Politics, Economics, Intrigue

Russian & East European Politics

If you're intrigued by the recent events in Ukraine, curious about the challenges facing Russia's President Vladimir Putin, and want to understand the problems and prospects for new members of NATO and the European Union, enroll in the four-unit POLI 5: Russian & East European Politics course taught by Foothill Political Science Instructor Meredith Heiser, Ph.D. The class, which is taught online, focuses on the interaction between politics and economics in determining the fate of this region. Dr. Heiser, who teaches a similar course at Stanford University, recently contributed a chapter on some of the new NATO members to the publication Ethics & Global Politics (2004). She also spent the summer in Eastern Europe and has updated the course with current observations. For registration instructions, access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7325.

The Right Career

Preparing for Radiologic Technology Program

If you're considering applying to Foothill's Radiologic Technology (RT) Program, you can enroll in a new class that is designed to help you prepare for entrance into this popular program. Foothill's one-unit CRLP 220A: Preparing for Radiologic Technology course focuses on strategies for successful admittance to the Foothill program, including the right classes to take; strategies to help you get into high-demand classes; completing a stand-out application; and an overview of the program's selection process. Foothill Counselor Bryan Shaner, who has worked closely with the Foothill Radiologic Technology Program for more than a decade, teaches the course. For registration instructions, access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7325.

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Short, Intensive Technology Courses

If you're looking for short, affordable technology classes to learn the latest software, enroll in the one- or two-day LINC (Learning in New Technologies) classes offered in the state-of-the-art Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College. Most LINC classes meet Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This spring, you can choose from a variety of popular software applications to study, including Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, Fireworks, Photoshop, iPhoto, iDVD, Premiere Elements, MovieMaker, Palm Basics, Excel and others. For specific course information and registration instructions, access www.foothill.edu/kci/linc or call (650) 949-7498.

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Prepare for the Latest Technology Certificates

Foothill Is Your Certification Headquarters

If you're employed in the high-tech industry, you know that having specialty certification is critical for your paycheck and resumé. Now you can count on Foothill College to be your certification headquarters and to offer you classes designed to help you earn industry certificates. You can choose from 12 industry certificates, including Cisco Networking CCNA and CCNP; Microsoft Network Administration MCSA and MCSE; wireless networking CWNA and CWNP; Oracle administration and developer OCP; CompTIA A+ and Security+; Security CISSP; and UNIX/Linux. On average, it takes about two quarters to complete these certificate programs. Foothill offers the best technology courses, and the college is a VUE Testing Center. Many certification exams are offered by appointment and at substantial discounts to Foothill students. Learn more about the certificate classes offered at Foothill at www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7221.

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Foothill Offers New Informatics Degree & Certificate Program

This spring, Foothill debuts its new Informatics Program, which is designed to prepare students to upgrade or acquire new vocational skills in the emerging field of information analysis. The use of informatics in data/information analysis is on the increase, and informatics job opportunities will continue to match new developments in information technology.

The primary job role for graduates of the program is research analyst in their respective area of emphasis. Foothill's Informatics Program is designed to provide you with skills to apply analysis to information in a specific area of emphasis such as the sciences, business, social sciences and many others. Specific areas where the results of informatics analysis are being seen include security, forensics, biology and chemistry, database systems, financial analysis, journalism, psychology and social informatics.

The cross-discipline program is built on a core set of database skills, and data analysis tools defined by specific courses. For the associate degree and career certificate, the final course in the curriculum is a special project, encompassing data/information analysis skills with an area of emphasis such as those defined above. The result is suitable for job experience.

You can complete the associate degree (90 units) in informatics in approximately 24 months. The career certificate (56 units) can be completed in 15 months and the skills certificate (23 units) can be completed in six months. For registration instructions, access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7325.

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Campus Abroad

Spend Fall in Salamanca, Spain

Earn college credit and develop a global perspective by participating in Foothill- De Anza's Campus Abroad Program in Salamanca, Spain, this fall. Named UNESCO's Heritage of Humanity City, Salamanca will introduce you to the flamenco, Plaza Mayor and inhabitants who speak the purest Spanish in Spain—Castilian. For this reason, Salamanca is enormously popular with people all over the world who want to learn Spanish. Courses included in the eight-week program include Spanish, literature, humanities and art, and are taught by Foothill-De Anza faculty. Anyone who has completed 12 units of college work at any college and has a GPA of 2.5 or better at the start of the eight-week program is eligible to participate. For more information, including curriculum, costs, trip dates and application procedures, access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7614.

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Better Communication Skills for Home & Work

Develop more effective, successful communication relationships with your family, friends and colleagues when you enroll in the 4.5-unit SPCH 2: Interpersonal Communication course. You'll learn highly useful skills, including practicing assertiveness, building self-esteem, mastering conflict resolution and enhancing cultural understanding. For registration instructions, access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7325.

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Rewarding Careers: Pharmacy Technician

Find out if a career as a pharmacy technician is right for you by enrolling in the one-unit PHT 200L: Pharmacy Technician as a Career course. You'll learn about the role of the pharmacy technician and the modern pharmacy. You will also learn about the curriculum, faculty and requirements of the Pharmacy Technician Program offered by Foothill College.

Pharmacy technicians work in a variety of settings, including retail, hospital, home health care, public and government health agencies, veterinary pharmacies and nursing home pharmacies. Foothill's popular Pharmacy Technician Program is a nine-month certificate program. The expanded two-year program leads to the Associate in Science Degree in Pharmacy Technology. For registration instructions or more information, access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-6955.

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Now Playing—Introduction to Film Course

Learn about one of the 21st century's dominant forms of communication by enrolling in the FTV 1: Introduction to Film Studies course. In addition to weekly readings, and film viewing and discussion, you'll learn about the language, technology and aesthetics of the moving image. The course is designed to give you an introduction to the critical analysis of film and video. The four-unit course also fulfills general education transfer requirements. This fall, Foothill will debut a new associate degree in video arts.

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