Program: Special Interests

In this introductory course to Public Speaking students will engage in the process of transmitting ideas and information orally in a variety of situations. Effective oral communication involves generating messages and delivering them with attention to vocal variety, articulation, and nonverbal signals. In order to be a competent speaker, a person must be able to … Continue reading “Public Speaking*”

This course introduces students to the anthropological field of archaeology, the study of past and present cultures through the material objects that humans create and utilize. Utilizing texts and experiential learning activities, the course explores the research methods, ethics, and theoretical concepts that archaeologists use to investigate, interpret, and conserve these material artifacts. Students learn … Continue reading “Introduction to Archaeology*”

This session gives a basic introduction to estate planning and includes discussion of wills, trusts, federal and state estate taxes, as well as estate planning in both the probate and non-probate contexts.  The goal is to familiarize students with the concepts, framework, and vocabulary of estate planning so that they can approach their own estate … Continue reading “Estate Planning”