Catherine Kossler

Winter/Spring Classes

Posted by: ckossler on November 9, 2009

Capital University is offering lots of classes for the spring semester.  Classes start after Christmas and are open for registration.  Cultural Pluralism in American Society is offered on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 pm, there is a World Geography course on Monday evenings, and Principals of Psychology is offered several different days and times.  Many daytime classes are offered in languages like French or Spanish as well as many other classes.  Most classes are 3 credit hours.  Visit this link:  https://webadvisor.capital.edu/WALIVEPORT/WALIVEPORT?&TYPE=M&PID=CORE-WBMAIN&TOKENIDX=3659937530and then click on Prospective Student (on the right), then click on Search for Sections.  Scroll down and be sure to choose Spring 2010 and then under that on the left side choose some subjects (like Cultural Studies, Communication, Geography, HIstory) .  By leaving the rest of the information to the right blank, you will see all of the classes that are offered. 

Eastland Fairfield Career Center is offering some interesting classes as well.  For English (ESOL) classes, you must call for enrollment information, dates, time and locations.  The number is 614-836-3903.  www.eastland-fairfield.com for more information. 

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY -  Ohio State Continuing Education.  They offer many languages (not just English).  http://ced.osu.edu/CEd_noncreditLang.html - These courses in languages are usually only ONE credit hour (16 hours in the classroom) and the cost is $179.  Classes begin around January 20, registration is open now. 

Another choice at Ohio State is Ohio State University  ESL program.  Click this link for information on Registration:   Classes will not start again until after Christmas.  They do not have the new schedule up.    Cost of these classes is $395 plus books and the classes usually run 25 hours - so this would count for 2 credit hours.  http://esl.osu.edu/alp/NCC/Enroll.html

Columbus State Community College - Language Institute.  Offers the most in depth English classes for the least amount of money and the most hours.  Registration begins November 30 and classes start teh week of January 4.  Look at the classes now!  http://www.cscc.edu/LangInst/index.html

Otterbein College is another choice for classes - especially those living in the Westerville, New Albany, Gahanna areas of town.  Visit http://www.otterbein.edu/Academics/index.asp  When this page comes up, on the left side, choose COURSE SCHEDULES,  then on that page, choose Winter Quarter.  When the next page comes up, you will have to choose some subjects.  If you hold down the CONTROL button on your keyboard while you click on the topics that you want, it will choose several subjects.  Then hit Class search.  You could limit your choices more by choosing the days or hours or other things but it might be easiest to see all that is offered by not choosing anything other than the subjects. 

Another option for those who live EAST is Central Ohio Technical College.  They have campuses in Pataskala and Newark and offer a variety of classes.  Visit their home page:  http://www.cotc.edu/Pages/index.aspx, choose the blue ADMISSIONS tab and under it click on SCHEDULE OF CLASSES.   You will need to choose the term (winter) and the campus (look at a map to see what might be closest to you).  Classes cost approximately $103 per hour. 

Need Education Quickly?

Posted by: ckossler on April 23, 2009

Long Island University:  http://www.liu.edu/cwis/CWP/aupair/

Long Island University is offering classes to au pairs from June 5 through June 9.  The classes will cover all six hours that an au pair needs for their year!  The cost is $700 and includes rooms and meals.  Travel to the university would be extra.  If interested in learning more, check the above website and email:  aupair@cwpost.liu.edu.  Hope this helps anyone in a bind!

