Adult Education
Advance your education. Earn a certificate or degree. Gain employment. Get a better job. Increase your wages.
The Adult Education Office partners with local adult schools and community organizations to help adults transition to college. We work with on-campus departments, community organizations, and Special Programs to serve adults seeking to develop literacy and basic skills, advance their education, obtain employment, and improve their wages. Our staff is here to support you every step of your educational journey.
Get Started Today!
Contact the Adult Education Office
Are you interested in receiving one-on-one help to navigate college? Call our office to set up an appointment with Natalya Howe, Outreach Specialist, at (714) 714-7274. We are located at Coastline's Westminster - Le-Jao Campus.
The Adult Education Office is open to the public. We are available to help you in-person, by phone, email, and Zoom. Need a laptop and/or Wifi? We can help with that, too.
Apply for Admission to Coastline
To become a Coastline student: Apply online through OpenCCC application. Questions? Call (714) 241-6176.
After you submit your free online application, you will receive an email containing your login information for MyCoast, the student portal.
Make a Plan for Your Education
Meet with an academic counselor for an orientation and to develop an educational plan, explore career options, and learn more about valuable student services available to you. Call (714) 241-6011 and request to meet with Anne Pham to discuss Adult Education.
To schedule an appointment with a general counselor, call (714) 546-7600 x16162 or complete the online form.
Become a Coastline Noncredit Student
Are you ready to get started? Become a noncredit student and make your way into college!
Customer Service Technology
In this noncredit program, you will learn entry-level office skills that enhance customer experiences & meet employer requirements.
For more information on this program, view the Spring 2024 noncredit class schedule below. (The Fall 2024 classes schedule will be announced soon):
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Customer Service Technology Level 1 Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR BC C011N - Introduction to Windows Operating System 44595 01/29 - 02/24 Asynchronous Online
Lina Vidal
BC C012N - Keyboarding Basics 44596 02/26 - 03/23 Asynchronous Online Lina Vidal Customer Service Technology Level 2 Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR BC C013N - Keyboard/Doc Formatting 44597 04/01 - 04/27 Asynchronous Online
Lina Vidal
BC C014N - Customer Service Skills 44598 04/29 - 05/25 Asynchronous Online Lina Vidal
English as a Second Language
In this noncredit program, you will develop reading, writing, listening, & speaking skills in the English Language.
For more information on this program, view the Summer 2024 noncredit class schedule below:
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ESL C012N - Reading & Writing 1 Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR ESL C012N - Reading & Writing 1 12079 06/10 - 08/02 Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM - 10:25 AM GGC 205
Mara Travantzis ESL C012N - Reading & Writing 1 12267 06/10 - 08/02 Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM WLJC 217 Douglas Ward ESL C013N - Listening & Conversation 1
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR ESL C013N - Listening & Conversation
12277 05/06 - 06/30 Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 PM - 7:50 PM CCC BPSOS
German Arellano ESL C016N - Basic Computer Term. & Skills Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR ESL C016N - Basic Computer Term. & Skills 11779 06/10 - 07/05 Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WLJC 213
Ryan Boyd
ESL C016N - Basic Computer Term. & Skills 12085 06/10 - 07/05 Monday & Wednesday, 7:35 PM - 9:00 PM WLJC 213 Gregory Mathis ESL C016N - Basic Computer Term. & Skills 11780 07/09 - 08/01 Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WLJC 213
Staff
ESL C020N - Integrated English Skills 1A Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR ESL C020N - Integrated English Skills 1A 11781 06/10 - 08/02 Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM WLJC 115
Tonya Cobb ESL C020N - Integrated English Skills 1A 12266 06/10 - 08/02 Monday - Thursday, 5:30 PM - 7:25 PM GGC 203 Raymond Carson ESL C020N - Integrated English Skills 1A 11946 06/18 - 08/08 Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM WLJC 217
Timothy Grove ESL C020N - Integrated English Skills 1A 11782 06/18 - 08/08 Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM WLJC 215 Fouton Hasan ESL C025N - Pronunciation Skills - Beg.
