Cecil College offers engaging Lifelong Learning programs for adults and seniors, featuring courses in the arts, healthy living, hobbies, humanities, and science & technology. Classes are designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Enhance your life and enjoy your free time with many of our popular courses.
Cecil College has fun and educational offerings for all ages!
Treat yourself or your family to something new. Expand your knowledge, enjoy health and fitness activities, or learn a new hobby! Enhance your life, and enjoy your free time throughout the year with many of our popular courses.
Course Offerings
Boat Building, Repair & Restoration
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Antique Canoe Repair & Restoration | GAM 210 |
| Wooden Boat Building, Repair & Restoration | GAM 214 |
Art Appreciation & Design
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Art Appreciation | |
| Art Appreciation | GUA 119 |
| Survey of Art History | GUA 201 |
| Design | |
| Color Theory in Practice | GUA 307 |
| Design I - Two-Dimensional Design | GUA 104 |
| Portfolio Production | GUA 212 |
| Professional Portfolio | GUA 315 |
| Three-Dimensional Design | GUA 205 |
Ceramics & Sculpture
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Ceramics | |
| Ceramics I | GUA 122 |
| Ceramics II | GUA 123 |
| Ceramics III | GUA 124 |
| Contemporary Raku | GUA 151 |
| Wheel Thrown Ceramics | GUA 155 |
| Sculpture | |
| Sculpture | GUA 401 |
| Sculpture II | GUA 421 |
Crafts & Handmade Arts
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Autumn Glow Wreath | GAC 697 |
| Basic Wire Wrapping | GAC 287 |
| Boho Necklace | GAC 610 |
| Bracelet Basics | GAC 286 |
| Exploring Fiber Arts | GAC 415 |
| Fresh Greens Wreath | GAC 119 |
| Georgia O'Keeffe - Glorious Blooms | GAP 313 |
| Picasso Collage | GAC 289 |
| Seed Bead Embroidery | GAC 414 |
| Stained Glass | GAC 224 |
| Stained Glass Studio Time | GAC 290 |
| Zentangle Basic | GAC 396 |
| Zentangle Mixed | GAC 398 |
Dance
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Beginner Ballet | GFD 615 |
| Beginner Tap | GFD 616 |
| Dance Sport I | GFD 105 |
| Dance Sport II | GFD 106 |
| Sharqui | GFD 150 |
| Social Dance I | GFD 112 |
Drawing & Illustration
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Drawing Basics | GAD 178 |
| Drawing I | GUA 301 |
| Everyone Can Draw | GAD 102 |
| Illustration Techniques | GUA 310 |
| Portrait Drawing | GUA 308 |
Driver Safety
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| AARP Driver Safety Program | GFH 110 |
Financial Planning & Investing
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Estate Planning | GLF 600 |
| Financial Literacy | GLF 148 |
| Fixed Income | GLF 145 |
| Income Planning | GLF 149 |
| Investing | GLF 138 |
| Legacy Plan 101 | GLF 158 |
| Women, Wisdom and Wealth | GLF 216 |
Fitness & Exercise
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| 20-20-20 Toning Boxing Dance | GFN 250 |
| Cardio Stretch | GFN 413 |
| Cardio Stretch Lite | GFN 414 |
| Chair Yoga | GFN 656 |
| Total Barre | GFD 145 |
| Yoga - Level I | GFN 105 |
Gardening & Environmental Studies
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Bay Friendly Gardener | GSG 238 |
| Herbaceous Plants | GUB 116 |
| Regional Invasive Species | GSG 250 |
Genealogy
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Genealogy | GZH 103 |
History & Culture
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Age of Renaissance | GZH 419 |
| Apocalypticism Legacy Watchers | GZH 663 |
| Book of Daniel | GZH 536 |
| Castles of Germany | GZH 175 |
| Highway Route 40 | GZH 218 |
| History Edition - Cold Cases | GZH 610 |
| History of German Culture | GZH 443 |
| Stones Whisper | GZH 171 |
| Tales From the Rails | GZH 172 |
| The Watchers Origin of Evil | GZH 662 |
Information Technology & AI
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Ethics in Information Technology | GUC 110 |
| Unlocking the Power of AI: Everyday Tips and Tricks for Modern Life | GPC 310 |
Language – French
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Conversational French | GCL 417 |
