SUNY Ulster’s Office of Continuing and Professional Development offers hundreds of classes designed to enrich your life, expand your horizons, and assist you with your career development. You can find classes listed by categories, or view a complete list of all classes by clicking here.
This is an introductory course to beginning sign language. Emphasis will be placed on learning the manual alphabet and hand shapes, basic language structure, vocabulary building and simple dialog with each other. You will receive 1.5 CEU's upon completion of the course.
In a simulated college classroom, students learn the essentials for college success. Through select college-level lessons in science, economics, literature, and political science, students learn the fundamentals of note taking, critical analysis, essay writing, presentational speaking, test preparation, and test taking. Lessons additionally focus on organizational skills, learning styles, budgeting, and time and stress management.
Learn basic vocabulary and communication skills in this introductory English language class. Improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and be better prepared for the workplace or higher-level classes. Instruction is in English.
You will receive 1.8 CEU's upon completion of the course.
Continue to improve your English skills in this follow-up to ESL - Level I (CFA 890). The focus of this class will be to provide students with additional instruction and practice in both oral and written communication skills, with special attention paid to the pronunciation of English sounds and words. Students who have completed ESL - Level I or have basic English competence are welcome. Instruction is in English.
You will receive 1.8 CEU's upon completion of the course. NOTE: Instructor interview is required unless ESL Level I was completed.
This course is designed for students to explore basic grammatical concepts and learn more advanced grammar. Students will learn strategies to increase their vocabulary and communication in the English language through reading, writing, conversation, and practical exercises. You will receive 1.8 CEU's upon completion of the course.
English is the key to success! Improve your English skills and feel more confident speaking at work and participating in the community. Come and join this intermediate to advanced class for students who wish to practice conversation and learn more advanced grammar in a safe and friendly environment. You will receive 1.8 CEU's upon completion of the course.
This class is a continuation of the Conversation and Grammar course (CFA 895). It is designed to build on the skills learned in the previous class. You will continue to improve your English skills and feel more confident speaking at work and participating in the community. Come and practice conversation and learn more advanced grammar in a safe and friendly environment. You will receive 1.8 CEU's upon completion of the course.
The Master Class will demonstrate safe and effective techniques that improve muscular endurance and core stability without sacrificing control and quality.
