Start Your College Journey

FREE college courses for ESL and HSE students

Earn College Credits for Free

Space is limited. Contact Emma Slate at (845) 790-3595 or email Emma to learn more.

A college degree opens the door to new opportunities — to expand your career prospects, explore your interests and develop critical thinking skills. If you’ve been thinking of furthering your education, taking these free classes is the perfect first step. After completing each class, you’ll have 3 college credits you can apply to a DCC degree or certificate program — 6 if you take both!

BHS 103: Social Problems in Today's World

Taught in English with bilingual support for Spanish speakers

Days Time Location Dates Instructor
Mondays 6 - 9 p.m. DCC @ The Partnership 01/22/24-05/06/24 Dr. Mehmet Kucukozer


HIS 104: History of the US II

Taught in English

Days Time Location Dates Instructor
Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. DCC @ The Partnership 01/22/24-05/06/24 Dr. Laura Murphy

FAQs

Is it really free?

Yes! The courses are free and books are included. These courses have been made free to eligible students by the generous support of the DCC Foundation.

Who can enroll?

The courses are exclusively designed for students who have completed, or plan to complete, DCC’s English as a Second Language (ESL) or High School Equivalency/GED programs. The courses are taught in English, but for the BHS 103 class, there will be additional support for Spanish speakers.

What will I learn?

BHS 103 examines the problems and challenges that confront U.S. residents each day. Topics covered include sociological theory, poverty, racial and ethnic inequality, threats to the environment and the crisis in health care. You’ll gain an understanding of how our social system works and how individuals can contribute to creating a better society. The credits you earn upon completing this class can count toward a college degree or certificate program.

HIS 104 explores the experiences of different groups within American society, as well as the broader narrative of American history, through course readings, class discussions and lectures, and visual and audio materials. It is the study of U.S. political, social, economic, and intellectual development from 1865 to the present. Students will explore the roles of race, ethnicity, gender, class, and religion in shaping U.S. history and the experiences of Americans since 1865. The credits you earn upon completing this class can count toward a college degree or certificate program.

How do I sign up?

Contact Emma Slate at (845) 790-3595 or email Emma at emma.slate@sunydutchess.edu.

Contact Us

Emma Slate, Transition Coach

DCC @ The Partnership

Phone: (845) 790-3595
Email: emma.slate@sunydutchess.edu

29 N. Hamilton Street, 3rd Floor
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601