Career Development and Accreditation Courses
Advanced Patient Care Skills
Prerequisite: CNA License
Child Development Associate (CDA) - 120 hours
Textbooks
-Essentials for Working with Young Children: This is required for all students. The workbook is not required. https://tinyurl.com/mrxd8ysw
-Infant Toddler or Preschool Edition: Students must decide which age group they plan to specialize in to obtain their CDA and purchase the age group-appropriate edition below.
– Infant Toddler Edition: https://tinyurl.com/mtxs6mwe
– Preschool Edition: https://tinyurl.com/3cvnk7pv
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Color For Interiors
Classroom: West Hall Room 219
Student Supply
– Acrylic Paints Set (24 colors)
– Acrylic Paint brush Set (10 pcs)
– Color Wheel
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
ESL Placement Test
Welcome New Students! Sign up for your Placement Test to begin studying English at the best level. Please note that the testing fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. (BP)
ESL-Let's Talk
ESL-Let's Talk (SD-109) Add this intermediate-level speaking course to your program! Practice how to communicate with better pronunciation, speaking and listening skills, while increasing vocabulary. Discussion of a wide variety of practical and current subjects encourages students to express their feelings, ideas, and opinions. Discussion and conversation form the basis of weekly assignments. M-TH; 12:30pm-2:30pm or 6-8pm; 7 weeks; $305 (Prerequisite: Intermediate I or Placement Test) (BP)
History of Decorative Arts
Classroom: TEC-203
Recommended textbook: A History of Interior Design, John F. Pile (ISBN: 9780470228883)
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Interior Materials, Finishes & Sources
Classroom: TEC-201
Suggested Textbook: Materials and Components of Interior Architecture, J. Rosemary Riggs, 8th ed., 2008.
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201- 612-5269.
Introduction to Teaching-Alternative Route
This course meets online asynchronously.
Required Textbook: The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher by Harry K. Wong; Rosemary T. Wong (ISBN: 9780976423386)
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Principles of Interior Design
Recommended Textbook: Interior Design, by John Pile
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201- 612-5269.
Restaurant Service Management
This course runs for the Academic Calendar 2025 Fall Flex 2 10/25/2025 – 12/20/2025.
This class meets in person on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm, at Pitkin Education Center, Room C-210.
Detailed course information will be posted on Canvas.
For further course inquiries, please contact the professor, Ronda Drakeford, at [email protected].
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
Visual Concepts
Classroom: TEC-201
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201- 612-5269.