LMU Extension Fall 2012 Course Catalog by Ignatius Gleeson

LMU EXTENSION. EXPLORE MORE. Continuing Education & Online Course Catalog Fall 2012

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Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount is a premier Catholic university rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions, and offers rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs for women and men committed to lives of meaning and purpose. By intention and philosophy, we invite you to enrich our educational community and advance our mission: the encouragement of learning, the education of the whole person, the service of faith and the promotion of justice.

course catalog CONTINUING EDUCATION 2 Alcohol & Drug Counseling 2 Business & Professional 2 Educator Development 3 Grantwriting & Nonprofit Development

Lanugauges 3 Literary Arts 4 Ministry Studies 4 Music 5 Studio Arts 5 Theological Studies 6 Yoga Studies 7 PROGRAMAS EN ESPAﾃ前L 9 Estudios Ministeriales 9 ONLINE LEARNING 10 Business & Professional 10 Healthcare & Fitness 12 Media & Design 13 Sustainable Energy & Going Green

Professional Development Courses 15

Loyola Marymount University University Hall 1 LMU Drive, Suite 1863 Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659 Tel: 310.338.1971 Fax: 310.338.2706 Email: extension@lmu.edu

EXTENSION ADMINISTRATION Robert Hurteau Interim Senior Director and Director, Center for Religion and Spirituality

INSTRUCTORS 16

Ben Hayes Director of Special Programs

GENERAL INFORMATION 19

Michael McNaught Assistant Director for Faculty Relations and Communications Center for Religion and Spirituality

Registration 19 Policies 19

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Elsy Arﾃｩvalo Assistant Director for Program Development and Community Outreach Center for Religion and Spirituality Fay Craton Program Coordinator Continuing Education Patricia Ranftl Academic Services Coordinator Louise Dobbs Office Supervisor

continuing education ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELING

Basic Counseling in the Treatment of Addictions Introduction to and training in basic individual counseling skills. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency in skills and attitudes necessary for individual counseling. Prerequisite: Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Counseling. in-class instructor: Allen Berger, Ph.D. course registration no. 51682 course id: DACX 804.01 schedule: T, Sep 4–Oct 30, 7:15pm–9:45pm tuition: $385

Ethical and Legal Standards In Addiction Counseling This intensive course reviews basic ethical and legal standards, state and federal, affecting the practice of addiction counseling and prevention with adults and minors including the necessary interface with the judicial system and other government agencies such as the Department of Children’s Services, the Department of Adult Protective Services and the Department of Mental Health. in-class instructor: Jack Kearney, M.Div., CATC II course registration no. 51600 course id: DACX 801.01 schedule: M, Oct 15–Dec 17, 7:15pm– 9:45pm tuition: $460

Family Counseling for Addiction Treatment Studies the theories of family systems, codependence, motivating family involvement, techniques for multi-family groups. Course addresses the purpose, function and strategies of different types of family interventions and family self-help groups. in-class instructor: Allen Berger, Ph.D. course registration no. 51699 course id: DACX 808.01 schedule: T, Nov 6–Dec 18, 7:15pm–9:45pm location: University Hall 1866 tuition: $305

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Introduction To Alcohol Counseling

& Drug

Examine the history of alcohol and other mood changing drugs in the US; the myths and stereotypes of alcohol/drug use; sociocultural factors that contribute to the use of drugs; and the patterns and progression of alcoholism. in-class course registration no. 51601 course id: DACX 800.01 schedule: T, Sep 11–Dec 18, 7:15pm–9:45pm tuition: $690

Physiology and Pharmacology of Alcohol and Other Drugs Examination of the effects of alcohol and similar legal psychoactive drugs to the body and behavior; damage to the body and behaviors; damage to the brain, liver and other organs. Course also includes tolerance, cross tolerance, and synergistic effects, physiological differences between males and females. Covers disease model including signs and symptoms, research, neurobiological, AMA definition, and Jellinek’s work. in-class instructor: Rick Thomas course registration no. 51611 course id: DACX 803.01 schedule: Th, Sep 6–Dec 20, 7:15pm–9:45pm tuition: $690

Supervised Practicum Course provides the student with opportunities to obtain career direction, review cases and obtain feedback. In addition to the 45 classroom hours, this segment requires 255 hours of practical experience performed at an agency. Student has one calendar year from the start of this class to complete their practical experience component. At the practical experience site the student receives direct supervision and must complete activities covering all of the 12 Core functions. For each core function there must be a minimum of 21 hours of activity performed at the site. in-class course registration no. 51790 course id: DACX 810.01 schedule: W, Sep 5–Dec 19, 7:15pm–9:45pm location: University Hall 1858 tuition: $690

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL certificate:

Human Management

Resources

This comprehensive certificate course covers all major areas of HR Management: state and federal labor laws, recruitment and selection, performance management, compensation, employee relations, harassment, benefits, cost control, reporting, health/safety, and labor relations and collective bargaining. The classes are interactive and stimulating in this series of 12 sessions that is the only course required to earn the Certificate in HR Management. in-class instructor: Jeanette Scott course registration no. 50932 course id: INRX 800.01 schedule: W, Sep 12–Dec 5, 6:00pm–9:30pm location: University Hall 1866 tuition: $650

Leave & Termination Management This course examines best practices for coordination of job protection statutes with employer leave policies, including Family & Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Workers’ Compensation; also reviews high-risk terminations and how to avoid related lawsuits. online instructor:

Daniel Van Bogaert, J.D. 51683 course id: INRX 840.03 schedule: Sep 10–Dec 15 tuition: $175 course registration no.

Strategic Human Resources Management The course focuses on the important aspects of management concepts, planning techniques, and decision-making processes essential for effective HRM. The course provides insights into a wide range of practical management subjects, and examines the evolution of HRM and its important role in today’s organizations. Prerequisite. online instructor:

Daniel Van Bogaert, J.D. 51684

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INRX 801.05 Oct 29–Dec 3 tuition: $175 schedule:

EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT

Academic Spanish for the Science and Math Instructional Program The objective of this course is to increase teachers’ ability to use academic level Spanish in the science and math content areas. online instructor:

Elvira Armas, Ed.D. 51787 course id: ASXX 801.01 schedule: T, Sep 25–Nov 13, 4:00pm–7:00pm tuition: $395 course registration no.

GRANTWRITING & NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT certificate:

Nonprofit Fundraising

Whether your passion is an educational, arts or social services project or nonprofit organization, you will need enough funding to get it off the ground and to keep it going. How will you do it? This Nonprofit Fundraising Certificate is designed to give you the tools to cultivate and secure gifts and grants from individuals, foundations, organizations and agencies. Who will benefit from this certificate? Emerging and experienced non-profit program managers, development staff, executive directors, board members, volunteers, teachers, school principals and other staff members. Students will be automatically enrolled in ‘A to Z Grantwriting’ and ‘The Art of Nonprofit Fundraising’ at a discounted rate. in-class instructor: Linda Vallejo course registration no. 51791 course id: NFCX 800.01 schedule: Sa,Su, Oct 6–Nov 4, 9:00am– 4:30pm location: University Hall 1859 tuition: $981

A to Z Grantwriting 101 This course presents a simple and proven system that teaches the various steps and chronological components of researching,

gathering, organizing, writing, submitting and following through on individual grant proposals. in-class instructor: Linda Vallejo course registration no. 51187 course id: NFCX 815.03 schedule: Sa, Oct 27, 9:00am–4:30pm location: University Hall 1859 tuition: $199

ecutive directors, board members, volunteers and others. This course can count toward earning the Nonprofit Fundraising Certificate. in-class instructor: William Moreno course registration no. 51793 course id: NFCX 802.01 schedule: Sa, Oct 6–Oct 13, 9:00am–4:00pm location: University Hall 1859 tuition: $495

A to Z Grantwriting: Funding Your Passion

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This course provides a simple and proven system that teaches participants how to prepare, organize and submit not just a single, successful proposal, but multiple, ongoing proposals for an effective grantwriting campaign. Participants are encouraged to engage in the learning process by asking questions and seeking personalized assistance throughout the course. Open to all. Especially suitable for community leaders, nonprofit managers, environmentalists, teachers and school administrators. This course can count toward earning the Nonprofit Fundraising Certificate. in-class instructor: Linda Vallejo course registration no. 51792 course id: NFCX 801.01 schedule: Sa,Su, Oct 27–Nov 4, 9:00am– 4:30pm location: University Hall 1859 tuition: $595

The Art of Nonprofit Fundraising This course focuses on strategies and real world tactics for cultivating and securing gifts and grants from individuals. Thoroughly interactive, the course provides a context and process for creating successful goals and action plans. Also covered are building lasting relationships with donors, the art of making “the ask”, tactics to attract new donors and deepen relationships with existing donors. Other topics include the “elevator speech” or pitch, engaging your board of directors, annual campaigns, membership programs, planning successful fundraising events, social media, approaches to working with diverse communities and more. This pragmatic course is targeted to emerging and experienced non-profit program managers, development staff, ex-

Advanced Modern Greek Participants have the opportunity to refine their understanding of the language and enhance their verbal abilities. Modern Greek literature serves as the basis for discussion and composition. A reasonable command of Modern Greek is required for this course. This is a cross-listed course. No academic credit will be awarded. in-class | audit only instructor: Demetrios Liappas course registration no. 50126 course id: CNTX 936.03 schedule: M, Aug 27–Dec 3, 7:15pm–9:45pm location: University Hall 1402 tuition: $250

