INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND 2000 - 2002 BULLETIN

Division of Continuing Education

Suzanne Z. Miller, Director
Office: Administration Building, 103
Phone: (219) 237-4261

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~cted

Assistant Director: Jane Pomeroy

General Information

Personal and professional development through noncredit programs is the special mission of the Division of Continuing Education. Formal admittance to the university is not required. Each year more than 7,000 participants attend over 700 educational programs in South Bend, Elkhart, and elsewhere. Noncredit evening courses, certificate programs, daytime workshops, conferences, special events, and in-house training and consulting are offered throughout the year.

Most courses and workshops carry continuing education units (CEUs) that are nationally recognized. These are kept as a permanent record by the university and document work completed. One CEU is awarded for each 10 contact hours of instruction.

The State Board of Public Accountancy has approved the university to award continuing professional education (CPE) credit in Indiana and Michigan. Indiana has also approved the division to award dental professional and health administration credit for relicensure, and recertification credit for Indiana drinking water/hazardous waste operators.
 
 

Certificate Programs

Certificate programs offer individuals a guided course of study for professional growth and advancement opportunity. The following programs may be completed in one or more years of part-time study:

Accounting
Administrative Office Support/Management
Customer Service
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Administration
Human Resources Practitioner offered in cooperation with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Michiana Chapter
Montessori Teacher Academy offered in cooperation with the Montessori Academy at Edison Lakes
Paralegal Studies
Personal Computers
Production and Inventory Management offered in cooperation with American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) Michiana Chapter
Purchasing Management offered in cooperation with National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) South Bend Chapter
Quality Management offered in cooperation with the American Society for Quality (ASQ) South Bend/ Mishawaka Chapter
Supervisory Management
Workplace Relations

Courses and Workshops

In addition to certificate-related programs, public courses and workshops are offered in the following areas:

Small Business
Career Planning
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Program
College Preparation
Healing and Wellness
Health Professions
Languages
Personal Enrichment
Process Improvement
Recreation
Travel Agent Training
Test Preparation (SAT, GMAT, GRE)
Youth Programs

Personal Computer Program

The division provides hands-on training with IBM compatible personal computers. Courses and workshops in business applications, programming, and Internet-related topics are offered throughout the year.

Montessori Teacher Academy

The division sponsors an intensive one-year precertification teacher training program for prospective preprimary Montessori teachers. The program is affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Commission for Teacher Education (MACTE). Satisfactory completion prepares qualified individuals to apply for AMS certification. Optional college credit is available through the School of Education.

Paralegal Studies Program

A credit certificate in Paralegal Studies is now available. This interdisciplinary program incorporates courses from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, School of Business and Economics, and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Paralegal Studies program was developed by the Division of Continuing Education with the assistance of IUSB faculty members and an advisory board of local attorneys. Students begin the program in the fall semester. Courses are arranged sequentially and are offered only once each year. Students must successfully complete 25 credit hours to receive the certificate. The program is usually completed in 2 ½ years. Further information can be found at the Paralegal Studies WEB link at www.iusb.edu/~cted, by calling (574) 237-4261, or by sending e-mail to dhess@iusb.edu.

Real Estate Courses

Individuals preparing for the Indiana real estate sales or broker licensing examination must complete a state-approved course of study before taking the licensure examinations.  The courses are taught by state-approved instructors with experience in real estate, business, appraisal, and law.

Insurance Courses

Individuals can prepare for the Indiana insurance licensure examinations with state-approved three- and five-day courses in life, health, property, and casualty insurance. The courses prepare the participant for the examinations.

Conferences

Through the year, the division hosts conferences in cooperation with other academic divisions.

In-House Training and Consulting

The Division of Continuing Education staff provides training and consulting services for business, industry, and other organizations. Principal program areas are:

Business Communication
Supervision and Management
Computers
Needs Assessment
Quality Management
Spanish/English for Speakers of Other Languages

For information about other in-house programs, call the Division of Continuing Education.
 
 

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Last updated: 6 November 2000
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