Non-Credit Programs
Class Schedule
2026 Spring Schedule
23 classes scheduled
ALCB 407Y
SOCIAL CHANGE
0 units
- Description: This course offers a fun and judgment-free environment as a way to alleviate feelings of isolation and provides a safe space to express thoughts and feelings about personal and social changes through time. Intended for the disabled adult to improve memory and understanding of changes in society as they impact oneself, one's family and community.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Non-credit courses for older disabled adults are offered at the following community sites: Avenidas, Bridgepoint at Los Altos, Casa Olga, Channing House, Chateau Cupertino, East Palo Alto Senior Center, Fairoaks Senior Center, Forum, Ladera Recreation, Lytton Gardens, Mt. View Senior Center, Next Step Program, Onetta Harris, Palo Alto Commons, Palo Alto YMCA, Pilgrim Haven, Plaza Del Rey, Redwood Villa, Retirement Inn of Sunnyvale, Sacred Heart High School, Saratoga Senior Center, Senior Day Health Program, Sequoias, Stevenson House, Sunnyvale Senior Center, Sunnyview Retirement Community, Sunrise Senior Living, Villa Siena, and YuAiKal Japanese Community Senior Center. For information call (650) 949-7321.Section: ALCB-407Y-01
Course Number (CRN): 41395
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This class is part of the Foothill Global Experiential Learning Program. Application information can be found at https://foothill.edu/global/. Students must first be accepted to the program and pay the separate program fees, obtain their own international travel (see website) before enrolling in the courses. Students must meet minimum enrollment requirements to participate (see program application for details).
ALCB 408Y
ART APPRECIATION
0 units
- Description: Students will be introduced to various artists and their artwork, including dimensional artwork and new media (digital art and animation) through video and discussion. The course provides opportunity for social interaction and intellectual stimulation made possible through shared knowledge of various artists, their works and artistic media.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Non-credit courses for older disabled adults are offered at the following community sites: Avenidas, Bridgepoint at Los Altos, Casa Olga, Channing House, Chateau Cupertino, East Palo Alto Senior Center, Fairoaks Senior Center, Forum, Ladera Recreation, Lytton Gardens, Mt. View Senior Center, Next Step Program, Onetta Harris, Palo Alto Commons, Palo Alto YMCA, Pilgrim Haven, Plaza Del Rey, Redwood Villa, Retirement Inn of Sunnyvale, Sacred Heart High School, Saratoga Senior Center, Senior Day Health Program, Sequoias, Stevenson House, Sunnyvale Senior Center, Sunnyview Retirement Community, Sunrise Senior Living, Villa Siena, and YuAiKal Japanese Community Senior Center. For information call (650) 949-7321.Section: ALCB-408Y-01
Course Number (CRN): 41387
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
ALCB 409Y
MUSIC APPRECIATION
0 units
- Description: Intended for the disabled student to acquire appreciation of music. This course taps into the multiple recognized benefits of music appreciation which enable students to increase their perspective beyond their current awareness. The course is designed to encourage students to realize their own powers of appreciation and remind and/or awaken them to their own musical desires and expression.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Non-credit courses for older disabled adults are offered at the following community sites: Avenidas, Bridgepoint at Los Altos, Casa Olga, Channing House, Chateau Cupertino, East Palo Alto Senior Center, Fairoaks Senior Center, Forum, Ladera Recreation, Lytton Gardens, Mt. View Senior Center, Next Step Program, Onetta Harris, Palo Alto Commons, Palo Alto YMCA, Pilgrim Haven, Plaza Del Rey, Redwood Villa, Retirement Inn of Sunnyvale, Sacred Heart High School, Saratoga Senior Center, Senior Day Health Program, Sequoias, Stevenson House, Sunnyvale Senior Center, Sunnyview Retirement Community, Sunrise Senior Living, Villa Siena, and YuAiKal Japanese Community Senior Center. For information call (650) 949-7321.Section: ALCB-409Y-01
Course Number (CRN): 41391
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ALCB-409Y-02
Course Number (CRN): 41443
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html HONORS: Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer. For more information, and to register as an honors student to receive additional support, please visit the Honors Institute at https://foothill.edu/honors/ or call 650.949.7061.
ALCB 413Y
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
0 units
- Description: Intended for the disabled student to acquire techniques to release tension and achieve relaxation through the practice of targeted exercises and proven techniques.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Students are advised to participate at their own pace and notify the instructor of any personal or physical limitations.
