I’m studying the course catalog from the local community college at the moment. I’m doing a little research for an article. It’s actually fascinating. Totally different from anything that I’ve encountered before. You can take an entire 3 credit class on learning how to use Microsoft Office. And there are tons of one year certificates in everything from floral design to landscaping to exercise science. Does anybody really need a one year certificate to get a job in a floral shop?

UPDATE: I’m just loving the “Certificates of Achievement,” aka “Theft of Student Loan Money.” You can get a CA in Professional Cooking. It’s 18 credits, with one 3-credit class in “International Quisine [sic].”