Elementary Modern Greek I The course introduces the fundamentals of grammar and syntax, oral expression, comprehension, and reading skills. Students will acquire sufficient vocabulary to be able to understand and carry on basic conversations. This is a cross-listed course. No academic credit will be awarded. in-class | audit only instructor: Christina Bogdanou course registration no. 51134 course id: CNTX 936.01 schedule: T,Th, Aug 28–Dec 6, 1:35pm– 2:50pm location: University Hall 3711 tuition: $250

Intermediate Modern Greek I This course is designed to review and complete the study of Modern Greek grammar and syntax. A combination of reading, listening comprehension, and class discussion improves the student’s grasp of the language

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continuing education and conversational skills. This is a cross-listed course. No academic credit will be awarded. in-class | audit only instructor: Demetrios Liappas course registration no. 50778 course id: CNTX 936.06 schedule: T,Th, Aug 28–Dec 6, 7:15pm– 8:30pm location: University Hall 1218 tuition: $250

ability to create vivid images, compelling characters, and a strong point of view. in-class instructor: Stephanie Waxman course registration no. 50807 course id: CNTX 811.01 schedule: Th, Oct 25–Dec 20, 7:15pm– 9:45pm location: University Hall 1859 tuition: $280

Japanese Language (Advanced) Description in-class | audit only instructor: Hiromi Kinjo course registration no. 51785 course id: CNTX 845.01 schedule: Sa, Sep 22–Dec 15, 9:30am– 12:00pm location: University Hall 1218 tuition: $495

LITERARY ARTS

Coming of Age: Stories of Growth and Self-Discovery Fictional characters coming of age (both literally and metaphorically), are used to explore the internal psychological conditions and the external social pressures that influence the construction of one’s identity. This is a crosslisted course. No academic credit will be awarded. in-class | audit only instructor: Christina Bogdanou course registration no. 51788 course id: CNTX 938.04 schedule: Th, Aug 30–Dec 6, 4:30pm–7:00pm location: University Hall 3324 tuition: $300

Creative Writing Workshop Do you have the itch to write but don’t know how to begin? Do you have stories from your life that need telling but don’t know how to tell them? Have you been tempted to write fiction but don’t have a clue how to dive in? With guidance from a teacher who understands how daunting it can be to face the blank page, in this course you will have an opportunity to explore writing memoir and fiction. Even if you’re a more experienced writer, you’ll hone your

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MINISTRY STUDIES certificate:

Liturgy

Advanced Pastoral

Building upon the course themes from basic Pastoral Liturgy, this course further explores the theology and praxis of Catholic ritual theory, scripture, music and art, history, liturgical practice, and ecclesiology. Students will apply and refine the principles and content learned in the basic courses with the goal of improving and enhancing worship. This includes reflection and discussion on professional liturgical experiences, refining worship goals and examining theological themes pertinent to achieving those goals. Students will be required to actively participate in shaping of their community’s liturgical life. This course is required for the certificate in Advanced Pastoral Liturgy. in-class instructor: John Flaherty, M.A. course registration no. 51801 course id: PLXX 810.01 schedule: Sa, Sep 22–May (2013), 8:30am– 3:00pm; 1 Saturday a month location: Marywood Pastoral Center, Orange tuition: $600 certificate:

Direction

Art of Spiritual

This is a holistic program which integrates theology, Scripture, psychology, spirituality, skills development and supervision in the art of spiritual direction for individuals who discern themselves a call to the ministry of spiritual direction. Courses feature content, guided reflection questions, small group conversations, reading and journaling. This threeyear program includes practicum sessions in mentoring groups. Assessment is based on reading and related assignments to be submit-

ted, practicum under the supervision of experienced directors, and individual supervision. This course is required for the certificate in Spiritual Direction. Application required for admission. in-class instructor: Cecilia Magladry, C.S.J. course registration no. 50694 course id: RELX 891.01 schedule: Sa, Sep–Jun (2013); 1 Saturday a month location: St. Joseph's Center, Orange tuition: $3,300

Catholic Bible Institute V: Bible Study Methodology The focus of this course is on developing skills for working with scripture in group situations at a parish level, with particular attention devoted to adult learning styles and skills. Participants demonstrate their leadership skills through a supervised presentation of a scripture program using the knowledge, skills, and tools acquired in the Bible Institute. This course is required for the certificate in Bible Study Leadership. in-class instructor: Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. schedule: Sa, Sep 8–Apr 6 (2013), 8:30am– 4:00pm; 1 Saturday a month. location: San Bernardino Pastoral Center, San Bernardino tuition: $195 certificate registration course registration no.

51805 RELX 958.03 enrichment registration | audit only course registration no. 51806 course id: RELX 958.04 course id:

Cultural Orientation I Understanding how to recognize and respect cross-cultural boundaries is crucial for ministry in today’s multicultural situations. The Cultural Orientation Program for International Ministers (COPIM) is a series of three 3-day workshops designed to support the ministry of priests and religious sisters and brothers whose native culture is not that of the United States. Students will expand and deepen their understanding of the church, society, and cultures in the United States through an examination global and American culture,

continuing education pastoral ministry, theological, social and legal aspects of Church life in the United States today. Theory and skills learned in this program prepare students for more effective ministry in the U.S. and for reentry in case they return to their country of origin. This course is required for the completion of the Cultural Orientation Program for International Ministers (COPIM). in-class instructor: Brett Hoover, C.S.P., Ph.D. tuition: $500 northern california workshop course registration no.

51810 CLPX 800.01 schedule: M-W, Nov 12–Nov 14 location: Jesuit Retreat Center, Los Altos course id:

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51811 CLPX 800.02 schedule: W-F, Oct 3–Oct 5 location: Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, Sierra Madre course id:

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Parish Business Administration Increasingly, parishes look to lay professionals trained in administration to ensure that pastoral ministry can take place in such a way that both enhances and safeguards the missions of the church. This course will examine the practical and foundational theories of parish administration, including financial management, human resources, development, civic and canon law, ecclesiology and pastoral ministry. This course will also emphasize organizational awareness, legal and ethical considerations. Special attention will be given to the administration policies and practices of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for case study purposes. This course is required for the certificate in Parish Business Administration. in-class instructors: Gregory Chambers, Pat Joyce course registration no. 51815 course id: PADX 800.01 schedule: Sa, Aug 25–May 4 (2013), 8:30am– 5:00pm; 1 Saturday a month. tuition: $1,590 certificate:

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care is a means of providing comfort to those suffering as a result of life’s challenges, including long-term or life-limiting illness,

death of a loved one, separation and divorce, or aging. This course will examine models and methods for the direct service of those suffering, guidance for the development of parish programs, and theological and spiritual fundamentals of care for people experiencing physical, spiritual and psychological suffering. This includes ministry at times of illness, death and bereavement; blessings and challenges of ministering to and with the elderly; and, detention ministry and the care of victims of crime and domestic violence. This course is required for the certificate in Pastoral Care. in-class instructors: Kathleen Schinhofen, D.Min. course registration no. 51816 course id: PSCX 800.01 schedule: Sa, Sep 15–May 11 (2013), 9:00am–4:00pm; 1 Saturday a month. location: Marywood Pastoral Center, Orange tuition: $520

come from Bali where they were commissioned from the work shop of a master craftsman. Our West African instruments were crafted by artisan-performers who represent four regional traditions within Ghana. In traditional settings, individuals of varying backgrounds and livelihoods come together to play and enjoy these musics. To audition for enrollment, please contact Paul Humphreys at phumphreys@lmu.edu. in-class | audit only instructors: Paul Humphreys, Ph.D. course registration no. 50874 course id: CNTX926.03 schedule: M,W, Aug 27–Dec 5, 6:00pm– 7:30pm location: Murphy Recital Hall tuition: $95

STUDIO ARTS

Beginning & Advanced Jewelry Making

MUSIC

Concert Choir The large choral ensemble offers instruction in choral music with emphasis on vocal technique as well as the study and artistic performance of quality repertoire representing a variety of style periods and musical genres. Previous choral experience and an audition are required for enrollment. Auditions will be held the week prior to class start. To schedule an audition, please call the choral office at 310-338-5154. Auditions will be held August 23-28. This is a cross-listed course. No academic credit will be awarded. in-class | audit only instructors: Mary Breden, D.M.A. course registration no. 50122 course id: CNTX 926.01 schedule: T, Aug 28–Dec 11, 7:00pm– 10:00pm location: Murphy Recital Hall tuition: $100

World Music Ensembles World Music Ensembles at LMU are an opportunity to learn about musical traditions of Indonesia and West Africa through hands-on practice and performance. Our Indonesian instruments (known collectively as gamelan)

In this dual-level class, students learn fabrication, casting, dye forming, roller printing, faceted-stone setting and enameling. For advanced students designing is developed to a more sophisticated level. in-class instructor: Sue Dorman, M.F.A. course registration no. 50395 course id: PRNX 806.02 schedule: Sa, Sep 8–Nov 10, 10:00 am– 1:00 pm location: Burns Fine Arts Center 134 tuition: $335

Ceramics Workshop This workshop will handle design problems with ceramics materials incorporating wheelthrown and hand-building technique, development of a personal style and advanced firing techniques. Consent of instructor required. Call 310.338.3053. in-class instructor: Jean Kojima course registration no. 50131 course id: PRNX 807.01 schedule: F, Aug 31–Nov 16, 11:00 am– 2:30 pm location: Burns Fine Arts Center 121 tuition: $419

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continuing education THEOLOGICAL STUDIES Prospective students must have instructor permission to enroll in cross-listed Theological Studies courses. Please call 310.338.2799 or visit extension.lmu.edu/crs for information.

