M S U E x t e n d e d U n i v e r s i t y

Workforce and Professional Development

COURSE CATALOG

Fall 2012Course schedule

Business/Home Software ............. p. 3Graphics/Multimedia ............. pp. 3-4Business/Entrepreneurship .......... p. 4Healthcare Webinars .................... p. 4

Choose from many courses at MSU and in our Downtown Education Center. Catalog includes Montana State Online programs, too!

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Extended University Courses • Fall 2012

Class Hours Dates Times Location Fee Instructor

BUSINESS/HOME SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Excel Level I 9 Oct. 3, 4, 8 9am-noon Downtown $98 Julie Heard

Excel Level II 9 Dec. 10, 11, 13 5:30-8:30pm Downtown $98 Julie Heard

21 Excel Tips & Tricks 3 Nov. 14 9am-Noon Downtown $59 Connie Campbell

Access Level I 12 Nov. 27, 29, Dec. 3, 5 1-4pm Downtown $125 Connie Campbell

Introduction to QuickBooks 12 Oct. 2, 4, 9, 11 1-4pm Downtown $135 Christina Riffle

Introduction to QuickBooks 12 Nov. 6, 8, 13, 15 9am-noon Downtown $135 Christina Riffle

GRAPHICS/MULTIMEDIA

InDesign Basic [CS6] 12 Oct. 22, 24, 29, 31 5:30-8:30pm Downtown see Website David Ashcraft

InDesign Advanced [CS6] 12 Nov. 6, 8, 13, 15 1-4pm Downtown see Website David Ashcraft

Illustrator Basic [CS6] 12 Oct. 23, 25, 30, Nov. 1 5:30-8:30pm Downtown see Website Chris Schultz

Illustrator Advanced [CS6] 12 Nov. 27, 29, Dec. 4, 6 5:30-8:30pm Downtown see Website Chris Schultz

Photoshop Basic [CS6] 15 Oct. 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 5:30-8:30pm Downtown $175 Sukha Worob

Photoshop Intermediate [CS6] 12 Nov. 5, 7, 13, 14 5:30-8:30pm Downtown $145 Ben Pierce

Dreamweaver Basic [CS6] 12 Oct. 8, 10, 15, 17 5:30-8:30pm Downtown $155 Connie Campbell

Dreamweaver Beyond the Basics [CS6] 12 Oct. 29, 31, Nov. 5, 7 1-4pm Downtown $155 Connie Campbell

Dreamweaver Special Topics - Cascading Style Sheets [CS6] 9 Dec. 12, 13, 17 9am-Noon Downtown $119 Connie Campbell

BUSINESS / ENTREPRENEURSHIP

How to Build a Lean Start-up NEW 9 Oct. 16, 18, 23 5:30–8:30pm Gaines 144 see Website Jake Cook, Rob Irizarry, Gary Gannon

HEALTHCARE

Diagnostics Webinar 2 Webinar registration is open from Oct. 1 to Oct. 19; See Website for details Online $25 E. Lee Simes, MD

Pharmacotherapy Webinar 2 Webinar registration is open from Oct. 1 to Oct. 19; See Website for details Online $25 Carla Cobb, Pharm.D.,

BCPP

Depressive Disorders Webinar 2 Webinar registration is open from Oct. 1 to Oct. 19; See Website for details Online $25 Dana Hillyer, PMHCNS,

APRN-BC

Anxiety Disorders Webinar 2 Webinar registration is open from Oct. 1 to Oct. 19; See Website for details Online $25 Robert Munjal, MD

Bipolar Disorders in the Older Adult Webinar 2 Webinar registration is open from Oct. 1 to

Oct. 19; See Website for details Online $25 Robert Munjal, MD

Cognitive Disorders in the Older Adult Webinar 2 Webinar registration is open from Oct. 1 to

Oct. 19; See Website for details Online $25 Robert Rosenbaum, MD

Managing Neurobehavioral Crises Webinar 2 Webinar registration is open from Oct. 1 to

Oct. 19; See Website for details Online $25 John Honsky, APRN

Extended University’s Downtown Education Center is in Room LL10 of the Alfred M. Stiff Professional Building at 20 E. Olive (behind the downtown post office). Some computer courses require the purchase of a textbook, available through the MSU Bookstore.

