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6-Week Winter Session Begins
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Registration Begins
Monday, December 16, 2019
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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

Business and Vocational......................................................................4
Academics............................................................................................9
Aquatics..............................................................................................10
Computers..........................................................................................12
Dance..................................................................................................12
Health & Wellness..............................................................................13
Kids Korner........................................................................................13
Language............................................................................................14
Music..................................................................................................14
Seniors...............................................................................................14
Program Partnerships and Online Programs...................................16
Registration & General Information................................................26
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BUSINESS AND                                          patients during dialysis procedures and
                                                      monitor and record vital signs as well as
VOCATIONAL                                            administer local anesthetics and drugs as
                                                      needed. Additionally, they may also be
                                                      involved in the training of patients for
                                                      at-home dialysis treatment. Note: this
                                                      program does not include a national or state
                                                      certification as part of its overall objectives.
                                                      Additionally, there is no student internship
                                                      or clinical rotation offered as part of this
                                                      program.
                                                      Instr: TBD
                                                      February 11 – March 31
BV2203. Grant Writing Workshop                        Tues & Thur, 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
This grant writing class is designed to               50 Hours
introduce and discuss the components                  Fee: $1,199 (textbooks included)
of a grant proposal for public and private
foundations. Each student will be given an            BV2205. Retail Pharmacy Technician
opportunity to practice in writing, and to            If you are a high school senior, young adult
develop each of the basic components as               or a senior citizen considering a change,
well as discuss the stages of fundraising for a       this training will get you off to a fast start
501c3 non-profit. Students will also be given         toward a new career. This eight week class
an opportunity to develop a full fundable             will introduce you to the responsibilities
grant proposal. The successful student will           of a community pharmacy technician
be required to complete typed homework                as well as teach you how to interpret
assignments. This class is designed for both          prescriptions. Class will also include in-
beginners and the experienced who may                 depth coverage of dosage calculations,
be interested in fine tuning their grant              medication classifications and federal laws.
writing skills.                                       You will receive an application for state
Instr: Sheila Yarbrough                               licensing and after completion of the course,
Thur, 6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.                             with regular attendance, a certificate will
8 weeks                                               be issued. Workbooks are required and
Fee: $141                                             can be purchased from the instructor for
                                                      $60.00. Enrollment is limited.
BV2204. Dialysis Technician Program                   Instr: Kay Hoffman
This 50-hour Dialysis Technician Program              Sat, 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.
provides students with the knowledge                  8 weeks
and skills needed to perform the duties               Students that qualify for WIOA may
required of Dialysis Technicians. Under               receive a tuition waiver.
the supervision of physicians and                     Fee: $313
registered nurses, Dialysis Technicians
operate kidney dialysis machines, prepare
dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems
as well as maintain and repair equipment.
Furthermore, technicians work with