Comparative Theology This course is an introduction to the major theories and practices of comparative theology. As such, the course will address the debate over the theology of religions and will provide an introduction to the history and doctrines of various religions in dialogue with Christianity. Special attention will be given to Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. This is a cross-listed course. No academic credit will be awarded. in-class | audit only instructor: James Fredericks, Ph.D. course registration no. 51797 course id: CNTX 969.04 schedule: T, Aug 28–Dec 4, 4:30pm–7:00 pm location: University Hall 1218 tuition: $380

Foundations of New Testament Theology The course objective is to acquire a working knowledge of and appreciation for the literary, historical, social, theological, and pastoral dimensions of the New Testament writings and their worlds. The course also encourages students to make connections between the New Testament writings and contemporary theological/pastoral issues. The content of the course includes reading the New Testament, and reading extensively in secondary literature on the New Testament and its study. Principle topics include: the gospel traditions, the writings of Paul and the Pauline tradition, hermeneutics, exegetical method, the historical Jesus, the history of interpretation, and appropriating the NT for the interpretation of contemporary theological/pastoral concerns. This is a cross-listed course. No academic credit will be awarded. in-class | audit only instructor: Jeffrey Siker, Ph.D. course registration no. 50811 course id: CNTX 961.05 schedule: W, Aug 29–Dec 5, 4:30pm–7:00pm 6

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Foundations of Theological Ethics

Liberation Theologies

This course introduces students to the foundations of Christian theological ethics. We will examine the relationships between the sources, methods, articulations, insights and weaknesses, and resonances and conflicts of moral theology. Specifically, we concentrate on the interpenetration between Scriptural themes, anthropological dimensions, voices from tradition, intellectual, theological, and socio-economic contexts, contemporary theological perspectives and debates, and practical moral questions. The objective is to analyze critically these intersections to understand the theoretical and practical dimensions of theological ethics. This is a cross-listed course. No academic credit will be awarded. in-class | audit only instructor: Jonathan Rothchild, Ph.D. course registration no. 51794 course id: CNTX 966.03 schedule: W, Aug 29–Dec 5, 7:15pm–9:45pm location: University Hall 3222 tuition: $380

The course will explore liberation theologies as they have developed over the past 50 years and will focus on the following questions: What is liberation theology? What is the historical background that gave rise to it? How is it understood as a contextual theology? What is its method? What are its geographic manifestations among diverse ethnicities, social classes, genders, and sexual orientations? How have theologians and other Church leaders (Catholic and ecumenical) received and assessed liberation theology? How does liberation theology relate to a) Catholic Social Teaching and b) pastoral theology? This is a cross-listed course. No academic credit will be awarded. in-class | audit only instructor: Allan Deck, S.J., Ph.D. course registration no. 51795 course id: CNTX 966.22 schedule: W, Aug 29–Dec 5, 4:30pm–7:00pm location: University Hall 3786 tuition: $380

Islam

Orthodox Christian Spirituality

This course will introduce students to the Islamic religious tradition. We will begin with a discussion of pre-Islamic Arabia before examining the life of the Prophet Muhammad. The Qur’an and the Hadith will also be discussed in this first section. The second part of the course will examine aspects of Islamic civilization and culture. We will begin with a discussion of the split between Sunni and Shi‘i Islam. Next we will turn to an examination of Sufism, the mystical tradition in Islam. The final part of the course will be concerned with the modern phenomenon of Islam. We will examine themes such as the Nation of Islam, the role of Islam in Canada and the United States, Christian-Muslim dialogue, and the study of Islam after September 11, 2001. The roles of women in Islam will be examined throughout this course. This is a cross-listed course. No academic credit will be awarded. in-class | audit only instructor: Amir Hussain, Ph.D. course registration no. 51798 course id: CNTX 969.08 schedule: T, Aug 28–Dec 4, 7:15pm–9:45pm

Introduction to the rich spiritual tradition of Eastern Christianity. Principles of spiritual direction and various dimensions of spirituality of the Desert Fathers and monastic traditions will be examined. This is a cross-listed course. No academic credit will be awarded. No application required for enrollment. in-class | audit only instructor: John Bakas course registration no. 50381 course id: CNTX 939.01 schedule: T,Th, Aug 30–Dec 6, 7:15pm– 9:45pm location: University Hall 1405 tuition: $300

Psychological Foundations Spiritual Direction

This course explores the psychological aspects of pastoral ministry, and in particular, the ministry of spiritual direction as a helping relationship. The focus in this course is the cultivation of the communication skills needed to be an effective pastoral minister and spiritual director. Principal topics to be covered in-

continuing education clude the following: a generic helping process for spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, and formation in various pastoral settings; the importance of self-knowledge and personal awareness on the part of ministers; the nature of empathic understanding and its relationship to psychological and spiritual growth. This is a cross-listed course. No academic credit will be awarded. in-class | audit only instructor: Noreen Cannon Au, Ph.D. course registration no. 51760 course id: CNTX 968.03 schedule: M, Aug 27–Dec 3, 4:30pm–7:00pm location: University Hall 1404 tuition: $380

Theory and Practice of Spiritual Direction This course seeks to further the student’s understanding of spiritual direction as a form of pastoral care and as a helping relationship. Among the topics to be considered are: various forms of spiritual guidance within the Christian tradition, the distinctive nature of spiritual direction, the qualities, aptitudes and skills required to be an effective spiritual director, dynamics of a spiritual direction relationship, and the role of spiritual direction in facilitating spiritual growth and development. This is a cross-listed course. No academic credit will be awarded. in-class | audit only instructor: Wilkie Au, Ph.D. course registration no. 51796 course id: CNTX 968.05 schedule: M, Aug 27–Dec 3, 4:30pm–7:00pm location: University Hall 1222 tuition: $380

YOGA STUDIES

Female Mystics, Saints and Poets of India and Tibet This course will provide a compelling look at female religious authority as exemplified in the lives of Eastern mystics, saints, poets and gurus of past and present. Often considered embodiments of the divine, we will explore these women’s religious, historical and cultural influences as well as the impact their role has had on their status as women within South Asia, the United States, and in some

cases, around the globe. Each week will be devoted to a historical figure such as the Indian Yoginis: Mirabai, Lalla; Tibetan Buddhist Dakinis: Yeshe Tsogyal and Machig Lapdron; and Female Gurus: Ammachi, Sri Maa, and Anandamayee Maa. in-class instructor: Laura Amazzone, M.A. course registration no. 51809 course id: YGPX 867.03 schedule: W, Sep 19–Oct 17, 7:15pm– 9:15pm tuition: $190

Rig Veda The Rig Veda, composed more than three thousand years ago, contains the oldest record of the life and philosophy of IndoEurpoean peoples. This course will examine the history and meaning of this text, and its impact on modern philosophy and spirituality. online instructor:

Sanjay Kumar, Ph.D. 51808 course id: YGPX 867.03 schedule: Aug 27–Dec 14 tuition: $190 course registration no.

Samkhya Karika The Samkhya Karika by Ishvarakrishna is the root text of the Samkhya system, which is regarded as one of the six “darshanas” or foundational perspectives of orthodox Hindu thought. Consisting of only 75 aphorisms, the Samkhya Karika outlines a basic metaphysical perspective that informs some of the core teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, and the traditions of hatha yoga, tantra, and Kashmir Shaivism. In this course, we will thoroughly examine the concepts of purusha, prakriti (the three gunas), and the 23 other tattvas or metaphysical principles outlined by the system. Students will gain an enhanced understanding of the concept of moksha or spiritual liberation as understood in the Indic contemplative traditions. This course is required for the certificate in Yoga Philosophy. in-class instructor: John Casey, Ph.D. course registration no. 51807 course id: YGPX 817.01 schedule: M, Sep 10–Dec 8, 3:00pm–5:00pm tuition: $190

Sanskrit I This introduction is intended to provide students with a foundational understanding of the legacy and unique qualities of the Sanskrit language and to serve as an effective springboard for those who wish to embark on Sanskrit translation efforts. Course content includes the sound system of Sanskrit, Devanagri, the traditional Indian writing system, basic pronunciation, and technical terms used in Yoga and meditation traditions. This course is required for the certificate in Yoga Philosophy. in-class instructor: Jodi Shaw, M.A. course registration no. 50715 course id: YGPX 800.01 schedule: F, Sep 14–Nov 16, 1:30pm–3:30pm tuition: $380

Upanishads The Upanishads constitute the philosophical insights of the early sages of India and also document some of the earliest practices of Yoga. Study the key ideas of the Upanishads, including non-dualism, the identity between Self (Atman) and Supreme Consciousness (Brahman), and ineffability of the absolute. Open to all, especially practitioners and teachers of Yoga. This course is required for the certificate in Yoga Philosophy. in-class instructor: John Casey, Ph.D. course registration no. 51175 course id: YGPX 818.01 schedule: M, Oct 15–Nov 12, 3:00pm– 5:00pm tuition: $190 certificate:

Yoga and the Healing Sciences (Teacher Training) Though the philosophy, art and science of Yoga dates back to ancient India, Yoga’s evolution into the modern world has seen it become a widely practiced spirituality and exercise in the United States and across the globe. This teacher training course explores the fundamental concepts of Yoga through an immersion into Yoga’s classical and modern forms. Students will be exposed to six of the most popular styles of Hatha Yoga: Ashtanga, Iyengar, Himalayan Institute, Kundalini, Power and Chikitsa Vinyasa; as well as other elements of Raja Yoga practice including meditation, chanting, and pranayama. This course

