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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: JDC Room 211
SP2008. Yoga: Center Your Mind and Body
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
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
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!
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.
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.