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Non-credit courses for older disabled adults are offered at the following community sites: Avenidas, Bridgepoint at Los Altos, Casa Olga, Channing House, Chateau Cupertino, East Palo Alto Senior Center, Fairoaks Senior Center, Forum, Ladera Recreation, Lytton Gardens, Mt. View Senior Center, Next Step Program, Onetta Harris, Palo Alto Commons, Palo Alto YMCA, Pilgrim Haven, Plaza Del Rey, Redwood Villa, Retirement Inn of Sunnyvale, Sacred Heart High School, Saratoga Senior Center, Senior Day Health Program, Sequoias, Stevenson House, Sunnyvale Senior Center, Sunnyview Retirement Community, Sunrise Senior Living, Villa Siena, and YuAiKal Japanese Community Senior Center. For information call (650) 949-7321.Section: ALCB-413Y-01
Course Number (CRN): 41392
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ALCB-413Y-02
Course Number (CRN): 41393
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ALCB-413Y-03
Course Number (CRN): 41394
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Waitlist
Type
Room
Day & Time
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0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. This course requires an IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM which is offered either on campus at Foothill on Wednesday 6/23 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm or with an acceptable proctor for distance students.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
ALCB 414Y
STRESS MANAGEMENT
0 units
- Description: Intended for the disabled adult to address common manifestations of stress that impact quality of life. Students will learn information and practices that can be incorporated into a personal stress management plan.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Students are advised to participate at their own pace and notify the instructor of any personal or physical limitations.
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Non-credit courses for older disabled adults are offered at the following community sites: Avenidas, Bridgepoint at Los Altos, Casa Olga, Channing House, Chateau Cupertino, East Palo Alto Senior Center, Fairoaks Senior Center, Forum, Ladera Recreation, Lytton Gardens, Mt. View Senior Center, Next Step Program, Onetta Harris, Palo Alto Commons, Palo Alto YMCA, Pilgrim Haven, Plaza Del Rey, Redwood Villa, Retirement Inn of Sunnyvale, Sacred Heart High School, Saratoga Senior Center, Senior Day Health Program, Sequoias, Stevenson House, Sunnyvale Senior Center, Sunnyview Retirement Community, Sunrise Senior Living, Villa Siena, and YuAiKal Japanese Community Senior Center. For information call (650) 949-7321.Section: ALCB-414Y-01
Course Number (CRN): 41396
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This class is part of the Foothill Global Experiential Learning Program. Application information can be found at https://foothill.edu/global/. Students must first be accepted to the program and pay the separate program fees, obtain their own international travel (see website) before enrolling in the courses. Students must meet minimum enrollment requirements to participate (see program application for details).
Section: ALCB-414Y-02V
Course Number (CRN): 41397
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online synchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This class is part of the Foothill Global Experiential Learning Program. Application information can be found at https://foothill.edu/global/. Students must first be accepted to the program and pay the separate program fees, obtain their own international travel (see website) before enrolling in the courses. Students must meet minimum enrollment requirements to participate (see program application for details).
Section: ALCB-414Y-03
Course Number (CRN): 41398
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This class is part of the Foothill Global Experiential Learning Program. Application information can be found at https://foothill.edu/global/. Students must first be accepted to the program and pay the separate program fees, obtain their own international travel (see website) before enrolling in the courses. Students must meet minimum enrollment requirements to participate (see program application for details).
