Welcome to Cuyamaca College Mountain Empire Classes!
Discover the convenience of quality education right in your neighborhood with our
classes in Mountain Empire. At Cuyamaca College, we believe that education should
be accessible to everyone, and our off-campus programs in Mountain Empire are designed
with your needs in mind.
Whether you're a working professional, a busy parent, or simply prefer the convenience
of learning closer to home, our off-campus classes provide flexibility without compromising
on academic excellence.
How to enroll
Step 1: Apply to Cuyamaca College
This will take you to the State Chancellors office aplication system. You will receive
an email indicated your application has been accepted with information you will need
to register.
Step 2: Register for classes at Cuyamaca College
Follow the guidance at this page to register for classes. Mountain Empire classes
will show the location in Mountain Empire. Courses are also listed below.
Current classes taught in Mountain Empire
Spring 2025
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Child Development: Programs-Curric Young Children CD123-5000, Camp Lockett
3 credits - Transfers to CSU
Runs 2/3/2025-3/29/2025
Camp Lockett Learning Center
Instructor: Verlet Montano
Eight week class
Meets W 5:30-7:30 PM, the remainder is online.
Course Description
This course examines the theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices
applied to programs and environments, with an emphasis on the key role of relationships,
constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical,
social, creative, and intellectual development for all children. Content includes
the historical roots of early childhood programs; the evolution of the professional
practices promoting advocacy, ethics and professional identity; and the legal requirements
for programs in California including Title 22 and Title 5.
Additional Information
Additional 4 hours 20 minutes instructional time/week via Internet. Familiarity with
computers, Internet required.
Location: Camp Lockett Learning Center
31360 Highway 94 Campo, CA 91906
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ESL: Accel Reading & Writing ESL 1A-4960
ESL 1A-4960
Meets M, W 9:00 AM - 12:05 PM
Runs 2/3/2025 - 6/2/2025
Graded Pass/No Pass
Potrero Library PL (Lecture)
This course is designed to bring students up to the grammatical, reading and composition
level needed for three to two levels below ENGL 120. The focus is on reading intermediate-level
complex texts, analyzing with critical attitude, and writing paragraph-to-essay length
papers with proper format and evidence of intermediate to high intermediate level
academic depth and rigor of research. Students in this course are generally on an
accelerated pathway through the English as a Second Language program. Non-degree applicable.
Additional Information
Meets off-campus at Potrero Library, 24883 Potrero Valley Rd., Potrero, CA 91963 in
the Community Room.
Meets at Potrero Public Library,
24883 Potrero Valley Rd, Potrero, CA 91963
ESL: Basic Accelerated Reading and Writing (level 2)
ESL-050-4962
-Potrero Library
Companion class: ESL: Basic Support for Accelerated Reading and Writing
ESL-050S-4963
Meets T, Th 9:00 am - 12:05 pm
Runs 2/3/2025 - 6/2/2025
Recommended Preparation: "Pass" in ESL 045 or 045R or assessment into ESL 050 - Recommended
prior to taking this course, but is not required.
ESL-050S-4963 - Must be taken at the same time as this ESL-050-4962.
Camp Lockett Learning Center
Instructor: Guillermo Colls
Course Description:
This is the literacy course in the first level of the ESL accelerated course sequence.
Students learn to read and write Basic English. They also learn basic word, phrase,
and sentence grammar in a Just-In-Time remediation setting. In addition to reading,
writing, and grammar, students learn classroom rules and communication necessary in
academic settings. The course is designed to expose the students to all the skills
necessary to enter a placement of four semesters below transfer level (ESL 1A), with
the possibility of advancing in as little as two further semesters given the acceleration
pathway. Pass/No Pass only. Non-degree applicable.
Additional Information
Student must be concurrently enrolled in ESL 050S-4963. *LTC* Low Textbook Cost section:
The total cost of books, textbooks, and/or other instructional resources for this
course does not exceed $40.
Meets at Potrero Public Library,
24883 Potrero Valley Rd, Potrero, CA 91963
ESL: Basic Accelerated Reading and Writing (level 2)
ESL-050S-4963
-Potrero Library
Companion class: ESL: Basic Support for Accelerated Reading and Writing
ESL-050S-4055
Meets T, Th 12:15-1:35 PM
Runs 2/3/2025 - 6/2/2025
Recommended Preparation: "Pass" in ESL 045 or 045R or assessment into ESL 050 - Recommended
prior to taking this course, but is not required.
ESL-050-4962 - Must be taken at the same time as this ESL-050-4963.
Potrero Public Library
Instructor: Guillermo Colls
Course Description:
This is the literacy course in the first level of the ESL accelerated course sequence.
Students learn to read and write Basic English. They also learn basic word, phrase,
and sentence grammar in a Just-In-Time remediation setting. In addition to reading,
writing, and grammar, students learn classroom rules and communication necessary in
academic settings. The course is designed to expose the students to all the skills
necessary to enter a placement of four semesters below transfer level (ESL 1A), with
the possibility of advancing in as little as two further semesters given the acceleration
pathway. Pass/No Pass only. Non-degree applicable.
Additional Information
*LTC* Low Textbook Cost section: The total cost of books, textbooks, and/or other
instructional resources for this course does not exceed $40.
Meets at Potrero Public Library,
24883 Potrero Valley Rd, Potrero, CA 91963
Runs 8/19/24 - 12/16/24