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