Mansfield University Home PageWe announce the most recent additions and changes to our non-credit, law enforcement, and certification course offerings. Visit this updated site often to see what has been added to our offerings.
If there is any course you would like to see offered or would like to teach a class, contact Lindsey Sikorski at 800-661-3640 or by e-mail at lsikorsk@mansfield.edu.
Certified Fiber Optics Classes
In 2010, Mansfield University will offer three fiber optics classes through BDI DataLynk, LLC.
- Certified Fiber Optics Technican Course CFOT
- Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance CFOST
- Certified Fiber Optics Splicing Specialist CFOSS
For more information or to register, contact Tammy Hagar by calling 800-661-3640 or by e-mail at thagar@mansfield.edu.
2011 Gifted Travel Trip:
Next year's journey will take you on a tour from Amsterdam to London. Any student in the 5th through 11th grade in a school enrichment program or a student in these grades who would be recommended by a school official as a person who would take advantage of this educational opportunity may attend. For more information on this trip "click here".
Register for a Non-Credit Class
There are two ways to register for a non-credit class. Select your method of registration below:
If you have any questions contact Tammy Hagar (e-mail) or call 800-661-3640 or 570-662-4851.
Online Classes (credit & non-credit):
Take classes at your own convenience. Mansfield University offers both credit and non-credit classes and programs. "Click here" for more information.
Non-Credit Online Classes
Mansfield University now offers On-Line Career Training Programs and Non-Credit courses. These courses are asynchronous web-based training which means that there is no commuting to classrooms, and you 'attend class' when it works for you! Visit our website at online.mansfield.edu to review our complete list of courses available on-line.
September 2010 Non-Credit Offerings
For a complete listing of non-credit course offerings and course descriptions for Fall 2010, click here.
New this semester, The Center for Lifelong Learning will now be verifying ACT 48 hours for Non-Credit courses. Workshops approved for ACT 48 reporting are marked with an *.
Wright for Insight *
- September - November 2010
- Online through Desire2Learn
- Offered in conjunction with the Endless Mountain Writing Project
- Registration fee is waived for educators employed by an EMWP Partner School
- $120 for educators not employed by an EMWP Partner School
English Learners in American Classrooms: 101 Questions 101 Answers *
- September - November 2010
- Online through Desire2Learn
- Offered in conjunction with the Endless Mountain Writing Project
- Registration fee is waived for educators employed by an EMWP Partner School
- $120 for educators not employed by an EMWP Partner School
Real Estate Pre-License Courses
- September 8 - October 22 (Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays)
- 6 - 9 pm
- $390 plus cost of textbook
- Registration deadline: August 30
Adobe CS3 Design
- September 10, 17, 24, & October 1
- 6 - 9 pm
- $130
Using Microsoft Office
Learn tips and tricks to get the most out of this powerful office suite. This class will cover the Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint programs. Students will learn how these programs can be used collaboratively while learning the basics required to achieve MS Office User Certification.
- September 13, 20, 27, October 4, & 11
- 6 - 9 pm
- $160
Beginning Sign Language Skills *
- September 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, October 5, & 7
- 6 - 8 pm
- $65
Creative Photo *
- September 16, 23, 30, October 7, & 14
- 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- $129
Oh, Yes! You Can Speak in Public
- September 21, 28, October 5
- 10 am - 12 pm
- $109
International Vegetarian Cuisine
Indulge your senses in the tastes of international foods with this series of cooking classes. Each class will include copies of the recipes, a cooking demonstration (not hands-on), and end with the meal. You can attend one or all four classes offered. The cost is $45 per class.
- September 27, October 4, 11, & 25
- 6 - 9 pm
- $45 per class
Menu Selections:
- September 27 - Mediterranean Menu: Creamy onion and Fontina soup; fresh pear and blue cheese salad; baked zita with roasted peppers; and Marzipan cake with raspberry sauce.
- October 4 - Mexican Menu: Corn tortilla soup; tomato and onion salad with avocado dressing; cheese and pepper enchiladas with hot sauce; and almond torte.
- October 11 - Indian Menu: Tomato soup with toasted coconut; yellow split pea dal; basmati rice with nuts and raisins; spinach-cilantro raita; Chappatis; and almond-stuffed grapes.
- October 25 - Southeast Asian Menu: Vietnamese hot and sour soup; Thai salad with peanut dressing; Pad Thai; Thai crème caramel.
To register online with your credit card "click here".
Decision Making & Problem Solving
- September 29
- 9 am - 12 pm
- $149
ServSafe Food Safety Certification Training
ServSafe is a certification program developed by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation. This course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, eldercare facilities, churches, community centers and other concessions. A final exam for certification will be offered at the end of the course. Two sessions will be offered. For more information "click here".
- Instructor: Rochelle Clark, RD
- Room: 217 Simon Elliott
- Dates Session I: September 7, 14, 21 ( 8 am - 1 pm), September 28 (8 am - 2 pm)
- Dates Session II: September 9, 16, 23 (8 am - 1 pm), September 30 (8 am - 2 pm)
- Cost: $175 (Text included)
- Registration Deadline: August 31, 2010 ($100 Deposit Required)
Saturday Morning Art Program
Ten Saturdays for children 4 - 14 years old to explore drawing, painting, print-making, sculptures, ceramics and much more! To register your child, contact Tammy Hagar in the Center for Lifelong Learning at 570-662-4851 or at thagar@mansfield.edu.
- September 18 - December 4 (Saturday mornings) - no classes on October 16 & November 27
- 10 am - 11:30 am
- $35
Self Defense Course for Women
This workshop will teach you the skills needed to prevent becoming a victim of sexual harassment or sexual assult. You will also learn defensive counter techniques in the event an assult should occur. For more information "click here".
- Instructor: Officer Frank Levindoski
- Room: Alumni Hall 307
- Dates: September 23 & 30, 2010, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
- Cost: $50 ($25 deposit required)
Registration Deadline: September 16, 2010
Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting Workshop
This program is a New York State teaching certification requirement and is strongly recommended for everyone who works with children. For more information visit our website.
- Instructor: Kim Burgert
- Room: Memorial Hall 211
- Date: October 6, 2010
- Time: 6 - 8 pm
- Cost: $30
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2010
School Violence Prevention & Intervention Workshop
This program is a New York State teaching certification requirement and is strongly recommended for everyone who works with children. For more information visit our website.
- Instructor: Annette Dutchess
- Room: Memorial Hall 211
- Date: October 13, 2010
- Time: 6 - 8 pm
Registration Deadline: October 8, 2010
Mansfield University Municipal Police Academy
The next full-time ACT 120 Academy training program begins May 24, 2011. Registration deadline: April 12, 2011.
The next part-time ACT 120 Academy training program will begin September 7, 2010. Registration deadline: July 26, 2010.
For more information on the next full-time or part-time Municipal Police Academy contact Barbara A. Butcher by phone at 800-661-3640 or locally at 570-662-4866, or by E-mail at bbutcher@mansfield.edu.
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