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Norwalk Community College
Continuing Education and
Workforce Development
SPRING 2021Welcome! Welcome to the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Spring 2021 catalog of non-credit classes and certificates. We are excited that you are considering taking classes this Spring, and have developed a robust schedule of online, on-ground and hybrid classes. Most will meet at specific times as well as incorporate independent course work. This catalog displays a wealth of programming from workers seeking professional advancement or a career change, to people who just want to explore a new hobby. Chances are, if you have sold a house, booked a cruise or needed emergency health care, your realtor, travel consultant or EMT learned their professional skills at NCC! Our instructors are industry professionals and certified teachers who deliver quality programming. NCC offers Workforce Development classes and industry certifica- tions in fields including business, health care, early childhood education, public safety, and real estate, and information technology. We also offer classes that serve as a bridge from non-credit to credit-bearing college degree or certificate programs. There is truly something for everyone. I hope you will take a moment to explore our catalog and share it with a friend. You will be glad you did. Cheryl C. De Vonish, J.D. Chief Executive Officer, Norwalk Community College Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Disclaimer Beginning March 2020, Connecticut along with the rest of the United States suffered the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pan- demic. Day-to-day life as it existed before the pandemic changed drastically, and individuals and institutions adapted to new prac- tices and behaviors. Normative actions now include wearing facial masks, maintaining social distance, and working and learning remotely. Learning about and adherence to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance has become a way of life. As we plan for the next academic year, so much is uncertain, including the continuing threat of COVID-19. The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) must adapt to meet this reality. Going forward, it is up to all of us – fac- ulty, staff and students – to do our part to ensure our campus community stays as healthy and safe as possible. This is a shared responsibility, and every member of our community must adhere to national, state, and local health guidelines and requirements, and adhere to those measures Norwalk Community College deems safe and appropriate for the campus. This will include social distancing, wearing masks or other facial coverings, not reporting to class or work if sick, and isolating when required. Although Norwalk Community College is readily developing a schedule of courses that include some in-class and on-ground instruction, no one knows what the future may hold. In the case of an outbreak of the coronavirus or other illness, the institutions reserve the right to adapt the format of any class to an entirely online/distance learning modality as public health conditions warrant. Such change will not result in any increase or decrease of tuition and fees. We all understand that tuition and fees are in exchange for learning, academic credit, and certain non-academic services regardless of whether taught on-ground, in a hybrid environment or entirely remotely. Most important to CSCU and Norwalk Community College is the health, safety and welfare of every member of its community. Yet, despite campus efforts to comply with health and safety guidelines, it is not possible to guarantee a disease free environment, or to guarantee that campuses will not close and return to an online-only learning environment. These are the realities of working and learning during a pandemic. If you choose to return to campus during the pandemic, you accept that you are willing to do your part to keep the campus safe and acknowledge that you may be required to complete your course work in a remote learning environment. The Norwalk Community College community is looking forward to welcoming you back. Norwalk Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or genetic information in its programs and activities. In addition, the College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of veteran status or criminal record. The following persons have been desig- nated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Associate Director of Human Resources Louisa Jones at (203) 857-7301 or ljones@norwalk.edu; or Coordinator of Student AccessAbility Services Fran Apfel at (203) 857-7192 or fapfel@norwalk.edu. www.norwalk.edu/ce-wd
Table of Contents
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Business Art...................................................................... 19
National Bookkeeping Certification.................. 4 Bartending Certification.................................. 20
Retail Customer Service & Sales Certification.. 2 Boating............................................................. 26
Register Today! Real Estate Certificate........................................ 5 Culinary Arts..................................................... 19
See page 39 Travel Associate Certificate............................... 5 Finance & Investing.......................................... 20
For More Information Computers & Information Technology Gardening......................................................... 21
Languages........................................................ 21
A+ Certification................................................. 11
Email Music................................................................. 23
NK-continuing-ed@norwalk.edu Computer Graphics.......................................... 10
Computer Programming.................................... 7 Performing Arts................................................ 24
Phone Personal Enrichment....................................... 24
(203) 857-7080 Web Design......................................................... 8
Photography..................................................... 24
Website Early Childhood Education................. 12
Wellness, Fitness, & Sports.............................. 26
https://norwalk.edu/ce-wd Health Care
Certified Nurse Aide......................................... 13
CREDIT OFFERINGS
Admissions
(203) 857-7068 Dental Assistant Certificate............................. 14 Associate Degrees............................................ 30
Testing EKG Technician Certificate .............................. 17 Degree Certificates........................................... 30
(203) 857-7070 Homemaker Companion Certificate .............. 16 Pathways to Credit........................................... 31
Records/Registrations Medical Billing and Reimbursement ESL
(203) 857-7237 Specialist.......................................................... 15
English as a Second Language................... 32-36
Medical Coding Certification .......................... 16
Bookstore HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Phlebotomy Technician Specialist
(203) 857-7239
Certificate......................................................... 17
College for Kids (Grades 1-8)............................ 37
Building/Weather Closings Physical Therapy Aide...................................... 16
(203) 857-7000 www.norwalk.edu REGISTRATION
Veterinary Assistant......................................... 18
Public Safety Registration Form: College for Kids................. 38
ALERTS via EMT Basic.......................................................... 28 Registration Form: Continuing Education...... 39
NCC Student Police Exam Prep ............................................. 28 Index................................................................. 40
NetID Email Security Officer Certificate .............................. 28 Instructor Bios............ www.norwalk.edu/ce-wd
All NCC students have Resources................................Inside Back Cover
been issued an email address using
their NCC NetID number (8 digit code)
(e.g. xxxxxxxx@student.commnet.edu).
Students are required to check their NCC Course Delivery Methods
NetID email regularly. Class details and
alerts of campus closure and classes Students need their NCC ID number to access their NCC email to receive online class details.
moving online, will be sent to this email Online - Course instruction is fully online via Blackboard and/or designated website(s).
address. To access your student NetID LRON – Live online classes are held at specified times using Teams or WebEx.
email address, visit: https://norwalk.
edu, click the MyCommnet button at the OLCR – Online with Classroom Component.
top right, reset your password, click the HYBR – Balanced between online and in-class instruction and assessment.
red login button, then scroll to “Access TRAD – The class will meet on campus and will list a room number.
