Office of Continuing Education (CE)

The Office of Continuing Education provides lifelong learning opportunities in support of the university mission. The unit offers a variety of credit, non-credit, training, and enrichment courses and programs. All programming and services are offered on a self-support basis, and no-tuition-waiver programs apply. Please see our Web site at www.cwuce.org or call 509-963-1504 for complete information on the following programs:

Cornerstone Program
(College in the High School)
The Cornerstone Program is designed to offer highly capable students the opportunity to take rigorous college courses while in high school. The courses are taught by qualified high school instructors who have been approved as Central lecturers. All Cornerstone classes are the same challenging courses offered at the university. Courses are offered in English, math, sociology, psychology, music, physics, family and consumer sciences, foreign languages, and humanities. The credits earned, if applied at CWU or transferred to another institution, can enhance students’ progress toward a degree, reduce the cost of college, and strengthen their chances of being accepted to their college of choice. For more information, visit www.cwuce.org/cornerstone.

Community College Teaching Certificate Program
The new CWU Community College Teaching certificate program prepares participants for what to expect and how to succeed as a teacher in the community college classroom.

Topics Covered
The program includes four workshops:

Becoming a Successful Community College Faculty Candidate
Instructional Technologies
Assessment
Teaching in the Diverse Classroom

Full workshop descriptions are available at www.cwuce.org/cct. Continuing education tuition rates apply.

Distance Learning
Distance learning provides convenient, computer-based learning opportunities. Courses are delivered either on CD-ROM or over the Web, and can be taken in one’s own home or office. Courses are available in many career areas, including information technology, business, travel, legal, graphic design, medical coding, pharmacy technician, education, and others. For current
offerings see our online catalog at www.cwuce.org/distance-learning.

Professional Certificate for Teachers
Continuing Education and the Center for Teaching and Learning offer this opportunity for educators to work toward their professional certification by enrolling in any of up to four classes, depending on your desired level of support. The entire program is designed for flexibility in helping educators work toward their professional certification. Courses are offered on CWU’s main campus in Ellensburg, at all of our Centers, and online. For more information visit www.cwu.edu/~cert/profCert.html.

Professional Development for Educators
Numerous classes are available each quarter through in-service and distance learning. Course topics are timely, taught by experienced instructors, and offer PK-12 teachers convenient, and affordable options for credit or clock hours. Course topics include classroom management, special education, bilingual education, health and safety management, teaching strategies, technology in schools, and more. Please visit our online catalog for current offerings at www.cwuce.org/conted/catalog.asp.

Summer Session
Summer at Central features the golden foothills of the Cascades, the cool water of the Yakima River, warm sunny days, and clear breezy nights. It is a great place to spend your time—both inside and outside of the classroom. Enjoy learning in a relaxed atmosphere. Choose from more than 500 courses and workshops taught by experienced and engaging faculty and lecturers. Over 100 courses are taught online, so even students who are away from campus can take classes. Summer session at Central provides excellent course choices for degree-seeking students as well as professional development for K-12 educators, classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators. Campus housing and dining are available and affordable as are many other service areas including our health center, world-class library, and SURC.
Formal admission to Central as a degree-seeking student is not required for summer study. Enrollment is open to all students, including non-residents (i.e. out-of-state students). Summer tuition rates for non-resident students are the same as those rates charged to residents.
A complete list of summer session courses and workshops is available for currently enrolled students or as a pdf at www.cwu.edu/~regi/course_information.html. The schedule is updated weekly. For more information about summer session at Central, see www.cwu.edu/~summer.

World Wine Program
The World Wine Program features learning opportunities for consumers, individuals who work in the wine industry, and those who would like to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to enter or do business with the wine industry. The World Wine Program features four tracks:

Academic Programs are career-oriented and designed for people interested in entering the wine industry, or wine professionals who want to broaden their knowledge and increase their competitive edge. The Global Wine Studies degree is our flagship program (see below or visit www.cwuce.org/wine-education/Degree.asp). The 15-credit, Wine Trade Professional Certificate (see below) is available as a stand-alone certificate program or as part of the Wine Trade and Tourism minor (see Family and Consumer Science, Recreation and Tourism section of this catalog). Trade Training Courses are designed for both veteran industry professionals and new employees. These non-credit courses help industry professionals gain in-depth knowledge in specific wine-related subject areas, including wine faults, professional palate training, advanced wine analysis, blind tasting techniques, importing/exporting, tasting profiles, consumer motivation, and more.

Consumer Courses teach individuals about wine in a fun and non-intimidating way. Courses are social and interactive learning experiences that include tastings. These non-credit, consumer-oriented, short courses cover topics like wine regions of the world, wine and food pairing, wine faults, and more. Our wine education DVD series, “A Wine Odyssey,” allows wine lovers to learn more about wine in the comfort and convenience of their homes.

