Older Adult - Noncredit Courses
The following courses may or may not be available each semester. Please use our class search for current offerings.
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NCO - Noncredit Older Adult
NCO-1611: Older Adult Art (Noncredit) (Min Credits: 0.0)
This non-credit course explores art, crafts and creative artistic expression. Practical skills using a variety of artistic techniques are highlighted. Cultural, seasonal and holiday themes are emphasized in the production of arts and crafts items for personal use, sale or gifts.
NCO-3900: Senior Preparedness (Noncredit) (Min Credits: 0.0)
This non-credit course expands the student's knowledge of economic, social, governmental, historic, geographic, and cultural issues. Students also expand communication skills as they expand knowledge of world, national and local issues and become better informed community members.
NCO-3901: Forum on World Affairs I (Noncredit) (Min Credits: 0.0)
Total: 9 hours. This course expands the student's knowledge of current economic, social, and cultural issues at an introductory level. Students also improve communication skills as they share knowledge of world, national, and local issues and become better informed community members. Satisfactory Progress, Pass/No Pass. Non-degree applicable course.
NCO-3902: Forum on World Affairs II (Noncredit) (Min Credits: 0.0)
Total: 18 hours. This course provides an in-depth coverage of current affairs that includes analysis of economic, social, historic, and cultural factors that contribute to current world affairs. Through class discussions and individual student projects students improve skills in communication and critical analysis. Satisfactory Progress, Pass/No Pass. Non-degree applicable course.
NCO-3903: Forum on World Affairs III (Noncredit) (Min Credits: 0.0)
Total: 36 hours. This course provides an in-depth coverage of current affairs that includes analysis of economic, social, historic, and cultural factors that contribute to current world affairs. Through class discussions and individual student projects students improve skills in communication and critical analysis. Satisfactory Progress, Pass/No Pass. Non-degree applicable course.
NCO-3904: Move to be Fit (Noncredit) (Min Credits: 0.0)
Total: 18 hours. Through lecture, demonstration, and practice, older adults learn techniques for stress reduction, strategies for safely implementing a physical activity program, and develop an understanding of key healthy aging concepts to maintain and improve overall health and well-being. Satisfactory Progress, Pass/No Pass. Non-degree applicable course.
NCO-3905: Fitness for Older Adults (Noncredit) (Min Credits: 0.0)
Total: 24 hours. This course is designed to help the older adult improve balance and agility. Students are given activities that contribute to their understanding of the benefits of physical activity and movement through the aging process. Satisfactory Progress, Pass/No Pass. Non-degree applicable course.
NCO-3906: Music Appreciation Through Movement (Noncredit) (Min Credits: 0.0)
Total: 36 hours. This course is designed for the non-credit older adult who has had no formal training in music. Students develop an appreciation and enjoyment of music through active listening, guided practice, and movement. Satisfactory Progress, Pass/No Pass. Non-degree applicable course.
NCO-3907: Craft and Create (Noncredit) (Min Credits: 0.0)
Total: 9 hours. This course is for the older adult who is interested in learning a variety of different craft techniques through the execution of simple art projects. Satisfactory Progress, Pass/No Pass. Non-degree applicable course.
NCO-3908: Explorations in Painting and Drawing (Noncredit) (Min Credits: 0.0)
Total: 24 hours. This course is for the older adult student who is interested in developing skills in drawing and painting. Satisfactory Progress, Pass/No Pass. Non-degree applicable course.
NCO-3909: The Joy of Art (Noncredit) (Min Credits: 0.0)
Total: 36 hours. This course is for the older adult who is interested in working in applying various techniques to the creation of independent art projects. Satisfactory Progress, Pass/No Pass. Non-degree applicable course.