Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC)

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Mission

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West Valley College is the nation’s first Age Friendly Community College. Through our nearly 20-year partnership with Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC), we’ve committed to serving the 50+ community in ways that go beyond fitness and recreation. As we get older, our needs change. As an institution, West Valley College provides for the needs of our entire community, not just the traditional college student.

Senior Guided Pathways recognizes the changing needs of our community and is focused on navigating the intersection of education, aging, and job skills training. Curated for adults aged 50+, the first-of-its-kind program offers credit and noncredit course bundles at West Valley College, with functional support provided by SASCC. The courses are community-responsive, and the outcomes are practical – determined based on survey data conducted locally in 2023 and 2024.

The statistics are clear; after age 50 our employment prospects are tougher, we’re assisting our parents through their healthcare journeys, and we are envisioning our later years with more intention. West Valley College and SASCC have launched the nation’s first program aimed at securing the future for a mature society: short course work designed to give you the skills you need as life progresses into different stages. Senior Guided Pathways offers free tuition, free transportation, and free functional support provided by SASCC.

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Suggested Guided Pathways for Summer and Fall 2025

Career Education

Accounting

Pathways

Suggested Core Courses

Summer 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
ACCT 050 Accounting for Small Business Link to Class Search

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
ACCT 050 Accounting for Small Business Link to Class Search

Business

Pathways

Suggested Core Courses

Summer 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
BUSN 028 Business Law Link to Class Search
BUSN 046 Excelling with Excel Link to Class Search
BUSN 051 Introduction to Business Link to Class Search

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
BUSN 028 Business Law Link to Class Search
BUSN 046B Beginning Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel Link to Class Search
BUSN 051 Introduction to Business Link to Class Search
NCBU 001 Principles and Fundamentals of Accounting and Bookkeeping Link to Class Search
NCBU 004 Excel for Accounting and Bookkeeping Link to Class Search
NCBU 006 Quickbooks: Set-up / Services Business Link to Class Search
NCBU 020 Fundamentals of Individual Taxation - Federal and State Link to Class Search

Real Estate

Pathways

Suggested Core Courses

Summer 2025

Course Course Title Class Search

RLST 090 or

NCRL 090

Principles of Real Estate

Principles of Real Estate (tuition free)

Link to Class Search 

Link to Tuition Free Class Search

RLST 091 or

NCRL 091

Real Estate Practice

Real Estate Practice (Tuition Free)

Link to Class Search

Link to Tuition Free Class Search

RLST 099 or

NCRL 099

Property Management 

Property Management  (Tuition Free)

Link to Class Search

Link to Tuition Free Class Search

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search

RLST 090 or

NCRL 090

Principles of Real Estate

Principles of Real Estate (tuition free)

Link to Class Search 

Link to Tuition Free Class Search

RLST 091 or

NCRL 091

Real Estate Practice

Real Estate Practice (Tuition Free)

Link to Class Search

Link to Tuition Free Class Search

RLST 092 or

NCRL 092

Real Estate Economics

Real Estate Economics (Tuition Free)

Link to Class Search

Link to Tuition Free Class Search

Elementary and Early Childhood Education 

Pathways

Suggested Core Courses

Summer 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
CHST 002 Child Growth and Development Link to Class Search
CHST 063 Child, Family, and Community Link to Class Search

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
CHST 002 Child Growth and Development Link to Class Search
CHST 063 Child, Family, and Community Link to Class Search

Computer Aided Drafting and Design 

Pathways

Suggested Core Courses

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
ARCH 049 Introduction to Rhino Link to Class Search
INTD 032 Graphics Techniques for Interior Design Link to Class Search
INTD 065 Introduction to Computer-Aided Interior Design Link to Class Search

Google Certifications 

Pathways

Suggested Core Courses

Summer 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
NCGO 001 Introduction to Google Certificates Link to Class Search
NCGO002 Google IT Support Link to Class Search
NCGO 003 Google IT Automation with Python Link to Class Search
NCGO 004 Google Data Analytics Link to Class Search
NCGO 006 Google Digital Marketing and E-commerce Link to Class Search

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
NCGO 001 Introduction to Google Certificates Link to Class Search
NCGO002 Google IT Support Link to Class Search
NCGO 003 Google IT Automation with Python Link to Class Search
NCGO 004 Google Data Analytics Link to Class Search
NCGO 006 Google Digital Marketing and E-commerce Link to Class Search
NCGO 007 Google Cybersecurity Link to Class Search

