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Lifelong Learning

Life course has traditionally been seen as a linear progression, from school, work to retirement. Now, a circular life course is emerging, with education, work, and leisure being intertwined as our population ages.

Yavapai College's Lifelong Learning addresses this new life course, with programs serving 5,000 adult students annually.

Please join us on a journey of the programs offered in the Division of Lifelong Learning at Yavapai College

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes

OLLI offers exciting educational opportunities for older adults by challenging members to explore areas of interest in peer-supported and peer-directed learning. Members attend learning groups where they learn about and discuss a variety of topics including art, history, philosophy and religion, movies, hiking, literature, computers and much more.

OLLI Learning Groups create art, hike, bike, and discuss philosophical questions, historical and current events and literature.

Best of all, there are no papers and no tests!

Prescott Campus | Verde Valley and Sedona Campuses

Community Education / EDventures

Community Education classes address subjects related to leisure, lifestyle and special interest. Courses range from single day seminars to 2-6 week classes, are non-credit and are taught by community professionals experienced in their chosen field.

Prescott Community Education Classes | EDventures
Verde Valley and Sedona Classes

Center for Successful Aging / Gerontology Certificate (17 credits)

Gerontology (defined as the study of aging) is a multi–disciplinary field of study. The field of aging is diverse, offering many different employment opportunities.

This diversity exists, in part, because older persons are different from each other in many ways. People working in the field of aging report great satisfaction in addressing the challenges of the elderly, helping to maintain the quality of their lives,and enjoying their wit, wisdom and creativity.

This 17-credit certificate is open to individuals interested in the field of aging including professionals in the health and human services, as well as non-professionals interested in learning about an aging population.

Gerontology Certificate learn more...

Retiree Connection

Are you ready for the rest of your life?

If you are ready to become involved with your community in a new and more meaningful way, the Retiree Connection can lead you in to opportunities where you can serve as a volunteer or consult in a field of your choice.

Retiree Connection page

Senior Moments: Successful Aging - (local Access 13 TV program)

The College and cultural fieldtrips give students hands-on experiences that get them out of the classroom and into a wonderful world of discoveries and exploration and how education can result in fascinating careers that become possible with a college education.

Program Schedule on TV

College for Kids

With so many affordable classes to choose from it's easy to let our expert staff of instructors nurture your child's talent and foster a positive attitude towards college.

Serving ages 5-17, College for Kids offers programs in visual and performing arts, history, foreign language, life skills, science and nature, self defense, music, cooking and more! Classes are offered in a variety of formats to fit your busy schedule in two convenient three-week sessions.

College for Kids webpage

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