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR ESL C025N - Pronunciation Skills - Beg. 12083 06/10 - 08/02 Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 PM - 2:40 PM WLJC 115
Cheryl Ceralde-Elson ESL C025N - Pronunciation Skills - Beg. 12084 06/10 - 08/02 Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 PM - 7:40 PM WLJC 117
Cheryl Ceralde-Elson ESL C083N - Speaking/Listening - High Inter/Adv Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR ESL C083N - Speaking/Listening - High Inter/Adv Courses 12080 06/10 - 08/02 Monday - Thursday,
8:30 AM - 10:25 AMGGC 203
Anhvy Do
ESL C083N - Speaking/Listening - High Inter/Adv Courses 11789 06/10 - 08/02 Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM WLJC 117 May Youn ESL C083N - Speaking/Listening - High Inter/Adv Courses 11790 06/10 - 08/02 Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM WLJC 117
Richard Hofferd
ESL C084N - Engl Idioms, Expr-Hi Inter/Adv Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR ESL C084N - Engl Idioms, Expr-Hi Inter/Adv 12268 06/10 - 08/02 Monday - Thursday, 10:35 AM - 11:40 AM GGC 203
Anhvy Do ESL C084N - Engl Idioms, Expr-Hi Inter/Adv 11791 06/10 - 08/02 Monday & Wednesday, 12:30 PM - 2:40 PM WLJC 217
Saheed Sabrin ESL C085N - Pronunciation Skills Int/Adv Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR ESL C085N - Pronunciation Skills Int/Adv Courses 11792 06/10 - 08/02 Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 PM - 2:40 PM WLJC 117
Michael Chamberlain ESL C085N - Pronunciation Skills Int/Adv Courses 11793 06/10 - 08/02 Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 PM - 7:40 PM WLJC 119
Andrew Hong
Esports
In this noncredit program, you will learn about health, wellness, nutrition, injury prevention, & psychology topics related to online gaming.
For more information on this program, view the Spring 2024 noncredit class schedule below. (The Fall 2024 classes schedule will be announced soon):
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Esports Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR ENGL C060N - Esports Writing Careers 44340 01/29 - 03/23 Asynchronous Online
Stephanie Bridges KIN C034N - Psychology for Esports 43548 04/29 - 05/25 Asynchronous Online Rachel Niehaus
Language Preparation for U.S. Citizenship
In this noncredit program, you will learn English Language skills necessary to successfully pass the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Naturalization Interview & Test
For more information on this program, view the Summer 2024 noncredit class schedule below:
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ESL C028N - ESL for Citizenship 1 Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR ESL C028N - ESL for Citizenship 1 11786 06/10 - 08/02 Monday & Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM WLJC 115
Peggy Burke ESL C028N - ESL for Citizenship 1 11788 06/10 - 08/02 Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM WLJC 115
Janet Cruz Teposte ESL C038N - ESL for Citizenship 2 Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR ESL C038N - ESL for Citizenship 2 12082 06/10 - 08/02 Monday & Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM WLJC 117
Ryan Boyd ESL C038N - ESL for Citizenship 2 12269 06/10 - 08/02 Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM WLJC 217
Marc Kepler
Online Learning Basics
In this noncredit program, you will be introduced to the online learning tools and soft skills needed to succeed in online classes.
For more information on this program, view the Summer 2024 noncredit class schedule below:
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Online Learning Basics Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR EDUC C094N - Intro Online Learning & Canvas 12065 06/24 - 07/19 Asynchronous Online
Alison Carlock EDUC C098N - Managing Your Time Online 12069 07/22 - 08/16 Asynchronous Online
Alison Carlock
COAST Program
This is a unique, free vocational certificate program designed for students with intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities. In this program, you’ll learn important job skills that will help you get ready for work. When you complete the program, you get to take part in a college graduation ceremony. And when you are ready to work, our Job Developer will be there to assist you in finding a job.