| Conversational French II | GCL 633 |
| French I | GCL 105 |
| French II | GCL 305 |
| French III | GCL 308 |
| French IV | GCL 325 |
Language – German
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Conversational German | GCL 288 |
| German I | GCL 101 |
| German II | GCL 201 |
Language – Italian
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Conversational Italian | GCL 579 |
| Conversational Italian II | GCL 654 |
| Italian I | GCL 320 |
| Italian II | GCL 322 |
| Italian III | GCL 449 |
Language – Sign Language
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| American Sign Language | GCL 104 |
Language – Spanish
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Conversational Spanish | GCL 302 |
| Conversational Spanish II | GCL 330 |
| Conversational Spanish III | GCL 657 |
| Spanish I | GCL 103 |
| Spanish II | GCL 203 |
| Spanish III | GCL 303 |
| Spanish IV | GCL 304 |
| Spanish V | GCL 653 |
Meditation & Mindfulness
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Meditation From the Heart: A Foundational Practice | GWE 430 |
Model Ship Building
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Model Ship Building | GAM 212 |
Music
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Music Lessons | GHM 111 |
| Music Lessons | GHM 112 |
| Music Lessons | GHM 549 |
Painting
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Basic Acrylics | GAP 399 |
| Basic Acrylics II | GAP 532 |
| Basic Watercolor I | GAP 502 |
| Basic Watercolor II | GAP 503 |
| Intermediate Painting I | GAP 462 |
| Intermediate Painting II | GAP 531 |
| Open Studio Painting | GAP 180 |
| Painting I | GUA 601 |
| Painting II | GUA 602 |
| Pastel Painting | GAP 119 |
Photography
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Aerial Imaging: Drones for Visual Communications | GUP 140 |
| Basic Photography | GUP 101 |
| Developing Your Vision | GAV 224 |
| Digital Photography | GAV 130 |
| Digital Photography II | GAV 617 |
| Nature Wild Photography | GUP 130 |
| Nature Wild Photography II | GUP 131 |
| Photography I | GUP 104 |
| Portrait Photography | GUP 119 |
Retirement Planning
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Income Retirement | GLF 218 |
| Plan Retirement | GLF 169 |
| Retirement No One Talks About | GWE 450 |
| Taxes & Retirement | GLF 137 |
Sewing & Quilting
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Sewing | |
| Beginning Sewing | GAM 650 |
| Beginning Sewing Part II | GAM 651 |
| Sewing Open Studio | GAM 317 |
| Quilting | |
| Basic Machine Quilting | GAM 125 |
| Intermediate Quilting | GAM 652 |
Tarot & Personal Exploration
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Breaking Down Tarot | GWE 395 |
| Courting Tarot | GWE 402 |
| Frankincense and Myrrh | GWE 405 |
| Lenormand Oracle | GWE 394 |
| Modern Tarot | GWE 401 |
| Oracle Decks | GWE 393 |
| Pendulums | GWE 281 |
| Tarot - Next Level | GWE 397 |
| Tarot Easter Eggs | GWE 396 |
Video Production
| Course Title | Course Number |
|---|---|
| Video Production I | GUV 200 |
| Video Production II | GUV 201 |
Tuition Waivers
Credit Programs
Tuition and student development fees will be waived for Maryland residents 60 years and older who are enrolled in credit courses. Seniors will be charged consolidated, First Day® Complete, and course fees.
Non-Credit Programs
Seniors enrolled in co-listed courses (courses listed also as credit courses) or FTE-approved non-credit programs of study or courses are eligible for a tuition waiver; standard course fees will still apply.
Please note that not all non-credit classes qualify for the tuition waiver. We encourage you to explore our credit courses, co-listed non-credit courses, and FTE-approved non-credit programs of study classes (those co-listed with credit courses) to take full advantage of this benefit.
Courses with only a course fee are ineligible for discounts.
Requirements
Proof of age and residency will be required at the time of registration.
If you have questions, please contact learning4life@nullcecil.edu or (410) 287-1078.