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Continuing Education & Dawson Technical Institute Fall 2004 Schedule of Classes is available for download below.

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Continuing Education
Kennedy-King College offers an extensive continuing education and community services program in traditional and non traditional methods for adults 18 years of age and older regardless of their educational background. In addition, special interest courses are given through the Center for Lifelong Learning for children and adults of all ages. These courses are flexible in terms of format, topic, length of time, and fees.

Courses are generally offered in seven week or shorter sessions (i.e. one day seminars) that meet days, evenings, and weekends at the college and in many off campus, community based locations such as schools, senior centers, community centers, and churches.

Non credit courses, workshops, symposia, and forums are among programs offered in concert with and for hundreds of community agencies and organizations.

General Studies courses, the name applied to continuing education classes, are approved by the Illinois Community College Board. These Continuing Education Units (CEU) of credit are applicable to certain certificates upon successful completion of a program but do not apply to the associate degree.

Program categories include computer technology, biological sciences, business, child development, education, fine arts, home economics, humanities, journalism, law, mathematical sciences, medical and office occupations, physical education, physical sciences, social sciences, social work, speech, and trades and industry.

Several hundred courses have been approved in the above categories for continuing education credit. For example, the large selection of medical course offerings includes certified nursing assistant training, nutrition, pharmacology, drug therapy, medical terminology and refresher courses for registered nurses. Business courses include microcomputers, real estate, investments and insurance.

Additionally, the Division of Continuing Education is a provider of training for a number of industry related certified programs such as: Microsoft Certification, Phlebotomy Technician, Food Service Sanitation, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Physical Therapy Aide, Medical Office Assistant, and Certified Nursing Assistant.

Customized training opportunities are offered through the Department of Business and Industry Services. This unit provides workforce training to corporations, non-profits and businesses in the community.

The Continuing Education courses are designed to meet the demanding schedules of the workforce. This includes offering off campus location sites, flexible time schedules and at affordable rates. Through short term training, the Division offers programs to upgrade skills, improve organizations'/industries' economic performance and provide personal enrichment classes for persons who wish to obtain knowledge and learn new skills.

Many courses have been tailored to meet the requirements of older adults and senior citizens. Preparation for retirement and new careers is emphasized. Self awareness, self esteem, and new attitudes toward the normal aging process are developed through class participation. Senior citizens learn of many new avenues open to them, of special services available to them, and of services they can offer to society. Social action and social issues may be studied and cultural attainment is explored through a variety of fine arts courses.

Hobby and special interest courses are reviewed and changed to meet the interests of adults and children. These include calligraphy, photography, dancing, cookery, magic, languages, sign language, computer courses, youth summer programs, jewelry making, and arts and crafts courses. Additionally, special classes for the hearing impaired are available.
Community forums are featured throughout the year.

Adult Education Department
The Adult Education Department is proud of its community presence in the service area of Kennedy-King College. Community education classes are held in partnership with the Chicago Public Library, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District facilities, area churches, and community based organizations. Class schedules are flexible, some meeting during mornings, afternoons and evening hours.

The Adult Education Departments primarily serve adults 18 years or older who want to become literate by improving their reading, math and writing skills; who want to prepare for the high school equivalency examination in English or Spanish; or who need to learn to speak English.

The following programs are offered through the Adult Education Department:

Adult Literacy: Designed for adults with little or no reading skills. Classes are small and instruction is often individualized.

Adult Basic Education (ABE): Designed for adults who need to practice and improve reading, writing and math skills for self enrichment, to prepare for the GED test, or to enter job training programs.

General Education Development (GED): Designed for adults who need preparation for the High School Equivalency examination. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish.

English as a Second Language (ESL): English classes for non native adults who are not proficient in English. Classes range from beginning to advanced levels and are held at community locations.
In addition to the above programs, the Adult Education Department sponsors a number of student retention activities throughout the year. Each June the department hosts a dance in conjunction with graduation ceremonies. Monthly writing contests are held to help students improve their writing skills in preparation for the essay examination on the Official GED Test. In September and February, the department participates in Hispanic Heritage and Black History Month celebrations respectively. During these months, off campus classes not only participate at these celebrations, they also tour the college to learn about its programs and services. Students who excel academically are eligible for the Harold Washington and the Seabury Scholarships.

For specific community locations and registration dates, contact the Adult Education Department at (773) 602 5340.

The Center for Open Learning
The Center for Open Learning offers courses on television and cassette tapes. Courses by television are broadcast on Channel 20, WYCC TV the public television station owned by the City Colleges of Chicago. No cable connection or subscription fee is required. Channel 20 programming is listed in the daily and weekend Chicago newspapers. Channel 20 (UHF) broadcasts 75 hours per week, on weekday mornings and evenings, and all day on the weekends. Courses which have been taped on video and audio cassettes are available for study. at several branches of the Chicago Public Library and at some of the City Colleges.

Students may register for Open Learning courses at the Office of the Registrar or during regular registration. You may also call the Center for Open Learning for forms so you can register by mail. Students who register by mail will be enrolled at Harold Washington College and grades and transcripts will be issued by that institution. Grades and transcripts will be issued by Kennedy-King College for those students who register on this campus.

Registered students receive by mail a package of course materials which include all the necessary instructions for completing the course. Students who pre-register can expect to receive the materials shortly before the course begins. Materials will be mailed to other registrants as soon as their registrations are complete.