Section: ALCB-414Y-04
Course Number (CRN): 41399
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ALCB-414Y-05
Course Number (CRN): 41400
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ALCB-414Y-06
Course Number (CRN): 41401
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Waitlist
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Day & Time
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0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: Lecture and/or Discussion
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
ALCB 421Y
AROUND THE WORLD IN TRAVEL STUDY
0 units
- Description: Intended for the disabled student to improve memory retention, increase knowledge, and enhance social interaction by recalling personal travel and exploring new travel destinations. Focuses on the discussion of geography, history, religions, food, art, music, technology, and customs of other cultures.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Non-credit courses for older disabled adults are offered at the following community sites: Avenidas, Bridgepoint at Los Altos, Casa Olga, Channing House, Chateau Cupertino, East Palo Alto Senior Center, Fairoaks Senior Center, Forum, Ladera Recreation, Lytton Gardens, Mt. View Senior Center, Next Step Program, Onetta Harris, Palo Alto Commons, Palo Alto YMCA, Pilgrim Haven, Plaza Del Rey, Redwood Villa, Retirement Inn of Sunnyvale, Sacred Heart High School, Saratoga Senior Center, Senior Day Health Program, Sequoias, Stevenson House, Sunnyvale Senior Center, Sunnyview Retirement Community, Sunrise Senior Living, Villa Siena, and YuAiKal Japanese Community Senior Center. For information call (650) 949-7321.Section: ALCB-421Y-01
Course Number (CRN): 41384
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ALCB-421Y-02
Course Number (CRN): 41385
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ALCB-421Y-03
Course Number (CRN): 41386
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
ALCB 431Y
ANALYSIS OF CURRENT EVENTS
0 units
- Description: Intended for civic-minded disabled adults to sharpen memory, critical thinking, and discussion and debate skills, through the study of news stories that impact their everyday lives. Through the lens of life experience and longevity, students analyze current events while reflecting on related past events. The course draws heavily on newspapers, magazines, news clips, cartoons, and the blogosphere to support class discussion.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Non-credit courses for older disabled adults are offered at the following community sites: Avenidas, Bridgepoint at Los Altos, Casa Olga, Channing House, Chateau Cupertino, East Palo Alto Senior Center, Fairoaks Senior Center, Forum, Ladera Recreation, Lytton Gardens, Mt. View Senior Center, Next Step Program, Onetta Harris, Palo Alto Commons, Palo Alto YMCA, Pilgrim Haven, Plaza Del Rey, Redwood Villa, Retirement Inn of Sunnyvale, Sacred Heart High School, Saratoga Senior Center, Senior Day Health Program, Sequoias, Stevenson House, Sunnyvale Senior Center, Sunnyview Retirement Community, Sunrise Senior Living, Villa Siena, and YuAiKal Japanese Community Senior Center. For information call (650) 949-7321.Section: ALCB-431Y-01
Course Number (CRN): 41381
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ALCB-431Y-02
Course Number (CRN): 41382
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ALCB-431Y-03
Course Number (CRN): 41383
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
ALCB 451Y
DRAWING & PAINTING
0 units
- Description: Intended for the disabled student to improve expressive capability, manipulatory skills and eye-hand coordination. The course can increase self-esteem and offers opportunities for social interaction with other students through their mutual use of painting, drawing and sketching materials and techniques to create two-dimensional art in a group setting.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Non-credit courses for older disabled adults are offered at the following community sites: Avenidas, Bridgepoint at Los Altos, Casa Olga, Channing House, Chateau Cupertino, East Palo Alto Senior Center, Fairoaks Senior Center, Forum, Ladera Recreation, Lytton Gardens, Mt. View Senior Center, Next Step Program, Onetta Harris, Palo Alto Commons, Palo Alto YMCA, Pilgrim Haven, Plaza Del Rey, Redwood Villa, Retirement Inn of Sunnyvale, Sacred Heart High School, Saratoga Senior Center, Senior Day Health Program, Sequoias, Stevenson House, Sunnyvale Senior Center, Sunnyview Retirement Community, Sunrise Senior Living, Villa Siena, and YuAiKal Japanese Community Senior Center. For information call (650) 949-7321.Section: ALCB-451Y-01
Course Number (CRN): 41390
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ALCB-451Y-02
Course Number (CRN): 41442
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Footnote: n/a
ALCB 456Y
CRAFTS
0 units
- Description: Intended for the disabled student to improve expressive capability, manipulatory skills and eye-hand coordination. The course can increase self-esteem and offers opportunities for social interaction with other students through their mutual use of assorted craft materials and techniques to create projects in a group setting.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Non-credit courses for older disabled adults are offered at the following community sites: Avenidas, Bridgepoint at Los Altos, Casa Olga, Channing House, Chateau Cupertino, East Palo Alto Senior Center, Fairoaks Senior Center, Forum, Ladera Recreation, Lytton Gardens, Mt. View Senior Center, Next Step Program, Onetta Harris, Palo Alto Commons, Palo Alto YMCA, Pilgrim Haven, Plaza Del Rey, Redwood Villa, Retirement Inn of Sunnyvale, Sacred Heart High School, Saratoga Senior Center, Senior Day Health Program, Sequoias, Stevenson House, Sunnyvale Senior Center, Sunnyview Retirement Community, Sunrise Senior Living, Villa Siena, and YuAiKal Japanese Community Senior Center. For information call (650) 949-7321.Section: ALCB-456Y-01
Course Number (CRN): 41388
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ALCB-456Y-01V
Course Number (CRN): 41389
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online synchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a