Education briefs Published April 5, 2007 FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- The following are brief notifications or updates about education opportunities on or around the base: Embry-Riddle Aeronautics Degree A Bachelor's Degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle can provide career-enhancing knowledge and understanding. Up to 36 advanced standing credits in the aviation area of concentration may be awarded for work experience and training. The program can be completed in the classroom, on-line or through a combination of both. Call (509) 244-3832 or go to www.erau.edu/spokane. Study skills This seminar is designed for military, civilians and dependents returning to college after a long absence. The primary focus is to introduce individuals to time management in order to balance the demands of school and working life. Other modules include memory, reading for comprehension and test-taking tips. In this course the student will assess their learning style, make a study calendar and establish goals. Classes are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 11, July 11, Aug. 8 and Sep. 12. at the education center, room 103. Call Dennis Ottmar at 247-4209 or e-mail dennis.ottmar@fairchild.af.mil to make reservations or for information. Southern Illinois University You may be closer to earning a Bachelor's Degree than you think. The off campus degree program located at Fairchild offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Workforce Education and Development. To schedule an interview with an advisor, contact Dr. Frank Powers at 244-3356 or 244-3789 Park University - Park University offers a 15-credit hour scholarship for family members of active-duty military personnel. If you have been a Park student for less than one year at the time of application, or you will be applying to become a student with Park for the upcoming 2007-2008 school year, with a cumulative grade point average between 3.0 and 4.0, you may be eligible for this scholarship. Application deadline is April 13. For more information call the Park University Office at 244-2020. - Effective July 1, Park University will no longer accept standardized testing (DANTES/CLEP, etc.) for CS140, Intro to Computers. Students must either transfer this class in or take it with Park. Scores must be received by the Registrar's Office June 1 for acceptance. Call the Fairchild Campus Center at 244-2020 or e-mail fair@park.edu for information. - Park students must successfully complete the Writing Competency Test and EN306 before registering for MG401, MG495, HR491 and MK491. The Fairchild Campus Center offer the WCT April 10, 17 and 24. All core requirements must be complete in order to enroll in MG495. These prerequisites will not be waived. Students wishing to enroll in other courses for which they do not have the required prerequisites must obtain a prerequisite waiver. Call 244-2020 for information. - Park University's Criminal Justice Administration (CJA) majors: As of July 1, CJ451 as senior writing project will no longer be offered. Students evaluated prior to July 1 who require CJ451 will now enroll in CJ441 if they are currently employed in a criminal justice field or CJ440 if not. CJ441 will not satisfy the EN306 writing requirement