Adult Enrichment

Sections:

Featured Courses

We offer a wide variety of programs:

Adult Enrichment Courses
Classes in the arts, computers, business and finance, food and beverage, health and wellness, hobby and recreation, home and garden, and languages

Applied Music

Lifelong Learning Institute
(formerly the Older Adult Institute)

Online Programs

New! Reach Out

This new program is designed for 21- to 40-year-olds with mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Courses include Independent Living Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management Skills, and Self-Advocacy Skills. These courses will complement other offerings within College of DuPage. For more information, contact Clare Garling at garling@cod.edu.

Class Previews

View our YouTube videos for a sampling of several adult enrichment classes:

Sharpen Your Knife Skills — Watch video!

What's the best way to cut an onion? How about a tomato? Sharpen your knife skills to speed up preparation time and increase cooking confidence. Techniques include tips to properly pare, chop, slice, dice and trim. Review types and qualities of knives. Enrollment limited to eight students.

Sunday, February 24 to March 10, 1 to 4 p.m.
LEISR-0005-002, $174
Culinary and Hospitality Center (CHC)

Drawing I — Watch video!

Let your artistic abilities surface while learning how to draw and sketch. This class teaches basic drawing skills such as placement, form, light and shadow, and composition. A supply list will be mailed before class.

Wednesday, January 30 to March 13, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
ART-0001-001, $164
On Campus in Glen Ellyn

Thursday, June 13 to July 25, 7 to 9:30 p.m. (no class July 4)
ART-0001-002, $164
On Campus in Glen Ellyn

Excel Basics 2010 — Watch video!

Learn the basics of creating an electronic spreadsheet using Excel 2010, Microsoft's popular electronic spreadsheet application. Previous PC experience and a textbook are required.

Thursday, January 24 to February 7, 6 to 9 p.m.
COMPT-0005-101, $139
Naperville Regional Center, Room 2

Saturday, February 2 to 16, 9 a.m. to noon
COMPT-0005-001, $139
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1133

Monday, March 11 to April 1, 6 to 9 p.m. (no class March 25)
COMPT-0005-007, $139
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1134

Conversational Italian I — Watch video!

Develop practical conversational Italian skills and insights into the beautiful Italian culture. Level I provides a firm foundation for many spontaneous conversations involving oneself and one's family. A textbook is required.

Monday, January 28 to March 4, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
LANGS-0008-001, $159
On Campus in Glen Ellyn