All Level Oil and Acrylic Painting (12 hrs)

In this class you will learn how to “see like an artist” using the basic elements of art. Refine your skills and fine-tune your technique while developing your own creative style. Have fun painting in a supportive and encouraging environment while working at your own pace. Come ready with ideas, or a “work in progress”, your painting materials, and a 16 x 20 pre-stretched canvas for the first day to start painting.

AEAS 157 Sec 022E - Scotch Plains
T, 6/24 – 8/5
10:00 - 12:00 pm

(No Class on 7/1)

NEW! All Level Mixed Media (12 hrs.)

Expand your mixed media skills with this hands-on learning environment. Have fun and be creative while experimenting with paint, textural materials and find objects to create beautiful and unique works of art.

AEAS 057 Sec 001E - Scotch Plains Campus

T, 6/24 – 8/5

2:30 – 4:30 pm

(No class 7/1)

NEW! Colonial Era of the United States: The Birth of a Continent 

Journey through the rich and complex history of North America—from the indigenous cultures that thrived across the continent to the bold age of European exploration and conquest. This course dives into the dramatic rise of Spanish and Portuguese empires in Latin America, the foundations of English colonies in the Chesapeake and New England, and expansion into the Mid-Atlantic. Uncover the evolution of colonial life in the 17th/18th centuries, the rise of French power in Canada and the Mississippi Valley, and the fierce colonial rivalries that exploded into war. The course culminates with the mounting tensions of the 1760s, setting the stage for revolution.

AEVS 047 Sec 001E - Scotch Plains Campus

W, 6/18 – 7/30

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

(No class 7/2)

Prepare to work as a Construction Official. The Construction Official is the chief administrator of a local code enforcing agency who establishes and enforces the agency policies to assure compliance with the Uninform Construction Code.
This course reviews the duties and responsibilities of the Construction Official. Topic areas include: Administration, Legal Methods of Code Enforcement, Legislation, and Sub-Code. Prerequisite: Students must already have a Subcode Official
license to enroll. (45 hrs.)

AEIC 561 Sec 189E

T, Th, 5/6 - 6/24, 6 - 9 pm

Essential Cybersecurity for Seniors: Protect Your Finances and Stay Safe Online 
What should you do if you receive a call or email claiming your account has been charged, hacked, suspended, or compromised? This cybersecurity workshop will equip you with essential tips and tricks to stay safe while shopping online and protect your finances from cyber threats. Learn why public Wi-Fi is NOT recommended for secure transactions like banking or shopping and discover how to navigate the internet safely when a secure network isn’t available by using cellular data instead of Wi-Fi.

AECS 066 003E - Remote Live 

TH, 7/10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
 

New! How to Organize Your Gmail for Seniors 60+ (3 hrs)  
This workshop will let you get the most out of this powerful communication tool. We will discuss Gmail account settings, synching, organizing, and bulk delete and archiving. 

AECS 055 Sec 012E - Remote Live

TH, 7/17, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dive into our Intermediate QuickBooks course where you will work with real-world case studies based on typical small businesses. Immerse yourself in advanced functionalities such as company setup, security protection, data backup, user management, and automated processes for general ledger operations, invoice management, accounts payables, employee payroll, and bank reconciliation. Prerequisite: Accounting knowledge or Introduction to QuickBooks course. (18 hrs.)
AECO 348 Sec 083E – Scotch Plains
M, W, 6/2 - 6/18, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

New! Intro to AI (Artificial Intelligence)  
Let’s learn what AI is and what it can do and can’t do. You will find ways of how and when to use it. This workshop will introduce you to the foundations of this popular and innovative technology. 

AECS 100 Sec 014E - Remote Live  

TH, 7/24, 10:00 am -1:00 pm

Keep Watching the Skies! The Golden Age of Science Fiction Films

The decade of the 1950’s became known as the “golden age” of science-fiction film. After the horrors of WWII and witnessing the potential apocalyptic vision of the nuclear age, science fiction evolved from what was once a genre comprised of kiddy Saturday matinee serials and adventurous space operas, to a darker, more ominous forewarning of things to come.

This film studies course will include screening classic sci-fi movies of the 1950s along with analytical discussions on the pioneers and themes of a decade in cinema that inspired and warned us to keep watching the skies.

AEVS 100 001E - Scotch Plains Campus

W, 6/18 – 7/30

1:00 – 3:00 pm

No class 7/2

Mixed Media for Seniors 60+ 

Using Paper Mache techniques, combine household items to create fun sculptures! Let those knick knacks you have not had the heart to throw away be your inspiration!
 

AEAS 058 Sec 041E - Scotch Plains
T, 6/24– 8/5, 12:00 – 2:00 pm

No class on 7/1

Tailored to New Jersey’s medical marijuana program, this 15-hour class teaches the human body’s endocannabinoid system, the basics of cultivation and cultivars, an introduction to processing, products available in New Jersey and elsewhere, and the ins and out of working in a New Jersey medical cannabis dispensary and how to assist New Jersey medical marijuana program patients that have qualifying conditions. Must be 18 years old to register for this class. 

AEBU 004 105E - Remote Live 

Mondays - 7/7 - 8/4

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Establish yourself as a globally recognized project manager by earning the most sought-after credential in the profession: Project Management Professional (PMP)®. PMP certification is a proven way to enhance your resume, elevate your career potential, and boost your earnings. PMI, PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management
Institute, Inc. 
All textbooks are included.

AEBU 176 Sec 103E - Hybrid/Scotch Plains 
T, 4/1 - 6/17, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

In-person Sessions: 4/1 and 6/17

The Pharmacy Technician plays a key role in the allied health field. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians assist in dispensing prescriptions in retail and private pharmacies. Employment opportunities exist in retail and mail-order pharmacies, hospitals and assisted living facilities.  This course will prepare you to enter the field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. Course content includes medications (classification, storage, side effects of, and more); federal and state requirements; patient safety and quality assurance; order entry and processing.

AEHL 955 Sec 114E
T, Th, 2/18 - 6/26, 5:30 - 9:30 pm 

No class on 3/11 and 3/13