State Support, Criteria and Funding for Noncredit Instruction
As the noncredit, Continuing Education Division of the College, we are subject to the regulations and guidelines set down by the California Education Code.
For practical, working definitions of each of the noncredit areas that is supported by state funding, compendium guides, special criteria, legal reference and links, you can view and/or download a 40-page document published by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office "Noncredit at a Glance."
The nine categories of noncredit instruction that are supported by state funding are:
- Parenting Education
- Basic Skills
- English as a Second Language
- Immigrant Education
- Education Programs for Persons with Substantial Disabilities
- Short Term Vocational Programs with High Employment Potential
- Education Programs for Older Adults
- Family & Consumer Sciences
- Health & Safety
In October 2009, a tenth category was added:
- Workforce Preparation: Educational programs with job-specific technical training.
The pie chart graphic below reflects what percentage of classes for FALL 2011 are funded under each noncredit funding category.
The largest percentage of Continuing Education classes dependent on state funding falls within the "Education Programs for Older Adults" category. While classes funded under that category are designed and offered primarily for adults 55+ years old, all adults are eligible to enroll.
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