College of the Canyons students looking to graduate faster, or prospective students who think they’ve already missed the Fall semester, will now have the opportunity to get ahead in their coursework.

College of the Canyons has added 115 sections to its Fall 2018 class schedule, offering five- to eight-week classes during the months of October and November.

“Short-term classes are a fantastic opportunity for students to take on an additional course before the semester ends,” said Jerry Buckley, assistant superintendent and vice president of academic affairs at the college. “Spanning a wide range of topics and skills, our short-term classes provide our students with the flexible options they need to graduate.”

The course schedule includes eight new career skills classes offered through the college’s School of Continuing Education.  

Offering free enrollment, the courses are designed to help local employees improve their skills in the areas most needed to grow their careers, including: time management; business writing; critical thinking, problem solving and decision making; customer service; negotiations; personality styles; management; and communication.

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The added classes are scheduled to be available at both the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses, and also include online courses to accommodate the needs of students balancing work and school, according to officials.

In addition, several courses make use of open educational resources, which are free or low-cost alternative learning materials that provide an affordable option to traditional textbooks.

Cal Grant financial aid recipients may also benefit from a larger award by taking an extra class, according to officials.

Students who receive a Cal Grant and increase their course load to 12 units may be eligible to receive an additional $649 for the semester, while those who take 15 or more units can receive an extra $2,000, according to a statement.

For more information about the College of the Canyons Fall semester short-term classes, or to apply for admission and register for classes, click here.

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