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BV2206. EKG Technician Certification               safely. Classroom and lab work includes
Program                                            terminology, anatomy and physiology;
This comprehensive 50 hour EKG                     blood collection procedures; specimen
Technician Certification Program prepares          hands-on practice; and training in skills and
students to function as EKG Technicians            techniques to perform puncture methods.
and to take the ASPT – Electrocardiograph          National Certification: Students who
(EKG) Technician exam and other                    complete this program will have the
National Certification Exams. This                 opportunity to pursue the National Health
course will include important practice             Career Association (NHA) Phlebotomy
and background information on anatomy              Technician (CPT) Exam.
and physiology of the heart, medical disease       Students that qualify for WIOA can
processes, medical terminology, medical            receive a tuition waiver.
ethics, legal aspects of patient contact,          Instr: TBD
electrocardiography and stress testing.            January 21 – March 31
Additionally, students will practice with          Tues & Thurs, 6:00p.m. – 9:30p.m.
EKG equipment and perform hands on labs            February 1, 22 and March 14
including introduction to the function and         Sat, 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
proper use of the EKG machine, the normal          90 Hours
anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead          Fee: $1,799 (textbooks included)
placement, 12-lead placement and other
clinical practices.                                BV2209. Basic Nursing Aide
National Certification: After the                  Students will receive comprehensive
successful completion of this program,             instruction and clinical training in an
students will be prepared to sit for               Illinois-approved CNA program. Certified
the American Society of Phlebotomy                 nursing assistants work in all types of
Technicians, Inc. (ASPT) Certified EKG             licensed health care facilities including
Technician (CET) exam.                             nursing homes, home health agencies,
Students that qualify for WIOA can                 hospices, hospitals, and intermediate care
receive a tuition waiver.                          facilities. This is an eight (8) week program
Instr: TBD                                         with an additional week for orientation
March 9 – April 27                                 and three (3) review sessions to prepare
Mon & Wed, 6:00p.m. - 9:30p.m.                     for the certification examination. Classes
50 Hours                                           meet three days a week for four hours a
Fee: $1,199                                        day. Students will also complete 40 hours of
                                                   clinical (8 hour days) that are scheduled in
BV2207. Phlebotomy Te chnician                     health care facilities on Fridays or Saturdays
Certification Program                              7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Participants must pass
This 90-hour Phlebotomy Technician                 a background check.
Program prepares professionals to                  Call 773 995-3741 for class dates.
collect blood specimens from clients               Students that qualify for WIOA can
for the purpose of laboratory analysis.            receive a tuition waiver.
Students will become familiar with                 Fee: $4,500
all aspects related to blood collection
and develop comprehensive skills to
perform venipunctures completely and

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BV2210. Home Health Aide/Personal Care             learn how to effectively execute loan
Assistant                                          documents, how to become a notary and
Personal care/home care assistants assist          how to seek agencies who are seeking
elderly and individuals with disabilities          highly qualified notary signing agents. At
in the completion of the individual’s              the end of the class, students will know
activities of daily living in their homes          how to perform a loan closing, and be
or in care facilities. Home Health Aides           efficient in understanding the loan process.
can assist with basic housekeeping as well         This course will enable the participants
as meal preparation. The occupational              to become notary signing agents within
training targets skills in administering           the Chicagoland and suburban areas. The
personal hygiene, dressing, and ambulation,        goal of the training is to prepare students
advising individuals in nutrition, household       to establish a business partnership with
cleanliness and hygiene, monitoring vital          mortgage companies, nationwide agencies,
signs and medication under supervision,            and be their own boss and earn income.
communication and working with families            Workbooks are required for this class and
on changes in lifestyle and companionship,         can be purchased from the instructor for
documentation of client status and case            $55.00. Class meets for two days.
review and consultation with the care team         Instr: Beverly Singleton
on needs of the clients.                           February 3, 5
Call 773-995-3741 for class dates.                 Mon & Wed, 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Students that qualify for WIOA can                 Fee: $195
receive a tuition waiver.
Fee: $1,290                                        BV2223. Jewelry - Beginners and Beyond
                                                   Set your imagination free as you create
BV2211. Thinking About Buying                      jewelry and design wearable art. Be amazed
Foreclosure Property?                              and inspired by the possibilities. You can
Today, more than ever, there are vast              wear it yourself, or sell it at craft shows.
opportunities to invest in real estate.            There is a $20 material fee payable to the
Regardless of credit, income, or social            instructor.
status, anyone can invest in real estate           Instr: Estell Hardiman
or make money within the industry.                 Sat, 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Foreclosure investing is one of the most           Fee: $79
profitable ways of investing in real estate.
Learn how to: become an investor, buy              BV2224. Dental Assistant
and flip property, use no money down               Students must be at least age 18-years
techniques, and make money before                  old, and have a high school diploma or
investing in property.                             equivalent.
Instr: Howard Naugles                              Call 773-995-4466 for additional
Thur, 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.                          information.
Fee: $79                                           Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
                                                   12-week, rotating schedule
BV2220. Jump Start Your Notary Business            Students that qualify for WIOA can receive
Become a Notary Signing Agent and                  a tuition waiver.
earn $100 to $150 per assignment in                Fee: $7,175
this challenging economy. Students will

