Adult and Continuing Education Programs Overview
Adult education courses are designed to support students towards a career or college pathway, as well as to provide developmental, educational, and lifelong learning opportunities. Courses and programs are defined categorically under the California Education Code, Section 84711, whereby state funding is authorized for specific categories. Categories currently provided by Mt. SAC noncredit include: Basic Skills (including tutoring), English as a Second Language (ESL and VESL), Citizenship, Education for Older Adults, Adults with Disabilities, Secondary Education, Short-Term Vocational, and additional courses defined as adult education curricula.