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eMailCourse Description: This researched and evidence-based course is most often required for persons who have been convicted of and/or placed on probation for an assaultive offense. It is also appropriate for anyone who would like assistance in reducing stress, controlling emotions, or reducing aggressive behavior. The program is 12 hours in length and is designed to help offenders understand why people use violence, discover how attitudes can override values, learn how to identify and control strong emotions, learn how to develop a plan to alter present behavior, learn to gain better self-control, learn to walk away from confrontations, establish goal-directed behavior patterns, and make a firm commitment never to repeat as a criminal offender, if applicable.
Course Information
Cost: The cost of this course is $95. Refunds or class transfers must be requested at least one day prior to the start of class. After this period, students will be required to register and pay for another class.
Registration: Full registration instructions are located on the class schedule (available below.) Students are required to register and pay prior to the first class. It is recommended that students register as early as possible, because classes reach maximum enrollment quickly.
Download class schedule here.
Enrollment Eligibility Notice: Students with outstanding obligations to Amarillo College may not be allowed to enroll in or complete a continuing education course until the obligations are fulfilled. Students who have received a Criminal Trespass Warning from Amarillo College will not be allowed to enroll in courses held on any AC campus unless the warning has been lifted.
Attendance: Students must be on time and attend all sessions in consecutive order. There will be no exceptions or make-up classes allowed.
Questions: For questions regarding our programs, call (806) 356-3649 or (806) 356-3682 or e-mail wallace-ec@actx.edu. Se habla español.
Any student, who because of a disabling condition may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements, should contact disAbility Services (SSC 119, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
Last updated by Damaris Schlong -- Jan/08/09