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Instructional Programs
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND GED PREPARATION PROGRAM
The Passport Program - Designed to prepare students for achievement of the GED and/or to improve basic academic skills for job entry and retention. Open to individuals 18 years of age and older who do not possess a standard high school diploma or GED or who are functioning below the ninth grade level. Orientations are held weekly. Day, evening, and weekend hours, as well as an online course of study, are available. All services are free of charge. Call 850-872-3849 for more information.
The ESOL Program - Designed to provide English language learning opportunities for adults with limited English proficiency. Classes utilize various instructional approaches and are taught at six levels. Call 850-769-1771, ext 3396 for more information.
LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMS
MISSION: Recognizing that learning is a perpetual process, Lifelong Learning exists to collaborate with university parallel, career studies, adult basic education programs, and student development services to ensure a continuum of vital learning experiences to meet citizens' non-degree/non-career studies, pre-licensing, and continuing education needs for regulated professions, employee and career training needs, community building opportunities, and personal development.
PROGRAMS: Designed to meet non-degree needs, Lifelong Learning programs may be comprised of credit and noncredit courses, scheduled on or off campus, and offered through a variety of delivery systems, including but not limited to the following: lectures, town meetings, forums, seminars, workshops, clinics, conferences, on-line instruction, and self-paced, open-entry/open-exit formats. Courses are organized as follows:
Business and Industry Training Programs
Business and industry training programs address license preparation, pre-licensing, and continuing education needs of:
- Certified public accountants
- Computer and other technology users
- Construction industry contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Front-line managers/supervisors
- Insurance agents
- Manufacturing and industrial professionals
- Office systems personnel
- Pest control operators
- Professional engineers
- Small business owners/managers
Soft skills training programs are available for a variety of needs including customer service, teamwork, communication, and many more. Call 850-872-3818 for more information. Additionally, Business and Industry professionals can customize training programs to meet the needs of individual companies and organizations.
Regulated Health Professions Training Programs
- Regulated health professions training programs address continuing education needs of:
- Certified addiction professionals
- Clinical laboratory personnel
- Clinical social workers
- Dental hygienists
- Dentists
- Emergency medical technicians
- Marriage and family therapist
- Mental health counselors
- Nursing home administrators
- Nurses (CNA, LPN, RN,ARNP)
- Occupational therapists/OTA
- Paramedics
- Physical therapists/PTAs
- Radiologic technologists
- Respiratory therapists
In addition to the above professions for which Gulf Coast Community College maintains providership status, the following members of the health profession frequently enroll in courses: acupuncturists, dieticians, electrolysis technicians, funeral directors and embalmers, fitness trainers, educators, hearing aid specialist, massage therapists, medical records personnel, opticians, pharmacists, public health workers, and speech/language therapists, pathologists, and audiologists.
Regulated Public Safety Training Programs
- Regulated public safety professions training programs address continuing education needs of:
- Corrections officers
- Firefighters
- Law enforcement officers
- Juvenile justice officers
- Parole and probations officers
- Security guards
Education Programs and Partners
- Education programs and partners address continuing education needs of:
- Child care workers
- Teacher aides
- Teachers
Community Services Programs
Community service programs address the promotion of democratic ideals, community building, and enrichment of quality of life. The following programs currently reflect the college’s commitment to community development and learning for a lifetime; they are:
- Citizen Leadership Institute
- Education Encore (an educational enrichment program for adults)
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS
As appropriate to non-degree/certificate intent, credit courses in GCCC approved listings may be offered through Lifelong Learning. Non-credit courses are approved and offered on an on-going basis. Credit and non-credit courses offered by Lifelong Learning are announced in brochures, fliers, newspaper advertisements, online, and through direct mail.
REQUESTS FOR OFFERINGS
Requests for Lifelong Learning offerings are encouraged by the college. Consideration for such offerings is based upon the level of instruction, the number of people interested, and the availability of qualified personnel for instruction. A minimum number of participants usually is required to initiate an offering. Activities are frequently scheduled off campus at sites and times convenient to particular groups and tailored to meet unique needs.
UPPER-DIVISION/GRADUATE EDUCATION
Although Gulf Coast Community College is not officially responsible for upper-division and graduate education, it cooperates with the branch campus operated in Panama City by the Board of Regents and Florida State University and, as appropriate, with other university providers of continuing education.
CONTACT
Persons interested in Lifelong Learning Programs may contact the Office of Lifelong Learning at 850-872‑3823 for further information.
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