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Short-Term ClassesFall 2022 - Accelerated Class Schedule
How it works
Facts
What a short-term class is
Shorter than the traditional 16-week semester length classes Short-term classes are accelerated and can be completed in as little as four, six, or eight weeks Class start dates begin several times per semester Most courses are instructor led and have assignments with deadlines
Facts
What a short-term class is NOT
A mini version of a full-semester length class Self-paced
Modality
F2F or in-person: Classes are taught on campus Online: Classes are taught 100% online via Canvas Hybrid: Classes meet on-campus but have an online component HyFlex: Your choice of being on campus or online during a particular class. Synchronous: All students must log in at the same time for a synchronous, online class Asynchronous: Online classes in which students can log and complete assignments when they wish
Benefits
Fast. Affordable. Flexible. Graduate sooner Offers flexibility for students juggling family, work, and school Flexible meeting options, F2F, Online, Hybrid, HyFlex Summary
Grossmont College’s short-term, accelerated, classes allow students to fast-track their educational goals by offering classes that start several times per semester.
With so many students juggling work, school, family and life, accelerated course offerings with a variety of delivery options may be a smart fit for hectic schedules.
Tips for Success
Tips for Success
Check start and stop dates Understand the course requirements outlined in the syllabus
Mark your calendar with assignment due dates
Create a study plan with dedicated study blocks
Break down tasks
Take breaks
Stay Engaged. Utilize the discussion board and other tools in Canvas to communicate with your instructor and other students
Familiarize yourself with campus resources such as tutoring, success coaches before you need them
Connect with others. Don't wait to seek help from your instructor and use the free campus resources available to you Ensure your contact information is always updated with the college Eliminate distractions such as social media Stay healthy What students are saying
What students are saying
"I wanted to receive my credits faster."
"I am really enjoying this short-term course because I can study at my own pace and the professor has excellent communication with us. I am learning faster and quicker. I wish all subjects would be short-term courses."
"Keep on making short term courses!"
September 24
1 - Day
Sept 24 - Sept 24
Course Section Title Modality Info COUN-095 0373 Academic & Financial Aid Planning Hybrid Bldg 100-111
Sa 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Pass/No Pass
Not transferrable
ZTC
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October 10
1 - Day
Oct 10 - Oct 10
Course Section Title Modality Info COUN-095 0784 Academic & Financial Aid Planning Hybrid Bldg 100-111
Sa 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Pass/No Pass
Not transferableZTCSearch for Classes | Enrollment Help
October 17
8 - Weeks
Oct 17 - Dec 9
Course Section Title Modality Info ANTH-120 8095 Cultural Anthropology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUANTH-122 8042 Anth - Magic, Witchcraft, Relg Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUANTH-130 2051 Intro to Biological Anthro Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSU
ZTC
ANTH-215 9104 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPrerequisite: "C" grade or higher in MATH 103 or 110 or equivalent
AOJ-110 8846 Intro to Admin of Justice Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUAOJ-111 9296 Intro to Security Management Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyARBC-148 1002 Language, Culture & Literature of the Arab World Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUART-141 6136 Western Art II Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUASL-120 1001 American Sign Language I Online Graded, Pass/No Pass, Audit
Transfers to UC & CSUASL-120 9262 American Sign Language I Online Graded, Pass/No Pass, Audit
Transfers to UC & CSUASL-121 2033 American Sign Language II Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPrerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ASL 120 or equivalent
ASL-220 5998 American Sign Language III Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPrerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ASL 121 or equivalent
ASTR-110 7567 Descriptive Astronomy Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUBOT- 103B 8116 Building Keyboarding Skill II Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyZTCBOT-106 4837 Effective Job Search Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyBOT-116 2425 Essential Access Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyRecommended Preparation: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in BOT 100 or equivalent
BOT-117 2427 Essential PowerPoint Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyBOT-118 9277 Integrated Office Projects Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyPrerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in BOT 114 and 115 and 116 and 117 or equivalent
ZTC
BOT-130 0922 Comprehensive PowerPoint II Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyRecommended Preparation: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in BOT 129 or equivalent
BUS-115 8046 Human Relations in Business Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyBUS-140 9270 Entrepreneurship: Dev Bus Plan Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyCA-166 3122 Menu Management Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyCA-171 3126 Intermediate Culinary Skills Hybrid Bldg: 60-173
M/T 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in CA 169 or equivalent
Material Fee: $40.00
Transfers to CSU only
CA-171 5824 Intermediate Culinary Skills Hybrid Bldg: 60-173
M/T 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM
Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyPrerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in CA 169 or equivalent
Material Fee: $40.00
CA-174 3129 Princip/Baking & Pastry Making Hybrid Bldg: 60-170
M/T 4:00 PM - 6:50 PM
Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU only