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continuing education will also touch on Ayurvedic healing and modern Yoga therapy. Special attention will be given to the art of teaching both private and group classes. This course is required for the certificate in Yoga and the Healing Sciences. Following the guidelines outlined by Yoga Alliance® for registered 200-hour teacher training programs, the certificate program in-class and outside-class requirements will offer participants the opportunity qualify and register for the 200-hour credential. in-class instructors: Eden Goldman, D.C., Terra Gold, L.Ac. course registration no. 51592 course id: YHSX800.01 schedule: F-Su, Aug 17–Dec 9, Various Times location: St. Robert's Hall 109 tuition: $3,195

Yoga Sutra of Patanjali The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali is perhaps the seminal work on the meaning and purpose of Yoga. The study of this text is not simply an academic curiosity, but a vital means of deepening our self-understanding and transforming our consciousness. In this seminar, we will explore essential teaching from all four chapters through not only lecture and dialogue, but also through integrated practices using asana, pranayama, chanting and meditation. This course is required for the certificate in Yoga Philosophy. in-class instructor: John Casey, Ph.D. course registration no. 50716 course id: YGPX 816.01 schedule: M, Sep 10–Nov 12, 12:30pm– 2:30pm tuition: $380 certificate:

Yoga Therapy Rx (I)

This course is designed to train Yoga teachers to be Yoga therapists and apply classical applications of Yoga for use in clinical settings to help treat common ailments and conditions. The level I course will focus on the musculoskeletal system. Students will meet one weekend a month for one year and address principles of practice, anatomy for yoga teachers, the origin and treatment of common lower back, upper back, knee and hip problems. In addition the course will cover communication tools for working with doctors including read8

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ing reports and understanding terminology and clinical notes such as S.O.A.P notes. Participants who complete and pass the course will be equipped to work with various medical specialists, chiropractors, osteopaths and physical therapists. This course is required for the certificate in Yoga Therapy Rx. Application required for admission. in-class instructor: Larry Payne course registration no. 51366 course id: YRTX 811.01 schedule: Sa-Su, Oct 6–Sep 1 (2013), Various Times; 1 weekend a month. location: XXXXX tuition: $3,211 certificate:

Advanced Yoga Therapy Rx (II) This program is designed to train Yoga teachers to be Yoga therapists and apply classical applications of Yoga for use in clinical settings to help treat common ailments and conditions. The level II certificate program will focus in the same manner as level I on other systems of the body. These systems will include the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, reproductive and endocrine systems. Participants who complete and pass the course will be equipped to work with various medical specialists, chiropractors, osteopaths and physical therapists. This course is required for the certificate in Advanced Yoga Therapy Rx. in-class instructor: Larry Payne course registration no. 51803 course id: YRTX 822.01 schedule: Sa-Su, Oct 13–Aug 11 (2013), Various Times; 1 weekend a month. location: University Hall 1858 tuition: $3,211 certificate:

Rx (III)

Clincal Yoga Therapy

The purpose of the course is to provide advanced training in a clinical setting (standardized patients and live patients under the care of the instructor) for continuing and qualified students; case studies will also be used. The course will be taught theater style by a highly qualified team of Yoga therapists, many licensed as integrative health practitioners. Focus will be on America’s most common ailments and on key components of the human

body. Participants who complete and pass the course will be equipped to work with various medical specialists, chiropractors, osteopaths and physical therapists. in-class instructor: Larry Payne course registration no. 51804 course id: YRTX 831.01 schedule: Sa-Su, Oct 20–Aug 18 (2013), Various Times; 1 weekend a month. location: University Hall 1858 tuition: $3,211

programas en español ESTUDIOS MINISTERIALES certificado:

Pastoral

Administración

La vocación de líderes de fe que nutre la misión de la Iglesia crea un impacto ministerial efectivo cuando se funda en la infraestructura pastoral y organizacional de la misma. Todo líder pastoral está llamado a forjar y fortalecer el impacto y efectividad de su ministerio. Este curso ayuda a los líderes de fe a entender y manejar la infraestructura de la Iglesia y sus procesos administrativos y pastorales para desarrollar una cultura eclesiástica parroquial que dé vigor a la Iglesia en la comunidad local. Abierto para todos, pero especialmente para integrantes de Consejos administrativos y financieros, integrantes de Concejos pastorales parroquiales, integrantes de Comités ejecutivos/Concejos ministeriales, el liderazgo de ministerios (coordinadores, tesoreros y otros), integrantes de comités de infraestructura y otros que apoyan a la actividad pastoral. in-class instructors: Marcos Ramirez, M.B.A., Maria Martinez course registration no. XXXXX course id: PSSX 800.01 schedule: Sa, Sep 8–Dec 15, 9:00am– 4:00pm; 1 sábado por mes location: Marywood Pastoral Center, Orange tuition: $750 certificado:

Cuidado Pastoral

El programa de certificado en Cuidado Pastoral proporciona sugerencias prácticas y modelos tanto para el desarrollo de programas parroquiales como para el servicio directo a aquellos que sufren cuando se afrontan con sus desafíos personales. Es un programa de dos semestres, y el estudiante que termina los dos semestres exitosamente recibirá un certificado. Los participantes estudiarán los fundamentos teológicos y espirituales del discipulado que son la base para el ministerio de cuidado pastoral, y aprenderán cómo ayudar a los demás a usar sus talentos como parte de una comunidad cristiana. Este programa se ha diseñado para toda persona involucrada en el ministerio pastoral, tales como voluntarios o integrantes profesionales de equipos pastorales.

in-class instructors:

Ernesto Zamora, M.Div. tuition: $520 programa en orange course registration no.

51817 PSCX 800.02 schedule: Sa, Sep 15–Dec 15, 9:00am– 4:00pm; 1 sábado por mes location: Marywood Pastoral Center, Orange course id:

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51818 PSCX 800.03 schedule: Sa, Sep 22–Dec 8, 9:00am– 4:00pm; 1 sábado por mes location: LMU course id:

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Estudios Pastorales I

Este es el primer año de un programa certificado de dos años (dos cursos) en Estudios Pastorales en español, que busca desarrollar la comprensión teológica y mejorar la efacacia de los ministros pastorales (religiosos y laicos) en el servicio a la comunidad hispana de la iglesia católica de Estados Unidos. in-class instructors: Carlos Obando, M.A. course registration no. 51814 course id: LMSX 800.01 schedule: Sa-Su, Sep 1–May 11 (2013), 9:00am–5:00pm; 1 fin de semana por mes location: St. Joseph's Center, Orange tuition: $1,350

Éxodo Este curso se enfoca en el mensaje del libro de Éxodo, visto desde una perspectiva histórica y teológica. En nuestras lecturas, descubriremos la importancia del Éxodo en la revelación de Dios para su pueblo. También conectaremos el mensaje del texto bíblico con la experiencia de fe y de vida de católicos en el siglo 21 viviendo en el sur de California. in-class instructors: Benjamín Galán, Ph.D. course registration no. 51802 course id: RELX 802.09 schedule: Sa, Sep 22–Dec 8, 9:30am– 3:30pm; 1 sábado por mes location: Parroquia San Eduardo, Corona tuition: $100

Instituto Bíblico Católico I Este curso ofrece una introducción al Antiguo Testamento y una visión general de los

siguientes libros y temas bíblicos: Éxodo, la Alianza, la historia primitiva, los patriarcas, los profetas, los escritos históricos, los escritos deuterocanónicos, el exilio y la reconstrucción, la literatura sapiencial y la teología hebrea. Se hará hincapié en la integración de los estudios bíblicos con la oración y la vida cristiana. This course is required for the certificate in Bible Study Leadership in the Catholic Bible Institute of San Bernardino. T in-class instructors: Benjamín Galán, Ph.D., Jose Gonzalez, L.C.E. schedule: Sa, Sep 15–Jun 8 (2013), 8:30am– 4:00pm; 1 sábado por mes location: San Bernardino Pastoral Center, San Bernardino tuition: $390 certificate registration course registration no.

51812 BSLX 810.01 enrichment registration | oyentes course registration no. 51813 course id: BSLX 810.02 course id:

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Liturgia Pastoral

Este programa da a los estudiantes una amplia pero profunda exposición a la teología y la praxis de la liturgia católica y la sacramentalidad. La clase incluye pero no está limitada a: la teoría del ritual, la escritura, la música y el arte, la historia, la práctica litúrgica, y la eclesiología. A través de lecturas, trabajos escritos y discusiones que reflejan la riqueza de temas litúrgicos, personas interesadas en este programa serán más eficaces como lideres pastorales y de liturgia adentro de sus propias comunidad de fe. El programa concluye con un proyecto final, donde los participantes crearán un modelo de veneración para un tiempo litúrgico, día santo, o celebración sacramental adentro de su comunidad. This course is required for the certificate in Pastoral Liturgy. in-class instructors: Linda O'Brien-Rothe, Ph.D. course registration no. 51800 course id: PLXX 800.02 schedule: Sa, Sep 22–Dec 1, 8:30am– 3:30pm; 1 sábado por mes location: Marywood Pastoral Center, Orange tuition: $600

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online learning Jump Start Your New Career with LMU Extension LMU Extension, in partnership with Gatlin Education, is pleased to offer fully online professional development and workforce training certificates, designed to be completed within a three to six-month period. Full tuition payment is approved for some certificates for those receiving Workforce Investment Act Welfare-to-Work funding and other eligible grant funding through the Intrastate Training Resources and Information Network (I-TRAIN) Job Training and Education Information Network. For full information, please visit http://extension.lmu.edu, and select “Certificates.”