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BV2238. Medical Billing and Coding                  BV2904B. Hair Braiding - Part II
Certification                                       Advance to more complex styles. Learn
The Medical Billing and Coding program              more about dreadlocks, silky dreads,
is a 12-week program which includes four            natural dreads, and cork screws. We’ll cover
(4) courses that are WIOA approved. The             interlocking/tree braiding, strand by strand,
Medical Billing and Coding career field is          weaving/sew on, lacing, bonding and fusion
for those who want to work in health care.          knots, and care and maintenance. Materials
Medical Billing and Medical Coding are              not included.
actually two distinct jobs. Medical Billers         Instr: Charlotte Henderson
are responsible for making sure everyone            Sat, 12:30p.m. - 1:45p.m.
is billed correctly; which involves talking         Fee: $113
with patients and/or health insurance
companies on a regular basis to make sure
all invoices are paid. Medical Coders do
not have much interaction with insurance
companies nor patients. This job is perfect         I COULD TEACH A
for someone who would prefer to spend               COURSE LIKE THAT!
time analyzing and coding data. Every
duty performed in a medical office has a            Do you want to share your experience
particular code assigned to it, and it needs
to be coded properly in order for proper            with others? Options would like to
billing. The Medical Coder and Biller often         hear from you. Request a course
work together to make sure all invoices are         proposal form at 773 995-4466.
paid properly.
Tue & Thur, 5:30p.m. - 9:00p.m.
12 weeks
Students that qualify for WIOA can receive
a tuition waiver.
Fee: $3,090

BV2904A. Hair Braiding - Part I
Learn to hold and start the individual
braid. Individual braids include box braids,
regular size braids, micros and micro-
mini. Learn to do goddess braids, casamas,
and sculpture and design. We’ll also learn
kinky twist, Senegalese, regular, flat twist,
twistees/comb twist and sculpture twist.
Instr: Charlotte Henderson
Sat, 11:00p.m. - 12:15p.m.
Fee: $113

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                                                   including proper lighting, cooling,
                                                   humidity, plant nutrition and pest control.
                                                   January 18, 25 and February 1, 8
                                                   Sat, 12:30p.m. - 3:30p.m.
                                                   Fee: $99

                                                   CA3503. Chemistry and Pharmacology of
CA3500. Cannabis Certificate                       Cannabis-derived Compounds
If you take all five of the classes:               Study the types of cannabinoid receptors
Cannabis 101, Cannabis Production in               and their activities, as well as a comparison
a Greenhouse Environment, Chemistry                of the chemistry and pharmacology of the
and Pharmacology of Cannabis-derived               major chemical components of cannabis.
Compounds, Recreational Cannabis: Legal            The course will examine the differences in
and Social Implications, and Cannabis              secondary metabolites for different species/
Entrepreneurship you receive a certificate.        subspecies of cannabis.
Sat, January 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22,        January 31 (one session only)
29; March 7                                        Fri, 5:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.
9:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.                                Fee: $99
Fri, January 31
5:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.                                CA3504. Recreational Cannabis: Legal and
Fee: $445                                          Social Implications
                                                   Study the laws and regulations involved
CA3501. Cannabis 101                               with the cannabis industry in Illinois.
Study the basics of compliance systems,            Differences between recreational and
safety procedures, active chemicals, and           medical marijuana will be highlighted
processes for retail and customer service          as well as the personal and community
in small or large-scale operations. Training       impacts of recreational marijuana use and
includes an overview of dosing, safe               related social justice issues.
consumption, packaging, and the various            February 15, 22, 29 and March 7
cannabis product types and their effects.          Sat, 9:00a.m. – 12noon
This is designed to be a practical course          Fee: $99
that provides basic information needed for
working in the cannabis industry.                  CA3505. Cannabis Entrepreneurship
January 18, 25 and February 1, 8                   Study the basic business concepts for
Sat, 9:00a.m. – 12noon                             cannabis entrepreneurs, product vs.
Fee: $99                                           services, businesses, managing inventory,
                                                   and cash flow cycle impacted by the
CA3502. Cannabis Production in a                   particular characteristics of the product.
Greenhouse Environment                             It assists the entrepreneur in developing
Study the strategies for optimal cannabis          a business plan specific to the cannabis
production. Topics will focus on basic             business, including how to raise capital
plant biology, morphology and structure,           given the regulatory context.
physiology and reproduction. Other                 February 15, 22, 29 and March 7
topics will include greenhouse conditions          Sat, 12:30p.m. -3:30p.m.
influencing growth and development,                Fee: $99

