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.
Hidden Gems: HIS 203 – African American History 1
Trace the African American experience as you follow the journey of African Americans from their origins in Africa, through slavery in the Western Hemisphere, and their struggle for freedom in the United States, with a focus on the Civil War, Emancipation and the period of Reconstruction.
ETH 220–History of the Pittsburgh Civil Rights Movement
What were racial conditions like in the United States prior to 1960? Specifically, what was it like to be a Black citizen living in Pittsburgh at the time?
Commercial Driver's License Program
The classroom portion of the course will prepare you to take your CDL Class A permit tests (general knowledge A, general knowledge B, and air brake) and provide you with a working knowledge of log books/hours of service and Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations.
SDS 112–The Job Search
Do you want to take a valuable class that will help you uncover and secure the best job opportunities throughout your entire working career? It’s a known fact that most people change jobs several times in their life, so why not gain the skills required to navigate your career in the most effective way?
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?
CJC 152 - Ethics in Criminal Justice
If we’re ever going to be the just, inclusive and vibrant society we truly want and deserve to be, we need to make ethics a priority.