Middlesex Community College

 

YTH courses are not eligible for Commonwealth of Mass. employee tuition waivers.

 

In order to register please call 1-800-818-3434.  Please click on the course link for a more detailed course description. Questions or concerns please email us.  

  

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT YOUTH COURSES

 

Creative Writing Career Exploration        

This course will introduce students to creative writing as a concentration at MCC and as a
career. Students will explore their personality, skills, values, and life goals through journaling
and practicing writing fiction, nonfiction, or poetry.  $175

3/7 - 3/18       4:30pm - 7:30pm       Monday/Wednesday/Friday            Online with Class Meeting Times

Course Number: YTH 806 75       CRN: 20115       Professor: DURANT

College and Career Readiness

Students in this elective course will take career inventory, explore career interests, research careers, learn about types of colleges, research colleges, understand college admissions process & entrance requirements, and prepare for applying to colleges. (16.5 hours) $189

1/27 - 4/14        3:30pm-5:00pm            Thursday    Online with Class Meeting Times

Course Number: YTH 811 30        CRN: 20108          Professor: KHALIFA

Algebra l Review

These review courses are intended for students entering 7th - 12th grade that would like to strengthen their algebra skills. Classes will meet twice a week virtually for 1 hour where a MCC mathematics faculty member will review the concepts, do problems and answer questions.  Content includes the following topics: Simplifying expressions, Definition of like terms, Combining like terms, Linear and Polynomial, Solving Linear equations, Graphing Linear equations, Equations of lines, Solving linear inequalities, Graphing linear inequalities.  Students participating are required to have a solid foundation in arithmetic, including fractions and decimal operations.  This class is being taught using Blackboard Collaborate.  (10 hours) $150

2/9 - 3/16       5:30pm - 7:30pm          Wednesday             Online With Class Meeting Times

Course Number: YTH 786 75           CRN: 18163          Professor: WEISMAN        

 

Algebra ll Review

These review courses are intended for students entering 7th - 12th grade that would like to strengthen their algebra skills. Classes will meet twice a week virtually for 1 hour where a MCC mathematics faculty member will review the concepts, do problems and answer questions.  Content includes the following topics: Systems of equations, Quadratics, Graphing, Factoring, Solving (with and without quadratic Equation), Absolute Value, Radicals.  Students participating are required to have a solid foundation in Algebra 1.  This course will be taught using Blackboard Collaborate.  (10 hours) $150

3/30 - 5/4         5:30pm - 7:30pm             Wednesday         Online With Class Meeting Times

Course Number: YTH 787 75          CRN: 18164          Professor: WEISMAN        

               

Brain Power Wellness for Youth

In this engaging 60 minutes sessions, we will provide tools and ways for the participants to deal better with the changes coming their way.  We use fun, interactive, and challenging games and exercises to help them draw out their inner potential and improve their focus, memory, confidence and manage their emotions. Each class starts with physical activities and has areas that focuses on understanding the body-mind connection.

We will teach variety of exercises to tune into the interplay between physical health, focus and emotional well-being. These exercises are research-based brain exercises that are proven to improve the health and achievement of the students. (1 hours) $69

Activities will cover the following topics:

i.             Mindfulness & neuroplasticity training to enhance physical, emotional, and cognitive health

ii.            Improve productivity and learning efficiency

iii.           Improve focus and memory

iv.           Reduce anxiety & stress

v.            Enhanced creativity & confidence

vi.           Improve resilience and manage change

3/10 - 3/24            4:00pm - 5:00pm            Thursday          Online with Class Meeting Times

Course Number: YTH 807 75         CRN: 20141           Professor: SHOLEL

 

Financial Literacy

Mastering the foundations of financial literacy is the best way to set them up for a life full of healthy financial habits, ensuring their future success.  Students at this age may already be familiar with money management concepts like credit or loans and how to use them. But now it’s time to dig deeper and teach about real-world applications of financial choices.  In this financial literacy guide for high school students, we cover the following: Understanding your Credit scores and credit reports, Credit Cards, Understanding your paycheck, making a financial plan and loans.  (10 hours) $199

3/3 - 3/31          6:00pm - 8:00pm           Thursday            Online with Class Meeting Times

Course Number: YTH 812 75            CRN: 20134         Professor: CAMPION

Makeup for Beginners

It is never too early to learn the basic principles of good skincare and applying makeup.  We will explore how to choose correct colors for your skin tone and appropriate looks for different settings.  You will look as great as you feel when you show off your new beauty skills.  This course is designed for youth ages 12 and up.  (6 hours) $95

2/22 - 2/25         11:00am - 12:30pm          Tuesday - Friday          Online with Class Meeting Times

Course Number: YTH 785 30        CRN: 19933          Professor: HAHN

4/19 - 4/22       11:00am - 12:30pm         Tuesday - Friday         Online with Class Meeting Times

Course Number: YTH 785 30          CRN:20044           Professor: HAHN

 

If you have any questions please call Program Manager, Lauren Ellis, 781-280-3669 or send us an email.