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ACADEMICS                                            AC2004C. Advanced Algebra
                                                     Builds on topics covered in Elementary
AC2001. Math                                         and Intermediate Algebra. Emphasis is
Many youngsters are having difficulty                on learning and understanding rational
with math simply because they do not                 expressions, inequalities, absolute value
understand basic math concepts. This                 equations, systems of linear equations,
course will increase math proficiency and            quadratic equations, and their respective
assist your child in overcoming individual           graphs. Requires a graphing calculator!
problem areas. Give your student the                 Textbook required. $20 fee for book not
skills and confidence to function at the             included
appropriate grade level. A diagnostic                Instr: Gregory Nimpson
exam will be given at the first class session.       Sat, 1:30p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Textbook is required. $20.00 fee for book            Fee: $79
not included.
Instr: TBA                                           AC2008. Write to the Point
A. Grades 1 - 3, Sat, 9:00a.m. - 10:15a.m.           In this basic writing course, students will
B. Grades 4 - 5, Sat, 10:30a.m. - 11:45a.m.          become familiar with sentence structure,
C. Grades 6 - 8, Sat, 12:00noon - 1:15p.m.           grammar, punctuation and more. This
Fee: $79                                             course is intended to help students produce
                                                     clear, concise, logically organized essays and
AC2004A. Elementary Algebra                          reports. Emphasis is placed on purpose,
Students are exposed to the tools of                 thesis, organization, and development.
algebra (problem solving plans, numbers              Instr: Barbara Maxon
& expressions, variables & expressions,              Teens/Adults - Sat, 11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m.
properties, variables & equations, etc.)             Fee: $79
Emphasis is placed on learning and
understanding the language of algebra.               AC2011. Academic Tutoring for Adults
Textbook is required. $20.00 fee for book            and Children
not included.                                        Meet with an expert tutor for six to ten
Instr: Gregory Nimpson                               one-hour sessions.
Sat, 10:30a.m. - 12noon                              Reading
Fee: $79                                             Writing
                                                     Math
AC2004B. Intermediate Algebra                        Fee: $30 per hour, 6-hour minimum
Emphasis is on learning and understanding
algebraic functions, graphs of linear
equations, logical thinking and problem
solving. Students should have taken pre-
algebra in order to register for this course.
Textbook is required. $20.00 fee for book
not included.
Instr: Gregory Nimpson
Sat, 12noon - 1:30p.m.
Fee: $79