College Email” using your NetID email
(xxxxxxxx@student.commnet.edu).
Payment Plan Option Certificate to Degree
Look for these course designations throughout the catalog:
D
C2
For the Spring 2021 semester, payment A related Associate Degree is available. Successful certificate completion may count towards degree
plans are available for the following program application.
certificate classes. Students can request Health CareeRx Academy
the payment plan through the Business The Health CareeRx Academy of the WorkPlace has scholarships available to qualified persons. Contact
xR
Office, East Campus. 203-857-7046 or them at (203) 930-1637 to inquire about eligibility. See ad on inside back cover for more information.
NK-BusinessOffice@ncc.commnet.edu
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training Program
• Certified Nurse Aide-page 13
AP
Contact Jenine Carlson (203) 857-7059, JCarlson@norwalk.edu. See ad on inside back cover for
SN
• EKG Technician-page 17 more information.
• Phlebotomy Technician-page 17 Computer Class
• EMT-page 28 This icon indicates a computer class. Students are required to use their NetID, also referred to as
Banner ID, to access college computers. See page 6.Business Business FUNDAMENTALS OF GRANT
Management WRITING
Grants are an especially important part of
any nonprofit organization’s funding strategy.
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS This class is designed for current and future
staff, board members and volunteers in the
*This course is also available as a Credit Divi- nonprofit sector, or anyone involved in fund-
sion class. Prices may vary. raising. This class provides an overview of the
As a platform for other business courses, this entire grant-seeking process. Topics include:
introductory course places business in perspec- Finding the “right” funder, grant proposal sub-
tive by surveying it in a contemporary manner mission tips and techniques, and mobilizing
and by offering students a solid foundation in nonprofit boards to help raise funds. Learn
the various disciplines of business. It provides about “The 12 Step Grant Process”, secrets
a conceptual understanding of our capitalistic to online applications, and managing your
From small business techniques to corporate society, accounting management, human grant. The class will work on sample grants
skills, our business programs can help you go resources, marketing, finance, and controls. and projects.
CRN 5875 CRN 5718 4 Sessions
where the growth is in today’s economy and
PRFD D5166 Section 01B Online PRFD D5070 Section 01 LRON
prepare yourself for greater success tomor- Tuition: $599 Text Add ’l Tue/Thur 6:00PM-8:00PM Begins 4/6/2021
row. Whether you choose to take a single Begins 1/22/2021 Tuition: $199
Instructor: Victor Tardino Instructor: Suzanne Peters, M.B.A.
course or add one of our certificates to your
resume, we will help ensure your career path CRN 5876
is heading in the right direction. PRFD D5166 Section 02B Online REAL BUSINESS ISSUES FACED BY
Tuition: $599 Text Add’l REAL BUSINESS OWNERS
Begins 1/22/2021
Instructor: Staff The Coronavirus crisis has changed how many
owners of businesses work. They have been
called upon to reconsider and adjust their
daily lives. They spend much of their time
Retail Customer Service and Sales Certificate working “in” their business, not “on” their
business. Many critical business planning
Are you considering a career in retail? NCC Retail Customer Service and Sales Cer- issues go unaddressed, which will create
Would you like to enhance your current tificate from Norwalk Community College. In adverse implications for success and viability
position in retail with updated skills in cus- addition, students sit for the National Profes- in the future. This brief session will address
tomer service? Learn how to engage the sional Certification in Customer Service and these planning issues faced by business
customer and be efficient at determining Sales Exam offered by the National Retail owners during the lifecycle of their busi-
customer needs, which may include online Federation (NRF). This Certification is funded ness: business succession and continuation
video interactions. With field research, by GGP and the Norwalk Community College planning, business valuation, attracting and
classroom discussions, role-plays, and Foundation. retaining key employees, retirement planning,
customer situation analyses, develop a For more information and to register, please estate planning, and wealth transfer. This
strategy for managing conversations with contact the Division of Continuing Education is not a typical sit-back-and-listen webinar.
different types of customers. After this at NCC, 203-857-7080, NK-Continuing-Ed@ You will participate in a different activity
10-session course, you will have acquired norwalk.edu. Please reference the Retail every five-to-six minutes, as we address the
critical skillsets for developing customer Customer Service and Sales Certificate following issues: What is the plan for my
relationships through exceptional cus- Program. business when I retire? Is my business capable
tomer service that store management of continuing its success in the event of my
looks for in a store employee. This certifi- Note: Students must attend all sessions to
or my partners’ untimely death or disability?
cate is designed to assist entry-level sales qualify for the NCC certificate.
Have I done everything I can to attract, retain,
and service associates to learn valuable and reward the key employees critical to my
skills related to front-line work in retail (or CRN 5722 15 Sessions business? Have I given enough thought to
any industry that values customer service PRFD D5939 Section 01 LRON who is the right successor to my business? Do
and sales skills). The Retail Customer Monday/Wednesday 6:00PM-8:00PM I know what my business is truly worth? Have
Service and Sales Certificate enhances Begins 3/1/2021
I taken the necessary steps to minimize my
Instructor: Celia M. Batan, B.A. M.A. CPC
“employability” skills, providing an over- tax burden? How is my business going to fund
view of the retail industry, customer service my retirement if I am not there to run it? Each
skills, selling and service, and selling mer- element of this session is designed to keep
chandise. Upon successful completion of you interested, involved, and informed.
course requirements, students receive an CRN 5719 1 Session
PRFD D5147 Section 01 LRON
Thursday 6:00PM-8:00PM 3/25/2021
Tuition: $49
Instructor: Jonathan Bogin Levine, M.B.A.
2 norwalk.edu/ce-wd • See page 1 for Course Delivery Methods & Student NetID Email AccessEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND
CONVERSATION SKILLS
Your work entails speaking with the public, NCC COVID-19 REOPENING PLAN
co-workers, and clients, with increasing fre- In collaboration with the Depart-
quency through virtual interactions. If you’ve ment of Public Health, State of CT,
often thought that it’s possible to minimize and other local health authorities,
misunderstandings, you are right! When
we will be working together to
working with others, a critical ingredient for
successful outcomes is two-way interpersonal ensure our campus remains healthy.
communication. This process includes ‘getting • Facemasks and social distancing are
it right the first time’, making sure that assump-
required of all employees and stu-
tions about the situation are correct, and that
expectations are the same between parties. dents while they are on campus.