Material Fee: $40.00CA-184 7570 Pastry Skills/ Chocolate Prep In-person Bldg: 60-170
W/F 9:00 AM - 11:05 AM
Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyPrerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in CA 174 or equivalent
Material Fee: $40.00CD-115 8927 Changing American Family Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUCD-125 2547 Child growth & Development Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUCOMM-120 0992 Interpersonal Communication Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUCOMM-120 0993 Interpersonal Communication Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUCOMM-120 0994 Interpersonal Communication Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUCOMM-120 5765 Interpersonal Communication Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUCOMM-120 5470 Interpersonal Communication Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUCOMM-122 5495 Public Speaking In-person Bldg 24-268
T/Th 9:20 AM - 12:25 PM
Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUCOMM-145 4436 Argumentation Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUZTCCOUN-110 6644 Career Decision Making Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU only
ZTCCOUN-120 8659 College & Career Success Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUZTCCOUN-120 9462 College & Career Success Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUZTCCOUN-120 9889 College & Career Success Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUZTCCOUN-130 6337 Study Skills & Time Management Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU only
ZTCCSIS-110 9798 Principles/Information Systems Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUCSIS-165 0937 Assembly Language / Machine Architect Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPrerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in CSIS 296 or equivalent
CSIS-250 8047 Intro to Python Programming Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyRecommended Preparation: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in CSIS 119 or equivalent
ECON-110 5753 Economic Issues & Policies
Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUECON-120 7707 Principles of Macroeconomics Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPrerequisite: "Pass" grade in MATH 090 or equivalent or appropriate mathematics placement
ECON-121 2846 Principles of Macroeconomics Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: "Pass" grade in MATH 090 or equivalent or appropriate mathematics placementTransfers to UC & CSUENGL-120 9903 College Composition & Reading Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ENGL 099 or equivalent or appropriate placement in ENGL 120.
Transfers to UC & CSU
ENGL-124 9692 Advanced Composition - Critical Reasoning & Writing Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPrerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ENGL 120 or ESL 122 or equivalent
ENGL-124 5919 Advanced Composition - Critical Reasoning & Writing Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPrerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ENGL 120 or ESL 122 or equivalent
ZTCENGL-236 3550 Chicana/o Literature In-person Bldg 100-117
M/W 11:00 AM - 1:50 PM
Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUETHN-114 9683 Intro to Race & Ethnicity Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUETHN-115 9696 Cross-Cultural Competence Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUETHN-138 9707 The History & Cultures of California Indians Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUETHN-236 9714 Chicana/o Literature In-person Bldg 100-117
M/W 11:00 AM - 1:50 PMGraded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUFREN-152 1003 The French Speaking World: A Cross-Cultural Perspective TBD Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUGEND-155 9719 Modern History of Women in World Civilization Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUGEOL-110 7889 Planet Earth Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSU
ZTCHED-120 5286 Personal Health & Lifestyles Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUHED-201 5287 Intro to Public Health Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUHIST-100 3232 Early World History Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUHIST-101 7918 Modern World History Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUHIST-101 1040 Modern World History In-person Bldg 51-577
T/Th 6:00 PM - 9:05 PM
Graded, Pass/No PassTransfers to UC & CSUHIST-105 0951 Early Western Civilization Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUHIST-106 0952 Modern Western Civilization Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUHIST-109 1043 Modern American History In-person Bldg 51-577
M/W 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
Graded, Pass/No PassTransfers to UC & CSU
HIST-115 0949 Comparative History of the Modern Americas Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUHIST-115 6524 Comparative History of the Modern Americas Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUHIST-155 9488 Modern History of Women in World Civilization Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUHUM-110 7862 Principles of the Humanities Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUHUM-110 3312 Principles of the Humanities Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUHUM-120 7860 European Humanities Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUMCOM-110 0996 Mass Media & Society Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUMCOM-111 0997 Media Aesthetics/Cinematic Art Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUMCOM-210 0998 Social Media in the Digital Age Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyMUS-110 1000 Great Music Listening Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUNUTR-155 6291 Intro to Nutrition Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSURecommended Preparation: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ENGL 110 or equivalent
PHIL-110 5912 A General Intro to Philosophy HyFlex Bldg: 100-116
Graded, Pass/No PassTransfers to UC & CSUPHIL-118 0635 The Contemporary Mind Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPHIL-141 0636 Bioethics Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPHOT-151 9184 Personal Photographic Vision Hybrid Bldg: 20-116
