
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, August 13, 1995                   TAG: 9508160015
SECTION: DISCOVER ROANOKE VALLEY                    PAGE: 57   EDITION: METRO 
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CLASSES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing education in Roanoke Valley schools and colleges offers entry into a variety of fields - from computers to cake-making, certificate courses to graduate degrees. Below is a listing of some of the available programs:

Roanoke City Schools: Courses run September through May in business, trades/industrial and marketing programs. Certification in secretarial and some trade/industrial programs is available. Certificates of completion in nonaccredited courses. Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) program offered for those who did not receive high school diplomas. Cost is $25, but instructional preparatory classes are free. Learning to read and pre-GED classes are free. English as a second language for foreign-born adults. Beginning, intermediate and advanced levels are offered and classes are free. For information, contact supervisor Dorothy Hayes at 981-2151 or Lloyd Enoch at 981-2661.

Roanoke County Schools: A sampling of the more than 100 courses offered includes: a complete line of computer courses such as Wordperfect 6.1, all types of management- and supervisory-level training, courses in electronics, electricity, masonry, carpentry, catering, cake-making, upholstering, sewing and nursing assistant training. Certificates of completion offered in nonaccredited courses. GED program, SAT preparation and English as a second language courses are available. For information, contact the Department of Adult and Continuing Education at 857-5040 or 857-5042.

Virginia Western Community College: Courses offered on credit and noncredit basis, including off-campus locations. Many classes can be applied to degree programs at Virginia Western and four-year institutions. There is a special focus on training programs to upgrade employee skills in business, health care and industry. Certificate courses offered in short-term, technical skills, training and noncredit courses for personal enrichment offered days, evenings and weekends. Contact Ron Coleman, director, 857-7281, for more information.

Hollins College (Hollins Horizon - Adult Baccalaureate Degree Program): Accredited courses designed for adult women pursuing bachelor's degrees in liberal arts. Master's program offered for women and men in children's literature (summer only), English writing, psychology, liberal studies and teaching. Certificate in advanced studies is available. Fall session begins Sept. 7, and the spring session begins Feb. 7. A short term runs during January only. Accredited courses offered during brief summer session. Summer programs are offered for rising junior and senior girls in high school. If you would like to be put on the lectures and events mailing list, call 362-6451. Call 362-6575 for more information about the master's program and 362-6401 for information on the Horizon and summer programs.

by CNB