Take courses for enrichment and career advancement
Extended Education provides events/courses you can attend on-campus or online in the comfort of your own home.
Upcoming Events and Courses
Join us for in-person events, classes, seminars, and conferences. Our website is updated periodically, so check back for updates.
Advanced Career Training Programs
Non-credit self-paced programs are available in a variety of fields of study for professional development, or anyone who wishes to boot their position in the workforce. All programs have opportunities for externship placement and/or career support. Courses are offered through our partners at CCI.
Fundamentals eLearning Courses
We are pleased to offer a variety of online fundamental training courses for personal or professional development that are either instructor-moderated courses (IMC) or self-guided courses (SGC), with new sessions starting each month. These online courses are offered through our partners at Cengage (Ed2Go).
Certificate Programs
Learn how to enhance your skills with our fully online certificate programs. Earn your certificate in Crime Analysis and more online today.
Fundamentals eLearning Courses
Career Training Programs
Certificate Programs
In-Person Sessions
Strittmatter Wealth Management Sessions
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
It is often one of the last items that people take care of because of procrastination or confusion about what is needed. Now, more than ever, it is important to have a sound estate plan in place. Without an estate plan, you lose control of the distribution of your estate, and you may incur unnecessary costs and taxes.
COURSE DATES:
(February 7, 2025 (1:00pm-4:00pm)- CAB 317 – FULL)
(February 21, 2025 (1:00pm-4:00pm)- CAB 317 – FULL)
June 20, 2025 (1:00pm-4:00pm)- CAB 317
June 27, 2025 (1:00pm-4:00pm)- CAB 317
October 17, 2025 (1:00pm-4:00pm)- CAB 317
October 24, 2025 (1:00pm-4:00pm)- CAB 317
COST $69.00 + bring a guest FREE
Getting Ready for Retirement
The financial landscape is always changing. New tax laws are taking effect, the stock market is experiencing unprecedented volatility and the cost of healthcare is rising. Now, more than ever, it is important to have sound financial strategies in place to ensure a successful retirement.
COURSE DATES:
April 10, 2025 6:00pm-9:00pm)- CAB 121
May 1, 2025 6:00pm-9:00pm)- TBD
May 9, 2025 6:00pm-9:00pm)- TBD *note – this session is on Friday
August 7, 2025 (6:00pm-9:00pm)- CAB 317
October 23, 2025 (6:00pm-9:00pm)- CAB 317
COST: $69.00 + bring a guest FREE
Social Security Secrets
Learn to how to make the most of your Social Security benefits.
The risk of disability or premature death is greater than many people realize. Some 7% recent entrants to the labor force will die before reaching the full retirement age, and many more will become disabled. Social Security provides a foundation of income on which workers can build to plan for their retirement. It also provides valuable social insurance protection to workers who become disabled and to families whose breadwinner dies.* Learn the modern realities of Social Security and how it fits into Retirement Planning.
COURSE DATES:
April 17, 2025 (6:00pm-9:00pm)- CAB 121
August 14, 2025 (6:00pm-9:00pm)- CAB 317
October 30, 2025 (6:00pm-9:00pm)- CAB 317
COST: $69.00 + bring a guest FREE
Medicare and You
Take a deep dive into traditional and replacement Medicare, as well as how to handle needs beyond what Medicare will cover. We’ll examine real examples of how the program works, use of Medicare for specific needs, and coverage of costs when Medicare shuts off. If you are now on Medicare, are approaching Medicare eligibility, or considering Medicare benefits for a loved one, this is a course for you. It will give you a firm grasp of how to maximize your benefits, what types of plans are available, and as a bonus, how to keep marketers from calling you so much!
Through Tarleton State University’s Office of Extended Education and Workforce Development, Medicare and You classes are taught at our Tarleton Fort Worth Campus for your convenience. Cassie Walden, an experienced Insurance Broker specializing in Medicare and Retirement, leads this in-person session.
COURSE DATES:
4-Part Series –
Monday, February 24th, 2025 – 2:00pm-4:00pm
Monday, March 3rd, 2025 – 2:00pm-4:00pm
Monday, March 10th, 2025 – 2:00pm-4:00pm
Monday, March 17th, 2025 – 2:00pm-4:00pm
COST:
$19 per person
Strategic Medical Benefits Planning and Administration
This course bridges theoretical knowledge and practical application in benefits and total rewards management. It provides a detailed understanding of crafting benefits strategies, including optimizing healthcare funding and delivery through innovative models. Participants learn how to assess and manage risk, streamline claims processes, and enhance transparency in plan marketing and broker relationships. Special focus is placed on pharmacy benefits, from sourcing strategies to managing Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), ensuring participants can design comprehensive, competitive, and transparent benefit packages.
LOCATION: This course has been moved to be fully online on Zoom.
COURSE DATES:
6-Part Series –
Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday, February 20th, 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday, February 27th, 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday, March 6th, 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm
COST:
$199.00
Why Extended Education?
Extended Education aims to give learners useful knowledge and skills that can be applied to their personal and professional lives. Extended Education programs are designed to accommodate the needs of those who cannot participate in regular on-campus programs by offering programs in a variety of formats, including online courses, summits, conferences, workshops, and more.
Our Extended Education office helps in the following ways:
- Works collaboratively within organizations, individuals or entities outside the academic community.
- Provide Extended Education to work with and train teachers in a K-12 school, facilitate programs for a non-profit or corporation, deliver research-based training to a governmental agency or work hand in hand with community members to obtain knowledge in a desired skill set.
- Delivers expert researchers and subject matter experts delivering courses and programs within their disciplinary expertise while creating partnerships within the community.
Newsletter
Extended Education Fundamentals eLearning courses and Advance Career Training programs are consistently being updated, so course catalog may not be up to date.
Testimonials
Christian F.
Fundamentals eLearning:
Discover Sign Language 1
“[This course] was great! I learned a lot, and honestly plan to continue my lessons. I was able to learn basic ASL, and through this, be better prepared for any circumstances with deaf or hard-of-hearing students. It was great! I learned a lot, and honestly plan to continue my lessons. I was able to learn basic ASL, and through this, be better prepared for any circumstances with deaf or hard of hearing students.”
Diane S.
Fundamentals eLearning:
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
“I have wanted to take an art class for years. When I saw this advertised as a fully online course for only $100, I signed up. I was very impressed by the course. The course was very well designed, easy to access and follow through. Each lesson included short, concise, very helpful videos by the instructor to demonstrate the principles or techniques. We were encouraged but not required to post our drawings on the discussion forums. The instructor provided timely and personal feedback on each post. I was thoroughly impressed with the course and will look for others to take for enrichment!”
Bobbie Sheppard
Graduate certificate in crime analysis – PAST STUDENT
The courses weren’t just theoretical; they were practical, hands-on workshops where we learned to dissect crime data and identify patterns and trends hidden within numbers. The certificate wasn’t just about skills; it was about perspective. It challenged me to see beyond the headlines, to understand the social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to crime. It taught me to be a critical thinker, to question assumptions, and to use data not just to catch criminals, but to prevent crime in the first place. So, if you’re looking for a challenge, a chance to make a real difference, and a career that’s both intellectually stimulating and deeply rewarding, I urge you to consider the Crime Analysis Certificate.