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

Administrative Dental Assistant Online Certificate This nationally recognized Administrative Dental Assistant Online Certificate Program will teach you the essential skills for managing the business aspects of a dental practice and becoming an administrative dental assistant. You’ll learn about dental terminology and anatomy, medical records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management, insurance and patient billing, patient scheduling, and procedural and diagnostic coding. The Administrative Dental Assistant Online Program will prepare you for a new career working in a dental office. online course id: tuition:

ODAX 800.01 $1,745

Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist Online Certificate Start your career as an administrative professional with this online training program. You’ll learn administrative skills, travel and event planning techniques, effective communication skills, and more. You’ll also learn to master Microsoft Office 2007. This unique program will give you the skills you need to be a suc10

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cessful administrative professional, as well as a master of Microsoft’s suite of programs. The Microsoft Office 2007 Master program is the only comprehensive, performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to validate business computer skills using Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook. online course id: tuition:

OMSX 800.01 $2,795

Certified Bookkeeper Online Certificate Becoming a Certified Bookkeeper can increase your earning potential, enhance your professional status, and give you a decisive edge in any job market. This online program was created by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) to prepare experienced bookkeepers for the certification exam at any Prometric Test Center. The AIPB certification is the only national standard for bookkeepers. The Web-based format of this program will allow you to move at your own pace while learning in the comfort of your own home. online course id:

OCBX 800.01 tuition: $1,995

Certified Global Business Professional Online Certificate The Global Business Professional certification is a prestigious acknowledgment of international business expertise, including management, marketing, supply-chain management, and trade finance. The Certified Global Business Professional Online Program will prepare you for the certification exam. The CGBP designation demonstrates your ability to conduct global business. If you’re experienced in international trade, the certification provides recognition of your knowledge. If you’re just beginning a career in international business, the certification establishes your commitment to professional development.

Child Development Associate Training Online Certificate If you like working with children, a career as a childcare professional might be right for you. This certificate program in Childcare and Education will allow you to earn your national Child Development Associate (CDA) certification, while working at your own pace in a flexible, self-directed online learning environment. This program offers comprehensive coverage of all the topics you need to master to earn the certification. In a series of courses, you’ll learn about children’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. You’ll gain insights into how to foster positive relationships with families, and how to record children’s progress and behavior. You’ll also develop an understanding of how to create a safe and healthy environment for children and childcare workers. Upon completion of the program, you will have met the 120 hours of professional development required by The Council of Professional Recognition in order to obtain the national CDA credential. online course id: tuition:

OCHX 800.01 $995

Emergency Management Training for First Responders Online Certificate The Emergency Management Training for First Responders Online Program will give you the necessary skills and understanding of the issues and concepts surrounding emergency management to prepare you for a career in this field. This multimedia-rich program addresses all phases of emergency management: the social and environmental processes that generate hazards, hazard and vulnerability analysis, hazard mitigation, emergency response, disaster recovery, and emergency planning. You’ll gain a solid understanding of emergency management principles and practices. online course id: tuition:

OEMX 800.01 $2,195

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GBPX 800.01 $2,995

Entrepreneurship: Start-up and Business Owner Management Online Certificate The Entrepreneurship: Start-up and Business

online learning Owner Management Online Training Program provides an excellent foundation for not just the start-up business owner, but also for business owners and managers who want to gain a further understanding of some of the fundamental principles associated with owning and operating a start-up or established business. You’ll grow in your understanding of financial and accounting terms, gain confidence and improve your communication skills, and explore the basic of running a business in accord with legal requirements. It’s never been easier to get your own business up and running! online course id: tuition:

EBMX 800.01 $2,495

rized CCE training program that will thoroughly prepare you to take the CCE certification exam.

learn about finance and accounting, employment law, marketing, leadership, communication, budgeting, and fundraising.

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Grant Writing Online Certificate

Paralegal Online Certificate

If you want to learn the essentials of writing or acquiring grants for private, public, or government use, this program is perfect for you. You’ll discover how to develop successful grants by focusing on the skills needed to prepare professional, competitive, compelling grant proposals. An experienced grant writer will show you how to create proposals that get funded.

Paralegals are involved in sophisticated legal work in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government, and public arenas This self-paced program will get you ready for an entry-level paralegal position, and it’ll prepare you to take the certification exam. You’ll be paired with an instructor for one-on-one assistance, and you’ll also receive free access to NALA Campus and Westlaw! Regardless of whether or not you’re eligible for certification or plan to take the exam, the NALA Campus preparatory courses are a value-added addition to your paralegal education. California students with a bachelor’s degree can use this training program to gain employment working under the supervision of an attorney to meet the requirements of California Business and Professional Code §6450. Students without a Bachelor’s degree can use this training program to gain employment as a legal secretary.

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Event Management and Design Online Certificate This program is split up into two modules: Special Event Management and Special Event Design and Decoration. Each module includes multiple units complete with interactive presentations. Corporate events, weddings, parades, festivals, and more are covered. You’ll learn about the practicalities of planning events and the dazzle of designing them. From permits to pyrotechnics, this program will teach you how to design, plan, implement, and evaluate special events. online course id:

EMDX 800.01 tuition: $2,295

Forensic Computer Examiner Online Certificate This comprehensive online program prepares you for a career in this emerging field. You’ll learn not only to thoroughly examine digital media, but also to clearly document, control, prepare, and present examination results that will stand up in a court of law. You’ll be able to identify where and how data is stored and how to recover and interpret data and draw appropriate conclusions based on the data. Education on the ethics of computer forensics is also included. This program is hands-on and emphasizes learning by doing. The primary certification for civilian forensic computer examiners is the Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) certification. The Forensic Computer Examiner Online Training Program is an autho-

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OGWX 800.01 $2,495

Marketing Design Online Certificate Looking to launch your career designing marketing or identity pieces for large companies or small businesses? This Marketing Design Online Training Program will give you the fundamental technical and aesthetic skills required for design in a business environment. You’ll learn in-demand software programs that a marketing designer needs to know: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft PowerPoint. You’ll prepare digital images, illustrations, and presentations, learning how to address the challenges of color, typography, composition, and visual identity design.Handson projects focus on essential skills and provide you with experience in business-focused design scenarios. online course id: tuition:

MDCX 800.01 $5,995

Non-Profit Management Online Certificate The Nonprofit Management Online Training Program is particularly well suited for you if you’ve recently assumed management responsibilities in the nonprofit field, but it’s suitable for anyone who wants an introductory perspective on some of the unique issues facing management of a nonprofit organization. In addition to basic managerial skills, you’ll

ONMX 800.01 $2,495

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OPLX 800.01 $2,195

Payroll Practice and Management Online Certificate The Payroll Practice and Management Online Training Program will teach you all facets of payroll, from the basics to the complexity of fringe benefits, taxation, and garnishments. If you’re new to the field, you’ll acquire solid skills and knowledge of payroll rules and regulations. If you have payroll experience, this program will refresh your skills, keep you up-to-date with regulations, and provide a thorough review for the Certified Payroll Professional test given by the American Payroll Association. online course id: tuition:

OPMX 800.01 $1,895

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online learning Project Management Online Certificate The field of project management is growing exponentially, and so is the demand for highly qualified project management professionals. Project managers are needed in all industries, from construction and manufacturing to aerospace and telecommunications. In this program, you’ll master the skills you need to get started in project management or take your career to the next level. You’ll also complete the 35 hours of formal project management education that are a prerequisite for taking the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. This state-of-the-art program is fully compliant with the current edition of the Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). online course id: tuition:

OPJX 800.01 $1,795

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Online Certificate The Purchasing and Supply Chain Management program will show you the integrated approach to planning, acquisition, flow, and distribution, from raw materials to finished products. Topics such as developing a corporate culture, working successfully with teams, developing and implementing successful people management strategies, and workflow and performance management will be explored in this program. You’ll also learn what makes a successful entrepreneur, and you’ll develop an understanding of the basics of marketing management and the strategies involved in developing a marketing plan. The art of negotiation is covered in great detail, giving you a foundation for negotiating with great awareness and effectiveness. online course id: tuition:

OPSX 800.01 $2,495

Records Management Online Certificate The Records Management Online Training Program will give you a basic overview of records management terminology, concepts, and procedures to successfully manage records in today’s offices. Regardless of the media on

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which the record is stored, it must be properly managed to be an asset to the organization. This power-packed program will teach you how to manage electronic records and conquer the paper pile-up. The Records Management Online Training Program will give you an introduction to the profession of records and information management. It focuses on establishing and managing successful organizationwide records management programs. online course id: tuition:

RMCX 800.01 $1,695

Technical Writing Online Certificate The Technical Writing Online Training Program is designed for anyone who wishes to develop their technical writing abilities to a professional level. You’ll learn research methods, audience considerations, style, drafting and revision techniques, how to work in a collaborative environment, and more. You’ll study a variety of media and formats, including web sites, e-mails, proposals, memos, and instructions. online course id: tuition:

OTWX 800.01 $1,645

HEALTHCARE & FITNESS

Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology Online Certificate The Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding (AMS/MBC) will give you the skills you need to find the job you are looking for as an Administrative Medical Specialist (AMS), a medical receptionist, scheduler, insurance specialist, or diagnostic or procedural coder, and even teaches skill in medical office management. online course id: tuition:

