Current Options Courses

Welcome to the 2024 Options Program! We're thrilled to assist you in acquiring fresh knowledge or enhancing your skills. Our courses and activities are engaging and enjoyable, led by seasoned experts who take pleasure in introducing individuals to their respective fields.

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Visit the cashiers office, and once you make a payment you are registered. For more information you can visit or contact the continiuining education department.

Fall 2024 Offerings:

Academic Tutoring and Test Prep

Open to grades 1^st through 12^thImprove academic skills through tutoring in Reading, Composition and Essay Writing, math Vocabulary Building and Phonics. Learn Test Taking Skills and be prepared for the next grade! Private & semi-private tutoring available. All tutoring takes place on the CSU campus.

Dates: To Be Announced Saturdays

Time: 10am - 4pm

Fee $30 per hour semi-private

Fee: $40 per hour private
(minimum 6 hours)

Location: Gwendolyn Brooks Library

Piano

If you really want to be heard, make some music, not noise! Learn to play the piano in an electronic piano lab setting. Previous musical background is helpful but not required. Includes book fee!

Instructor: Mr. R. Darryl thomas

Sat: Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 2024
Nov. 2,9,16,23, 2024

MU001 Ages 6-12: Time: 10a.m.- 12p.m.

MU002 Ages 12-Adult: Time:12pm - 2pm

Fee: $85.00

Location: HWH, Room 107

Total Body Fitness

Watch those pounds melt away! This class is designed for all fitness levels. You will work your whole-body using weights and machines. It incorporates strength training for fitness, health and body conditioning. Instr: Mr. John Mammie

Instructor: Mr. John Mammie

Sat: Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 2024
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

Time: 8a.m. - 9:30a.m.

Fee: $99.00

Location: JDC Room 210 FitnessCtr.

Weight Training

This class, designed for men and women, introduces the principles and skills of weight training for health, fitness, athletic conditioning and body composition on state-of-the-art equipment. Your workout is closely supervised. Register early!

Instructor: John Mammie

Sat: Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 2024
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

Fee: $99.00

Dancing

iDance Chicago Performing Arts Team is made up of energetic, and talented youth who love to dance. This highly motivated team will train dedicated members in the various aspects of performing arts (ballet, contemporary, ethnic, inspirational, character, acrobatics, hip hop dancing and drama).

Location: FCD 102

Thursdays:

Session II:10-3-24 – 11-21-24
Session III: 12-5-24 -2-6-25 (holiday break 12-26-24 and 1-2-25)
Session IV: 2-13-25 – 4-3-25
Annual Dance Production: Rehearsal 4-12-25 and show 4-13-25 – CSU Theater

Time: 5:30am - 8:30am

Age: Boys & Girls – Grades 2nd through 12th

FEE: $25
Additional fees will be required to be paid to the instructor for team t-shirts/jackets, costumes, and dance competitions to perform.

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Options Booklet (Winter 2024)

Note: New CSU Satellite Site at 7936 S. Cottage Grove

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FAQs

1. How do I register?

Fill out the registration form in the [Options Booklet](link to Options Booklet page)
Register in-person at:
i. CSU Cashier’s Office: Cook Administration Building – Room 212
ii. Options Program office: Jacoby Dickens Athletic Center, Room 201.
Office hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday

2. How much do the courses cost?

Refer to the course descriptions for fees. Fees are payable by check, money order, American Express, Discover, Visa, or MasterCard. CTC/CSU Alumni Association (link to the alumni association page) members receive 15% off registration!

3. When do Spring 2024 classes begin?

Registration is now open! The Spring 2024 session begins on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

4. Is parking available?

For students enrolled in Options classes, parking decals are available for $10.00 (please note, decals can be purchased at the parking booths with proof of registration). Otherwise, there is a general fee of $5.00 to enter the campus upon each visit. Students enrolled in the university's academic courses are not eligible for Options parking decals.
For Seniors, 60 and over, enrolled in Options courses, receive FREE parking decals.

5. How big are the classes?

The university reserves the right to limit the size of classes and to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment.

6. What if I need to cancel my registration?

If you must cancel your course registration, we encourage you to send someone in your place by simply informing the Options department of the name change.
Registration cancellations by phone or in writing must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the published course start date.
Cancellation requests received before the seven-day deadline will result in fees being refunded, less a $10 administration fee – and processing may take six (6) to eight (8) weeks. We regret that no refund is available when a course registration is canceled after the seven-day deadline. Failure to read the information contained in this schedule does not constitute an exemption from stated regulations.