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BUSINESS/HOME SOFTWARE

Excel Level IJump start your knowledge of Excel with this interactive, hands-on course. After an introduction to spreadsheet terminology and Excel’s window components, you will learn how to use the help system and navigate worksheets and workbooks. Develop your skills by entering and editing text, values, formulas, and pictures. You will also learn about moving and copying data; absolute and relative references; and ranges, rows, and columns. In addition, increase your skills by learning simple functions, basic formatting techniques, and printing.

Excel Level IIHone your Excel skills by learning how to use multiple worksheets and workbooks efficiently. Sort worksheet rows, freeze headings and split worksheet windows. Discover how to insert art; draw, move, size, rotate and add styles; and create SmartArt. Use Office templates and create custom templates. Learn about worksheet protection, setting a password and digital signatures. Copy and move worksheets, copy formatting between worksheets and use linked formulas.

21 Excel Tips & TricksThe capabilities of Microsoft Excel are astounding, and it always seems there is something new to discover. Come and learn about functions that you never knew existed as well as tips that will make working in Excel more efficient, including hotkeys, merging, absolute position, styles, and more. When was the last time you had an A-Hah moment in Excel? This class is for everyone: Whether you are an Excel power user or rarely open a spreadsheet, you will find new tips to improve your productivity.

Access Level ILearn how Access can simplify your database-driven life. You will open, navigate, and close database objects; view forms and reports; and look at queries. You will add records to a table using the datasheet and a form and use a database to sort, delete, edit, and filter records. You will design and create your own database, generate reports, create queries, and build a table from an Excel worksheet. You will create tables using Table Design View, append records to a

table, work with queries and wizards, and learn about database management. Finally, you will modify table structures, set Lookup fields and field properties, and analyze and document a database.

Introduction to QuickBooksThis class will provide hands-on computer lab experience in learning the basics of QuickBooks Premier Accountant Edition. This class will give you a basic overview on accounting terms and principals. You will learn how to create a company, enter credit card charges, write checks, create invoices, receive payments, make deposits, reconcile bank and credit card statements, pay bills, working with letters, modify preferences and templates. Bring a USB flash drive to class to practice backup and restore. You will be able to apply all information you learn to the QuickBooks Pro/Premier software. This course is brought to you by MSU Extended University, Downtown Bozeman Association and the Montana Women’s Business Center, which is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

GRAPHICS/MULTIMEDIA

InDesign Basic [Version CS6]Dive into the world of graphic design. Learn the basic features of Adobe InDesign CS6, as well as fundamental concepts and terminology. Create documents, place text and graphics, and create custom color swatches. Also, work with master pages and multi-page documents. Learn how to format text, apply styles, and work with threaded text frames. In addition, work with layers, as well as position and group objects. Finally, print documents, create print presets, and package documents for commercial printing.

InDesign Advanced [Version CS6]Dig deeper into the elements of InDesign. Learn how to create complex document

structures as well as tint and gradient swatches. Use object libraries and snippets to work more efficiently. In addition, create vector paths and wrap type on a path. You will also learn advanced typography and composition techniques. Work with graphics, object styles, tables, special characters, and the Story Editor. Finally, learn how to manage long documents.

Illustrator Basic [Version CS6]You don’t need to be a professional artist to create beautiful graphics using Adobe Illustrator. Learn to work with this vector-based graphics program. Become familiar with the Illustrator CS6 environment, then learn how to create simple illustrations by developing and manipulating shapes and by drawing and editing paths. You’ll also learn to apply color, gradients, and transparency and work with text and layers.

Illustrator Advanced [CS6]Learn how to create a simple illustration by creating and manipulating shapes and by drawing and editing paths. You will also learn how to apply color, gradients, and transparency. Then, learn how to work with text and layers.

