University
of Nevada, Reno
Email: Kim Zaski
Last updated: 8/05/08
Elko
Contact: Gay Neuberger, Extended Studies/0048
Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia Street, University of Nevada,
Reno, Reno, NV 89557-0054, 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928
FAX: 784-4801 gayn@unr.edu
Social Work Courses
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Ely
Contact: Colleen Goff, White Pine County School District, 1135 Ave. C, East
Ely, NV 89301, 289-4851, FAX: 289-3999
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Reno/Sparks
Contact:Extended Studies, Mail Stop 0048, Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia Street, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557-0054, 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928, FAX: 784-4801
CEP 491/691 Special Topics Workshop: Understanding Children’s Behavior: Classroom and Home Management Skills
Participants will learn to define Adlerian concepts of family/classroom atmospheres and styles of discipline, and will examine family constellation, goals of misbehavior, encouragement, and natural and logical consequences. Participants may also explore their own personality development and styles of parenting or managing a classroom. How to use discipline tools and plan a strategy for children’s/students’ behavior changes will also be covered.
Credits: 1
When: Nov. 21-22; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and
Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: UNR, Redfield Campus: Building A, Rm. 214, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno
Instr.: Nancy Held, Ed.D., family counselor
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 084 Sub. 051 Sect. 901
Footnotes: 001, 002, 003, 007, 010, 011, 012
EDUC 474/674 Cataloging and Organization of Library Materials
This class is part of a seven-course series for those seeking public librarian certification through the Nevada State Library and Archives, or a school library/media services endorsement through the Nevada Department of Education. For more information about this program, contact Gay Neuberger at gayn@unr.edu. Please include “Library Program” in the subject line.
Cataloging of books and other library materials will be the focus of this course, which also includes practice working with Dewey and Library of Congress classification systems, principles of entry and cross referencing, and organization of materials. Internet access and an email account are required. In addition to candidates for public librarian certification and library/media services endorsement, participants seeking to learn more about or to upgrade their current knowledge of work in public or school libraries may also find this course of interest.
Credits: 3
When: Sept. 27-Dec. 6; Sept. 27, Oct. 25 and
Dec. 6, Sat., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., plus online sessions via WebCT
Where: UNR, Redfield Campus: Building A, Rm. 214, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno
Instr.: Anne Aas, MLIS, librarian, Washoe County School District
Fee: $400.50, three undergraduate credits; $606.00, three graduate credits
Sched. #: 084 Sect. 901
Footnotes: 001, 002, 005, 006, 010, 011, 012
EDUC 495/695 Education Topics: Aquatic WILD
With a focus on aquatic species and their issues, students will become familiar with wildlife management, environmental and outdoor education techniques and how they can effectively be presented to primary and secondary students. Topics will include current trends, issues and policy changes affecting wildlife, wildlife habitat and threatened and endangered species in Nevada. New resources, equipment and technology available for wildlife, environmental and outdoor education programs will also be discussed.
Credits: 1
When: Oct. 17-18; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and
Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Location to be confirmed
Instrs.: Russell Mason, Ph.D., chief of game division, Nevada Dept. of Wildlife; and
Patrick Sollberger, M.S., wildlife staff biologist, Nevada Dept. of Wildlife
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 084 Sub. 305 Sect. 901
Footnotes: 001, 002, 006, 007, 009, 010, 011, 013, 014
EDUC 495/695 Education Topics: Project WILD
With a focus on terrestrial wildlife and their issues, students will become familiar with wildlife management, environmental and outdoor education techniques and how they can effectively be presented to primary and secondary students. Topics will include current trends, issues and policy changes affecting wildlife, wildlife habitat and threatened and endangered species in Nevada. New resources, equipment and technology available for wildlife, environmental and outdoor education programs will also be discussed.
Credits: 1
When: Nov. 7-8; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and
Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Location to be confirmed
Instrs.: Russell Mason, Ph.D., chief of game division, Nevada Dept. of Wildlife; and
Patrick Sollberger, M.S., wildlife staff biologist, Nevada Dept. of Wildlife
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 084 Sub. 306 Sect. 902
Footnotes: 001, 002, 006, 007, 009, 010, 011, 013, 014
EL 791 Special Topics: Nevada School Law and Constitution
A survey of federal and state legal and ethical issues will give participants a thorough overview. Successful completion of the course meets state teacher licensure requirements for Nevada School Law and Nevada Constitution.
Credits: 1
Where: UNR, Main Campus: UNR, William Raggio Building, Rm. TBA
Instr.: Gus Hill, Ph.D., associate professor, educational leadership, UNR
Fee: $202.00, one graduate credit
When: Oct. 10-11; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sched. #: 084 Sub. 049 Sect. 901
Footnotes: 001, 002, 004, 005, 010, 011
OR
Credits: 1
Where: UNR, Main Campus: UNR, William Raggio Building, Rm. TBA
Instr.: Bill Thornton, Ph.D., associate professor, educational leadership, UNR
Fee: $202.00, one graduate credit
When: Nov. 21-22; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and
Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sched. #: 084 Sub. 049 Sect. 902
Footnotes: 001, 002, 004, 005, 010, 011
GEOG 491/691 Special Topics: World of Travel and Tourism III: Sea Travel and the Far East
This class will cover the basics of cruising, including types and benefits of cruises, destinations, locations of cabins and fly/cruise arrangements. Information about the Far East and its major physical features, political and economic units and culture groups will be discussed. Major destinations such as Japan, China, Thailand and India are emphasized. Geographic factors affecting travel in these areas, including climate conditions and political and economic stability, will be covered.
Credits: 1
When: Oct. 25-26; Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: UNR, Main Campus: Continuing Education Building, Rm. 108/110
Instr.: Richard Eigenheer, Ph.D., adjunct associate professor, geography, UNR
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 084 Sub. 050 Sect. 901
Footnotes: 001, 002, 006, 007, 010, 011
GEOG 491/691 Special Topics:
A Vicarious Voyage of Tahoe, Pyramid and Lahontan
The physical and human geography and the natural history of western Nevada’s most important and controversial sources of water — Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake and Lake Lahontan — will be explored. Topics will include physical processes, human uses, legal issues and future implications.
Credits: 1
When: Nov. 14-15; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and
Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: UNR, Main Campus: Continuing Education Building, Rm. 108/110
Instr.: Chris Ryan, M.S., professor, geography, WNC
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 084 Sub. 304 Sect. 902
Footnotes: 001, 002, 006, 007, 010, 011
HP 499/699 Special Problems: History of the Comstock
This course will survey the history of Virginia City and the Comstock Lode, one of the nation’s most significant mining districts. The overview will include discussion of society and culture, as well as the development of technology. Emphasis will be placed on little-used sources, including census records, Storey County records, and buildings and archaeology of the Comstock. Participants are required to supply their own transportation for a Saturday field trip to Virginia City.
Credits: 1
When: Nov. 14-15; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and
Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: UNR, Redfield Campus: Building A, Rm. 214, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno
Instr.: Ron James, M.A., state historic preservation officer
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 084 Sub. 233 Sect. 901
Footnotes:001, 002, 005, 006, 007, 010, 011, 012, 014
Winnemucca
Contact: Paula Wright, Humboldt County School District, 310 E. 4th St., Winnemucca,
NV 89445, 623-8103, FAX: 623-8102
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