Glendale Community College Garfield Campus

continuing education

certificate programs

• Account Clerk I and II

www.glendale.edu/continuinged CONTACT INFORMATION: Glendale Community College Garfield Campus Continuing Education Certificate Programs 1122 East Garfield Glendale, CA 91205 (818) 240-1000

• Dental Front Office • ESL • General Office Clerk I, II, and III • GED/High School Diploma • Hospitality • Medical Front Office

Get started on a better future today!

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Choose what you need!

Do you need to learn English? Take a placement test for ESL Do you need to improve your basic reading, writing, or math? Enroll in the Developmental Skills Lab Do you need a GED or high school diploma? See a counselor Enroll in the Developmental Skills Lab Are you ready to train for a job? Look at our career programs in Office Skills

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See a counselor for information and help in choosing the right courses.

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Enroll!

Go to www.glendale.edu/continuinged and click Apply and Register Fill out the application form Use the student number you are given to enroll in your course.

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Earn a certificate!

You can earn a California Chancellor's Office approved Certificate of Completion in ESL or a Career Area! Whether you are looking for a new career or more education, look to the Garfield Campus to help you on your path to a better future. Check out the possibilities! 1

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Career Certificate Programs Get a job! Earn a promotion! Learn new skills! Are you a people person? Hospitality Certificate Program page 5 Do you like working in the healthcare arena? Medical Front Office Certificate page 6 Dental Front Office Certificate page 6 Do you like working with numbers? Account Clerk Certificate Programs page 7

Do you want to work in a professional office setting? General Office Clerk Certificate Programs page 8

Educational Certificate Programs Fill the gaps in your education! Qualify for a better job! Do you want a GED or high school diploma? GED Certificate Program page 9 High School Diploma Program page 10 Do you want to improve your reading, math, or writing skills? Adult Basic Education Program page 10 Do you want to learn English? ESL Certificate Programs page 11

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Hospitality Certificate Join one of the hottest industries in California. Possible places of employment: cruise ships, amusement parks, hotels, casinos. Entry level jobs with plenty of career ladder opportunities.

Medical or Dental Front Office Certificates Enter the world of healthcare. Combine your skills for a career with tremendous potential in healthcare and information technology. Possible places of employment: Private practices, multi-practice clinics, diagnostic imaging firms, medical laboratories, hospitals, insurance companies. Medical Front Office Courses: OBT 061 Medical Front Office OBT 011 Beginning Keyboarding OBT 070 Introduction to Computers OBT 080 Windows OBT 100 Beginning Word OBT 034 Filing Fundamentals OBT 050 Customer Service Skills OBT 035 On-the-Job Communication OBT 040 Employment Strategies

Hospitality Core Courses: OBT 065 Careers in Hospitality OBT 066 Hospitality and Tourism OBT 035 On-the-Job Communication OBT 05 Customer Service OT 070 Introduction to Computers OBT 040 21st Century Employment Strategies

Dental Front Office Courses: OBT 062 Dental Front Office OBT 011 Beginning Keyboarding OBT 070 Introduction to Computers OBT 080 Windows OBT 100 Beginning Word OBT 034 Filing Fundamentals OBT 050 Customer Service Skills OBT 035 On-the-Job Communication OBT 040 Employment Strategies

Elective Courses: OBT 011 Beginning Keyboarding OBT 031 Business Writing: Email OBT 055 Office Equipment OBT 080 Windows XP OBT 140 Introduction to the Internet

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Account Clerk Certificate Program

General Office Clerk Certificate Program

Do you like to work with numbers?

Do you like working with people?

Are you detail oriented, organized, and a self-starter?

Do you like a job with duties that are organized and clearly defined? Are you accurate and like attention to detail?

Learn to accurately and quickly handle various math and accounting tasks. Have control of your own books including daily up-dating and financial records. Use accounting and Excel/Access software to solve mathematical and accounting problems. Become an account clerk within the corporate, small business, and government worlds. Or obtain the ability to be a bookkeeper for a small company.