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AQUATICS                                             SW3002B. (Teens & Adults)
                                                      Sat, 12:00noon - 1:00p.m.
Saturday Swimming classes will begin
January 11, 2020, and will meet for six               Instrs: Rudolph Henry/Donna Watson
weeks. Classes are temporarily being held            6 weeks
at Fenger Academy High School located                Fee: $93
at 11220 S. Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60628            SW3003. Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic
                                                     Skills
                                                     Gives participants success with fundamental
                                                     skills. Goals: Enter and exit water using
                                                     ladder, steps or side; fully submerge and
                                                     hold breath; bobbing; open eyes under
                                                     water and retrieve submerged objects;
                                                     front, jellyfish and tuck floats; front and
                                                     back glides and floats; recover to vertical
SW3001. Aquacise (Adults only)                       position; roll from front to back and back
You will exercise all parts of the body. This        to front; change direction of travel while
class promotes improved muscle tone,                 swimming on front or back; tread water
circulation, and development of motor                using arm and leg actions; combined arm
skills. The ability to swim is not required          and leg actions on front and back, finning
to enroll.                                           arm action.
Instr: TBA                                           SW3003A. (Ages 7 - 13)
Sat, 8:00a.m. - 9:00a.m.                               Sat, 11:00a.m. - 12noon
6 weeks                                                Instrs: Rudolph Henry/Donna Watson
Fee: $93                                             SW3003B. (Teens & Adults)
                                                       Sat, 12noon - 1:00p.m.
SW3002. Level 1 - Introduction to Water                Instrs: Rudolph Henry/Donna Watson
Skills                                               6 weeks
Helps participants feel comfortable in               Fee: $93
the water. Goals: Enter and exit water
using ladder, steps or side; blow bubbles            SW3004. Level 1 & 2 (Ages 6 - 13)
through mouth and nose; bobbing; open                Class begins January 15, 2019
eyes under water and retrieve submerged              Wed, 5:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
objects; front and back glides and floats;           Instr: Rudolph Henry
recover to vertical position; roll from front        6 weeks
to back and back to front; tread water               Fee: $93
using arm and hand actions; alternating
and simultaneous leg and arm actions on              SW3005. Level 1 & 2 (Teens & Adults)
front and back; combined arm and leg                 Class begins January 15, 2019
actions on front and back.                           Wed, 6:15p.m. - 7:15p.m.
SW3002A. (Ages 7 - 13)                               Instr: Rudolph Henry
 Sat, 11:00a.m. - 12noon                             6 weeks
 Instrs: Rudolph Henry/Donna Watson                  Fee: $93

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SW3006. Infant - Water Babies (Ages                horizontal position on front and back;
8-months to 24-months)                             tread water; flutter, scissor, dolphin and
There must be an adult with the child in           breaststroke kicks on front; front crawl
the water at all times. Goals: Learn to ask        and elementary backstroke.
for permission before entering the water;          SW3010A. (Ages 7 - 13)
learn how to enter/exit the water in a safe         Sat, 11:00a.m. - 12noon
manner; feel comfortable in the water;              Instrs: Rudolph Henry/Donna Watson
explore submerging to the mouth, nose,             SW3010B. (Teens & Adults)
and eyes; explore buoyancy on the front             Sat, 12noon - 1:00p.m.
and back position; change body position             Instrs: Rudolph Henry/Donna Watson
in water; learn how to play safely.                6 weeks
Instrs: Rudolph Henry/Donna Watson                 Fee: $93
Sat, 9:00a.m. - 9:45a.m.
6 weeks                                            SW3011. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement
Fee: $93                                           and Refinement (Advanced swimmers
                                                   only/no age restriction)
SW3007. Tiny Tots Swim (Ages 3 - 6)                Develops confidence in the skills learned
Goals: Enter and exit water using ladder,          and improves other aquatic skills. Provides
steps or side, or jumping in; blow bubbles         further coordination and refinement of
through mouth and nose; fully submerge             strokes. Goals: Headfirst entries from side
and hold breath; submerge mouth, nose and          in compact and stride positions; swim
eyes; open eyes under water and retrieve           under water; feet first surface dive; survival
submerged objects; bobbing; front and              swimming; front crawl and backstroke
back floats and glides; recover from a             open turns; tread water using 2 different
front or back float or glide to a vertical         kicks; front and back crawl, elementary
position; roll from front to back and back         backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and
to front; tread water with arm and hand            butterfly; flutter and dolphin kicks on
actions; alternating and simultaneous leg          back. Shallow-angle dive from the side
actions on front and back; alternating and         then glide and begin a front stroke tuck and
simultaneous arm actions on front and              pick surface dives, submerge completely;
back; combined arm and leg actions on              front flip turn and backstroke flip turn
front and back.                                    while swimming; front and back crawl,
Instrs: Rudolph Henry/Donna Watson                 elementary backstroke, breaststroke,
Sat, 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.                         sidestroke and butterfly, sculling.
6 weeks                                            Instrs: Rudolph Henry/Donna Watson
Fee: $93                                           Sat, 12noon - 1:00p.m.
                                                   6 weeks
SW3010. Level 3 – Stroke Development               Fee: $93
Builds on the skills in Level 2 through
additional guided practice in deeper water.
Goals: Enter water by jumping from the
side; headfirst entries from the side and
kneeling positions; bobbing while moving
toward safety; rotary breathing; survival
float; back float; change from vertical to

