Continuing Education Classes
Continuing Education classes are designed for students seeking low-cost, non-credit based learning opportunities. These courses are tailored for personal and professional enrichment without the burden of homework or grades, and typically involve a shorter time commitment.
Please note that the Senior Adult Tuition Waiver does not apply to Continuing Education classes. However, we do offer some paid courses as options.
Our diverse offerings include various formats including:
- 1-day courses
- Seminars
- Informational lectures
- Enrichment courses
For more details, the CE browsable schedule lists Lifelong Learning (Emeritus) -specific courses under the category Lifelong Learning (Emeritus) Senior Adult Programs.
Lifelong Learning Continuing Education Courses:
Credit Program Classes
The college has limited number of offerings for credit classes designed exclusively for Lifelong Learning (Emeritus) students, where typically no students outside of the Senior Adult population are enrolled. Please do note that Senior Adults wanting to enroll in a credit class have the option to enroll in any open enrollment Dallas College credit class. Requirements for success in these classes are like those of standard college classes, including homework, participation, and grades.
The Senior Adult credit classes are listed under "Special Topics" classes on the Credit Course Browsable Schedule.
Lifelong Learning Credit Courses:
The
Senior Tuition Waiver, offered by the State of Texas to encourage continuing learning among seniors, applies only to credit classes if the criteria are met by the student. For students under 65 years of age, standard tuition rates apply for credit classes.