Enjoy your time at the University of Richmond while earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Weekend sessions offer a variety of topics for Au Pairs and are held at the University of Richmond campus, along with excursions to local museums and historical sites in the Richmond area. Au Pairs must attend all sessions, off-campus visits, and successfully complete course written assignments before the course and after the last session, in order to receive 3.0 CEUs and Certificates of Completion. Note: Tuition includes class sessions, books and materials, four meals at the University of Richmond and entrance fees for off-campus excursions. If an Au Pair drives in a personal vehicle to the excursions, parking fees are paid for by the program.
AUP509.05: Saturday, Sunday, Dec 12-Dec 13 | Sa 10am-8pm; Su 9am-8pm | Inst. Staff | Fee $325 | New
This course will focus on what makes a public presentation successful and a speaker sound dynamic and enthusiastic. Students will identify key language and techniques used by effective speakers and will practice applying them to their own speech and integrating multimedia to enhance their speaking skills. Note: Upon successful completion of course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion indicating 30 hours earned for fulfilling course requirements. Tuition includes class sessions, books and materials and five meals at the University of Richmond.
AUP210.02: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Jan 8-Jan 10 | Fr 4-8pm; Sa, Su 10am-8pm | Inst. Nguyen | Fee $295
AUP210.04: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Mar 12-Mar 14 | Fr 4-8pm; Sa, Su 10am-8pm | Inst. Nguyen | Fee $295
This course will focus on English for Specific Purposes and will provide an opportunity to improve English speaking, writing, reading, and communication skills. Course fee includes books and materials. Note: Upon completion of this course students will earn a Certificate of Completion indicating 40 hours earned for fulfilling course requirements.
NEW for 2010 in our Au Pair Enrichment Program! Start the year off right - in the kitchen! Join us for a fun day of cooking at the University of Richmond's Culinary Arts Center (located in Richmond's West End at Gayton Crossing.) During this 1 day course, you will earn hours towards your educational requirements, while learning how to prepare some healthy and delicious meals at home for your host family children and yourself! Space is limited, register early! Course includes: All cooking materials, and light meal at the end of the class, along with a Certificate of Completion for the course. With a fun pre-course and post-course assignment, you will earn 7 hours for successful completion of this class!
This course provides an overview of American and Virginia History. Class sessions on campus are complimented with off-campus excursions to local museums and special places of interest to provide a full and rewarding weekend in history. Note: Upon successful completion of course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion indicating 30 hours earned for fulfilling course requirements. Tuition includes class sessions, books and materials and five meals at the University of Richmond.
AUP210.07: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Apr 23-Apr 25 | Fr 4-8pm; Sa, Su 10am-8pm | Inst. Wray, Wieder | Fee $325 | New
This course will introduce students to various skills, tools, and media used in visual artistic expressions such as charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, oil, watercolor and acrylic paint. The course will cover subjects such as features and proportions in portraiture, still life and landscape drawing, shading, composition, brush strokes, etc. Students will have the opportunity to practice various techniques and media. Note: Upon successful completion of course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion indicating 30 hours earned for fulfilling course requirements. Tuition includes class sessions, books and materials and five meals at the University of Richmond.
AUP210.03: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Feb 19-Feb 21 | Fr 4-8pm; Sa, Su 10am-8pm | Inst. Nguyen, Allen | Fee $295
AUP210.06: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Apr 16-Apr 17 | Fr 4-8pm; Sa, Su 10am-8pm | Inst. Nguyen, Allen | Fee $295
This course offers an introduction to the study of women in American history, and the roles they played in our nation's vibrant past. Students will enjoy class sessions on campus, as well as excursions to historical Richmond locations highlighting the importance of women's contributions in U.S. history. Note: Upon successful completion of course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion indicating 30 hours earned for fulfilling course requirements. Tuition includes class sessions, books and materials and five meals at the University of Richmond.
AUP210.05: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Mar 26-Mar 28 | Fr 4-8pm; Sa, Su 10am-8pm | Inst. Wray, Wieder | Fee $295
Learn all of the skills needed to take the TOEFL-iBT (TOEFL internet based test). The goal of this course is to help you feel confident and well-prepared when taking the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT). You will learn language and computer skills needed for the exam, which will make you a better test-taker. In addition to these skills, you will be able to answer the types of questions in the reading, listening, speaking and writing parts of the test, as well as test-taking strategies for each section. There will be homework assignments in all language skill areas, including vocabulary. Note: Upon successful completion of our course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion indicating 40 hours earned for fulfilling course requirements.