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COMPUTERS                                               DANCE

CS2401. Word Basics with Microsoft 2010
Learn the basics of word processing with                DA2501. Introduction to Steppin’ (Adults)
Microsoft Word. Learn how to create, save,              If you are a stepper wannabe, this is your
edit and print documents. Also learn how                opportunity to learn the fundamentals of
to move, copy, format documents using                   this progressive art form that originated
proofing tools, tabs and indents. You will              right here in Chicago. Join others like
create, sort, format, merge and perform                 yourself for this fun-filled adventure in
calculations in tables. This beginning level            steppin’. Dazzle your friends with your
class will help you with basic document                 mastery of the basic 8-count. No partner
preparation. Students must bring a USB                  needed.
to each class for their assignments and                 Instr: Tina Melendrez AKA Salsa Tina
homework.                                               Sat, 1:30p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Instr: Myron Nash                                       Fee: $79
Sat, 9:00a.m. - 11:00p.m.
Fee: $79                                                DA2501B. Intermediate/Advanced Steppin’
                                                        (Adults)
CS2402. Introduction to Excel 2010                      Now that you have the fundamentals under
Excel is a powerful application designed                your belt, it's time to begin working on
to manage financial information, perform                those fancy turns. Learn the combinations
mathematical calculations, track database               you see everyone breezing through. Develop
information, and more. Although the                     your own signature move. Improve your
spreadsheets you create do not necessarily              footwork past the basic pattern. No partner
have to contain numbers, the strength of                needed. Students must have taken an
Excel lies in its capabilities to manipulate            introductory course or receive instructor's
numeric information. The most common                    permission in order to register for this
uses of Excel are to create spreadsheets, lists,        course.
tables, and charts. Students must bring a               Instr: Tina Melendrez AKA Salsa Tina
USB to each class for their assignments                 Sat, 3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.
and homework.                                           Fee: $79
Instr: Myron Nash
Sat, 11:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Fee: $79

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HEALTH & WELLNESS                                    FT2610. Early Morning Aerobics
                                                     Get fit, look great! Shape, tone, and
Please consult your physician to make
sure these fitness classes are appropriate           boost your physical endurance with this
                                                     dynamic workout designed to promote
for your health situation.                           cardiovascular health, weight loss, and
                                                     flexibility.
FT2606. Weight Training                              Instr: TBA
This class, designed for men and women,              Mon & Wed, 9:00a.m. - 10:00a.m.
introduces the principles and skills of              Fee: $79
weight training for health, fitness, athletic
conditioning and body composition on                 FT2611. Bottoms Up
state–of–the– art equipment. Your workout            This workout is designed to build
is closely supervised. Register early!               cardiovascular health, lift, tone, and shape
Instr: John Mammie                                   your bottom! At the same time, you will
Sat, 9:30a.m. - 11:00a.m.                            lose those unwanted pounds and inches
Fee: $75                                             off your bottom, hips, and thighs.
                                                     Instr: TBA
FT2608. Total Body Fitness                           Tues & Thurs, 10:0a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Watch those pounds melt away! This                   Fee: $79
class is designed for all fitness levels. You
will work the whole body using weights
and machines. It incorporates strength
training for fitness, and health and body            KIDS KORNER
conditioning.
Instr: John Mammie
Sat, 8:00a.m. - 9:30a.m.
Fee: $75