For more information on this program, view the Spring 2024 noncredit class schedule below. (The Fall 2024 classes schedule will be announced soon):
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Animal Care Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR SPED C094N - Fundamentals of Animal Care 44400 01/29 - 05/25 Thursday, 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM NBC 117
Megan Prell SPED C001N - Employability Skills 43021 01/29 - 05/25 Thursday, 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM NBC 331
Corri Allen Art Basics Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR SPED C072N - Three-Dimensional Media 44401 01/29 - 05/25 Thursday, 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM NBC 106
Hilary Norcliffe SPED C001N - Employability Skills 43021 01/29 - 05/25 Thursday, 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM NBC 331
Corri Allen Culinary Basics Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR SPED C091N - Culinary Basics 1 44399 01/29 - 05/25 Wednesday, 2:00 PM - 4:15 PM NBC 140
Christina Calcanas SPED C002N - Problem-Solving/Workplace 42442 01/29 - 05/25 Thursday, 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM NBC 330
David Bochenek Drama Basics Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR SPED C016N - Behind the Scenes-Theater Tech 44407 01/29 - 05/25 Wednesday, 2:00 PM - 4:20 PM NBC 330
Staff SPED C009N - Applied Academics 43755 01/29 - 05/25 Monday, 4:45 PM - 7:10 PM NBC 331
Corri Allen Guest Services Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR SPED C085N - Maintenance Basics 44397 01/29 - 05/25 Thursday, 2:00 PM - 3:55 PM NBC 329
Skyler Phamle SPED C001N - Employability Skills 43021 01/29 - 05/25 Thursday, 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM NBC 331
Corri Allen Horticulture Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR SPED C079N - Nursery Basics 44396 01/29 - 05/25 Thursday, 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM OCC, Horticulture 101
Katie Stubblefield SPED C061N - Voc Prep/Readiness 43758 01/29 - 05/25 Wednesday, 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM NBC 330
David Bochenek Music Basics Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR SPED C066N - Music Performance Survey 44391 01/29 - 05/25 Thursday, 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM NBC 113
Beth Syverson SPED C002N - Problem-Solving/Workplace 42442 01/29 - 05/25 Thursday, 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM NBC 330
David Bochenek Porter Courses
COURSE CRN DATES MEETING TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR SPED C085N - Maintenance Basics 44397 01/29 - 05/25 Thursday, 2:00 PM - 3:55 PM NBC 329
Skyler Phamle SPED C002N - Problem-Solving/Workplace 42442 01/29 - 05/25 Thursday, 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM NBC 330
David Bochenek
Dual Enrollment
Adult Education students can achieve their educational and career goals faster by earning college credits for free!
You can earn college credits at Coastline - for free - if you are enrolled in a high school diploma or equivalency program at Huntington Beach Adult School (HBAS) or Garden Grove Adult Education (GGAE). Benefits include:
- Free college classes; you pay no tuition
- No residency requirements
- Complete up to 11 units per semester
Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- Actively enrolled in a high school diploma or High School Equivalency Program at an adult school
For new Dual Enrollment students, follow the registration steps below to get started:
Supplemental Application Form Completion Process
View steps 1 - 4 in the image above or via an accessible PDF: CCCD Adult Ed K12 Supplemental Application Form Completion Process
If you are a returning Dual Enrollment student, a new K12 form is required for every semester. Please contact your Adult School Counselor to renew and complete the Adult Ed K12 Supplemental Application Form.
If you have any questions about the Dual Enrollment program, please contact Counselor Anne Pham at (714) 241-6011 or email at apham280@coastline.edu.
- Natalya Howe, M.P.A.
- Outreach Specialist
- Office: (714) 714-7274
- Email: nhowe4@coastline.edu
- Anne Pham, M.S.
- Counselor, Adult Education
- Office: (714) 241-6011
- Email: apham280@coastline.edu
- Rachelle Lopez, M.S.
- Counselor, Special Programs and Services
- Office: (714) 241-6214
- Email: rlopez@coastline.edu
- Judith Quezada, A.A.
- Special Programs Job Developer
- Office: (714) 241-6214 Ext. 17277
- Email: jquezada1@cccd.edu
- Michael Scott, M.A.
- Director, Adult Education
- Office: (714) 241-6221
- Cell: (714) 615-1129
- Email: mscott60@coastline.edu
Stay connected with us through social media accounts: Instagram @Coastline_Adult_Education and Facebook Coastline Adult Education.
Get In Touch
Adult Education
Westminster, Le-Jao Campus, 1st Floor
Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
P: 714.714.7265