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Noncredit Courses
Noncredit courses are courses that meet community needs in ten instructional areas: parenting, basic skills, English as a Second Language (ESL), citizenship for immigrants, courses for the disabled, vocational courses, courses for older adults, home economics, health and safety, and workforce preparation [California Education Code, Section 84757(a) and 84760.5, and Title 5, Section 58160.] Noncredit courses are open to the public, are tuition-free, and are not offered for college credit. The College receives apportionment for noncredit courses at approximately half the rate for credit courses. Credit and noncredit courses are approved by the College’s Curriculum Committee (See Section 4.D.1 for a more detailed explanation).
Noncredit courses are tuition free and are subsidized by state funds. These courses require all students to complete the Noncredit Application. Most noncredit classes do allow on-site registration on a space-available basis. Course numbers for noncredit classes start with “NC.” Students seeking to enroll in a noncredit class must complete a Noncredit Application if they have not taken a noncredit course within the last semester.
NONCREDIT REGISTRATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH WEBADVISOR
If you are currently attending Southwestern College or have attended a credit or noncredit class within the last semester, you may register by WebAdvisor. To register, you must have your student identification number or your social security number, and the course and section number. This option is only available up to the Friday before the semester begins. Class adds starting with the first day of classes require a completed Noncredit Application or class add form.
Southwestern College Continuing Education
900 Otay Lakes Road, Building 660
Chula Vista, CA 91910-7299
(619) 482-6376
Office Hours: M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
CLASS CANCELLATION: Courses are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment or other unexpected circumstances. If the College has advance notice that a class will be cancelled, you will be contacted by mail or by phone. Please be sure to provide complete phone contact information on your application.
MATERIAL FEE: A material fee may be required in a few noncredit classes. Cash, check, and credit card payments are accepted.
CLASS DATE OR LOCATION CHANGE: Class dates or locations may be subject to change. Students will be notified of any date or location changes prior to the class either by mail or by phone.
Certificates of Completion
ENTRY LEVEL ESL
Completion of the three sequenced ESL noncredit courses will give students the skills necessary to be ready for more advanced ESL training, entry into career technical certificate programs, or immediate entry-level English skills for employment.
Course ListCode Title Units
NC 108 BASIC ESL I 0
NC 109 BASIC ESL II 0
NC 110 BASIC ESL III 0
MARINE SAFETY SERVICE – BASIC
Prepares students for entry-level jobs such as pool lifeguards and also provides preparation toward employment in open water rescue and aquatic park positions.
Course ListCode Title Units
NC 15 FIRST AID FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL- TITLE 22 0
NC 70 LIFEGUARD TRAINING 0
NC 106 OCEAN LIFEGUARDING FOR RECREATION ASSIS TANTS 0
NC 1007 CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER 0
NC 1010 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION (AED) 0
NC 1014 OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PROFESSIO NAL RESCUER 0
MARINE SAFETY SERVICE – ADVANCED
Provides advanced training towards employment as a lifeguard, open water, and swift water rescuer and aquatic park rescuer.
Note: The Marine Safety Service Basic Certificate courses are required to complete this certificate.
Course ListCode Title Units
NC 1063 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN FOR MARINE Safety Personnel 0
NC 1081 FIRST RESPONDER SWIFT WATER RESCUE TRAI NING I 0
NC 1082 FIRE MARINE SAFETY SERVICE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR/ESOPHAGEAL-TRACH EAL AIRWAY TRAINING 0
NC 1093 FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTOR TRAINING FOR RECREATION ASSISTANTS 0
QUALITY HOME CARE PROVIDER
Home care providers play a key role in delivering critical in-home supportive services to people with physical, psychological, or emotional challenges. This sixty-hour certificate is designed to develop and enhance home care provider’s skills and knowledge; provides the foundation to prepare for further training in related health careers.
Course ListCode Title Units
NC 10 BUDGET AND HOME ENERGY MANAGEMENT 0
NC 33 NUTRITION AND HEALTH ISSUES-OLDER ADULTS 0
NC 40 BASIC FIRST AID AND ADULT CPR 0
NC 1050 COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS 0
NC 2003 HOME CARE CLIENT EXCELLENCE 0
NC 2004 CAREERS IN HEALTH CARE 0
RECREATION ASSISTANT IN A MARINE ENVIRONMENT – BASIC
Course ListCode Title Units
NC 13 TEAM BUILDING TRAINING THROUGH SANDCASTLE CONSTRUCTION FOR GROUP LEADERS 0
NC 15 FIRST AID FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL- TITLE 22 0
NC 70 LIFEGUARD TRAINING 0
NC 1007 CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER 0
NC 1014 OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PROFESSIO NAL RESCUER 0
NC 1046 BASIC BOATING AND WATER SAFETY 0
NC 1052 BASIC WATER RESCUE 0
NC 1064 BOATING SAFETY PADDEL SPORTS LEADER TRA INING 0
RECREATION ASSISTANT IN MARINE ENVIRONMENT – ADVANCED
Course ListCode Title Units
NC 1000 CANOE TRIP LEADER TRAINING 0
NC 1083 LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN MARINE AQUATIC A CTIVITIES 0
NC 1093 FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTOR TRAINING FOR RECREATION ASSISTANTS 0
NC 1098 LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING 0
RECREATION ASSISTANT
Course ListCode Title Units
NC 40 BASIC FIRST AID AND ADULT CPR 0
NC 1007 CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER 0
NC 1046 BASIC BOATING AND WATER SAFETY 0
NC 1064 BOATING SAFETY PADDEL SPORTS LEADER TRA INING 0
NC 1083 LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN MARINE AQUATIC A CTIVITIES 0
NC 1085 FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTIONAL EVALUATIO N AND TRAINING 0
TAX PREPARATION
Completion of this two-course sixty-hour certification in tax preparations will make the student eligible to become a registered tax preparer in the State of California.
Course ListCode Title Units
NC 113 TAX PREPARATION/INCOME TAX COURSE I 0
NC 114 TAX PREPARATION/INCOME TAX COURSE II 0