Sessions include the study of the use of body • Students will need their student ID
language and how to begin the conversation number and NCC email to access
on a positive note. Through role-plays, you’ll information about their class.
COVID AND THE WORKPLACE: practice what to say when gathering informa-
THE NEXT NORMAL tion and how to actively lead a conversation • The college will not be open to the
towards acceptable solutions and agreements. general public and will limit the total
As we work from home, school from home,
traditional economic and social norms are Learn how to enhance your professional image number of entrances and exits on
being challenged, businesses must change when ‘processing’ a request, complaint, or campus.
how they work. All businesses are rethinking objection. Leave with a strategy for managing
future conversations in at least two real-life • Classrooms have been reorganized
their business strategies and must adapt to and offices serving students have
what is being referred to the “next normal”. situations (one personal and one on-the-job)
CRN 5707 4 Sessions been updated with plexiglass barriers
What this means is the way that businesses,
organizations, and individuals will conduct PRFD D5047 Section 01 LRON to support social distancing.
Wed/Thur 5:30PM-8:30PM Begins 4/21/2021
business post-COVID-19. The course will offer Tuition: $149 • All employees, students, and visitors
insight into what to consider and tips on Instructor: Celia M. Batan, B.A. M.A. CPC must sign-in each time they access
designing a plan(s) to support businesses in campus. All visitors should plan
transforming related to re-entry strategies
and effectively supporting employees post
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF WIN-WIN to wear a college issued ID and
COVID. Some of the topics we will cover: paid NEGOTIATIONS must sign-out and submit “Contact
sick leave- FFCRA and FMLA; return to work People negotiate all the time: securing a new Information” each time they are on
strategies; managing virtual and remote work- employment opportunity, purchasing an auto- campus.
ers; engagement of remote workers; designing mobile, or settling a claim, etc. Whether the • Class schedules have been adjusted
work from home policies; teleworking compli- topic is major or minor, negotiation is a critical to both physically distance class-
ance; COVID and mental health. problem-solving skill that all of us can benefit
rooms, and furniture rearranged to
CRN 5745 3 Sessions from. More often than not, people do poorly
PRD D5083 Section 01 LRON when negotiating because they misunderstand reflect the 6-foot social distancing
Wednesday 6:00PM-8:00PM Begins 2/10/2021 the process and lack effective negotiating skills. requirement.
Tuition: $129
Instructor: Gail Hill Williams, B.B.A.
This course is designed to examine methods to • The cafeteria will only offer vending
develop conflict management and negotiating machine options, and the seating
skills and understand best practices for nego-
HOW TO MANAGE A VIDEO area will be closed.
tiators. The course includes role-plays, case
CONFERENCE USING WEBEX OR studies, videos, and simulations in one-on-one • The library will be open for pickup at
MICROSOFT TEAMS and group situations to develop participants the main security desk only.
In this course, students will learn how to set understanding of principles, strategies, and
• The Wellness Center will remain
up and conduct an online video meeting using tactics of effective negotiation.
closed.
two popular systems: Webex and Microsoft CRN 5709 2 Sessions
PRFD D5409 Section 01 LRON
Teams. The course will focus on several key
Thursday 6:00PM-9:00PM Begins 4/8/2021
points, including: how to set up an account, Tuition: $89
prepare for the meeting, how to invite an Instructor: Cynthia Mullins, J.D.
audience, how to conduct the meeting
and share a desktop, and how to keep out
“zoombombers.” Students will get hands-on
experience as audience members of both
Webex and Teams. ALERTS via NCC Student NetID Email
CRN 5708 1 Session Students are required to check their NCC NetID email regularly. Class details
PRFD D5066 Section 01 LRON and alerts of campus closure and classes moving online, will be sent to this
Wednesday 7:00PM-9:00PM 2/3/2021 email address. See page 29 of this catalog for instructions on accessing your NetID email.
Tuition: $49 Students will be issued an NCC ID # (NetID) upon registration .
Instructor: Richard Malloy, M.B.A.
Registration is recommended at least one week prior to course start date. See Registration Form on page 39 3Bookkeeping
National Bookkeeping Certification
AP
SN
BOOKKEEPING PRACTICES and the Norwalk Community College
Accounting is the “language of business,”
and bookkeeping plays an essential role in
Certification Program
the operation of every successful business.
In this course, students learn the account- The American Institute of Professional basic forms (W-2, 941, 940, etc.); recording
ing concepts and practices that underlie all Bookkeepers (AIPB) has established a and costing out merchandise inventory, and
accounting systems, whether manual or soft- professional certification, the Certified internal controls and fraud prevention. Upon
ware-based. They receive an introduction to Bookkeeper (CB) credential, a high profes- completion of each course, students should
the entire accounting cycle, from transaction sional standard for bookkeepers. Certified take the appropriate National Bookkeeping
analysis to preparation of journals, ledgers, Bookkeepers (CBs) are to bookkeeping Exam. The three courses do not need to be
trial balances and financial statements, what CPAs are to accounting; the cream taken in any order.
including the Balance Sheet, Income State- of the profession. The three courses in the Required Courses for the NCC Certificate:
ment and Statement of Owner’s Equity. This NCC certificate program focus on preparing
• Mastering, Correcting and Adjusting Entries
course is often taken by business owners and you for the National Certified Bookkeeper
tests by helping you truly master the skills • Mastering Depreciation and Payroll
managers, and is a prerequisite for students
planning to take the Bookkeeping Certifica- and knowledge required for certification, • Mastering Inventory, Internal Controls &
tion courses. which include: adjusting and correcting Fraud Prevention
Electronic version of the textbook is available entries (accruals and deferrals); basic Courses offered in the Fall and Spring
at the NCC Bookstore. book and tax depreciation; basic payroll semesters.
