Hidden Gems
In college, there are the classes you have to take. But sometimes, there are classes you want to take. Take a look at some classes we like to call "Hidden Gems." These are lesser known or unique classes that offer students a course off the beaten path. Many of these classes are electives, so you might be able to fit them into your program of study.
Every other week throughout the year, we will feature a new "gem" on the website homepage. Keep an eye out for these special classes! And if you have an idea or a class you'd like to see featured, let us know by emailing the CCAC Marketing Department.
ENG 201–Poetry
Do you want to learn how to interpret or create what poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge called "the best words in the best order"? Poetry is, at its core, a way to navigate our relationships with each other and ourselves. This course will introduce you to both classic and contemporary poems, teaching you the "language" of poetry. You'll use this knowledge to write effectively about individual poems and the interplay of sensory images.
THR 210–Acting for Television
Imagine watching your favorite movie or TV show and knowing that you have what it takes to stand up there and deliver one of the character’s lines with charisma and precision.
DAN 104 - Tap Dance
Tap Dance 1 is a fun and vigorous course that will introduce you to the fundamental principles and techniques of this style of dance. You will learn how to use tap as a form of artistic expression to communicate ideas and emotions—and discover the physical and mental benefits of this art form.
CIT 111 - Introduction to Programming: Java
Are you interested in becoming a software developer? If so, start with this beginner-level course. Then continue your software development studies with CIT 130 (intermediate) and cap it off with CIT 244 (advanced).
BIO 121 - Ecology and Sustainability
This course will help you develop an understanding of the economic, environmental, and equity (social justice) aspects of sustainability issues surrounding air quality, water availability, food and agriculture, energy, and shelter.
ANT 117—Globalization
Want to be in greater demand by employers? Learn to appreciate cultural differences!