There’s no better time than NOW! SPRING 2022: 1,900+ CLASS SECTIONS Classes start FEBRUARY 7
WINTER SESSION: 390+ CLASS SECTIONS Classes start JANUARY 3
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Register Now for Winter, Spring Classes
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bout 50 percent of the more than 1,900 class sections available in the spring 2022 semester at College of the Canyons will be offered in person at the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses. The spring schedule of classes will also feature a mix of online and OnlineLIVE classes, giving students the flexibility to select the formats that best fit their schedules. Registration is under way now. Students can choose from a variety of core general-education classes needed to graduate, transfer to a four-year college or university, and/or meet course prerequisites associated with their immediate educational plans, as well as career education
classes that can equip them with the skills needed to start working in high-demand, high-wage jobs. New career-focused programs available this spring include tooling and milling, and clinical lab science. The college’s School of Personal and Professional Learning (PPL) – which provides career skills and lifelong learning classes at no cost to residents of all ages and skill levels – will offer 190 classes in the spring. Among the classes offered are new courses in baking fundamentals, real estate, and project management for non-project managers. CLASSES | 2
We’re Making it More Affordable! Seven programs available in winter and spring can be completed with no textbook costs: Associate Degrees for Transfer • Communication Studies AA-T • Early Childhood Education AS-T • Sociology AA-T Associate Degree • Sociology Certificates • Early Childhood Education – Infant/Toddler • Early Childhood Education – Preschool • Water Technology
General Education General Education courses to earn an associate degree can be completed with no textbook costs (ZTC). Winter Term • 57 ZTC Sections • 26 ZTC Courses Spring Semester • 151 ZTC Sections • 63 ZTC Courses
Performing Arts Center: In-Person Shows to Resume
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The Performing Arts Center presents “The Joy of Christmas” with Mat and Savanna Shaw on Saturday, Dec. 11.
College Named Champion of Higher Education
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ollege of the Canyons has been named a 2021 Equity Champion of Higher Education by The Campaign for College Opportunity for its exemplary work in awarding Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) to Latinx students. The college received the recognition during a virtual celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 16. The event drew approximately 300 attendees representing California’s higher education leadership, elected officials, corporate sponsors, and civic and business leaders. The Campaign for College Opportunity analyzed the percentage point gap of California community colleges, which identifies campuses that are excelling in awarding ADTs to Latinx students, relative to their campus-wide ADT conferral rates. “Across all California Community Colleges, your campus ensured that a high proportion of degree or transfer seeking CHAMPION | 23
or the first time since the start of the pandemic, the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) will open its doors for a live concert performance. Mat and Savanna Shaw will take the stage for their special holiday show “The Joy of Christmas” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Santa Clarita native Mat Shaw and his daughter Savanna rose to prominence during the pandemic, quickly becoming YouTube sensations across the globe when their harmonious duets released on social media and streaming platforms went viral. The Shaws quickly garnered a following of over a half million YouTube subscribers and released their first album “Picture This” in October 2020, which debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Pop Chart and on multiple billboard charts. “As we bring live performances back to our comPAC | 23
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