including paying wages, withholding,
CRN 1697 12 Sessions
PRFD D5009 Section 01 LRON depositing and reporting taxes using the
Mon/Wed 6:30PM-8:30PM Begins 2/3/2021
Tuition: $359 Text Add ‘l
No Class 2/15, 3/15, 3/17
Instructor: Sean Murphy, M.S. BOOKKEEPING CERTIFICATION: BOOKKEEPING CERTIFICATION:
MASTERING DEPRECIATION AND MASTERING INVENTORY, INTERNAL
BOOKKEEPING CERTIFICATION: PAYROLL CONTROLS, AND FRAUD
MASTERING, CORRECTING AND PREVENTION
This course is part of the National Bookkeep-
ADJUSTING ENTRIES ing Certification. It covers everything students This course is part of the National Bookkeep-
This course is part of the National Bookkeep- need to know about paying wages, withhold- ing Certification. It covers everything students
ing Certification. It covers everything students ing, depositing and reporting taxes, correct need to know about accounting for inventory,
need to know for error corrections, bank use of government forms, and depreciation inventory recordkeeping using the perpetual
reconciliation, and accruals and deferrals. on financial statements, straight-line, GAAP, method, using the periodic method, and
production method, etc. inventory costing.
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Practices or Princi-
ples of Accounting or Financial Accounting or Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Practices or Princi- Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Practices or Princi-
previous on-the-job bookkeeping experience. ples of Accounting, or Financial Accounting or ples of Accounting or Financial Accounting or
CRN 5701 10 Sessions
previous on-the-job bookkeeping experience. previous on the job bookkeeping experience.
PRFD D5860 Section 01 TRAD, Room TBD CRN 5703 12 Sessions CRN 5702 9 Sessions
Mon/Wed 6:00PM-8:00PM Begins 1/25/2021 PRFD D5862 Section 01 TRAD, Room TBD PRFD D5861 Section 01 TRAD, Room TBD
Tuition: $359 Text Add ‘l. Mon/Wed 6:00PM-8:00PM Begins 3/3/2021 Mon/Wed 6:00PM-8:00PM Begins 4/21/2021
No Class 2/16 Tuition: $359 Text Add ‘l. Tuition: $359 Text Add ‘l
Instructor: Anthony Romeo, M.S., C.P.A. No Class 3/15, 3/17 Instructor: Anthony Romeo, M.S., C.P.A.
Instructor: Anthony Romeo, M.S., C.P.A.
Course Delivery Methods
Students need their NCC ID number to access their NCC email to receive online class details.
Online - Course instruction is fully online via Blackboard and/or designated website(s).
LRON – Live online classes are held at specified times using Teams or WebEx.
OLCR – Online with Classroom Component.
HYBR – Balanced between online and in-class instruction and assessment.
TRAD – The class will meet on campus and will list a room number.
4 norwalk.edu/ce-wd • See page 1 for Course Delivery Methods & Student NetID Email AccessREAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES & Travel
PRACTICES
This introductory course prepares the individ- BEGINNING TRAVEL
ual to take the real estate licensing exam-
ination and meet the minimum educational An intensive course designed for anyone
requirements set forth by the State Real Estate interested in a career in the travel industry.
Commission for the real estate licensee. Stu- You will explore the world of travel and build a
dents intending to sit for the State of Connecti- foundation in the basic concept of travel. This
cut Real Estate exam must attend 60 hours and course is an overview of Travel and Tour-
pass this course with a grade of 70 or above. ism, domestic and international air travel,
Please bring textbooks to the first class. Please geography, travel technology, ground travel,
check NCC Bookstore for hours. accommodations, cruises, and tour packages.
CRN 4593 22 Sessions CRN 5524 6 Sessions
REAL D5000 Section 01 TRAD, Room TBD TRAV D5003 Section 01 LRON
Tue/Thur 6:00PM-9:00PM Begins 2/23/2021 Monday 6:30PM-9:00PM Begins 2/22/2021
Tuition: $449 Text Add ‘l Tuition: $249 Text Add ‘l
Instructor: Amanda Morgado, B.A. Instructor: Domenic Carriero, A.S.
Real Estate CRN 4335
REAL D5000 Section 02
22 Sessions
LRON
ADVANCED TRAVEL
All Real Estate courses are approved by the Mon/Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 2/22/2021 This course will build on basic knowledge of
Tuition: $449 Text Add ‘l the travel industry and is designed for those
Real Estate Commission. Approved courses Instructor: Karena Piedmont
who have completed Beginning Travel or who
for NCC can be found on the DCP website
CRN 5723 11 Sessions are considering returning to the travel field
under the title of Norwalk Community after an absence and would like a refresher
REAL D5000 Section 03 LRON
College. Saturday 9:00AM-3:30PM Begins 2/20/2021 course. Instruction will concentrate on
Tuition: $449 Text Add ‘l developing and building skills in the areas of
No Class 3/20, 4/3 marketing, sales customer satisfaction, com-
BECOME A REAL ESTATE Instructor: Amanda Morgado, B.A.
munications, agency accounting, home-based
SALESPERSON agents, building and finding a career in travel.
Your first step is to register and pass Prerequisite: Beginning Travel
the Real Estate Principles and Practices CRN 5711 6 Sessions
course. This pre-licensing 60-hour course
ALERTS via TRAV D5004 Section 01 LRON
is required by the State of Connecticut. NCC Student Monday 6:30PM-9:00PM Begins 4/5/2021
NetID Email Tuition: $249 Text Add ‘l
Instructor: Domenic Carriero, A.S.
Students are required to check their NCC
BECOME A REAL ESTATE BROKER NetID email regularly. Class details and
Attend and successfully complete Real alerts of campus closure and classes
Estate Principles and Practices course. moving online, will be sent to this email
Please refer to www.ct.gov/dcp for more address. See page 29 of this catalog for
information. instructions on accessing your NetID
email. Students will be issued an NCC ID
Licensing and education requirements
# (NetID) upon registration .
subject to change.
