Accounting Basics for Non-Accountants, Course 28231, Wed, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
On Campus: CH 256, 9 hours, 3 sessions     Instructor: Ariel Mojena

PREREQUISITE:  This is an introductory course on the basics of accounting.  A personal computer with Windows 10 is helpful, but not required for this course.  A computer and computer skills are required for the next classes in this program series.

If you have never had a bookkeeping or accounting course and the words t-account, debit and credit entries, sound like a foreign language, you need to start here to advance in this series.  Understanding the theories and practices behind accounting, which is the process of recording financial transactions and then summarizing, analyzing, and reporting these transactions, is the basis of this class. 

Accounting Fundamentals & More, Course 28232, Wed, 6:30-9:30 PM

(Mandatory Orientation 3/25, 6:30-7:30 PM)

On Campus: CH 256, 16 hours, 6 sessions     Instructor: Ariel Mojena

PREREQUISITE: Accounting Basics for Non-Accountants, or accounting/bookkeeping knowledge or prior work experience REQUIRED. Students should have a personal computer with Windows 10 AND have strong computer skills.

Apply double entry bookkeeping and then dig deeper into the analysis and recording of financial transactions and financial statements. Get hands-on experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes and common banking activities. Understand the role of the three main accounting statements:  balance sheet, income statement and cash flow. This course is a prerequisite for QuickBooks.

Alternate Route to Teaching - 50 Hour Preservice Component (ALT-113E), Course 28521, Mon, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 30 hours, 10 sessions     Instructor: Robert Grundfest, M.Ed.

This 50-hour course requires 30 hours of classroom training, 8 hours of observing other NJ certified teachers and 12 hours of direct student contact as a substitute, tutor or after-school program teacher.

Alternate Route to Teaching - 50 Hour Preservice Component (ALT-113E), Course 28521, Mon, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 30 hours, 10 sessions     Instructor: Robert Grundfest, M.Ed.

This 50-hour course requires 30 hours of classroom training, 8 hours of observing other NJ certified teachers and 12 hours of direct student contact as a substitute, tutor or after-school program teacher.

AutoCAD Level 1: Fundamentals, Course 28341, Wed, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

AME 134, 24 Hours, 8 Sessions     Instructor: Anthony Gaffney, BA

This course is a comprehensive introduction for new AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT software users.  It incorporates the features, commands and techniques for creating, editing, annotating and printing 2D drawings with AutoCAD.  Focused applications for this level include the majority of Draw and Modify tools, Annotation tools for creating text, dimensions and leaders; Creating and Editing Block definitions; Hatching; Page setups with Layouts and titleblocks for plotting, printing and creating PDFs. This course will give the new AutoCAD user a comprehensive foundation to build upon, or update existing AutoCAD users’ skills with the latest release.

AutoCAD Level 2: Beyond Fundamentals, Course 28342, Wed, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

AME 134, 24 Hours, 8 Sessions     Instructor: Anthony Gaffney, BA

Building on the concepts introduced in Level 1, or for the AutoCAD user looking to advance their knowledge of AutoCAD, more advanced features, commands and techniques for production and efficiency will be integrated for creating, editing, annotating and printing drawings. Applications include Dynamic Blocks, Attributes and Fields, External References, Advanced Layer Management tools, Tables, Parametrics and working with the Sheet Set Manager. Also, Program Customization, Aliases, Macros and Tool Palettes, along with an introduction to 3D modeling.

Business Analytics with Excel, Course 28874, Tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:30 PM

Remote-Live, 6 hours, 3 sessions     Instructor: Alyse Cutler

PREREQUISITE: Proficient/intermediate knowledge of MS Excel.
Learn how data science is applied in business. Explore concepts in correlation, regression analysis, hypothesis testing and multivariate analysis. Learn how correlation helps to understand portfolio diversification and design. ‘What If’ analysis will be covered utilizing the Solver and Goal Seek features of Excel. Students will need to save their work to their local computer or a flash drive.

C101 - Initial Interviewing Process, Course 28261, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Learn to create a therapeutic alliance with the client by incorporating skills in listening, processing, and providing feedback and demonstrate through role- playing the following eight skills: attending, paraphrasing, reflection of feeling, summarizing, probing, interpreting, providing information and feedback, and appropriate use of self-disclosure.

C102 - Biopsychosocial Assessment, Course 58262, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 12 hours, 4 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Gather data systematically from the client and other available collateral sources using screening instruments and other methods that are sensitive to age, developmental level, culture, and gender; describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances on the person using, and on significant others; determine the client's readiness for treatment and change as well as the needs of others involved in the current situation and based on the initial action plan, take specific steps to initiate an admission or referral and ensure follow through.

C103 -  Differential Diagnosis, Course 58263, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 12 hours, 4 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Describe the logic, purpose and function of the DSM diagnostic system and the organizational scheme of its categories; list criteria for substance abuse and Use Disorder; list frequently encountered differential diagnoses; describe clinical presentations of co-occurring diagnoses; describe ways in which substance use disorder and mental health diagnoses can interact and recognize the potential for them to mimic a variety of medical and mental health conditions and screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.

C104 - Diagnostic Summaries, Course 58264, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 12 hours, 4 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Develop a written diagnostic summary; document ongoing treatment needs; formulate mutually agreed upon goals, objectives, and treatment methods based upon assessment finding; define the terms reliability, validity, and sample population; develop a familiarity with the recognized assessment instruments; select, administer, score, and interpret to clients the results of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug assessment; assess client's immediate needs by evaluating observed behavior and other relevant information; administer appropriate evidence-based screening and assessment instruments and analyze and interpret the data to determine treatment recommendations.