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Professional Development and Continuing Education
XBS113 A GRAMMAR REFRESHER Tuition $96.00
Review the basics of English grammar in a relaxed atmosphere. Basic vocabulary and spelling
skills, punctuation, all parts of speech, and proper sentence completion are covered. An
excellent primer for academic, business or personal use. (This course is designed for English-
speaking students.) Note: Class will not meet on 2/23. (4 meetings)
CRN CAMPUS DAY DATE TIME ROOM
33970 Ammerman Saturday 2/2-3/2 10:00am-1:00pm Southampton Bldg., 113
XBS110 OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING Tuition $144.00
Learn the art of oral communication and put your fears behind you. This course will lead you
through exercises that will help you to identify and overcome your fear, give you practice in a
variety of communication situations, and help you to develop the confidence for more effective
communication in any setting. Note : Class will not meet on 2/19, 2/21. (8 meetings)
CRN CAMPUS DAY DATE TIME ROOM
33971 Ammerman Tu/Th 2/5-3/7 6:30pm-8:30pm Riverhead Bldg., 238
XBS103 BASIC READING SKILLS BRUSH-UP Tuition $144.00
Review the basics of reading comprehension. Techniques for identifying the main idea of a
paragraph and improving reading speed are covered. Note: Class will not meet on 2/18.
(4 meetings)
CRN CAMPUS DAY DATE TIME ROOM
33972 Sayville Monday 2/4-3/4 6:00pm-10:00pm 308
XBS105 BASIC MATH SKILLS BRUSH-UP Tuition $144.00
Review the basics of arithmetic and algebra through practice exercises. Note: Class will not
meet on 2/19. (4 meetings)
CRN CAMPUS DAY DATE TIME ROOM
33973 Sayville Tuesday 2/5-3/5 6:00pm-10:00pm 308
XBS106 STUDY SKILLS Tuition $45.00
This course is designed to improve the student’s ability to study for college level courses. This
skill is essential to a student’s academic success. (1 meeting)
CRN CAMPUS DAY DATE TIME ROOM
33974 Ammerman Saturday 2/2 9:30am-12:30pm Riverhead Bldg., 201
XBS116 TIME MANAGEMENT Tuition $45.00
Learn how to meet the conflicting demands on your time. This workshop will teach you
strategies that will help you find more time and overcome procrastination, become better
organized, clarify your goals, and establish priorities. Upon completion of this course, students
will be better prepared to achieve their educational objectives. (1 meeting)
CRN CAMPUS DAY DATE TIME ROOM
33975 Ammerman Saturday 2/9 9:30am-12:30pm Riverhead Bldg., 201
XBS108 IMPROVING YOUR WRITING SKILLS Tuition $135.00
This course will cover both the theory and the practice of writing. These skills are essential to a
student’s academic success. (5 meetings)
CRN CAMPUS DAY DATE TIME ROOM
33976 Grant Mon/Wed 1/28-2/11 6:00pm-9:00pm Sally Slacke Ctr., 117
XEP103 CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION Tuition $135.00
Assists immigrants in becoming acquainted with and preparing for the naturalization process
through the U.S. Department of Immigration. The course will review the naturalization
process from the application to the final court hearing. It will help the student prepare for the
examination by reviewing the basic knowledge of history, government, and geography required
to meet the naturalization requirements. (4 meetings)
CRN CAMPUS DAY DATE TIME ROOM
33977 Grant Thursday 2/28-3/21 6:15pm-10:00pm Sally Slacke Ctr., 102
XEP107 CIVIL SERVICE PREPARATION Tuition $99.00
Assists students as they prepare for civil service and other employment examinations.
(3 meetings)
CRN CAMPUS DAY DATE TIME ROOM
33978 Ammerman Wednesday 3/6-3/20 6:30pm-9:30pm Southampton Bldg., 114
EXAM PREPARATION