Older Adults
12 courses · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026
OAP 200 Health and Wellness
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- 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
Provides information and discussion related to current and relevant health and wellness topics. Students will research techniques, decision making, and communication skills to enhance learning. Open Entry/Open Exit.
OAP 457 Music Arts for Older Adults
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- 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
Provides a positive framework for developing and enhancing music appreciation, vocal and instrumental skills. Emphasis will be on activities designed to encourage creative expression. Open Entry/Open Exit.
OAP 518 Creative Cooking for Older Adults
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- 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
Enhances awareness of current cooking techniques, basic nutrition, and consumer awareness. A variety of cooking appliances and methods are utilized. Open Entry/Open Exit.
OAP 800 Introduction to Keyboarding, Basic Windows and Navigating the Internet
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- 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
Provides introductory instruction for keyboarding by touch and learning MS Windows. Introduces students to Windows: navigation, views, commands, file management, desktop customization and simple Accessory programs. Introduces students to the Internet. Topics include types of Internet connections, research and data retrieval techniques, and e-mail. Open Entry/Open Exit.
OAP 802 Seminar for Older Adults
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- 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
Provides information and a discussion forum related to the examination of concerns common to older adults. Discovers specific needs and interests and examines current news events as interpreted through historical background and current political/regional developments and changes. Open Entry/Open Exit.
OAP 823 Manipulative Skills for Older Adults
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- 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
Concentrates on improvement of motor skills and decision making through utilization of a variety of art media and techniques. Provides opportunities for analysis and decision making skills while exercising basic manipulative skills. Open Entry/Open Exit.
OAP 824 Beginning Crochet for Older Adults
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Concentrates on improvement of motor skills and decision making through utilization of crochet techniques. Provides opportunities for analysis and decision-making skills while learning about materials, terminology, and history associated with beginning crochet.
OAP 825 Beginning Acrylic Painting for Older Adults
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Concentrates on improvement of motor skills and decision making through utilization of acrylic painting techniques. Provides opportunities for analysis and decision-making skills while learning about materials, terminology, and history associated with beginning acrylic painting .
OAP 826 Beginning Watercolor Painting for Older Adults
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Concentrates on improvement of motor skills and decision making through utilization of watercolor painting techniques. Provides opportunities for analysis and decision-making skills while learning about materials, terminology, and history associated with beginning watercolor painting .
OAP 827 Introduction to Arts and Crafts for Older Adults
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Concentrates on improvement of motor skills and decision making through utilization of craft techniques. Provides opportunities for analysis and decision-making skills while learning about materials, terminology, and history associated with crafts.
OAP 828 Beginning Quilting for Older Adults
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Concentrates on improvement of motor skills and decision making through utilization of quilting techniques. Provides opportunities for analysis and decision-making skills while learning about materials, terminology, and history associated with beginning quilting.
OAP 829 Hand Embroidery
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Concentrates on improvement of motor skills and decision making through utilization of a variety of hand embroidery and art media techniques. Provides opportunities for analysis and decision-making skills while exercising basic manipulative skills.