BECOME A STATE CERTIFIED
RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER
Refer to www.ct.gov/dcp, use keyword Travel Associate Certificate
“appraisal licensing” for more informa-
tion. The Travel Career Certificate program certificate (Certified Travel Associate) from the
Licensing and education requirements is designed to ensure that the student “Travel Institute” which shows that you have
subject to change. receives the most intensive, up to date and the knowledge and tools to move forward
practical preparation for career in today’s in the travel world. Students need a passing
travel industry. A Travel Career Certificate grade of 70% or higher. After 12 months of
CONNECTICUT REAL ESTATE will open-up possibilities for travel agency, industry experience, students must submit
COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS cruise lines and hospitality employment. employment verification to receive the CTA
This program was designed for the new certificate. Students will receive the NCC Cer-
For a summary of Connecticut Real
travel consultant, a brush up for the expe- tificate of Completion after passing the three
Estate & Appraisal Certification Licensing
rienced or non-agency corporate travel courses listed below.
requirements, please refer to www.ct.gov/
staff and a stepping stone for eager to Required Courses for NCC Certificate:
dcp, use keyword “real estate licensing” or
learn. At the end of advance travel course, a • Beginning Travel
call (860) 713-6150.
certification test will be given. This is a CTA
• Advance Travel
• Cruises will be offered Summer 2021
Registration is recommended at least one week prior to course start date. See Registration Form on page 39 5Computers Intro to Computer
& KEYBOARDING
Information Knowing the locations of the keys on
the computer keyboard is essential for
Technology quick typing of word processing documents
for business and personal use, data entry,
emails, and even responding to messages
on social network sites. In just six sessions,
you will learn touch-typing techniques and
improve your speed and accuracy. No longer
will you use the “hunt-and-peck method.” You
will also learn correct techniques, which play
an important role in accurate, fast keying.
CRN 5695 6 Sessions
COMP D5299 Section 01 TRAD, Room TBD MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016
Tuesday 6:00PM-8:00PM Begins 4/6/2021 Whether you are developing a house-
Tuition: $199 Text Add‘l
Instructor: Elizabeth Nagurney, B.A., M.L.S., C.A.S. hold budget, analyzing portfolio returns,
or calculating mortgage payments, Microsoft
Important note for computer classes Excel 2016 is an indispensable tool for orga-
THE ONE-HOUR WEBSITE: HOW nizing, analyzing, and reporting complex data.
regarding computer access:
TO CREATE YOUR WEBSITE WITH Excel’s powerful analytical tools will enable
• A
ll NCC students including non-credit WORDPRESS you to build complex models, analyze sce-
students must use their NetID, also narios, and solve problems with ease. In this
referred to as Banner ID, to access college WordPress.com is the fastest and
least expensive way to get a profes- course, students will create and edit various
computers. types of spreadsheets, formulas, and charts.
sional-looking website up and running. No
• I f you are taking a computer class, please programming language is involved. Join thou- Advanced features such as scenario building,
read instructions on page 9. sands of photographers, bloggers and small goal seeking and pivot tables are introduced,
businesses creating new WordPress sites each along with many of Excel’s powerful built-in
• I n order to avoid student computer
day. In this hands-on course, you will learn functions.
accesses issues, students must register for
computer classes at least three days prior how to get a site up quickly, how to refine it Prerequisite: Basic computer skills and work-
to start of class. with the right design, how to add new content ing knowledge of Windows
quickly, and how to format pictures for the CRN 3955 6 Sessions
best impact. We will also discuss how to get COMP D5591 Section 01 TRAD, Room TBD
your new site noticed by Google Wednesday 6:00PM-9:00PM Begins 4/7/2021
Note: CRN 4286 2 Sessions
Tuition: $349
Instructor: Richard Malloy, M.B.A.
COMP D5248 Section 01 LRON
Students need to register early, Wednesday 6:00PM-9:00PM Begins 3/3/2021
and have the correct software for Tuition: $99 QUICKBOOKS-PRO 2018
Instructor: Richard Malloy, M.B.A.
online classes. Students will learn how to master this
powerful and flexible management tool
for small business accounting and bookkeep-
ing needs. With QuickBooks, most routine
operations can be automated, enabling the
manager, bookkeeper, or accountant to keep
vital financial information at his or her fin-
gertips. Students will learn accounts payable,
accounts receivable, report writing, and how
to reconcile bank statements.
Prerequisite: Computer Basics, Intro to Win-
dows, or equivalent experience. Please bring a
flash drive to class.
CRN 3125 6 Sessions
COMP D5437 Section 01 TRAD, Room TBD
Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 2/20/2021
Tuition: $389 No Class 3/20, 4/3
Instructor: Cheryl McGuire, M.B.A.
6 norwalk.edu/ce-wd • See page 1 for Course Delivery Methods & Student NetID Email AccessComputer PYTHON I PYTHON II
Programming This course will introduce students
to the basics of Python. Python is
FOR MACHINE LEARNING
This course will start with a review of
an interpreted, object-oriented high level the basics of Python programming
INTRODUCTION TO JAVASCRIPT programming language, which has recently and object oriented design. Students will be
PROGRAMMING become a popular tool in industry and in guided through individual and group projects
academia. Python can be used for creating from machine learning and data science areas
JavaScript is a powerful programming Windows, UNIX and Mac applications, from that make use of Numpy, SciPy, Pandas, Mat-
language built into every Web browser. simple console and web-based to elaborate plotlib, Scikit Learn and other Python libraries.
In this course, students examine the latest graphic interfaces for video games. Python
JavaScript language features, including syn- Prerequisite: Python I
standard packages such as Numpy, Scipy and
tax and conventions, data types, operators, CRN 5714 6 Sessions
Scikit-learn offer a range of modern methods COMP D5101 Section 01 LRON
functions, closures, objects, timers and event for big data analysis and constantly expand Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 3/27/2021
handlers. The development environment their capabilities. As Python is free to use Tuition: $349 No Class 4/3
will use “open source” tools including: Visual and open source, it can be a valuable tool for Instructor: Nadia Udler, M.S.
