York College of Pennsylvania special course offerings
Posted July 27, 2005FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The York College of Pennsylvania Special Programs Office will offer the following upcoming courses to members of the public interested in updating their work skills, satisfying Act 48 requirements or adding to their knowledge.
Practical and Tactical Handcuffing
This course will cover the proper method of searching and restraining both compliant and resistant individuals. Certification will be awarded through Personal Protection Consultants International upon successful completion of the course. Participants must be criminal justice majors or employed as police, security or corrections officers. The course will be held August 6. A Practical and Tactical Handcuffing Instructor course will be held on August 7.
Financial Strategies Seminar
Want to be able to properly plan your financial future? Learn about the art of investing and the vehicles that help you accomplish your financial goals. This seminar will identify various investment mediums, cover the value of compounding interest, help with diversification, as well as reduce taxes and control healthcare costs. Lectures will be held Thursday night from
SAT Prep
Yes, it is SAT time. It’s time to start making impressions on your college of choice or colleges and universities in general. Get ahead of the game with SAT prep sessions at York College of Pennsylvania. Session I: Mondays from
Spanish Conversation and Culture
If you're going on a trip, want to converse with fellow employees, or simply want to learn new things, this non-credit course presents basic Spanish language and culture geared toward individuals who want to learn the language or refresh their present knowledge. Session I : Tuesdays from
Italian Conversation and Culture
Do you have a special interest in Italian culture, language, living or maybe cuisine? This non-credit course is open to anyone wishing to broaden there horizons of Italian cultural happenings and conversational or basic Italian. Classes will be held Thursday evenings from
Forensic Science for all ages
Forensic science, a blend of science and criminal testimony, uses science to help explain the evidence in criminal cases. Ever wonder how evidence is collected and a crime scene clarified? Learn about the history of forensic science, real CSI procedures versus television, anthropology, mock crime scene investigation, fingerprinting, handwriting analysis, crime scene processing, and blood pattern interpretation. This course will be held Tuesday nights from
Digital Photography
The new technology of digital pictures has hit Americans hard and has not stopped since. Every time we open a Sunday News flyer there are new gadgets and gizmos to go along with our digital camera. This non-credit course is designed to help you sort digital photography information and peak your interest in the subject. Session I: Wednesday nights on September 7, 14, 21, 28 from
The Art of Storytelling: How Communication Began
Stories were the beginning of human communication where non-fiction and fables portrayed heroic deeds along with true stories of times past. We have come a long way since those days of the traveling storyteller, yet our roots remain grounded. Whether it’s through folklore, myth, legend, family history, or persuasion, everyone has the opportunity to express themselves through stories. Gain a better understanding of human communication with this non-credit course set to start this fall on Tuesday, September 6th. All classes will be held Tuesday nights from
For more information or to register, contact the Special Programs Office at (717) 815-1451 or special-programs@ycp.edu.
