School of Continuing Education

Fall 2011 Course List

HSU’s School of Continuing Education (SCE) is excited to announce the addition of many online courses this fall. SCE offers courses designed to assist you in furthering your development as a leader, but still fitting into your busy schedule. We’re offering courses leading to a certificate in the following areas of study:

Pets for Life Certificate

Evaluating your Shelter: Are you Ready to Implement a Behavior Program?
Ongoing—Take Anytime

Animal Handling and Stress Reduction
Aug. 29 – Oct 3

Behavior Assessment
Oct. 3 – Nov. 13

Making Good Matches & Community Outreach
Nov. 14 – Dec. 11

Volunteer Management Certificate

Implementing a Successful Volunteer Program
Aug. 29 – Sept. 25

Training Volunteers and Training Staff to Work with Volunteers
Sept. 26 – Oct. 23

Volunteer Recruitment and Training
Oct. 24 – Nov. 20

Managing Challenging Volunteers & Resolving Conflicts
Oct. 17 – Nov. 13

Tools and Techniques to Streamline Volunteer Programs
TBD

Executive Development Leadership Certificate

Managing Emotions in the Work Environment
Ongoing—Take Anytime

Six Things Every Shelter Should Know about Change
TBD

Strategic Planning for Success
Oct. 24 – Nov. 20

Shelter Resource Development Certificate

Building and Effective Leadership Team
Sept. 12 – Oct. 9

Checks & Balances for Financial Accountability
Oct. 17 – Nov. 13

Essentials of Fundraising Success
Nov. 21 – Dec. 18

Certified Humane Education Specialist

History of Humane Education (Prerequisite)
Ongoing—Take Anytime

Reach a Teacher: Forming Successful School Partnerships (This course is required)
Ongoing—Take Anytime

Classroom Presentation ABCs
Ongoing—Take Anytime

Humane Education and the Magic of Stories (The Power of Narrative)
Ongoing—Take Anytime

Tales Kids Tell: The Humane Educator’s Role in Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
Ongoing—Take Anytime

Simon Says: "Let’s Be Kind to Animals!"
Ongoing—Take Anytime

Power in Numbers: The Basics of Forming a Youth Animal Protection Club
Ongoing—Take Anytime

Rebels with a Cause: Reaching Teens Through Service-Learning
Ongoing—Take Anytime

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
Ongoing—Take Anytime