FT2609. Yoga: Center Your Mind and Body
Join this class to reduce body tensions
while increasing peace of mind. A qualified
instructor will guide participants through
yoga techniques, deep breathing, stretch             KK2319. Martial Arts for Kids (Ages 5 - 10)
awareness, relaxation and meditation. Wear           Children can apply the physical and
loose clothing and bring a mat.                      mental skills learned in martial arts into
Instr: TBA                                           all aspects of life. The class is jam-packed
Thur, 5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m.                            with excitement and fun to keep students
Fee: $75                                             interested and motivated so they can
                                                     reap the long-term benefits of training.
                                                     Minimum age 5.
                                                     Instr: TBA
                                                     Sat, 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
                                                     Fee: $67

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KK2320 . Les Enfants Dance
Les Enfants Dance Program integrates
                                                   MUSIC
song and dance taught through cultural             MU2801. Piano Part II
context. Our goal is to empower students           If you really want to be heard, make music
through exposure to dance as an art                and not noise! Learn to play the piano in
form, professional opportunity and tool            an electronic piano lab setting. Previous
of expression. Les Enfants’ objectives are         musical background is helpful but not
to introduce students to a variety of dance        required. Book available in class. Fee for
styles, foster artistic growth of personal         book not included.
and professional discipline through dance.         Instr: Barbara Maxon
Students are introduced to ballet and              Sat, 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
modern for classical training. Students            Fee: $81
also learn traditional African, Caribbean
and Latin dances.
Instr: Shakeena President-Beckford
A. Ages 7 - 13, Sat, 11:00a.m. - 12noon
B. Ages 14 - 18, Sat, 12noon - 1:00p.m.            SENIORS
Fee: $81                                           These classes are offered for seniors, 60
                                                   and over. Choose a class from this section
                                                   or select from among the many other
                                                   classes in this schedule. The courses in
                                                   this section are priced at a reduced rate
LANGUAGE                                           for seniors and parking is free for seniors
                                                   60 and over.
LA3301. Basic Spanish for Beginners
Become familiar with our second national           SC3201. Senior Fitness
language. This class is for beginners and          This is an exercise class tailored for the
those who want to brush up on their                older adult. Improve your flexibility and
Spanish skills. You will learn the phonetic        increase your strength. The class is designed
pronunciation of the Spanish alphabet, as          to meet your individual needs and the
well as groups of words and phrases. An            exercises allow you to progress at your
excellent course!                                  own pace. Bring a towel.
Instr: TBA                                         Instr: TBA
Sat, 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.                          Tue & Thur, 9:00a.m. - 10:00a.m.
Fee: $75                                           Fee: $63
LA3302. Introduction to American Sign              SC3202. Introduction to Computers (Seniors
Language (ASL)                                     Only)
This is an introduction to American Sign           Have you realized you don’t know much
Language (ASL), its basic vocabulary,              about computers? Do you feel it’s time to
structure, syntax and grammar. Students            get with the program? In this class, you
will learn fingerspelling, and how to              will gain an understanding of how your
construct simple sentences.                        computer functions, learn all it can do and
Instr: TBA                                         what new doors the world of computers
Sat, 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.                           can open for you. This program includes
Fee: $75

