Justificación de la solución adoptada

Non-credit courses are one of several educational options offered by community colleges. They offer students access to a variety of low and no-cost courses that do not carry any unit value, but can help students in reaching personal and professional goals. They provide lifelong learning, career preparation opportunities, and skill remediation, development or proficiency. They can serve as an “educational gateway” for students who want to improve their earning power, literacy skills or access to higher education. Non- credit courses are approved by the district Curriculum Committee,

the Board of Trustees and the state Chancellor’s Office.

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

ILA-800 - Supervised Tutoring 0 units

Prerequisite: None.

Co-Requisite): Student must be enrolled in at least one other non- tutoring course.

Limitation on enrollment: Student must be referred by an instructor or a counselor.

This self-paced open-entry/open-exit course provides supervised tutoring, study skills development, and assistance in understanding college course assignments. Students receive individualized tutoring and small group instruction outside of class time in the Learning Center, which is designed to help achieve specific course objectives related to college courses and/or to improve learning and study skills in specific subject matter. Content varies according to the course for which tutoring is sought. 216 hours laboratory. May be taken a total of twelve times. (Non-degree, non-credit course.)

SENIOR CITIZEN EDUCATION

For information about Senior Citizen Education courses, contact the Young @Heart Program . The telephone number is (951) 328- 3811.

SCE-804 - Senior Topics 0 units

Prerequisite: None.

This course will encourage students 55 years and older to develop a sense of personal empowerment through continued learning and self-awareness of the knowledge, experience, understanding and wisdom attained in later adulthood. Students will learn communication and listening skills as they participate in various discussions of special interest and have an opportunity to review and discuss books, biographies, film, theatre, music and news items while experiencing intellectual excitement and the pleasure of camaraderie during class sessions. Students would provide their own entrance fees to any events planned. 24 hours lecture; Positive Attendance.

SCE-809 - Computer Basics for Older Adults 0 units

Prerequisite: None.

This course is designed to teach students 55 years and older the basics of home computer use, including terminology, components, basic windows functions, accessory programs, simple word processing and spreadsheet programs as well as skills in accessing and using the Internet. 16 hours laboratory; Positive Attendance.

SCE-810 - Photography as Therapy for Older Adults 0 units

Prerequisite: None.

In this course, students 55 years and older will use their own 35mm and digital cameras as they learn the theory and application of basic photographic skills needed to consistently take high quality photographs under a variety of shooting conditions. Students will be responsible for processing their own photographs. Socialization and working as a group will be an important part of this course. Students will be taught in a progressive systematic manner. 28 hours laboratory; Positive Attendance.

SCE-811 - Drawing and Painting for Older Adults 0 units

Prerequisite: None.

This course is designed for students 55 years and older, and will include a potpourri of drawing, illustration, painting, mixed media and basic design components. Individual classes will have one or more emphases and will focus on the development and/or enhancement of mental acuity, fine motor skills, creativity and art appreciation in a welcoming social environment. Classes may include creative interpretation of subjects from life, landscape and imagination, basic exploration of design elements and principles, composition, observation skills, perspective on art appreciation and history and methods of conserving and displaying completed works. Socialization and interaction will be an important part of this class. Students will be taught in a progressive systematic manner. Students will provide their own materials and supplies. 24 hours laboratory; Positive Attendance.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

SCE-813 - Healthy Aging for Older Adults 0 units

Prerequisite: None.

Students 55 years and older are provided practical information regarding healthy aging including diet, nutrition, disease prevention, fall prevention and application of principles focusing on maintaining good health as they age. Course is designed to make the tasks of daily living positive. 13 hours lecture and 11 hours laboratory; Positive Attendance.

SCE-820 - Music for Active Seniors 0 units

Prerequisite: None.

Focuses on listening to, participating in and learning the history of music deemed to be of interest to older adults. Includes live instrumental and vocal presentations; instruction on composers, song stories; and backgrounds and musical styles from approximately 1900 forward. Designed for students 55 years and older who are able to be active, mobile participants. 30 hours laboratory; Positive Attendance.

SCE-821 - Music Therapy for Frail Seniors 0 units

Prerequisite: None.

Focuses on listening to, participating in and learning the history of music deemed to be of interest to seniors. Course includes live piano or other instruments and vocal presentations and instruction on composers, song stories, backgrounds and musical styles from approximately 1900 forward. This course is designed for students 55 years and older who might live in assisted living environments. 30 hours laboratory; Positive Attendance.

SCE-830 - Mature Driver Improvement 0 units

Prerequisite: None.

Advisory: Students must possess a valid California Driver’s License and be prepared to pay a nominal fee (currently $1.00) for the DMV Certificate.

This course is designed to update the driving skills of students 55 years and older. Curriculum is provided by the State of California DMV to help older drivers become more defensive, more alert to their surroundings as they drive and to familiarize them with new traffic laws. DMV requires that the course be 8 hours long and be open to a maximum of 30 students. Students will pay a nominal fee for the DMV Certificate of Completion. 8 hours laboratory. Positive Attendance.

SCE-840 - Craft Design for Older Adults 0 units

Prerequisite: None.

This course offers students 55 years and older the opportunity to create and construct various types of crafts in an interactive and stimulating environment. The course will feature crafts that give students an opportunity to use their creative talents while retaining and continuing to develop their fine motor skills and improve memory skills. Some of the crafts featured in various classes might include ceramics, stain glass, wood carving, jewelry, china painting, calligraphy, fabric crafts, scrap book design, various crafts using glass items, wood items, clay pots, found items and items from nature like gourds and pine cones, etc. Students will supply their own craft materials. 24 hours laboratory; Positive Attendance.

SCE-842 - Needle Arts Therapy for Seniors 0 units

Prerequisite: None.

Students 55 years and older will learn to create needle arts projects in a socially interactive environment. The course will feature a wide variety of needle arts instruction to give students an opportunity to use their creative talents while retaining and continuing to develop fine motor skills memory improvement and will provide an opportunity to share backgrounds and family history through the various projects and offer in a socially interactive environment. Some of the various needle arts that might be included in various classes are: needlepoint, cross stitch, needle beading, embroidery, ribbon embroidery, Japanese bunka and other ethnic needle arts, fabric embellishment, appliqué, quilting, crochet and knitting. Students will provide their own needle art supplies. 24 hours laboratory; Positive Attendance.