OSMX 800.01 $2,595

Clinical Dental Assistant Online Certificate The Clinical Dental Assistant Online Training Program provides an overview of the dental

profession, dental health and disease, anatomy and physiology, infection control, basic dental assisting, radiology, dental materials, dental assisting in a specialty practice, and dental office management, all of which will prepare you to enter the dental profession as a dental assistant. After you’ve completed this program, you’ll be ready to pursue certification as a dental assistant by passing the radiology and infection control portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examination. The exam or one or more of its components is necessary in states where registration is required for dental assistants. online course id: tuition:

OCDX 800.01 $2,395

Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology Online Certificate The Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) will give you the skills you need to find the job you are looking for as a Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Coder, and/or Medical Office Manager. Upon successful completion of the Medical Billing and Coding course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical billing or coding in a medical office setting and will be prepared to sit for the national certification exam. The medical industry is experiencing a tremendous demand for individuals with knowledge of medical office operations, which includes diagnostic and procedural coding and insurance forms processing. This profession is listed as one of the fastest growing professions in allied health. In addition to the skills already mentioned, the MBC course includes legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts – including HIPAA compliance requirements, industry - specific techniques for filing insurance, and performing diagnostic and procedural coding tasks. online course id: tuition:

OBTX 800.01 $2,195

Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness and Sport Online Certificate Whether you’re a health or medical professional, a registered dietitian, a fitness professional, or just someone who’s concerned

online learning about their own health, the Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports program will teach you about developing individualized nutritional programs. You’ll explore topics such as energy and nutrient needs for daily living, with emphasis on particular physical activities, common myths and fallacies concerning diet and athletic performance, and appropriate behavioral modifications and dietary approaches for different ages and populations. The Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association (ADA), has approved this program for 120 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs), or 30 (CPEUs) per each individual program taken separately for both registered dietitians and dietetic technician-registered. online course id: tuition:

NHWX 800.01 $2,895

Personal Fitness Trainer Online Certificate The Personal Fitness Training (PFT) Program will help you further your personal training education. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to implement a unique, medically based fitness plan for your clients. You’ll learn how to apply your client’s health history, goals, and abilities into a systematic model that will allow each client to progress through different training levels and phases. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to participate in an on-site, practical experience in personal training through an optional six-week, 60-hour field internship. online course id: tuition:

OFTX 800.01 $2,295

Pharmacy Technician Online Certificate Pharmacy technicians support licensed pharmacists in providing health care to patients. This online program will prepare you for an entry-level pharmacy technician position by teaching you medical and pharmaceutical terminology, basic anatomy related to the pharmacology of medications, and pharmaceutical calculations. The Pharmacy Technician Program will give you hands-on practice in retail pharmacy procedures through an online lab module. You’ll learn what information is necessary to process prescriptions and physician orders and apply that knowledge to fill mock

prescriptions. The curriculum also includes the ethics of pharmacy practice and education about prescription medications, patient care and interaction, and charges and reimbursement. This program pairs students with an instructor for one-on-one assistance and may include a 40-hour externship. online course id: tuition:

OPTX 800.01 $2,195

Veterinary Assistant Online Certificate Enjoy the rewards of working with animals! The Veterinary Assistant program will teach you how to help keep animals healthy, care for them when they’re ill, and assist veterinarians in their offices. Veterinary assisting is a rewarding career in a growing field. As a veterinary assistant, you can work with animals and be part of a professional veterinary staff. The Veterinary Assistant Program is a vital asset if you wish to work in this exciting and rewarding career field. online course id:

OVTX 800.01 tuition: $2,195

MEDIA & DESIGN

Digital Arts Online Certificate The Digital Arts Online Training Program will give you the education you need. You’ll gain hands-on experience in fundamental technical and creative skills in digital imaging, traditional drawing, and digital illustration. You will master the intricacies of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, build your understanding of color, and explore the representation of form through vector illustration and drawing. Hands-on projects focus on core skills and provide you with experience in traditional and digital media. Class assignments include digital imaging, vector drawing, traditional drawing, color and composition, and editorial illustration. online course id: tuition:

ODGX 800.01 $5,995

Web Applications Developer Online Certificate In this program, you’ll use multiple tools and technologies to develop state-of-the-art web applications. You’ll begin by learning basic HTML, the core technology behind almost all websites. You’ll also master using CSS to design your pages and discover how to make your site more dynamic with JavaScript. Then you’ll dive into PHP and SQL, technologies that allow you to create database-driven websites such as intranets and e-commerce sites. In addition, you’ll learn the basics of XML, a technology that’s helpful in all programming including web development. Next, you’ll create Ajax applications that respond more like traditional desktop software, giving users a faster and more interactive experience. You’ll end your course by exploring HTML5, putting you on the cutting edge of web development. online course id: tuition:

OWAX 800.01 $2,595

Web Design Online Certificate Looking to launch your career in the exciting field of Web design? This Web Design Program focuses on the fundamental technical and aesthetic skills required for this challenging field. As a student, you’ll gain proficiency in the software programs that every Web designer needs to know: Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver, and Flash. You’ll learn how to create digital images, build standards-compliant Web sites using HTML and CSS code and Dreamweaver software, and add interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery. Hands-on projects will give you experience in professional Web design. online course id: tuition:

OWXX 800.01 $5,995

Webmaster Online Certificate These days, just about every company, institution, and organization wants to have a presence on the Internet. Webmasters design, develop, and maintain these highly visible Web sites. This Webmaster Online Training Program starts with Web page development and introduces new concepts by involving you in active Web page implementation. online course id: tuition:

OWMX 800.01 $2,195

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Building Analyst Quick Start Online Certificate This is the first online program of its kind, developed and written in partnership with experts from Advanced Energy of North Carolina. It covers everything an individual in the building, remodeling, or trade industry needs to know to make buildings perform more efficiently. You’ll learn about critical topics ranging from insulation to moisture management to indoor air quality basics. Designed for those entering or looking to expand their expertise in the industry, this program features a task-oriented format that will apply practical, real-world situations in each module. online course id: tuition:

OBAX 800.01 $1,395

Certified Green Supply Chain Professional Online Certificate The supply chain is at the heart of operations for most businesses. Prepare yourself for a challenging and rewarding career in the green supply-chain management field or gain the edge to move forward in your career with this convenient online training program. This professional certification program will help you learn the essentials of green product standards and labeling as well as how to develop sustainability supplier programs, implement sustainable business practices, apply lean and green manufacturing strategies, and integrate these practices across the extended supply chain. online course id: tuition:

OGPX 800.01 $1,895

Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager Online Certificate Not only does our program teach you practical skills to improve your building’s indoor air, it also prepares you for third-party certification by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC). The Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager Program will educate you on all the pertinent topics covered on the certification exam. You can even take a 100-question prac-

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tice examination to prepare for the exam. Getting certified is completely optional. Exams are arranged through ACAC at computerized testing centers throughout the U.S. Certain experience requirements and fees apply to ACAC certifications, but there are no experience requirements for this online program. online course id: tuition:

OAQX 800.01 $995

Certified Indoor Environmentalist Online Certificate Most everyone is concerned about the air quality in their workplace, home or school. The CIE program will help you determine if these clients do, in fact, have a problem. You’ll learn the practical steps you should always follow in an indoor environmental assessment, how to take samples, and how to resolve common IAQ problems. You’ll learn about HVAC, building science, and the major contaminants, including their health effects. Not only does this program teach you practical skills to assess indoor environments, it also prepares you for the CIE and CIEC certifications by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC). All the pertinent topics covered on the certification exams, including a 100-question practice examination, are included in this program to prepare you for certification. online course id: tuition:

OIEX 800.01 $1,095

Certified Protection Officer Online Certificate In this program you’ll master the skills you need to obtain certification as a Protection Officer and gain employment in this popular field. As you prepare for your career as a protection officer or security guard, you’ll learn about report writing, physical security, emergency procedures, workplace violence, traffic control, fire prevention, use of force, and operational risk management. Upon completion of this program, you will earn a self-study CPO certificate that meets the academic requirements for obtaining your Certified Protection Officer credential. online course id: tuition:

OPOX 800.01 $995

Principles of Green Buildings Online Certificate The Principles of Green Buildings Online Training Program will give you the science behind the concept of house-as-a-system by going through all of the major sub-systems that affect the way the entire structure system performs. A building is the sum of many parts, and for best performance for the occupants, it must be set up correctly with those sub systems synced together. A building that performs correctly will offer the best energy efficiency, provide a healthy environment for its occupants, and maintain its structural integrity. online course id: tuition:

OGBX 800.01 $695

online learning Professional Development Courses Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Most courses run for six weeks and you can complete them entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night. Most courses earn two semester hours of Professional Development Credit, and average tuition is $135 per class. New course sessions begin each month. Please visit http://www.ed2go.com/lmuextension. Here is a sampling of the hundreds of courses offered:

Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search. Worldrenowned author and career advisor shows you how to get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy. Creating a Successful Business Plan. Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. Marketing Your Business on the Internet. Develop an Internet marketing plan for your business that incorporates SEO, advertising, email, social media, and more. Computer Skills for the Workplace. Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you’ll need to succeed in today’s job market. Business Law for the Small Business Owner. Learn how to successfully protect your small business and solve most of the legal problems that may arise.

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Accounting Fundamentals. Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more.

Speed Spanish I II and III. Learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish words together into sentences, and you’ll be speaking Spanish in no time.

Administrative Assistant Fundamentals. Prepare to take advantage of the many new job opportunities in health care, legal services, and other industries.

Instant Italian. Learn Italian from the comfort of your home in this fun and enjoyable online course.