Education Options

Posted by: ckossler on January 20, 2009

Education Options in Columbus

Columbus State      Main Campus - 287-2400 (other campuses are acceptable), moderate expense.  www.cscc.edu 

Columbus State offers English classes through the Columbus Literacy Council.  Call 614-287-6669 or 614-287-5374 (these classes vary in level, days, and times – cost of $71). Also through their Language Institute, classes are offered more frequently — call 287-5448, cost $95 plus books.   Or you can check online at http://www.cscc.edu/LangInst/index.html

Otterbein College - Westerville Ohio  614-823-2956     (Quarter system)   www.otterbein.edu  Allows students to audit courses for approximately $50/credit hour

Capital University - Bexley   614-236-6101     (Semester system)  www.capital.edu  Allows students to audit courses for approximately $50/credit hour

Columbus College of Art and Design  614-224-9101   (Quarter system)  www.ccad.edu  Noncredit courses typically run $315-460 and a student would receive approximately 1.5 credits toward the six credits required

Ohio State University – 614-292-8860    (Quarter System)  More expensive than Columbus State although they do offer similar type classes through the continuing education department.  Visit their website at www.continuinged.ohio-state.edu/CED_noncreditpro.html for a listing of classes.  They offer non-credit courses in language, business and communication (including English grammar).  Most of these classes give approx. 16 actual classroom hours for approx. $198. 

Denison University in Granville 1-800-Denison or 740-587-6296  www.denison.edu Au Pairs can register for the Community Scholars Program for $85/course.  They allow au pairs to take one course per term.  Apply in the Registrars office.

Ohio Wesleyan in Delaware  740-368-2000 www.owu.edu  Will allow au pairs to audit a class. 

Franklin University - 614-947-6222.  Downtown, Dublin, Westerville locations.  www.franklin.educlasses/  Classes can be taken as a non-degree seeking individual and all classes are the full cost (no discount for auditing).   

Ohio Dominican University -   614 253-2741 www.ohiodominican.edu

Other Options (Weekend Courses in NY)

Silver Bay Weekend Course   The Silver Bay weekend course is a program offered in collaboration with the College of Saint Rose.  Silver Bay is a 600 acre conference center north of Albany NY on the shores of beautiful Lake George.  This venue provides housing, catering, classroom and learning facilities for all participants.  The course consists of intense weekend classes and two research papers or projects.  At a cost of $250 per weekend, au pairs can complete ½ of the educational requirement (equivalent of 3 credits).  Au pairs can opt to participate in two weekends at a cost of $500 and complete the entire educational component required for the program year.  Participation in two weekend courses allows an au pair the opportunity to choose different courses and provides them with a completely new and different experience the second time around.  The number of weekend courses being offered in the next few months has been expanded.  For further information on this program and registration details, please log on to www.culturalcare.com/silverbay

 Southwest Airlines flies directly into Albany NY from Columbus.  Flights are approximately $250. 

C.W. Post, Long Island University Programs   There are several courses being offered through out the year at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University.  They can be completed by attending an intensive weekend seminar, which runs from Friday at 4:30 p.m. until Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at the C.W.Post campus in Brookville, NY.  Housing, meals, and course materials are included in the registration fees ($275 - $550). Each course includes lecture, discussion, and activities related to the topics. Au pairs will be asked to complete short written assignments before coming to the seminar and after completing the weekend experiences.  The Continuing Education Department of Long Island University is developing opportunities to offer courses throughout the country during various weekends this summer and fall.  Information regarding these opportunities will be available on their website in the coming days.   For further information on this program and registration details, please log on to www.liu.edu/aupair.  For any specific questions regarding this program, please contact educational program director Anne Lambiaso directly via email at aupair@cwpost.liu.edu or via phone at 516-299-2359.

Sunday, May 18 - Host Family/Au Pair Meeting - Ice Cream Social

Posted by: ckossler on May 7, 2008

Come build your ice cream sundae, meet our new LCC, Sheri Watkins, and learn about bicycle safety.

At 1:00, Sunday, May 18, join the Cultural Care gang for some ice cream and to learn more about bicycle safety with a Dublin Police Officer.  We will meet at the Scioto Park, South Shelter for ice cream.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet families, au pairs, and LCC’s and to enjoy the sunny days of May!  Contact Catherine if you have any questions, catherine.kossler@culturalcare.com.