) Examination eligibility requirements are discussed during this training course; however, students who successfully complete this course need not take the LNCC test in order to practice as legal nurse consultants.

Students receive 42 hours of instruction and will be required to prepare assignments and pass weekly quizzes. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion from ENMU. Two repeating sessions are scheduled for this spring. Registration and textbook orders can be placed by calling 800.522.PREP (800.522.7737), or you may visit www.legalstudies.com for more information or registration.

Online format: 7 week course, www.legalstudies.com
When: May 6–June 21; July 1–Aug. 16
Required and recommended textbooks: variable costs
Fee: $849
Register by: see www.legalstudies.com

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Preparing for the LSAT

This course will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of the American judicial system. It will also teach you practical skills including how to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation.

After successfully completing the tests and assignments for this seven week course, you will know:

  • the origins and history of the American legal system
  • the meaning and application of important legal terminology
  • attorney and paralegal ethics
  • techniques of jury selection and the jury selection process
  • how to prepare legal documents including demand letters, pleadings, discovery documents, motions and memos
  • significant elements of the substantive law of torts, contracts
  • the important rules of civil procedure and evidence
  • how to conduct a legal interview
  • how to conduct legal investigation
  • how to conduct legal analysis and perform legal problem solving

 

Online format: 7 week course, www.legalstudies.com
When: May 6–June 21; July 1–Aug. 16
Required and recommended textbooks: variable costs
Fee: $250
Register by: see www.legalstudies.com

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Preparing for the GRE

Applying to Graduate school usually means taking the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) General Test. Our GRE Preparation Course is a must. We have been preparing students around the world for graduate school since 1980, and this unique online format combines the convenience of independent study with the camaraderie of a classroom environment.
The GRE has two different sections – verbal and quantitative. Our live lecture course will go over both sections, whereas our online course is divided into two separate courses, one to prepare you for the verbal sections of the GRE and one to prepare you for the quantitative sections.

  • The quantitative portion of the course features a math review and techniques for tackling the quantitative comparison, discrete quantitative, and data interpretation questions that make up the math sections of the GRE.
  • During the verbal and analytical sections of the course we will discuss how to do your best on reading comprehension, analogies, sentence completions, antonyms, and logical and analytical reasoning questions.
  • You will practice on actual GRE tests from previous years, and we will cover specific time saving techniques for the computer administrations of the test.

 

Online format: 7 week course, www.legalstudies.com
When: May 6–June 21; July 1–Aug. 16
Required and recommended textbooks: variable costs
Fee: $250
Register by: see www.legalstudies.com

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Preparing for the GMAT

Most MBA programs across the country and internationally require a Graduate Management Admission Test score for program admission. Our GMAT Preparation Course is a must. We have been preparing students around the world for graduate school since 1980, and this unique online format combines the convenience of independent study with the camaraderie of a classroom environment.

The GMAT has four different sections – analytical writing, integrated reasoning, verbal, and quantitative. Our online course is divided into two separate courses, one to prepare you for the verbal and analytical writing sections of the GMAT and one to prepare you for the integrated reasoning and quantitative sections.

  • The quantitative section of the course features a math review and techniques for tackling the problem solving and data sufficiency questions that make up the math section of the GMAT. Test-taking techniques and a thorough review of questions types on the Integrated Reasoning section are also included.
  • The verbal section of the course covers all question types on the verbal sections of the GMAT. We will explain how to do your best on reading comprehension, sentence corrections, critical reasoning questions, and the analytical writing assessment.
  • You will practice on actual GMAT tests from previous years, and specific time saving techniques will be covered for the computer administrations of the test.

Online format: 7 week course, www.legalstudies.com
When: May 6–June 21; July 1–Aug. 16
Required and recommended textbooks: variable costs
Fee: $250
Register by: see www.legalstudies.com

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Victim Advocacy Certificate Course

The course will prepare participants to work in victim advocacy with domestic violence shelters, crisis centers, crisis hotlines and state and county governments. Course topics include legal terminology, legal process, jurisdiction and venue, ethics, guardianships, crisis intervention, sexual assault, domestic violence, grief counseling, temporary restraining orders, and community counseling. There are no prerequisites; however, students will be expected to complete homework. Students who successfully complete this non-credit course will receive a Certificate of Completion from ENMU. Registration and textbook orders can be placed by calling 800.522.PREP ( 800.522.7737), or you may visit www.legalstudies.com for more information or registration.

Online format: 7 week course, www.legalstudies.com
When: May 6–June 21; July 1–Aug. 16
Required and recommended textbooks: variable costs
Fee: $575 ($615 for DVD format)
Register by: see www.legalstudies.com

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Other

 

Introduction to Mandarin Chinese and Chinese Culture

Join Laura Swartz for an introduction to Chinese language and culture. The class is intended for people who are considering in-depth study, planning a trip, or just curious about China. You will learn basic grammar structure, useful phrases, and modern culture.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 2–25, 2–3 p.m.
Where: ED, Room120
Fee: $50
Materials: $8 supply fee paid at the first class.
Ages: 14 and up (minors will need parental consent)
Enrollment: minimum 5, maximum 20

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The History of Food

Join Charles Broz for an historical look at where present day foods come from, and their dramatic impact on civilization. The class covers the Paleolithic Era through the modern age, giving new perspective and respect for the many foods available to today's consumer.

When: June 3 – July 26
Where: Online
Fee: $50
Materials: A History of Food 2nd edition by Maguelonne Toussaint–Samat and an active email account
Ages: 14 and up

Enrollment: minimum 5, maximum 25

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