Managing Customer Service. Become indispensable to any organization by understanding how to identify and meet customer needs. Project Management Fundamentals. Gain the skills you’ll need to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management. Marketing Your Business on the Internet. Ecommerce expert helps you develop an Internet marketing plan for your business. Wow, What a Great Event! Looking for a fun new career coordinating special events? Learn proven techniques from a master event planner. Publish It Yourself: How to Start and Operate Your Own Publishing Business. Convert manuscripts into income by producing and selling books like the pros. Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business. An experienced entrepreneur teaches you how to develop the motivation, discipline, and creativity to quit your job and be your own boss. Grammar Refresher. Gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct documents and speeches.

Grammar for ESL. If English is your second language, this course will teach you the principles you need to succeed. Writing for ESL. Learn how to write in English more effectively to succeed in college and at work. Conversational Japanese. Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the Japanese language.

TEACHING Solving Classroom Discipline Problems. Veteran teacher reveals the secrets to an orderly classroom. A step-by-step approach to effective, positive discipline. Using the Internet in the Classroom. Discover how you can use the Internet to make teaching easier for you and more relevant to your students. Integrating Technology in the Classroom. Take your teaching to another level with these fun new ways to incorporate technology into your lesson plans. Microsoft Excel in the Classroom. Discover how Excel can help you improve your effectiveness as a teacher.

Microsoft Word 2007 in the Classroom. Harness the power of the most popular word processing program on the market and become a more productive and creative teacher. Microsoft PowerPoint in the Classroom. Motivate your students and enrich your lessons by bringing PowerPoint into your classroom. Teaching Smarter With SMART Boards. Master the use of SMART Board and SMART Notebook technology so you can create powerful interactive lessons that capture your students’ attention. Creating a Classroom Web Site. Learn how to create a classroom Web site and how having one can make you a more effective and dynamic teacher.

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Achieving Success with Difficult People. Learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers, students, neighbors, or relatives. Discover Digital Photography. An informative introduction to the fascinating world of digital photography equipment. Photoshop Elements I and II. Master the most advanced features of Photoshop Elements for Windows and take your photo editing skills to the next level! Making Movies with Windows XP. Turn your home videos into entertaining movies that you can share with others by e-mail, the Web, CD, and DVD. Photographing People With Your Digital Camera. Expert shows you how to take beautiful pictures of adults, children, and babies. Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals. Discover how easy it can be to prepare meals that are both delicious and nutritious! Assisting Aging Parents. Be prepared to handle the challenges of aging while learning to cherish the transition. Personal Finance. Protect your assets and discover how best to achieve all your financial goals. Merrill Ream Speed Reading. Acclaimed speed reading expert teaches you how to save yourself time by reading faster with better comprehension. Write Your Life Story. Learn how to create and distribute an inspirational and professional autobiography for family, friends, and others.

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David Allen, M.D. is the medical director of the Longevity Center, one of Los Angeles’s most prestigious integrative medicine centers. Laura Amazzone is an author, teacher, jewelry artist, and Yogini. She completed her master’s degree in philosophy and religion at the California Institute of Integral Studies in 2001. She is the author of Goddess Durga and Sacred Female Power and has published numerous articles discussing myth, ritual, adornment, and the significance of South Asian Goddesses as divine models of female empowerment. Elvira Armas, Ed.D. is the Associate Director of the Center for Equity for English Learners (CEEL) at Loyola Marymount University. B. Kwame Assenyoh, S.V.D., S.T.L. is a doctoral student at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. Kwame’s research concerns a critical investigation of the Church’s mission/evangelization models from an African Diasporic perspective. Wilkie Au, Ph.D. is professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount and is the author of the award winning books, By Way of the Heart: Toward a Holistic Spirituality and The Enduring Heart: Spirituality for the Long Haul. John Bakas is visiting professor of Modern Greek Studies and the dean of St. Sophia Cathedral (Greek Orthodox) in Los Angeles. Robert Birnberg has studied with Kausthub Desikachar internationally and has traveled numerous times to the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM) in Southern India. Robert trains Yoga therapists, conducts seminars and specializes in relationship guidance and addictive/compulsive disorders. Daniel Van Bogaert, J.D. has extensive experience in developing and implementing HR policies

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and procedures, and in handling legal compliance issues in corporations. He regularly teaches undergraduate, graduate and professional development courses at LMU, UCLA, and Chapman Universities. Christina Bogdanou, Ph.D. is visiting professor of Modern Greek Studies at Loyola Marymount. Chase Bossart is co-founder of the Yoga Health Alliance and currently finishing a Masters degree in Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Mary Breden, D.M.A is professor and chair of Music at Loyola Marymount, and currently directs the university's Choral Activities. Art Brownstein, M.D. is a former assistant clinical professor of Medicine at John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii. He is the author of Healing Back Pain Naturally and Extraordinary Healing. Noreen Cannon Au, Ph.D. is a practicing Jungian analyst and a faculty member of the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles. She is a former member of the editorial boards of Psychological Perspective and of Human Development. John Casey, Ph.D. has taught over 100 courses in Sanskrit, Buddhism and World Religions for various colleges in Southern California including Loyola Marymount, UCLA, UC Irvine, CSU Long Beach and Soka University as well as at Yoga Works in their 200-hour and 500-hour teacher training programs. Greg Chambers is a retired business executive with over 30 years’ experience in both large publicly-held corporations and privately-held operations as a vice president, controller and CFO. Greg has performed the role of Business Manager at St. Anastasia parish, where he has been a member of the Finance Council for five years. Jamie Champion, M.P.T. served as director of the Spine Team at Abilities Health and Rehabilitation Center in New York City and currently directs the Yoga Home Services in Westlake Village. Michelle Chang Lin is the academic program director for Patrick English Network (PEN) in Beijing, China and is the co-founder of a bilingual educational radio program for Asia. Christopher Key Chapple, Ph.D. is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology at Loyola Marymount University. He is author and editor of several books, including the 2008 Gandhi Award Winner, Yoga and the Luminous: Patanjali’s Spiritual

Path to Freedom. Brendan Constantine is a Los Angeles poet with a Masters degree from Vermont College of Fine Arts. He was nominated for Poet Laureate of California in 2002. His work has appeared in numerous journals, notably Ploughshares, FIELD, Ninth Letter, ArtLife, The Los Angeles Review, and L.A. Times bestseller, The Underground Guide to LA. He is poet-inresidence at both the Windward School and LMU Extension. Allan Deck, S.J., Ph.D. is a member of the California Province of the Society of Jesus. He currently serves at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Washington, DC as Executive Director of the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church. He has held faculty positions in Practical Theology at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley and Loyola Marymount University. Arun Deva, D.A.Sc. has been featured on both radio and television and has an Ayurvedic clinic for consultations and various treatments including Panchakarma in Los Angeles. Sue Ann Dorman, M.F.A. is a lecturer in Art at LMU and has 30 years experience as a professional jeweler. John Flaherty has been involved in music and educational ministry for over twenty years as an educator, elementary school principal, music director, liturgy director, and composer. He is presently director of liturgy at Loyola Marymount, and has served as the Chairperson of the Liturgy Committee and Music Director for the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress since 1991. Paul Ford, Ph.D. is professor of Systematic Theology and Liturgy at Saint John's Seminary in Camarillo. Dr. Ford's latest publications are eleven entries in C. S. Lewis: A Reader's Encyclopedia and By Flowing Waters: Chant for the Liturgy. Jim Fredericks, Ph.D. is a Roman Catholic and professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount. He was a Senior Fulbright Research Scholar in Kyoto, Japan, and held the Numata Chair in Buddhism and Culture at Ryukoku University in Kyoto. In addition to many articles, he is the author of Faith Among Faiths: Christian Theology and the NonChristian Religions and Buddhists and Christians: Through Comparative Theology to a New Solidarity. Benjamín Galán, Ph.D. esta terminando su doctorado en estudios veterotestamentarios en Fuller Theological Seminary; sus investigaciones se enfocan en la teología del Antiguo Testamento. A la vez

instructors se entusiasma por la relevancia que tiene al Antiguo Testamento para el pueblo creyente de hoy. Tiene un conocimiento extenso tanto de los idiomas del Antiguo Oriente como del griego del Nuevo Testamento; también ha estudiado árabe y latín. Terra Gold, L.Ac. is a California-licensed Acupuncturist, a Florida-licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a clinical nutritionist and a certified Yoga therapist. She is the founder of the wellness company, Terra Welleness, and co-founder of Yoga Doctors, Inc. Eden Goldman, D.C. is a wellness-based Chiropractor, certified Yoga therapist, physical rehabilitation specialist and owner of The Yoga Doctors Mandiram in Los Angeles. His current healing work integrates classical eastern Yoga therapeutics, Thai massage and myofascial release bodywork with western advancements in movement science, preventive medicine, and peak performance. Gail Gresser is director of Campus Ministry at Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles. She holds a Masters in Psychological Anthropology from UCLA and a Masters in Theology from Loyola Marymount. She has extensive experience in the area of Christian Initiation and liturgy. Christine Hilliard, C.S.J. is a Sister of Saint Joseph of Orange, and has been involved in many adult faith formation programs as director of Adult Religious Education and Evangelization in the Diocese of Orange. Brett Hoover, C.S.P., Ph.D. is a Paulist priest and visiting professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount. In 2001, Fr. Brett co-founded BustedHalo.com, an outreach and catechetical website for young adults. He is the author of Losing Your Religion, Finding Your Faith: Spirituality for Young Adults and other books and articles. David Hoover has a MTS in Spirituality from the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley. His special focus is spirituality in the mystical and contemplative tradition. He is currently the representative of "Contemplative Outreach" for Orange County.