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a free flash drive to save all your files you        SC3213. Tai Chi for Seniors
receive in class.                                    In this moving meditative course, students
Instr: : Myron Nash                                  will practice the ancient art of Tai Chi and
Mon, 11:00a.m. - 12:30p.m.                           discover the connection between mind and
Fee: $63                                             body. This course will focus on reducing
                                                     mental and physical stress, becoming aware
SC3210. Stay Flexible After 50 with Yoga             of, and, cultivating your chi, and directing
Relax and renew yourself naturally.                  the flow of positive energy through body.
Experience the many benefits of yoga.                Instr: TBA
Yoga is one the best ways to ease the mind           Mon & Wed, 11:00a.m. - 12noon
and body. Enjoy the wonderful benefits of            Fee: $63
gentle stretching and strengthening. Bring
a mat and towel to class.
Instr: Anita Cooper
Fri, 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Fee: $63

                                                                       In seed time learn,
                                                                       in harvest teach,
                                                                       in winter enjoy.
                                                                              ~William Blake

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  Visit www.csu.efslibrary.net for additional information

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REGISTRATION                                          PARKING DECALS
                                                      Parking decals are available for $10.00
INFORMATION                                           for students enrolled in Options classes.
                                                      There is a $5.00 fee to enter the campus.
BY MAIL                                               Please note, decals can be purchased in
Complete the attached registration form,              the Parking Department after students
sign and mail with your check. Make                   have registered. Students enrolled in the
checks/money orders payable to Chicago                university's academic courses are not
State University. Mail registration form              eligible for Options parking decals. Seniors,
and payment to Options Program – JDC                  60 and over, enrolled in Options courses,
201, CSU, 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL             receive FREE parking decals.
60628. Please use one registration form for
each person registering.                              CLASS SIZE
                                                      The university reserves the right to limit
BY PHONE                                              the size of classes and to cancel classes due
Register by phone at 773 995- 4466 with a             to insufficient enrollment.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American
Express. Be sure to have all the requested            CANCELLING YOUR REGISTRATION
information on your registration form                 Cancelling your registration: In the
when you call.                                        event that you must cancel your course
                                                      registration, we encourage you to send
BRING IN YOUR REGISTRATION                            someone in your place by simply informing
Register in–person in the Options Program             the Options department of the name
office, Jacoby Dickens Athletic Center,               change. Registration cancellations by phone
Room 201. Office hours are 9:00a.m. -                 or in writing must be received at least seven
5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. The office           days prior to the published course start
will be open 9:00a.m. - 7:00p.m., Thursday,           date. Cancellation requests received before
January 16, 2020, and Thursday, January               the seven day deadline will result in fees
23, 2020. Registration will also be held              being refunded, less a $10 administration
Saturday, January 18, 2020, and Saturday,             fee. Processing may take six to eight weeks.
January 25, 2020, from 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.            We regret that no refund is available when
                                                      a course registration is cancelled after the
GENERAL INFORMATION                                   seven-day deadline. Failure to read the
                                                      information contained in this schedule
COURSE FEES                                           does not constitute exemption from stated
Refer to course description for fees. Fees are        regulations.
payable by check, money order, American
Express, Discover, Visa, or MasterCard.               FOR MORE INFORMATION
                                                      CALL US
CLASS MEETINGS                                        773-995-4466
The Winter session begins Saturday, January           VISIT OUR WEBSITE
25, 2020, and ends Friday, March 6, 2020.             csu.edu/ContinuingEducation/Options.htm
See course descriptions for exceptions.               EMAIL US
                                                      options@csu.edu

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WINTER TERM 2020
Course #/Section    Course Title                  Day                Time              Fee

                                                                     TOTAL

Student Name: ______________________________________Are you currently attending CSU? ______

Address: _______________________________________________________________Apt: __________

City: __________________________________________________State: __________Zip: ____________

Has your address changed? __________ Previous Address: _____________________________________

If minor, parent’s name: ___________________________Is this your first Options class? _____________

Day phone: ________________Evening phone: _________________________Email ________________

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