Graded, Pass/No PassTransfers to UC & CSUMaterials Fee: $35
ZTCPOSC-120 4156 Intro to Politics & Political Analysis Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPOSC-121 3285 Intro to U.S. Government & Politics Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPOSC-148 0986 American Foreign Policy Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU only
ZTCPSY-120 5383 Introductory Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPSY-120 0934 Introductory Psychology Hybrid Bldg: 51-576
Graded, Pass/No PassTransfers to UC & CSUPSY-120 5356 Introductory Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPSY-120 5358 Introductory Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPSY-120 5363 Introductory Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPSY-125 9095 Cross-Cultural Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSU
PSY-134 7749 Human Sexuality Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSU
PSY-138 4210 Social Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPSY-138 7909 Social Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSU
ZTCPSY-140 4904 Physiological Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPrerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PSY 120 or equivalent
PSY-150 9097 Developmental Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PSY 120 or equivalentTransfers to UC & CSU
ZTCPSY-170 5911 Abnormal Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPSY-201 9098 Academic & Career Opportunities in Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyPrerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PSY 120 or equivalent
PSY-211 7615 Cognitive Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PSY 120 or equivalentTransfers to UC & CSURELG-150 9481 Asian Religions Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUZTCSOC-120 5422 Introductory Sociology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUSOC-120 5928 Introductory Sociology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUZTCSOC-125 7873 Marriage, Family & Alternative Lifestyles Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUZTCSOC-130 7756 Contemporary Social Problems Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUSOC-138 4294 Social Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUSOC-138 7916 Social Psychology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSU
ZTCSOC-140 7620 Sex & Gender Across Cultures Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSU
ZTCSOC-150 8954 Latinx Sociology Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyZTCSPAN-120 5291 Spanish I In-person Bldg 53-551B
Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUTHTR-101 3095 Intro to Narrative Theory Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUTHTR-110 4466 Intro to the Theatre Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUTHTR-111A 2643 Rehearsal/Performing: Acting II In-person Bldg: 21-247
Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPrerequisite: Audition
THTR-122A 3848 Theatre Workshop Lab: Acting I In-person Bldg: 21-247
Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSUPrerequisite: Audition
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8 - Weeks
Oct 17 - Dec 10
Course Section Title Modality Info BOT-107 2422 Office Systems & Procedures Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU onlyZTCETHN-119 1238 US Hist: Chicano/A Perspec II Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSU
ETHN-160 0698 U.S. Hist: AAPI Perspective I Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU only
HIST-108 5359 Early American History Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSU
HIST-109 5380 Modern American History Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSU
PHIL-118 0635 The Contemporary Mind Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSU
POSC-145 0682 Intro-Latin Amer Govt/Politics Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU only
ZTC
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October 24
4 - Weeks
Oct 24 - Nov 18
Course Section Title Modality Info HED-105 0576 Health education for teachers Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to CSU only
Recommended Preparation: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ENGL 110 or ESL 119 or equivalent
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6 - Weeks
Oct 24 - Dec 3
Course Section Title Modality Info HIST-109 7601 Modern American History Online Graded, Pass/No Pass
Transfers to UC & CSU
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November 19
4 - Weeks
Nov 19 - Nov 19
Course Section Title Modality Info COUN-095 8715 Academic & Financial Aid Planning Online
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In-Person
Counseling
Students must wear face coverings
Schedule: Monday - Thursday
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Virtual
Counseling
Same day counseling advising
- Contact: Virtual Enrollment Help Desk
- Schedule: Monday - Thursday
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Modality: Zoom- Meeting Info: 243 308 044
OR
Call: (669) 900-6833Learn more about virtual counseling
Enrollment Help
Zoom with an Enrollment Help Center Specialist
- Schedule:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm- Modality: Zoom
- Website: Virtual Help Center
Video Tutorials
Register
Using WebAdvisor & Self-Service
Topic: Plan & Register for classes
Length: 4:15
Online Support
How to contact Virtual Help Desk
Topic: Griffins Virtual Help Desk | Grossmont
Length: 1:31
Enrollment
Add Authorization - Self-Service
Topic: How to Register using Add Authorization
Length: 2:40
Admissions & Records
Email: grossmont.admissions@gcccd.edu
Phone: 619-644-7186
Technology Support
Technology Help Desk - Students
Email: g-helpdesk@gcccd.edu
Phone: 619-644-7742
Tutoring
Math Study Center
English Writing Center
NetTutor
(Nights and weekends)
Access code: 032-445-9091
Cutting Costs
Free or Zero Cost Textbooks & Educational Materials
Scholarships, Grants, Work Study, Employment, or Loan
Food Pantry
Gizmos Kitchen
Grab and go student food pantry; provides pre-packaged items suitable for an on-campus lunch or meal