Account Clerk I Courses: OBT 021 Business Math and Calculators OBT 011 Beginning Keyboarding OBT 070 Introduction to Computers OBT 080 Windows OBT 032 Business Writing: Memos OBT 034 Filing Fundamentals OBT 090 Beginning Excel OBT 022 Beginning Account Clerk OBT 040 21st Century Employment Strategies Account Clerk II requires completion of Account Clerk I first

Rather than performing a single specialized task, general office clerks have responsibilities that often change daily with the needs of the specific job and the employer. Become a receptionist, file clerk, administrative assistant, or even an office manager!

General Office Clerk I Courses: OBT 011 Beginning Keyboarding OBT 070 Introduction to Computers OBT 080 Windows OBT 140 Internet OBT 100 Beginning Word OBT 034 Filing Fundamentals OBT 055 Office Equipment OBT 035 On-the-Job Communication OBT 040 21st Century Employment Strategies General Office Clerk II and III require completion of General Office Clerk I first

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GED or High School Diploma Programs

Adult Basic Education Certificate Program

Finish your High School Education.

Improve your life!

The GED credential offers adults a powerful second chance at attending college or pursuing a career. Millions of people like you have taken the GED Tests to get a better job, continue their education, or fulfill their personal aspirations.

Help your children with their homework!

A Glendale College High School Diploma gives you the basis you need to continue to college, enter a training program, or enlist in the armed forces.

Prepare for entry into GED preparation or the high school diploma program! Adult Basic Education Courses: DSL 010 Basic English DSL 020 Basic Math DSL 050 Basic Reading

Choose the one that's best for you! GED Certificate Courses: DSL 010 Basic English DSL 020 Basic Math DSL 050 Basic Reading DSL 060 GED Preparation DSL 061 GED Lab

High School Diploma Requirements: 40 credits of English 10 credits of World History 10 credits of United States History 5 credits of Economics 5 credits of American Government 10 credits of Physical Science 10 credits of Biological Science 10 credits of Algebra 10 credits of Geometry 5 credits of Career Preparation 5 credits of Computer Technology 10 credits of Art, Music, or Foreign Language 5 credits of Health 50 credits of electives Total of 185 credits plus demonstration of competency in reading, writing, and mathematics. Twenty (20) credits must be completed in residence.

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English as a Second Language (ESL) Certificates Speak English with confidence. Earn an ESL Certificate and improve your oral communication skills, comprehend everyday spoken English, develop your reading and writing skills and improve your English grammar. Increase your ability to get a better job.

Citizenship Office Prepare for citizenship! Take classes to prepare for your INS oral interview. Study U.S. History and Government. Get help with filling out your INS application and get your citizenship photos taken.

Beginning ESL Certificate Courses: ESL 001 Literacy ESL 010 Level 1 ESL 020 Level 2 ESL 080 Beginning Conversation

Intermediate ESL Certificate Courses: ESL 030 Level 3 ESL 040 Level 4 ESL 081 Intermediate Conversation OBT 071 Computer Basics for ESL

Advanced ESL Certificate Courses: ESL 050 Level 5 ESL 082 Advanced Conversation OBT 071 Computer Basics for ESL

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Education That Makes a Difference!

Contact information: Career Certificates Continuing Education Business Department (818) 240-1000 x 5690 Educational Certificates Adult Basic Education, GED or High School Diploma Developmental Skills Lab (818) 240-1000 x 5686 English as a Second Language (ESL) Certificates Noncredit ESL Division (818) 240-1000 x 5033 Academic Advisement Mohammad Taghdis (818) 240-1000 x 3072 Elodia Collins (818) 240-1000 x 5803 Career Advisement Deborah Kinley (818) 240-1000 x 5056 Elodia Collins (818) 240-1000 x 5803

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www.glendale.edu/continuinged

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