College Classics
College Classics is perhaps the most interesting of all Midland College classes to
area citizens who are 50+ years of age. The program, initiated in the Spring of 1989,
provides a low-cost, non-credit opportunity for citizens 50 and over. The programs
goal is to broaden knowledge in various areas of interest in an informal educational
setting.
Classes are offered on the Midland College main campus and are taught by Midland College
faculty and community volunteers who want to share their time and expertise in a variety
of areas.
Fall 2023 Dates
Session 1: September 18 - October 13
Session 2: October 15 - November 10
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Click links below for details
An individual at least 50 years old may take all courses for a one-time, per semester, membership fee of $25.
Registration and payment for College Classics fall 2023 courses can be done two ways:
- Online at the links below, click on Membership fee, pay, or
- Add courses by phone and mail a check to the cashier’s office for your membership fee.
Only purchase one (1) membership per person.
College Classics Membership
Online Registration Instructions
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY TAKEN COURSES WITH MC CONTINUING EDUCATION:
- Click the "Membership/Registration" button in the above tab
(Works best in Chrome or FireFox browser) - Click "College Classics Membership”
This will add the $25 charge to your cart - Click on the course number that you want to register, either “Continue Shopping” or “Checkout”
- Click "Checkout" under the Shopping Cart on the right side
- Click on the “Reset your password” under Reset or Forgotten Password
- Enter in your Login Name Login Name:
Last name + First name + Birth year
Example: SmithJohn1960
Enter the answer to the secret question
The secret question is: What is your last name?(Example)
The secret question answer is: Smith (Example) - An email will be sent to your email address containing a link that redirects you back to the Midland College Continuing Education website to reset/create a password.
- Once you create a new password, you may access your account, register, and pay through the MC Continuing Education website.
RETURNING Student - College Classics Registration
FOR NEW CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS:
- Click the "Membership/Registration" button in the above tab
(Works best in Chrome or FireFox browser) - Click "College Classics Membership”
- This will add the $25 charge to your cart
- Click on the course number that you want to register, either “Continue Shopping” or “Checkout”
- Click "Checkout" under the Shopping Cart on the right side
- Click on “Create a new account” under Create a new Customer Account
Across the Pacific
Previous offerings looked at European immigration to North America, this offering will focus on immigration from Asia.
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Ancient Mesoamerica
From the early Olmec to the mysterious land, architecture, religion, traditions, and cultures of the Maya. We will take a journey together through ancient Mesoamerican history.
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CLOGGING
A healthy low impact aerobic workout combined with beginning/intermediate clogging routines. Some knowledge of dance is necessary, this is not a beginner class.
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ENGLISH PAPER PIECING
Using a traditional English Paper Pieced Grandmother’s Flower Garden
block made with 1-inch paper hexagons. Participants will finish a pin cushion or a
mug rug.
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From the Ground to the Tank
This course will take the journey from an idea of where to find oil, to the production of a barrel of oil.
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The History of the United States
The course surveys the history of the United States from the arrival of the first humans in North America to the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Then in session 2, this course surveys the history of the United States from the adoption of the U.S. Constitution to the conclusion of Reconstruction.
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Political Geography
Students choose the countries that they would like to study and learn about the culture, history, geography, and politics. This course is held at Manor Park.
Tori Baca has been tap dancing for over 51 years, performing as well as teaching. She thought it would be fun to share her expertise to create a fun and interesting workout.
Dr. Terry Gilmour is professor of government at Midland College. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from West Texas A&M and her Ph.D. in Political Science from Texas Tech University.
Carol James had an early interest in sewing and fabric which led her to a B.S. degree in Home Economics with an emphasis in clothing and textiles. She retired in 2015 from a 34-year career in education. An active member in the Midland Quilters Guild, she has won awards for English Paper Pieced quilts at the local shows and The Ogallala Quilt Festival.
Joe Schwab enjoyed teaching a College Classic course last fall and has decided to try it once again. He received a B.S. in Geology from the University of Southern Colorado and a M.S. in Geology from Texas Tech University
Allison Williford is a Professor of History at Midland College - Allison Williford has been an educator in Midland, Texas, for seventeen years. She received her BA in history in 2002 and her MA in history in 2014. “My passion in life is research and teaching history.” History is better than any fiction ever written.
Community Programs Office
Cogdell Learning Center
201 W. Florida
Midland, TX 79701