Studio Code, Notepad++, jQuery, and jsHint. students curious about the inner workings of
Students will review best programming prac- the data mining/machine learning methods.
tices and focus on learning to avoid common The ability to understand big data process-
pitfalls as well as developing strong thinking ing is becoming necessary for many careers,
and debugging skills. This is a hands-on from computer programming to business
course. It is based on a series of increasingly managing. In this project-based course stu-
challenging exercises in which students will dents will explore applications of Python for
learn to translate specifications and require- data analysis and computer-aided decision
ments into efficient and working code. There making. Step-by-step instructions will be
is no textbook for this course. Readings from provided for each project. Examples will be
freely available web sources will be assigned. taken from Robotics, Finance and Business,
No previous programming experience is Economics, Operations Research, Financial
required. Modeling, Engineering, Mathematics, Biology
CRN 5516 6 Sessions and Physics. The concepts of machine learn-
COMP D5216 Section 01 LRON ing algorithms and big data analysis will be
Thursday 6:30PM-9:30PM Begins 2/18/2021
introduced.
Tuition: $349 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
Instructor: Michael Behar, Ph.D Prerequisite: High school math and basic
programming skills in any languages are *This course is also available as a Credit Divi-
required. sion class. Prices may vary.
CRN 4033 6 Sessions This course covers fundamentals of program-
COMP D5102 Section 01 LRON ming and program development techniques.
Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 1/30/2021
Topics include data types, functions, storage
Tuition: $349 No Class 2/13
Instructor: Nadia Udler, M.S. class, selection, repetition, pointers, arrays,
and file processing. Programming laboratory
projects in a closed laboratory environment
are supervised by the instructor. Three hours
lecture; two hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra
SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR COURSE DELIVERY METHODS
CRN 5831
including LRON live remote, OLCR online with limited campus requirement, HYBR online COMP D5117 Section 03B Online
and on-campus, TRAD on campus, and Online Asynchronous courses. See information Begins 1/22/2021
about accessing student emails and class details. Tuition: $819 Text Add ‘l
Instructor: Patrick Cassidy
ALERTS via NCC Student NetID Email
Students are required to check their NCC NetID email regularly. Class details and alerts of campus closure and classes moving
online, will be sent to this email address. See page 29 of this catalog for instructions on accessing your NetID email. Students will
be issued an NCC ID # (NetID) upon registration .
Registration is recommended at least one week prior to course start date. See Registration Form on page 39 7WEB DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN I INTERNET PROGRAMMING HTML II
*This course is also available as a Credit Web Design This course covers intermediate HTML
Division class. Prices may vary. Certificate and Internet programming topics such
as form processing, advanced CSS styling,
This course provides the entry into the
fast-moving website development industry. The demand for individuals who can JavaScript, and multimedia. Practical skills
With its heavy hands-on mode of delivery, design for the World Wide Web (WWW) in demand by businesses, such as adapting
students will learn HTML 5, Cascading Style is continuing to grow dramatically. This sites for mobile devices, search engine opti-
Sheets 3 (CSS 3), and be exposed to JavaS- certificate program will provide you with mization, and web site deployment, are also
cript. Adhering to standards, specifically the tools you need to enter this expand- covered. Students will be given weekly read-
from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) ing and exciting industry. ing assignments, PowerPoint Presentations,
and the European Computer Manufacturers sample code, and coding challenges posted
Required Courses: on BlackBoard. All completed assignments are
Association (ECMA), will play a dominant role
in the creation of web pages that are both • Web Develotent & Design I to be submitted each week for evaluation in
platform and browser independent. • Web Development & Design II Blackboard. Questions can be posted for class
discussion.
Prerequisite: Basic computer functionality • Introduction to Programming
CRN 5727 8 Sessions
CRN 5828 28 Sessions • Web Development with PHP COMP D5225 Section 01 Online
COMP D5028 Section 01B LRON Tuition: $399 Begins 3/29/2021
Tue/Thur 5:30PM-7:50PM Begins 1/26/2021 Instructor: Kerry Cramer
Tuition: $819 Text Add ‘l
Instructor: Ryan C. Fisher
COMPUTER CODING CONCEPTS I
PROGRAMMING MOBILE DEVICES II
WEB DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN II Students will be introduced to basic
*This course is also available as a Credit computer coding and web page devel-
*This course is also available as a Credit Division class. Prices may vary. opment. Using interactive teaching concepts,
Division class. Prices may vary.
The course will build on the knowledge gained students will learn basic coding language
As a continuation of the Web Development in CSC 262 Programming Mobile Devices 1 by techniques. Students will also be able to
and Design I class, this course continues the enabling the student to specialize in devel- learn about possible careers in IT. While not
knowledge and skills development of a web opment on a single device. The device will be required, it is important that participants have
developer. The course covers advanced CSS chosen prior to offering the class. All aspects explored or completed Concepts of Algebra in
and JavaScript in detail. CSS skills include of the development will be covered in the school to maximize student success. Students
mobile first design principles, positioning context of the device. 3 hours of lecture and 2 will be given weekly reading assignments,
elements, and CSS frameworks. JavaScript hours of laboratory. PowerPoint presentations, sample code, and
fundamentals such as data types, functions, coding challenges posted on Blackboard. All
Prerequisite: Programming Mobile Devices I
arrays, loops, and conditionals are included. completed assignments are to be submitted
or Intermediate Java Programming
Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) is each week for evaluation in BlackBoard. Ques-
included. A large website project will be built. CRN 5830
COMP D5114 Section 02B Online tions can be posted for class discussion.
Prerequisite: Web Development and Design I Tuition: $759 Text Add ‘l Begins 1/22/2021 CRN 5728 8 Sessions
CRN 5827 28 Sessions Instructor: Thomas Duffy COMP D5018 Section 01 Online
COMP D5041 Section 02B LRON Tuition: $399 Begins 2/1/2021
Tue/Thur 9:00AM-11:20AM Begins 1/26/2021 Instructor: Kerry Cramer
Tuition: $819 Text Add ‘l INTERNET PROGRAMMING HTML I
Instructor: Ryan C. Fisher
This is course provides entry into the COMPUTER CODING CONCEPTS II
fast-moving web site development Students will expand their coding
industry. With its heavy hands-on mode of knowledge from JavaScript to Java
delivery, students will start off learning HTML, and continue to develop their coding skills
the language of the Internet. In the process, in these languages. Instructor will provide
students will work with various HTML editors individual instruction coding examples, and
and web page development software pack- assignments in JavaScript and Java. Testing
ages. The course is rounded out by thorough techniques and Graphical User Interfaces
coverage of ISPs and domain name registry, (GUIs) will be introduced as well. Students
publishing requirements, and issues in web will be given weekly reading assignments,
site maintenance. Students will be given PowerPoint presentations, sample code, and
weekly reading assignments, PowerPoint coding challenges posted on BlackBoard. All
presentations, sample code, and coding chal- completed assignments are to be submitted
lenges posted on BlackBoard. All completed each week for evaluation in BlackBoard. Ques-
assignments are to be submitted each week tions can be posted for class discussion.
