Spring Courses

Low Relief Casting by Steven Romano, MBAL

The Capitol Center
123 Summers Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Sundays 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (January 27-February 24. 2013)

Description:

Casting is a beginner sculpture course. Students will learn the basics of clay hand building, forming molds, and creating casts. Students learn how to produce a low relief plaster sculpture that they keep. Students will have the opportunity to apply hands on creativity, while learning the basics of casting low relief sculpture.
 

Cost:

$175 – includes all supplies

Faith, Food, and Nutrition in Health by Dr. Jenelle Robinson

West Virginia State University
Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. (January 29-March 19, 2013)

Description:

An introductory study of religious dietary laws, spiritual principles used with food, along with basic nutrition education to enhance health and well-being.

Cost:

$150

Practical Beginning French by Dr. James J. Natsis
 

The Capitol Center
123 Summers Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. (April 3 - May 1, 2013)

Description:

This course teaches students basic knowledge of French for travel or social purposes. Students will also be able to read menus in French and to understand French terms that are often used in English, e.g. C’est la vie, coup d’état.

Cost:

$75

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West Virginia State University – 731 Wallace Hall
Thursdays 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (January 31-February 28)

Description:

This course examines basic nutrition principles and strongly considers the metabolic requirements needed for a variety of daily activity as well as the impact that physical activity, training and scientifically directed nutrition can have on one’s body composition and human performance.
 

Cost:

$150

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 A Guide to Fitness Training by Dr. Aaron Settle

West Virginia State University – 731 Wallace Hall
Mondays 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (January 28-February 25)

Description:

This course examines basic fitness application principles and strongly considers the individual differences with the human body in regards to personal training. The student examines program design, proper exercise technique, risk management, and goal setting.

Cost:

$150

Introduction to Microsoft Word by Michael Lewis, MBA

West Virginia State University
Monday and Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 2013)

Description:

This course introduces students to Microsoft Word, a powerful word processing tool that allows users to create a wide variety of documents on the computer. The course provides an overview of all the popular features of Word, and then a host of in-class projects will reinforce the concepts through hands-on experience. 

Cost:

$150

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The Capitol Center
123 Summers Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (April 3 - May1, 2013)

Description:

This course introduces students to the basic elements of the modern standard Arabic language. Specifically, the course emphasizes the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Cost:

$150

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The Capitol Center
123 Summers Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Thursdays 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (February 7-March 7, 2013)

Description:

This course is a study of youth sports in America. Topics will center on the good, the bad, and the ugly in sports. At the end of the course, students will be able to decide whether sports are worth the time and energy. The course will allow students the freedom to form their own opinion about sports through peer and instructor-led discussions.  

Cost:

$150

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West Virginia State University
Monday and Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (March 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 2013)

Description:

This course introduces students to Microsoft Excel, a powerful spreadsheet tool that enables users to perform a wide variety of task. The course provides an overview of all the popular features of Excel, and then a host of in-class projects will reinforce the concepts through hands-on experience.

Cost:

$150

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West Virginia State University
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (March 12-April 16, 2013)

Description:

This class is an opportunity to write memoir and personal essay pieces about the meaningful events in our lives. It allows us the opportunity to explore reasons and rationales, to celebrate and to understand, to explore the deeper meanings or to just allow it to be remembered as special and sometimes life changing. Via a series of exercises, students will develop one or two memoir pieces or personal essays while writing in a safe environment in a workshop atmosphere.

Cost:

$150

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West Virginia State University
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (March 23, March 30, 2013)

Description:

This course is for Silver Surfers – individuals age 65 and above who wish to get the most out of their experience on the computer. The class teaches a variety of topics such as how to purchase and setup a computer, how to make computing senior friendly, and a general overview of using the internet and productivity software.

Cost:

FREE for all 65 and older

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West Virginia State University
Monday and Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (April 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 2013)

Description:

This course introduces students to Microsoft PowerPoint, a powerful presentation development tool that enables users to create a wide variety of presentations. The course provides an overview of all the popular features of PowerPoint, and then a host of in-class projects will reinforce the concepts through hands-on experience.

Cost:

$150