San Diego College of Continuing Education at Mesa College offers free, noncredit classes
for adults in a welcoming, sustainable campus. Opened in 2013, the 38,500-square-foot
facility brings programs like ESL, Disability Support, Parent Education, and Emeritus
classes for adults 55+ together under one roof, with hands-on spaces including art
labs, a teaching kitchen, and a ceramics yard.
Programs Offered
Academic and Career Training
- Adult Basic Education: Foundational courses for adults.
- High School Diploma and Equivalency: Classes for adults to complete their high school
education.
- English as a Second Language: Includes both general and more specialized "Prevocational
ESL" courses focused on career pathways.
- Business, Accounting, Entrepreneurship
- Child Development
- Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS): Offers programs like the Acquired
Brain Injury (ABI) program.
Courses for Older Adults (Emeritus)
For students aged 55 and older, CE Mesa and other campuses offer "Emeritus" courses,
including subjects like:
- Arts and crafts
- Art appreciation
Buildings/Facilities at the campus
- Welcome Center
- Student Lounge
- Child Development Lab
- DSPS Classrooms
- Computer Lab
