Community Education

Learn life-saving skills in just one day with this 6 hour course! This hands-on Community CPR course is designed for individuals with little to no medical training who want to be prepared to respond in emergency situations. Participants will learn how to perform high-quality CPR on adults, children, and infants, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and how to respond to choking incidents. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certification card valid for two years. Perfect for parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, and anyone who wants to make a difference in their community. Please note that this course is not intended for Healthcare Practitioners or those attempting to enter the field.

Continue building your American Sign Language (ASL) skills in this Level 2 course designed for students who have completed an introductory ASL class. This course focuses on expanding vocabulary, improving receptive and expressive signing abilities, and developing more fluid conversations in ASL. Students will engage in interactive dialogues, storytelling, and cultural discussions that deepen their understanding of Deaf culture and community norms. Emphasis is placed on sentence structure, classifiers, and non-manual markers to enhance communication clarity. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in more complex conversations and demonstrate improved fluency in everyday ASL interactions.

Learn the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) in this interactive and engaging course at Glendale Community College. Students will develop basic communication skills in ASL, including fingerspelling, vocabulary, grammar, and facial expressions. The course also introduces Deaf culture, history, and the role of ASL in the Deaf community. Designed for beginners, no prior experience is required. By the end of the course, students will be able to carry on simple conversations and gain a deeper appreciation for visual language and cultural diversity.

Lights, camera, action! Whether you're dreaming of directing your own short film, creating content for social media, producing a commercial, or launching a video blog, this dynamic course is your first step into the world of video production. You'll explore the three essential stages of production—pre-production, production, and post-production—and gain a clear understanding of how great videos come to life. While the course is primarily lecture-based, you'll also see hands-on demonstrations with real equipment to bring concepts to life. By the end, you'll walk away with a solid foundation in what it takes to plan, shoot, and edit compelling video content. It's also a great starting point for anyone considering a degree or career in Film and Video Production.