LMU Extension. He is a past president and current member of the Association of Professors of Mission, and is a volunteer with its sister organization, the American Society of Missiology, which focuses on Christian mission, currently serving on its board of publications.

Integral Studies. His areas of research encompass Yoga philosophy, mind-body medicine, and the neurobiology of spiritual experiences. Jay is also a certified Yoga and meditation instructor, motivational speaker, writer, and host of the weekly national radio show “AWAKE with Dr. Jay Kumar!”

Amir Hussain, Ph.D. is professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount, where he teaches courses on world religions. His own particular speciality is the study of Islam, focusing on contemporary Muslim societies in North America. Dr. Hussain is the current editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, the premier scholarly journal for the study of religion. He is author of Oil and Water: Two Faiths, One God.

Lorne Label, M.D. is a board certified neurologist trained in both traditional and complementary medicine, and clinical associate professor of Neurology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Pat Joyce has over 20 years experience as a national account manager in sales and marketing for an international tool and hardware manufacturer. Since 2007, he has been the Business Manager at Holy Angels Parish in Arcadia and serves on the steering committee for the Los Angeles Business Managers Group. Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. is director of Biblical Education at the Loyola Institute for Spirituality in Orange. He gives many public lectures on Biblical and liturgical topics, and maintains an extensive website devoted to the New Testament and Catholic Liturgy: Catholic-Resources.org. Vikram Kamdar, M.D. is a board certified endocrinologist an associate clinical professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Leslie Kaminoff is the founder of The Breathing Project in New York City, a center dedicated to the advanced training of yoga teachers and therapists. Jack Kearney, M.Div., M.A.C. is a commissioner of the Los Angeles County Commission on Alcoholism. He also serves as president of Family Intervention Center & Services, a board member of the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators, a member of the L.A. County Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Commission.

Paul Humphreys, Ph.D. has conducted field work in China, Indonesia, Ghana, Japan, and the Pueblo Indian region of the Southwest United States. His Requiem Karuna Agung for Balinese gamelan angklung and Western chorus premiered during the Los Angeles World Festival of Sacred Music in 2005. At Loyola Marymount, he is professor of Music and director of the World Music Program.

Hiromi Kinjo, Ph.D. has taught a variety of classes, from beginning to advanced, and conversational to business Japanese at LMU, SMC, UCLA Extension and Anderson Graduate School of Management.

Robert Hurteau, Ph.D. is a former missionary and director of the Center for Religion and Spirituality at

Jay Kumar, Ph.D. received his doctorate in Asian Philosophy and Religion at the California Institute of

Jean Kojima is past president of the California Japanese Ceramic Art Guild and a lecturer in Art at LMU.

Linda Lack, Ph.D. is a yoga therapist, ritualist, performer, dancer, lecturer, and researcher. Demetrios Liappas is professor of Modern Greek Studies and the director of the Basil P. Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies at Loyola Marymount. Sarah Maclay is the author of three collections of poetry: Music for the Black Room, The White Bride and Whore. Her poems and criticism appear in APR, Ploughshares, FIELD, The Writer’s Chronicle, VerseDaily, The Best American Erotic Poems: 1800 to the Present, The Laurel Review and numerous other spots including Poetry International, where she serves as Book Review Editor. Cecilia Magladry, C.S.J. is a Sister of St. Joseph of Orange and an experienced spiritual director. She holds an M.T.S. with an emphasis in Formation of Christian Leadership from the Washington Theological Union. Ricky Manalo, C.S.P., Ph.D. is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music and his liturgical music is published by Oregon Catholic Press. He has written more than 20 pastoral articles on liturgy and culture, intercultural ministry and liturgical music. María Martínez cuenta con 20 años de experiencia pastoral. Actualmente es Administradora de una parroquia en la Diócesis de Orange y ha trabajado previamente como Coordinadora de Certificación para la oficina de Culto Divino en la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. Daniel Miller, Ph.D. is a writer, teacher, and spiritual guide. Dan’s teaching and research interests are in the areas of Christian Spirituality, spiritual formation and pastoral care, liturgical spirituality, the practice of ministry, grief and bereavement, and Christian Initiation. William Moreno is an experienced executive director, board president and development coach. He is a practiced, successful institutional and capital fundraiser skilled in the myriad facets of marketing,

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instructors public relations, strategic planning, infrastructure development and human resources. He has been responsible for capital and organizational fundraising efforts and has raised millions from individuals and foundations. Rick Morris, D.C. is a sports medicine chiropractor with more than 25 years experience and team doctor for the US Olympic Medical Team, the NBA, and UCLA Track and Field. Julie Mussché holds a MA in the field of Geography with a specialization in the area of environmental cognition and behavior, and social geography, with a focus on expressions of religion, sacred space and place on the landscape. Julie is the author Navigating the Spirit: Charting A Year’s Passage Through God’s Kingdom. Linda O'Brien-Rothe, Ph.D. ha sido profesora y consultora de la Oficina de Culto de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles y la Diócesis de San Bernardino desde hace 25 años. Ella es experta en la música litúrgica, los ministerios litúrgicos y las cuestiones multiculturales en la liturgia y así también en la música de México y América Central. Una profesora jubilada, es actualmente directora de Música en las parroquias de la Natividad y de San Columbkille en Los Ángeles. Carlos Obando was born in Costa Rica but has lived and worked in the United States for the past 42 years. For the last 30 years he has been involved in pastoral ministry with Hispanic Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Diocese of Orange, working as a teacher and a spiritual director. Carlos completed his MA in Pastoral Theology at Loyola Marymount. Larry Payne is the co-author of international bestseller Yoga for Dummies and Yoga Rx. He is also co-founder of The International Association of Yoga Therapists, the yoga curriculum at The UCLA School of Medicine, and director of the Yoga Therapy Rx certification program at LMU Extension. Marcos Ramírez, M.B.A. es profesor de Liderazgo Pastoral en el Instituto de Ministerio Pastoral en la Diócesis de Orange, y es también conferencista en materias de participación cívica, consejos pastorales, enseñanza Católica social, y diversidad cultural en la Iglesia. Jonathan Rothchild, Ph.D. is associate professor and chair of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount. Dr. Rothchild specializes in contemporary moral issues and social and legal structures, particularily through the lenses of Christian theology and ethics.

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Lori Rubenstein, D.P.T. is on faculty at Mount St. Mary’s College and has appeared on “Good Morning America”. Steven Sampson, M.D. was chief resident at Saint Vincent Medical Center of Manhattan in New York. Dr. Sampson recently formed The Orthobiologic Institute (TOBI) designed to advance research and training in the field of orthobiologics. Margaret Scharf, M.Ed. is a member of the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of Western Australia, whose background includes primary education and administration, development of religious education programs, training of catechists in both Australia and the Solomon Islands. Kathleen Schinhofen, D.Min. has worked nationally and ecumenically as an educator, consultant, counselor and facilitator. For many years she has provided pastoral counseling training for Deacon Candidates of the Diocese of Orange and is currently the associate director of Faith Formation for Orange. Jeanette Scott has overseen the many facets of employee services at Merle Norman Cosmetics in Los Angeles for over 30 years. She has been responsible for the areas of employee relations, labor law, compensation, health and safety, staffing needs and unemployment insurance. Jodi Shaw received her MA in theology from Loyola Marymount in May 2012. Her thesis explored the complex directionality of Kundalini in Srividya practice. Her Sanskrit studies began with former Extensions instructor Marcy Braverman Goldstein. Jeffrey Siker, Ph.D. is Professor of Theological Studies at LMU. Dr. Siker teaches in the area of New Testament theology and early Christianity, the history of biblical interpretation, and the use of the Bible in theological debate. Dr. Siker is an ordained Presbyterian minister in the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. and has been at LMU since 1987. Michael Sinel, M.D. is assistant clinical professor at UCLA Medical Center and co-author of Yoga for Dummies. Norman Solomon, M.D. is a board certified internist and the medical director at the Motion Picture and Television Fund in Los Angeles. Jo Ann Tabor, C.S.J. is a member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange, and throughout her years of commitment has ministered as a counselor, spiritual director, program developer, ministry skills facilitator, retreat director, resource person, mentor,

facilitator, administrator and educator. Matthew J. Taylor, Ph.D. is the founder of Dynamic Systems Rehabilitation Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, a yoga-based PT clinic. Richard Usatine, M.D. is vice chair for Education in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is also the recipient of the National Humanism in Medicine Award. Linda Vallejo has more than 30 years experience as a grantwriting consultant, grantwriter and grantwriting instructor. Ms. Vallejo has received more than $30 million in grant funds from foundation, corporate, government and individual donors for her many clients. Fay VanDerKar-Levinson, Ph.D. serves on the board of the Association of Educational Therapists and has held teaching posts at UCLA and Pepperdine University. Stephanie Waxman has been teaching for more than 25 years. She is the author of four books. Her latest novel, Divided Loyalties, was published in 2010. Dolphi Wertenbaker, M.D. has been teaching yoga since 1985, with an emphasis on individual therapeutic work. Amy Wheeler, Ph.D. teaches at California State University San Bernardino and is the research director of the Healing Yoga Foundation in San Francisco. Ernesto Zamora, M.Div. sirve a pacientes en su etapa terminal en los condados de Los Angeles y Orange. El también ha servido a presos en el sistema carcelario. El trabajo pastoral que Ernesto ha ofrecido es también extenso en las parroquias, en las misiones, en experiencias de inmersión con jovenes y en ministerios con los inmigrantes.

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