Never Stop Learning
Community Interest Classes at Sheridan College provide opportunities to dive deep into your personal interests. These classes deliver unique experiences that will feed your curiosity in a wide variety of areas including art, music, outdoor activities, and cultural topics.
Summer Classes
8 Weeks, 5/13 – 7/5
Online Course
HLTK-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Sandy, M.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
Would you like to know more about a healthcare career, one where you can help clients maintain and improve wellbeing? Overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations; this increase is expected to result in about 2 million new jobs over the decade. This online course is designed to expose students to various healthcare career options.
4 Weeks: 7/10 – 7/28
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesdays
Location: Sheridan College, Mars Agriculture Center Room 211
OEAC-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Smith, M.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $20 lab fee
This beginning backpacking course is great for someone who is comfortable outdoors, but has never backpacked, or who has limited backpacking experience. Equipment is provided, so no need to bring your own. Safety, route planning, outdoor ethics, equipment, food and hydration will be covered in the class.
The class will culminate in a 2-3 backpacking trip in the Bighorn Mountains on 7/26/2024 – 7/28/2024. You will pack your own 30-40 pound backpack for several miles so you must be physically able to do this. The goal is that you will leave this class confident enough to plan and execute your own backpacking trip.
3 Days: 5/20-5/22
9 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Sheridan College W256 & W194
NRST-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Keegan, J.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $150 lab fee
LPN IV Certification Course. This three-day course is designed to give LPN’s within our community advanced IV certification skills. It is also designed to assist current nursing students who have successfully completed the first year of nursing courses, to achieve an IV certification skill for future practice. Pre-requisite: An LPN with an active license OR a current student who has completed NURS 1100 and NURS 1200.
Fall Classes
16 Weeks, 8/26 – 12/13
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm, Tues. & Thurs.
Location: Sheridan College W129
PEAC-1294-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: TBD
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their personal wellness through the participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity. This course is designed to complement and enhance biomechanics by focusing on balance, flexibility, and strength. The course will give an overview of different styles of Yoga, its history, and purpose. The postures (asanas), breath and correct body mechanics for each posture will be addressed, along with contraindications and modification for limitations.
16 Weeks, 8/26 – 12/13
7 pm – 8:30 pm, Mondays
Location: Sheridan College W129
MUSC-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Dooley, K.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
Open to students of all ability levels.
Wednesdays: 8/26 – 10/15
5:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Sheridan College Whitney 207
PSYC-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Kristiansen, R.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
This class delves into common feline behaviors, helping you understand cat communication, behavioral health, and environmental enrichment. Perfect for cat enthusiasts and pet owners, this course will enhance your knowledge and relationship with these enigmatic animals.
Tuesdays: 8/26 – 10/15
6:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Location: Sheridan College Golden Dome, Room 123
PEAC-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Jensen, M
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
An 8-week self-defense course focusing on instinctive, simple body movements and an aggressive mindset. The course teaches students how to use their entire body as a weapon to survive unexpected violent attacks. Just as importantly, the course teaches students how to avoid violence whenever possible.
Fridays: 8/26 – 10/15
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Sheridan College, TBA
FDSC-1420-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Preul, R.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $50 lab fee
If you want to save money on your next trip to the grocery store, then this class is for you! Learn how to take primal cuts of meats (loin, ribs, chuck, etc.) and cut them into chops and steaks that fits your family’s needs. Primal cuts will be purchased in bulk and students will cut them into various sizes and thicknesses of retail cuts, exploring what cut/size would be best all while putting money back into their pockets. This class will first meet on Friday, 8/30 in the lobby of the Mars Ag Center and then will meet at Western Heritage Meat Company for the remainder of the class. Western Heritage Meat Company: 42 E Ridge Rd Sheridan, WY 82801
Fridays: 10/16 – 12/13
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Sheridan College; TBA
FDSC-1400-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Preul, R
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $100 Lab Fee
Ever wondered where certain cuts of beef or pork come from off the carcass? Wonder no more! This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to break down a carcass safely and proficiently into retail cuts while preventing contamination.
Tuesdays: 10/16 – 12/13
5:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Location: Sheridan College, Whitney 130
HUMN-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Reitinger, D.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
Books Movies to read see before you die. None of the movies clock over a hundred minutes, the movies in this series are slightly off, hard to find, and often overlooked. But they are all gems. These are not movies you can see at your local theater; most fell off the cultural radar years ago or never made it to the masses.
Not a superhero in the bunch. No Barbenheimer here, either. Most of these movies would fail the Bechdel test, miserably. Please query dougr@sheridan.edu for the list of titles. Coursework will include screenings, discussions, and online response posts.
Fall Classes
8 Weeks, 8/26 – 10/15
8:00 am – 10:30 am, Saturdays
Locations: Buffalo SCJC, Room 101
CULA-1950-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Vitale, J.
Cost: $127 (WY resident) + $45.00 lab fee
Learn to make a wide variety of flavorful and consistent sourdough baked goods- including rustic country loaves, porridge breads, brioche, pizza, doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and more. This hands-on class will cover process and technique as well as an exploration of the culture and science of bread.
7 Weeks, 10/16 – 12/13
5:00 pm -8:45 pm, Tuesdays
Locations: Buffalo SCJC, Room 104
CULA-1950-51 (1 credit)
Instructor: Miller, R.
Cost: $127 (WY resident) + $45.00 lab fee
Want to learn how to make some of those classic comfort foods, then this class is for you. Using local fall veggies to create soups, stews, roasts, pies, and parts of your favorite holiday meals, this course will fill your stomach and soul! Don’t miss this fun environment, whether its date night or culinary skill building.
7 Weeks, 10/16 – 12/13
6:00 pm -8:45 pm, Thursdays
Locations: Buffalo SCJC, Room 104
ENTK-1950-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Sanchez, R.
Cost: $127 (WY resident)
In this course, participants will learn the in’s and out’s of drone operations and what it will take to become licensed. This class incorporates both drone flight skills and knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to flight
8 Weeks, 10/16 – 12/13
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Tuesdays
Locations: Buffalo SCJC, Room 103
PEAC-1950-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Ashley, D.
Cost: $127 (WY resident)
This class is designed for beginners, no stress or pressure. Participants will break down the rules of golf, putting, chipping, irons, and drivers. Students also learn the etiquette of the game. This course will be done in an indoor setting. Enter as a beginner and will be ready for the golf season in 2025!
8 Weeks, 10/16 – 12/13
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesdays
Locations: Buffalo SCJC, Room 102
ART-1950-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Wuerker, J.
Cost: $127 (WY resident) + $25.00 lab fee
Have you been wanting to learn how to paint or are you wanting to build more skill with a paint brush, then this class is for you. Whether you’re doing this for a mental health break or to create the beginner’s masterpiece, don’t miss out as this class will fill quickly!
7 Weeks, 10/16 – 12/13
12:00 pm -1:15 pm, Monday & Wednesdays
Locations: Buffalo SCJC, WBA Laboratory
PEAC-1294-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Lawerence, T.
Cost: $127 (WY resident)
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their personal wellness through the participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity. This course is designed to complement and enhance biomechanics by focusing on balance, flexibility, and strength. An overview of different styles of Yoga, its history, and purpose will be given. The postures (Asanas), breath and correct body mechanics for each posture will be addressed, along with contraindications and modification for limitations. This class will start on Monday, 10/28/2024