Photoshop Basic [Version CS6]Create professional-looking images for both print and Web. You will identify the components of the Photoshop environment, learn about the differences between raster and vector graphics, and learn how to use Adobe Bridge. In addition, you will learn how to work with text, layers, and layer effects. Finally adjust, retouch, and resize images.

Photoshop Intermediate [CS6]Do you have a grasp on the basics of Photoshop but are not yet ready to jump into the complex world of luminance masks, smart objects and vector paths by yourself? In Photoshop Intermediate, you’ll explore the concepts behind non-destructive image editing and delve into some of Photoshop’s

C o u r s e D e s c r i p t i o n s Fall 2012

Extended University students may receive discounts on select software

from the MSU Bookstore. See store for details.

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many hidden goodies. Along the way, learn the steps necessary to expand your knowledge of the program and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Join us for Photoshop Intermediate – the next step in your Photoshop learning process.Dreamweaver Basic [Version CS6]Would you like to create and modify Web sites like a professional? Learn the program the professionals use. You will plan and define a Web site. Create pages, format text, and define structural elements. In addition, create and apply CSS style rules, as well as modify tables, images, and links. You will also test and manage Web site files and publish a site.Dreamweaver Beyond the BasicsHone your Website skills! Learn to design pages with CSS and create and apply templates and server-side includes. In addition, build accessible forms that validate user information. You will also learn how to position elements, apply behaviors, and add multimedia files. Finally, work with Spry, collapsible panels and menu bars, as well as collaborate with other site developers.

Dreamweaver Special Topics – Cascading Style SheetsAre you just getting started with CSS? Go a little deeper into CSS with this class devoted just to CSS. Learn about descendants, children and inheritance. We’ll work with backgrounds, lists, images, floats, columns, browser bugs and the box model. If we have time, we’ll look at CSS3, including the new text and layout properties in CSS3.

BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURSHIP

How to Build a Lean Startup NEWTaking tips from lean manufacturing and leveraging technology, the Lean Startup methodology can be incredibly useful for building a successful business from scratch with little or no money. This hands-on course will show students how to quickly launch a company and build in the appropriate learning tools to help ensure its success. This course will be co-taught by three entrepreneurs whose experiences range from publicly traded companies to garage startups.

C o u r s e D e s c r i p t i o n s Fall 2012

MENTAL HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES

This series of seven independent modules are related to conditions that often present in the primary care setting. Enroll in any or all of the webinars. $25 each ($175 for all seven). The webinars can be accessed from the comfort of your home. • Diagnostics• Pharmacotherapy• Depressive Disorders• Anxiety Disorders• Bipolar Disorders• Cognitive Disorders in the Older Adult• Managing Neurobehavioral Crises

This continuing education activity was approved by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. It has also been approved by the Montana Board of Pharmacy and the Montana Board of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors. Sponsored by MSU College of Nursing Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Training Grant (HRSA D09HP15006)

MSU Extended University is an academic outreach unit of Montana

State University that enhances access to high-quality formal and informal

education for a diverse community of learners in Montana and beyond.

• Montana State Online: Distance learning courses, programs, degrees

and certificates; faculty/student support and research.

www.montana.edu/online• Office of Continuing Education:

Continuing education and professional development; credit and non-credit

courses and programshttp://eu.montana.edu/ContinuingEd

• Burns Technology Center: Educational technologies and public outreach to MSU’s larger community

http://eu.montana.edu/outreachhttp://eu.montana.edu

WONDERLUST Fall Courses

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http://eu.montana.edu/wonderlust MSU Office of Continuing Education (406) 994-6683

Wonderlust is a member-run organization dedicated to bringing stimulating educational experiences to adults in the greater Gallatin region. Wonderlust offers non-credit courses, forums, book clubs and other educational opportunities.

