Hidden Gems
In college, there are the classes you have to take. But sometimes, there are classes you want to take. Take a look at some classes we like to call "Hidden Gems." These are lesser known or unique classes that offer students a course off the beaten path. Many of these classes are electives, so you might be able to fit them into your program of study.
Every other week throughout the year, we will feature a new "gem" on the website homepage. Keep an eye out for these special classes! And if you have an idea or a class you'd like to see featured, let us know by emailing the CCAC Marketing Department.
SOW 101 - Introduction to Social Work
Social workers improve people's lives and take an active role in changing social conditions for the better.
BIO 133 - Environmental Science
Are you looking for a big-picture understanding of the world - and for a peek at your place in Western Pennsylvania in particular?
Hidden Gems: PSY 240 – Health Psychology
This course focuses on the relationship between stress and health. You will learn about new research that shows how you can use gratitude, humor, pets and spirituality to help you cope.
Hidden Gems: ENG 105 – Creative Writing
This class is an invitation to people who scribble the first paragraphs of stories on their coffee breaks, who hide notebook-paper poems under the bed, in a drawer, or in an unnamed file on their computer desktop.
Hidden Gems: HIS 151 – History of American Labor
In HIS 151, History of American Labor, the worker takes center stage against the backdrop of a timeline marking the major historical milestones from 1877 to the present.
Hidden Gems: BIO 251 – Biology of the Galápagos Islands
In this course dedicated to field research, you will explore the natural history and biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands firsthand.