Personal Enrichment

Online Enrichment Courses

UWF Continuing Education offers a variety of 6-week online enrichment courses. New courses start monthly with all lessons online, giving you the flexibility to gain new skills on your own time. Personal development topics include:

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Explore Taiwan: Family Workshops

Cultivate your curiosity towards different cultures, and appreciate this diverse world. University of West Florida’s Office of International Affairs is hosting unique family workshops that are designed for children ages 5-12 to attend along with a family member. March 25, 2023: Lanterns, $18. April 22, 2023: “Tang Yuan” Sticky Rice Balls, $25. May 6, 2023: Blue and White Porcelain Art, $25.

Shotokan Karate - Spring 2023

Dates: January 17 - May 4, 2023
(Skip Date: 3/15, 3/16)

Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels welcome! This class examines the methods involved in traditional Karate-do, or 'Way of the empty hand,' through a traditional Japanese style known as Shotokan Karate. With membership in over 100 countries, the JKA is the world’s largest and most prestigious karate organization. Recognized heir to the Shotokan karate tradition, it is the only legal karate entity officially approved by the Japanese government as an association of members for the promotion of karate. This course will further stress the importance of the health benefits and unarmed self-defense techniques resulting from physical conditioning and mental discipline. A plain white Gi (uniform) is required for this class. Uniforms are available from the instructor at an additional cost, or students may provide their own.

Chinese for Beginners

Dates: January 30 - April 24, 2023
No class on 3/13/23

This course is suitable for learners without any previous Chinese learning experience. Students will practice pronunciation skills while learning vocabulary and sentences in daily conversations. The instructor will use lectures, interactive activities and exercises to help learners build a fundamental capability of using Chinese in real-life situations. 

Conversational Japanese

Dates: February 1 - March 29, 2023
No class on 3/15/23

This course is designed for beginners in Japanese skills and vocabulary. The content includes useful daily expressions, basic vocabularies, and daily conversation. Also, basic sentence structure will be introduced in order to develop practical communication skills. Various teaching materials, cards, video, games, and role play, etc., will be used. Students will have an opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and customs from a native Japanese instructor.

Discover Sign Language

Instructor-Led (6 Week Access) or Self-Paced (3 Month Access)

This course is taught using the best practices of the industry with a minimum of audio support. Throughout it, you will be immersed in silence, which will help you gain an understanding of the perspective of Deaf people and sign language. You will also gain an introduction to the world of the Deaf culture and explore topics such as lip reading, baby signs and the career of interpreting. By the end of the course, you will be ready to sign!

Spanish for Law Enforcement

Instructor-Led or Self-Paced

Communicate more effectively with the Spanish-speakers around you, and add a valuable skill to your resume. Whether you're new to the Spanish language or just want a refresher, this course will teach you the basic Spanish phrases you need for everything from making casual conversation to handling life-or-death situations.

Spanish for Medical Professionals

Instructor-Led or Self-Paced

With increasing numbers of Spanish-speaking patients entering the healthcare system every year, it's more crucial than ever for health professionals to learn medical Spanish. What's more, adding Spanish skills to your resume can broaden your career horizons and give you an advantage over other healthcare workers. Prepare for any situation by bridging the communication gap between you, your patients, and worried family members. This course provides knowledge of basic medical phrases to help you better communicate with the Spanish-speaking community.