for evaluation in BlackBoard. Questions can
CRN 5729 8 Sessions
be posted for class discussion. COMP D5019 Section 01 Online
CRN 5626 8 Sessions Tuition: $399 Begins 3/29/2021
COMP D5224 Section 01 Online Instructor: Kerry Cramer
Tuition: $399 Begins 2/1/2021
Instructor: Kerry Cramer
8 norwalk.edu/ce-wd • See page 1 for Course Delivery Methods & Student NetID Email AccessComputer
Specialized
INTRO TO AUTOCAD I
This is an introductory course and is
of particular interest to Architects,
Engineers, Contractors, Cabinet Makers,
Landscape and Interior Designers. Topics will
include basic drawing commands, editing
text, and dimensioning techniques. Other
areas addressed are layers, user coordinate
system, file management, etc. Each student
has his own workstation for the instruction.
Please bring a flash drive to class. A PC based
student version of the software is provided for
homework. Class will be instructed on a PC
platform, and MAC usage is possible but not
instructed due to the different interface. We REVIT-3D SOFTWARE PARAMETRIC DESIGN
will be using the current version of AutoCAD. (SOLIDWORKS)
*This course is also available as a Credit
Prerequisite: Students must be knowledge- Division class. Prices may vary. *This course is also available as a Credit
able in basic computer use. This course covers the use of 3-D application Division class. Prices may vary.
CRN 1553 6 Sessions software for the creation of model design. Solidworks software will be taught as a tool
COMP D5274 Section 01 TRAD, Room TBD
Revit architectural software is used in this in computer aided design. The focus of the
Wednesday 6:00PM-9:00PM Begins 2/3/2021
Tuition: $389 Text Add ‘l course. Topics include creation of architec- course is on parametric design and proper use
Instructor: Brad Yonkers, A.S. tural floor plans, the basics of creating 3-D of CAD software to produce engineering parts,
walls, wall styles, wall modifier styles, and assemblies and drawings. Topics include:
object display control. Creating mass models, sketching techniques, dimensioning, creating
AUTOCAD II
commercial structures, and 3-D walkthroughs and editing 3D models, patterning, material
This course examines all aspects of using the camera are also covered. Two hours designation and mass properties, assembly
a small Cape Cod house design from of lecture; two hours of laboratory. techniques, and creating 2D drawings.
conception to all phases of a working drawing Prerequisite: Some drafting and/or CAD Prerequisite: MAT 136
set for construction, including floor plans, experience CRN 5829
elevations, sections and details. The project CRN 4003 14 Sessions COMP D5056 Section 01B Online
will cover plotting and printing a finished COMP D5051 Section 01B LRON Begins 1/22/2021
drawing, file management, dimension Monday 6:00PM-9:50PM Begins 1/25/2021 Tuition: $659 Text Add’l
variables, polylines, sketching, generation of Tuition: $659 Text Add ‘l Instructor: Mobin Rastgar Agar
curves, hatching, and editing text and layers. Instructor: John Bermudez
Participants will also be introduced to blocks
and will be taught to create symbols for
multiple uses.
Prerequisite: AutoCad I. Students must be ALERTS via NCC Student NetID Email
knowledgeable in basic computer use. Each
student will have their own workstation for Students are required to check their NCC NetID email regularly. Class details
the instruction. Please bring a flash drive and alerts of campus closure and classes moving online, will be sent to this
to class. A PC based student version of the email address. See page 29 of this catalog for instructions on accessing your NetID email.
software is provided for homework. Class Students will be issued an NCC ID # (NetID) upon registration .
will be instructed on a PC platform, and MAC
usage is possible but not instructed due to
the different interface. We will be using the
current version of AutoCAD.
CRN 5694 6 Sessions SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR COURSE DELIVERY METHODS including
COMP D5275 Section 01 TRAD, Room TBD LRON live remote, OLCR online with limited campus requirement, HYBR online and on
Wednesday 6:00PM-9:00PM Begins 3/24/2021 campus, TRAD on campus, and Online Asynchronous courses. See information about
Tuition: $389 Text Add ‘l
Instructor: Brad Yonkers, A.S.
accessing student emails and class details.
Note:
Students need to register early, and have the correct software for online classes.
Registration is recommended at least one week prior to course start date. See Registration Form on page 39 9Computer
Computer Graphics Computer Graphics
Access Certificate
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP Graphic arts are becoming more and
more dependent on computer technol-
Please read this important note if you In this class, the lessons are applicable ogy. In this certificate program, you will
are taking computer classes. to the Windows version of Photoshop develop computer literacy and sound
as well as the MAC. It will introduce students graphic skills that will open career
All NCC students including non-credit to the basic interface, tools, and functions possibilities in printing companies,
students must use their NetID, also of Adobe Photoshop. Learn about making advertising, publishing and marketing
referred to as Banner ID, to access col- selections and using layers to create and companies and service bureaus.
lege computers. Access to new student modify digital photos and other pixel-based
accounts may take up to 24 hours after images. Required Courses:
your registration has been processed. Prerequisite: Basic experience with • Introduction to Photoshop
Your NetID is your college network user personal computers. Students must be • Introduction to Illustrator
name, and it allows you to log on to comfortable using a mouse to navigate an - offered Summer 2021
computers in the library and labs. Your interface, opening menus and dialog boxes,
NetID also gives you entry to http:// saving files, etc. Please bring a flash drive for • Introduction to InDesign
my.commnet.edu, the “portal” entry to saving your files. Students must register at - offered Summer 2021
Connecticut Community College online least three days prior to the start of class in
services: library services, online regis- order to use our computers.
tration, academic transcripts, grades, CRN 5787 6 Sessions
Blackboard Learn and more. COMP D5103 Section 01 TRAD HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
Mon/Wed 6:00PM-9:00PM Begins 4/12/2021
Logging On For the First Time: Tuition: $389 *This course is also available as a Credit
Instructor: Thomas Nackid, M.T.S.C. Division class. Prices may vary.
