Learn approximately 300 signs and converse on a basic level with a hearing impaired person. This course provides an introduction to the deaf culture in America. This course has been approved by Durham Public Schools for license renewal credit. 20 hours 2.0 TRCs.

Students learn the Italic style of calligraphy. This course is for the absolute beginner or those with previous experience seeking to refresh their skills. The only requirements are a desire to work in this medium and a calligraphy pen with three nibs. 16 hours.

This course provides an overview of the grant writing process, including grants versus contracts; the role of educational, governmental, and non-profit organizations in the grant process; information about available grant organizations; and use of the Internet in the grant process. Learn the grant process from initial identification of grant organizations to the request for solicitations and applications, application requirements, negotiated awards, grant administration, and finally to grant close out. After the overview, each student pursues a grant opportunity following the process utilized in class and is able to submit a grant application tailored toward the student’s personal or professional goals. Familiarity with the Internet recommended. 30 hours.

Learn to integrate basic written English concepts with the demands of today’s work environment. Develop and strengthen writing skills required to communicate in today’s work force, using documents such as, reports, newsletters, procedure manuals, proposals, résumés, and other forms of business communications. Emphasis is on developing the student’s writing style, organizing information, and producing professional documents. In addition, students are also evaluated on principles of writing, editing, and critiquing formal and informal documents. 36 hours.

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