- Fill out the registration form in the [Options Booklet](link to Options Booklet page)
- Register in-person at:
i. CSU Cashier’s Office: Cook Administration Building – Room 212
ii. Options Program office: Jacoby Dickens Athletic Center, Room 201. - Office hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Current Options Courses
Welcome to the 2024 Options Program! We're thrilled to assist you in acquiring fresh knowledge or enhancing your skills. Our courses and activities are engaging and enjoyable, led by seasoned experts who take pleasure in introducing individuals to their respective fields.
Spring 2024 Main Campus Course Offerings:
| SP 2000. Computer Literacy for Seniors |
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| Have you realized you don’t know much about computers? Do you want to learn how to create documents, mailing labels, or budget sheets? Come join the tech-savvy seniors on Saturdays! This program includes a free flash drive to save all of your files you created in class. |
| Dates: Mar 16, Mar 23, Mar 30, Apr 6, Apr 13, Apr 20 |
| Time:(Saturdays) 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Fee: $85.00 (includes flash drive!) |
| Location: JDC Room 212 |
| SP2001. Total Body Fitness |
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| This class, designed for men and women, introduces the principles and skills of weight training for health, fitness, athletic conditioning, and body composition on state– of–the–art equipment. Your workout is closely supervised. Register early! |
| Dates: Option 1: Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17, Feb, 24, Mar 2 Option 2: Mar 16, Mar 23, Mar 30, Apr 6, Apr 13, Apr 20 |
| Time: (Saturdays) 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
| Fee: $99.00 |
| Location: JDC Room 210 (Fitness) |
| SP2002. Strength Conditioning |
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| Watch those pounds melt away! This class is designed for all fitness levels. You will work your whole body using weights and machines. It incorporates strength training for fitness, health, and body conditioning. |
| Dates: Option 1: Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb. 10, Feb 17, Feb 24, Mar 2 Option 2: Mar 16, Mar 23, Mar 30, Apr 6, Apr 13, Apr 20 |
| Time:(Saturdays) 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Fee: $99.00 |
| Location: JDC Room 210 (Ftiness) |
| SP 2003. Piano for Beginners Ages 6-12 |
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| If you really want to be heard, make music, not noise! Learn to play the piano in an electronic piano lab setting. Previous musical background is helpful but not required. Book included! |
| Dates: Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17, Feb 24, Mar 2 |
| Time: (Saturdays) 12:00 p.m. - 200 p.m. |
| Fee: $85.00 (includes book fee!) |
| Location: HWH Room 106 |
| SP2004. Piano for Teens & Adults |
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| If you really want to be heard, make music, not noise! Learn to play the piano in an electronic piano lab setting. Previous musical background helpful but not required. Book included! |
| Dates: Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, Mar 5 |
| Time: (Tuesdays) 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Fee: $85.00 (includes book fee!) |
| Location: HWH Room 106 |
| SP2005. Steppin ' with Nate |
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| Introduction to Steppin’ (Adults). If you are a stepper wannabe, this is your opportunity to learn the fundamentals of this progressive art form that originated right here in Chicago! Join others like yourself for this fun-filled adventure in Steppin’. Dazzle your friends with your mastery of the basic 8-count or create your own free form style! No partner needed. |
| Dates: To Be Announced |
| Time: To Be Announced |
| Fee: $85.00 |
| Location: JDC Room 210 (Ftiness) |
| SP 2006. Reading Skills for Primary Grades |
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| Students learn to pronounce letter combinations and the difference in identifying vowels, and consonant uses in language. They also strengthen spelling, reading, and writing skills. |
| Dates: To Be Announced |
| Time: To Be Announced |
| Fee: $85.00 (includes school supplies!) |
| Location: Rm. JDC 211 |
| SP2007. Reading Skills for Primary Grades |
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| Students learn to pronounce letter combinations and the difference in identifying vowels, and consonant uses in language. They also strengthen spelling, reading, and writing skills. |
| Dates: To Be Announced |
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Time: To Be Announced |
| Fee: $85.00 (includes school supplies!) |
| Location: JDC Room 211 |
| SP2008. Yoga: Center Your Mind and Body |
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| It’s time to get into shape and take better care of yourself. Yoga is a way of living that includes physical exercise, meditation and breathing techniques. During this course, each person works at their own level to increase strength, flexibility, and relaxation. One goal is to increase self-awareness and muscle control. Bring your mat and water bottle and let’s have a blast! |
| Dates: Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 4, Apr 11, Apr 18, Apr 25 |
| Time: (Thursdays) 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. |
| Fee: $75.00 |
| Location: JDC Room 102 |
For More Information
Contact the Division of Continuing Educaiton or call us at (773) 995-4466 for additional guidance.
FAQs
Refer to the course descriptions for fees. Fees are payable by check, money order,
American Express, Discover, Visa, or MasterCard. CTC/CSU Alumni Association (link
to the alumni association page) members receive 15% off registration!
Registration is now open! The Spring 2024 session begins on Saturday, January 27,
2024.
- For students enrolled in Options classes, parking decals are available for $10.00 (please note, decals can be purchased at the parking booths with proof of registration). Otherwise, there is a general fee of $5.00 to enter the campus upon each visit. Students enrolled in the university's academic courses are not eligible for Options parking decals.
- For Seniors, 60 and over, enrolled in Options courses, receive FREE parking decals.
The university reserves the right to limit the size of classes and to cancel classes
due to insufficient enrollment.
- If you must cancel your course registration, we encourage you to send someone in your place by simply informing the Options department of the name change.
- Registration cancellations by phone or in writing must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the published course start date.
- Cancellation requests received before the seven-day deadline will result in fees being refunded, less a $10 administration fee – and processing may take six (6) to eight (8) weeks. We regret that no refund is available when a course registration is canceled after the seven-day deadline. Failure to read the information contained in this schedule does not constitute an exemption from stated regulations.
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