China: Geography, History, Culture, EconomicsThursdays, Sept. 20–Oct. 25, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.Great Short StoriesWednesdays, Oct. 3–Nov. 7, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.From Molecules to Meals: Chemistry in the KitchenTuesdays, Oct. 9–Oct. 30, 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.The New Science of War and PeaceThursdays, Nov. 1–Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Naked EconomicsTuesdays, Nov. 13–Dec. 11, 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.History of DanceWednesdays, Nov. 14–Dec. 19, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

a Public Reception featuring Eric Funk a Sept. 12, 5-7p.m., Country Bookshelf • All are welcome!

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Other current programs

Family Financial Planning Professionals with a bachelor’s degree can start a career assisting people with personal finances. Suc-cessful students are eligible to take the Certified Financial Planner® Certification Examination. http://eu.montana.edu/online/degrees/ffp/

Science Teaching Graduate Certificates and Professional Development courses 12-credit certificates help educators gain knowledge and competence in Chemistry, Earth Science, Elemen-tary School Science, Life Science, or Physics. Also available are online professional development courses on many topics. http://eu.montana.edu/NTEN

Library Media Certification Become a school library media spe-cialist or gain recertification credits in the field. www.montana.edu/libmedia/

Educational Leadership Earn a Principal or Superintendent endorsement. montana.edu/wwweduc/edleadership/

M.S. Science Education (MSSE) A blend of science content and pedagogy designed for practicing science educators. Most course-work is online with hands-on summer experiences in and near MSU-Bozeman. www.montana.edu/msse

Northern Plains Transition to Teaching This two-year online program moves seasoned professionals into new careers in public school classrooms. http://www.montana.edu/nptt/

Agricultural Education, M.S. This program meets the needs of professional agricultural educators by allowing them to continue their education while still working. The program can be tailored to meet each student’s career goals and is designed to improve gradu-ates’ professional and technical skills in the areas of agricul-tural education, communication, leadership, and extension. http://ag.montana.edu/ageducation/graduateprogram.html

Science and Engineering Management, M.S.E.M. Professional master’s degree program for technical professionals such as engineers and scientists who want to enhance both their technical skills and their skills at managing people, projects and budgets. Choose fully online Construction Engineering Management Track or a blended student/advisor-designed track. Graduate certificates also available. http://eu.montana.edu/PMSEM

Land Resources and Environmental Science, M.S. Designed for students interested in understanding and managing landscapes at multiple scales, the flexible and interdisciplinary nature of the program allows you to select courses to fit your professional interests and to support your career and advancement goals. http://eu.montana.edu/environmental-masters/

Addiction Counseling Graduate Certificate Fully online courses for those interested in working in the addiction counseling field. Provides coursework that can be applied toward the State of Montana’s Ad-diction Counselor license as well as the national Master Addiction Counselor certification. http://eu.montana.edu/online/degrees/lac/

Native American Studies Graduate Certificate MSU’s online graduate certificate in Native American Studies is the only program of its type in the world. Courses cover current and historical aspects of Native American art, law, culture and contemporary issues, and students will gain a deeper insight into the Ameri-can Indians of Montana, the region and the nation. http://eu.montana.edu/online/degrees/NatAm.htm

New online graduate degrees and certificates

Montana State Online Programs and Courses

Graduate Studies

More programs are listed online. For the most current list with links to more detailed information, visit http://eu.montana.edu/online/degrees/

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NON-CREDIT COURSES ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIESIf minimum enrollment is not met, courses may be cancelled, in which case tuition and fees are fully refunded. When courses have a maximum, enrollment is processed on a first come/first served basis.Full payment for courses is typically due at the time of registration. In accordance with Board of Regents policy, EU non-credit courses do not qualify for veteran/faculty/staff fee waivers. Financial aid is not available for non-credit courses.Cancellations before a course begins will be assessed a processing fee. There will be no refunds after the course begins. Occasionally programs have special refund policies which are stated in the course description. Social security numbers are required in order to process refunds. Refunds on materials vary by program.Many EU non-credit courses offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or OPI (Office of Public Instruction) renewal units for teachers. See Web site for details.If you have a documented disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation(s), you are encouraged to contact Extended University at (406) 994-6683. Please give 10 business days’ notice prior to the first day of class.

