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I already completed my college education years ago. I'm in my 40s but I would like to sit in a class for a full semester to obtain necessary knowledge. I'm debating on which field to explore. But I just would like to know if this is an option.
My guess is that you cannot. I am sure that there are people from the various academic disciplines that you can meet with to discuss your needs/concerns.
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My guess is that you cannot. I am sure that there are people from the various academic disciplines that you can meet with to discuss your needs/concerns.
Many 'on-line' course offerings, including a lot of serious science, from prestigious U's.
But I understand the intrigue of the classroom and benefit of discussions. (Such as sitting in for a 'free' law degree!) (Without the degree...)
For random learnings, I keep a close eye on the 25+ local colleges and guest speaker presentations.
And... podcasts and Ted Talks of course. + the local 'Science and History Pubs' (Really good, engaging, interesting).
Freakonomics is one of my favorites, because it is very unconventional, yet very relevant.
I don't know. I had taken a Calculus A class and passed it, but was still struggling enough to not wanting to take a Calc B class. I had to pay for the class (I can't remember how much), but I was allowed to sit in and audit another Calc A class. I think I was 30 at the time and this was a community college.
I'm the type to ask questions about what I don't understand, but if I'm not a regular student in a class, I don't like taking that time away from the other students. So for that reason alone, I'd probably not audit a class again. I'd just take it a second time.
Have you considered online classes? These Yale classes are free https://oyc.yale.edu/
Open Yale Courses provides free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University. The aim of the project is to expand access to educational materials for all who wish to learn.
All lectures were recorded in the Yale College classroom and are available in video, audio, and text transcript formats
Registration is not required
No course credit, degree, or certificate is available through the Open Yale Courses website.
I already completed my college education years ago. I'm in my 40s but I would like to sit in a class for a full semester to obtain necessary knowledge. I'm debating on which field to explore. But I just would like to know if this is an option.
Best guess is you could probably arrange to take a class for no credit but you'd have to pay.
Even better take a class pass/fail.
Auditing per se is probably a no go.
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