Fall 2009 class dates are listed; registration began July 6, 2009. Registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis. Course seating is limited and early registration is advised.

Driver Education courses are offered through Keene State College Continuing Education Office. Classes are given at the Manchester Safety Center at the Manchester Airport. The courses fulfill the State of New Hampshire Department of Education college credit requirements toward Driver Education Teacher Certification. For more information on State of NH Driver Education Teacher Certification, please contact: State of NH Department of Education at 603.271.3868.

Provisional Certification requires an application to the program (see below) prior to registering for the first course. Course requirements for Provisional Certification (offered twice a year) are: Introduction to Traffic Safety Driver Education Classroom Methods In-Vehicle Driver Education Methods

Standard Certification course requirements must be completed within two years of receiving your Provisional Certification (each course offered ONCE a year): Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving Adolescent Growth and Development Special Education in the Schools Learning Styles/Teaching Styles

REQUIRED as of SPRING 2009: Program Application, meeting with Driver Education Program Coordinator and Driving Skills Assessment

Acceptance to the Driver Education Program must occur by the Continuing Education office at Keene State College prior to registration for the first course in the program, Introduction to Traffic Safety. Course registrations will not be processed, nor will a seat be reserved, until the application is received and admission to the program is approved and complete. Click here for the course listing below. If interested, here is the complete Driver Education Instructor Certificate program information packet.

SAFE 222-SC1C Introduction to Traffic Safety

3 credits
Instructor: Gary Guzouskas
August 18, 22, 25, 29, September 1, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22 and 26
Tuesdays 6-8:30PM, Saturdays 9AM-4PM
Safety Center, Manchester NH
*Tuition and Fees:
NH Resident $978
Non-Resident $1,065

Elements that compose driving and the highway transportation system. Emphasis is on human performance, traffic engineering, and related research. For educators and those whose responsibilities include motor fleet safety. Due to the extensive content, students can expect considerable out-of-class assignments. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Keene State Driver Education Teacher Certification Program.

SAFE 333-SC1C Driver Education Classroom Methods
3 credits
Instructor: Robert Baker
October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7
Saturdays 9AM-5PM
Safety Center, Manchester NH
*Tuition and Fees:
NH Resident $978
Non-Resident $1,065

Professional preparation to meet the traffic and safety needs of schools and communities. Focus on methods of classroom and laboratory teaching. State and national standards are recommended for teaching driver and traffic safety education. (Includes laboratory experience.) Students can expect considerable out-of-class assignments. Prerequisite: Successful completion of SAFE-222, Introduction to Traffic Safety.

SAFE 444-SC1C In-Vehicle Driver Education Methods
2 credits
Instructor: Gary Guzouskas
November 17, 21, 24, December 1, 5, 8, and 12
Tuesdays 6PM-8:30PM
Saturdays 9AM-4PM
Safety Center, Manchester NH
*Tuition and Fees:
NH Resident $652
Non-Resident $710

Examines methods for delivering a sequential in-vehicle phase of a driver education program to novice drivers. Includes program organization, route and lesson design, instructional delivery, and assessment of behind-the-wheel lessons in a dual controlled vehicle. Requires in-vehicle demonstrations by staff and students. Students can expect considerable out-of-class assignments. Prerequisite: Successful completion of SAFE 333, Driver Education Classroom Methods.

EDUC 290-SC1C Learning Styles-Teaching Styles
1 credit
Instructor: Ann Beaudry-Torrey
Friday, September 18 6PM-9:30PM
Saturday, September 19 8:30AM-6PM
Safety Center, Manchester NH
*Tuition and Fees:
NH Resident $326
Non-Resident $355

This course will provide students with an introduction to learning and teaching style characteristics; instructional/teaching style preferences; and basic techniques for implementing style-differentiated instructional strategies. PLEASE NOTE: Students will be required to purchase materials for this course. Email the instructor (Ann Beaudry-Torrey) by September 1 for purchasing instructions. Students will be expected to access an on-line component of this course using their KSC web site.

SPED 290-SC1C Special Education in the School
1 credit
Instructor: Ann Beaudry-Torrey
Friday, October 16, 6PM-9:30PM
Saturday, October 17, 8:30AM-6PM
Safety Center, Manchester NH
*Tuition and Fees:
NH Resident $326
Non-Resident $355

This course provides knowledge and skills to develop, evaluate and modify curriculum and instructional techniques in a mainstreamed classroom, as well as the skills to participate in the development of written individual educational plans. PLEASE NOTE: A textbook or instructional material may be required to purchase before the start of the course. Students will be expected to access an on-line component of this course using their KSC web site.

*Tuition and fees are established by the University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees and may be adjusted at any time.

Textbooks

For more information regarding these courses, contact:
Keene State College Office of Continuing Education at 603.358.2290 or 1.800.KSC.1909, option #5.

Classes are held at:

Manchester Safety Center
175 Ammon Drive, Suite 104
Manchester, NH 03103-3308
Phone: 1-800-449-OSHA
Fax: 603-645-0080
E-mail: oshaed@keene.edu
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