Custom Training includes short, non-credit, trade-oriented courses and workshops developed and customized for the grape, wine and related industries (e.g. wineries, lending institutions, retailers, restaurants, etc.) to meet their individual needs.
For more information, visit www.cwuce.org/wine-education.

Global Wine Studies
Advisor: Amy Mumma, MBA, Department of Continuing Education

The Global Wine Studies degree is for anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in the wine industry. This interdisciplinary program provides students with a broad understanding of the global wine industry. The program prepares graduates for careers in winery and vineyard management, wine merchandising, wholesale, retail, e-commerce, distribution, marketing, import/export, hospitality, entrepreneurship, consulting, and more. The degree is offered through the Office of Continuing Education in collaboration with Family and Consumer Sciences. In the major, students complete 50 core credits to acquire a broad base of knowledge and skills related to wine, wine business issues, and the global wine industry. Students also complete a minor, 25 to 36 credits, in one of several complementary academic areas. Students will also gain valuable experience by participating in a required international field experience and an internship with a wine-related business, either in the US or abroad. Students must be 21 years of age or older and must apply for acceptance into the program. Permission of the certificate program advisor is required. Because Global Wine Studies (GWS) courses are self-support, no tuition waiver programs apply. Tuition for GWS courses is higher than regular CWU tuition. Additional course fees may also apply. For course and application details, see the Family and Consumer Sciences section of this catalog or visit www.cwuce.org/wine-education/Degree.asp

Wine Trade Professional Certificate
Advisor: Amy Mumma, MBA, Department of Continuing Education

The Wine Trade Professional Certificate is offered through the Office of Continuing Education in collaboration with Recreation and Tourism. It is a comprehensive educational program that focuses on the business and trade aspects of the wine industry. Topics covered include viticulture, winemaking, world wine regions, styles and trade structures, the business of wine, wine marketing, merchandising, and professional evaluation techniques. Graduates will be prepared for careers in wine sales and merchandising, wholesale, retail, distribution, marketing, import/export, consulting, hospitality, and more. The certificate is intended for individuals currently in the wine and associated industries or for those who would like to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the wine industry.

Students will be expected to spend significant amounts of time outside the classroom working on projects and assignments. Students must obtain a grade of B- or above in all four courses to receive the certificate. Students must be 21 years of age or older and must apply for acceptance into the program. Permission of the certificate program advisor is required. Because Global Wine Studies (GWS) courses are self-support, no tuition waiver programs apply. Tuition for GWS courses is higher than regular CWU tuition. Additional course fees may also apply.

Pre-program Admission Requirements:
Students must complete the pre-admission requirements prior to admission into the certificate program.
Applicant must:

Be at least 21 years of age prior to the first day of class.
Have a high proficiency with written and oral English language
Have successfully completed at least 45 quarter credits (or 30 semester credits) of courses from an accredited college or university, including at least two college-level English composition courses
Have an overall minimum college GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
Fill out and submit the certificate program application, including a written essay of personal motivation and goals
Sign and submit the written statement regarding personal and professional conduct and responsibility with regard to the use of alcohol
Submit a CWU CAPS report and/or all previous college/university transcripts. International students must additionally provide a TOEFL IBT score of 71 or higher, or successfully complete Level 5 of the CWU UESL (University English as a Second Language) program. The completed application will be reviewed by the program advisor. Upon approval of the application, an in-person or telephone interview will be conducted between the program advisor and the prospective student. Permission of the advisor is required for admission.

Craft Beer Trade Certificate
Program Advisor
Steve Wagner, PhD
Department of Biological Sciences

The Craft Beer Trade Certificate is offered by the Office of Continuing Education and the Department of Biological Sciences. It is for students with an interest in pursuing a career in the beer industry. It is an interdisciplinary program designed to be completed in an intensive 10-week session. The program provides an overview of the science, technology and sales/merchandising aspects of the craft beer brewing industry. Topics include principles of malting and brewing, brewing process technology, brewing microbiology and principles of merchandising management for the brewing industry. Students learn about the trade using a variety of approaches including lab work, hands on experiences, lectures, field trips, and industry speakers. The program prepares graduates for careers in a wide range of areas in the brewing and business sides of the industry.

A minimum overall college GPA of 2.5 is required for admission. Students must apply for acceptance into the program and must be 21 years of age or older to enroll in the program. Permission of the certificate program advisor is required. Students will be expected to spend significant time outside the classroom working on assignments and projects. Some sessions may meet on Saturdays. In order to receive the certificate, students must earn a grade of B- or above in each of the four courses.

Financial Obligations
Because this is a self-support funded program, no tuition waiver programs apply. Additional course fees and continuing education tuition applies.

Pre-admission requirements
MATH 153 - Pre-calculus Mathematics I (5)

Choose one of the following:
CHEM 101 - Contemporary Chemistry (4)
CHEM 111/111LAB - Introduction to Chemistry/Lab (5)
CHEM 181/181LAB - General Chemistry/Lab (5)