How to Register for Courses Register and pay online at http://eu.montana.edu/professional/or Register in person: 200 Culbertson Hall, MSU (pink building

across from Joe’s Parkway) or Mail to MSU Extended University, PO Box 172200, Bozeman,

MT 59717-2200or Fax your registration form to: (406) 994-6546

You can pay by check, credit card (MC, Visa) or Third Party Billing (Third party billing not available online; please mail, fax or deliver the paper registration form)

For info: (406) 994-6683 • ContinuingEd@montana.eduBig Sky Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Bozeman Association members, Livingston Chamber of Commerce and Prospera Business Network members receive a 25% discount on most course fees less than $200. Course materials fees are not discounted. Other restrictions may apply.

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Receive our bi-monthly email updates. Send your email address to Lesa.Pribyl@montana.edu or visit http://eu.montana.edu/newsletter

Online professional development for primary care providers

Access new information from the comfort of your home. This CE activity originally was designed for non-mental health primary care providers, but now, continuing education credits are available for pharmacists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and licensed addiction counselors. These recorded webinars cover conditions that often present in the primary care setting. Enroll in any or all: $25 per webinar ($175 for all seven). Available Oct. 1 – Nov. 20; registration closes Oct. 19.

DiagnosticsPharmacotherapy

Depressive DisordersAnxiety DisordersBipolar Disorders

Cognitive Disorders in the Older Adult

Managing Neurobehavioral Crises

For course descriptions and to register, visit http://eu.montana.edu/professional/ The Webinars are listed under “Mental Health.”

This continuing education activity was approved by the Montana Nurses Association,

an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. It has also been approved by the Montana Board of Pharmacy and the

Montana Board of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors.

Sponsored by MSU College of Nursing Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Training Grant (HRSA D09HP15006)

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P.O. Box 172200 • 200 Culbertson HallBozeman, MT 59717-2200

Ph: 406-994-6683 • Fax: 406-994-6546http://eu.montana.edu/professional

Workforce & Professional DevelopmentNon-Credit Course Registration FormYou can also register online at http://eu.montana.edu/professional

1. REGISTRATION INFORMATION (See bottom section for payment options.)

Last Name First Name Middle Initial

Mailing Address City State ZIP

Home Phone Work or cell phone Email address

2. DISCOUNTS

A 25% discount is available for members of the Big Sky and Livingston Chambers of Commerce, Downtown Bozeman Association, and Prospera Business Network on non-credit courses less than $200 (No discount on material fees). Check appropriate box below and write discounted price in Part 3. Chamber member: p Big Sky p Livingston p Downtown Boz. Assoc. member p Prospera Business Network member p Bozeman city employeeName of Business: _________________________________________________________________________________ Please fill out third party billing

information below

3. COURSE INFORMATION If eligible for a discount, or Bozeman city employee, write your discounted price instead of full price.

Course Title Start Date Price

4. PAYMENT METHODPlease note the Cancellation/Refund Policy at left.

p My check is enclosed (Make checks payable to MSU) check # _________________________p Please charge the credit card as authorized below: $______________ (Max Amount)

Card Type (Visa or MC) Number: _________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date ____________ CVV Code ________

Name on Card: ___________________________________________________________________________Billing Address: ______________________________

Card Authorized Signature:p Please bill third party (Please fill out information below).

Company Name and Billing Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name and Phone Number of Authorized Party ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature (must match name above) ____________________________________________________________________________________________p I certify I am authorized to and will accept payment responsibility for the above student registration.Fax or mail completed form to MSU Extended University P.O. Box 172200 • Bozeman, MT 59717-2200Ph: 406-994-6683 • Fax: 406-994-6546or register online at: http://eu.montana.edu/professional

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Office of Continuing EducationPO Box 172200Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT 59717-2200

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