• Your NetID is your Banner ID with the The lecture course focuses on a survey of
@ symbol following the eight numbers graphic design from the invention of writing
DIGITAL PAGE DESIGN: ADOBE
(i.e. 123456768@student.commnet. to the present. It locates graphic design
edu). You received your Banner ID when
INDESIGN
within the history of art and articulates its
you were admitted/registered AND IT IS *This course is also available as a Credit aesthetic import and contributions to cultural
LOCATED ON YOUR RECEIPT. Division class. Prices may vary. development. It examines links between
Your initial password is made up of the Students expand upon their graphic design socio-political phenomena and development
following personal information: skills and knowledge of procedures learned of advertising and propaganda art, and
in prerequisite courses. Through lectures, introduces the student to the works of leading
• The first three characters of your birth
demonstrations, exercises, and real-world graphic designers, art directors, illustrators,
month (with the first letter capitalized)
projects, the focus will be on Adobe InDesign. photographers, and typographers. Major
• The “&” symbol Students learn to construct digital documents styles will be analyzed and compared, and
• The last four digits of your Social while developing page layout and typography influences identified.
Security Number (for example: skills. Two hours lecture, three hours studio. CRN 5833
Apr&1899) Prerequisite: GRA 151, pre or co-requisite SPIN D5063 Section 01B Online
Tuition: $599 Begins 1/22/2021
Non-Credit Students: GRA 202 or permission of the Graphic Design Instructor: Karen Lyon
Coordinator
if you have not submitted your social
CRN 5832 28 Sessions
security number on your registration COMP 5922 Section 01B TRAD, Room TBD
materials (in the past or currently) Tue/Thur 11:30AM-1:45PM Begins 1/26/2021
then you will NOT be able to utilize this Tuition: $759
initial password and will need to go the No Class 3/16, 3/18
Records Office, room E102, with a valid Instructor: John Alvord
photo ID to request a password.
The password is case sensitive. You will
be prompted to change your pass-
word.
ALERTS via NCC Student NetID Email
If you need additional assistance to
Students are required to check their NCC NetID email regularly. Class details
reset your password, please see the I.T.
and alerts of campus closure and classes moving online, will be sent to this
office in Room E319 or the Library on
email address. See page 29 of this catalog for instructions on accessing your NetID email.
East Campus.
Students will be issued an NCC ID # (NetID) upon registration .
10 norwalk.edu/ce-wd • See page 1 for Course Delivery Methods & Student NetID Email AccessComputer A+ ESSENTIALS
Networking & A+ Certification
AP
This course teaches more advanced
SN
computer repair and maintenance and Prep
Repair begins a more detailed preparation for stu-
dents who wish to take the CompTIA A+ cer-
tification exams. Topics covered will include CompTIA is globally recognized for
A+ PC FUNDAMENTALS motherboards, CPUs and printers. providing industry leading certifications
CRN 4794 8 Sessions that build a solid foundation for careers
This is an introductory course designed COMP D5063 Section 01 TRAD, Room TBD in IT. CompTIA A+ Certification certifies
to teach the basics of maintaining Tue/Thur 6:00PM-9:00PM Begins 3/23/2021 a student’s understanding of the most
and repairing PCs. The course will cover the Tuition: $429 Text Add ‘l common hardware and software
tools available to maintain computers such Instructor: Keith Weston technologies used in business. CompTIA
as Anti-virus, spyware, disk cleanup and A+ is a powerful credential that helps
more. Students will also learn how to make A+ PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS IT professionals worldwide ignite their
basic repairs and upgrades such as RAM and IT career. Students who complete the
hard drives. For students preparing for A+ This course teaches the process of trou- A+ Certification go on to become IT
Certification, this is the first class in a three- bleshooting computer issues and solv- Support Technicians, Field Service
class series designed to prepare you for the ing real-world repair problems both hardware Technicians, and Technical Support
certification tests. and software related. Advanced preparation Specialists. Certification exam is given
CRN 4793 8 Sessions for the CompTIA certification exams. though the CompTIA organization.
COMP D5059 Section 01 TRAD, Room TBD Prerequisite: Completion of A+PC Fundamen- Required Courses:
Tue/Thur 6:00PM-9:00PM Begins 2/9/2021 tals and A+ Essentials
Tuition: $429 Text Add ‘l • A+ PC Fundamentals
Instructor: Keith Weston CRN 5693 8 Sessions
COMP D5064 Section 01 TRAD, Room TBD • A+ Essentials
Tue/Thur 6:00PM-9:00PM Begins 4/20/2021 • A+ Practical Applications
Tuition: $429 Text Add ‘l
Instructor: Keith Weston
ALERTS via NCC Student NetID Email
Students are required to check their NCC NetID email regularly. Class details and alerts of campus closure and classes moving
online, will be sent to this email address. See page 29 of this catalog for instructions on accessing your NetID email. Students will
be issued an NCC ID # (NetID) upon registration .
NCC COVID-19 REOPENING PLAN
In collaboration with the Department of Public Health, State of CT, and other local health authorities, we will be working
together to ensure our campus remains healthy.
• Facemasks and social distancing are required of all employees and students while they are on campus.
• Students will need their student ID number and NCC email to access information about their class.
• The college will not be open to the general public and will limit the total number of entrances and exits on campus.
• Classrooms have been reorganized and offices serving students have been updated with plexiglass barriers to support social distancing.
• All employees, students, and visitors must sign-in each time they access campus. All visitors should plan to wear a college issued ID and
must sign-out and submit “Contact Information” each time they are on campus.
• Class schedules have been adjusted to both physically distance classrooms, and furniture rearranged to reflect the 6-foot social distancing
requirement.
• The cafeteria will only offer vending machine options, and the seating area will be closed.
• The library will be open for pickup at the main security desk only.
• The Wellness Center will remain closed.
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