 

Health & Wellness

Basic Life Support

Suggested Courses

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
HSCI 004 Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED Link to Class Search

Post-Retirement Wellness

Summer 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
HSCI 008 Contemporary Health Link to Class Search

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
ARTS 031A Beginning Drawing Link to Class Search
AVIA 030E Drone Videography / Photography Link to Class Search
NCPE 1.37 Adapted Guided Movement Link to Class Search
HSCI 008 Contemporary Health Link to Class Search

Healthcare Navigator

Summer 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
HSCI 008 Contemporary Health Link to Class Search
HTCH 005 Basic Medical Terminology Link to Class Search

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
HSCI 004 Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED Link to Class Search
HSCI 008 Contemporary Health Link to Class Search
HTCH 001 Introduction to Health Care  Link to Class Search
HTCH 005 Basic Medical Terminology Link to Class Search

Fit For Life

Suggested Courses

Summer 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
HSCI 008 Contemporary Health Link to Class Search
NCPE 1.33 Adapted Aquatics Link to Class Search
NCPE 1.37 Adapted Guided Movement Link to Class Search
NUTR 015 Human Nutrition Link to Class Search

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
HSCI 008 Contemporary Health Link to Class Search
NCPE 1.33 Adapted Aquatics Link to Class Search
NCPE 1.37 Adapted Guided Movement Link to Class Search
NUTR 015 Human Nutrition Link to Class Search

 

Recreation and Enrichment Courses

Astronomy

Suggested Courses

Summer 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
ASTR 010 Solar System Astronomy Link to Class Search
ASTR 014 Life in the Universe Link to Class Search

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
ASTR 005 Planetarium Astronomy Link to Class Search
ASTR 010 Solar System Astronomy Link to Class Search
ASTR 014 Life in the Universe Link to Class Search

Art

Suggested Courses

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
ARTS 031A Beginning Drawing Link to Class Search
ARTS 031B Expressive Drawing Link to Class Search
ARTS 033A Two-Dimensional Design Link to Class Search
ARTS 035A Beginning Life Drawing Link to Class Search
ARTS 047A Beginning Watercolor Link to Class Search
ARTS 049A Beginning Painting Link to Class Search
ARTS 049B Intermediate Painting Link to Class Search

World Languages

Pathways

Suggested Core Courses

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
FRNC 001A Beginning French Link to Class Search
FRNC 001B Beginning French Link to Class Search
FRNC 002A Intermediate French Link to Class Search
FRNC 002B Intermediate French Link to Class Search
ITAL 001A Beginning Italian Link to Class Search
ITAL 001B Beginning Italian Link to Class Search
ITAL 002A Intermediate Italian Link to Class Search
ITAL 002B Intermediate Italian Link to Class Search
JPNS 001A Beginning Japanese Link to Class Search
JPSN 001B Beginning Japanese Link to Class Search
SPAN 001A Beginning Spanish Link to Class Search
SPAN 001B Beginning Spanish Link to Class Search
SPAN 002A Intermediate Spanish Link to Class Search
SPAN 002B Intermediate Spanish Link to Class Search

Music

Suggested Courses

Summer 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
MUSC 010 Music Appreciation Link to Class Search
MUSC 054 Rock and Roll History Link to Class Search

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
MUSC 007 Film Music Appreciation Link to Class Search
MUSC 054 Rock and Roll History Link to Class Search
MUSC 055 World Music Link to Class Search

Physical Wellbeing and Kinesiology

Suggested Courses

Summer 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
NCAD 101 Stay Fit for Older Adults Link to Class Search
NCAD 102 Balance Awareness for Older Adults Link to Class Search
KINS 11.18 Pilates Mat Workout Link to Class Search

Fall 2025

Course Course Title Class Search
NCAD 101 Stay Fit for Older Adults Link to Class Search
NCAD 102 Balance Awareness for Older Adults Link to Class Search
KINS 11.01 Yoga for Health Link to Class Search
KINS 11.03 Gentle Restorative Exercise Link to Class Search
KINS 11.05 Mindful Meditation Link to Class Search
KINS 11.08 Pilates Mat Workout Link to Class Search

 

Apply/Register

Noncredit Classes

The noncredit application is an abbreviated application and students register for their desired noncredit courses through the application.

Credit Classes

This is a lengthy application needed to enroll in credit courses. It requires completing a statewide California Community College application, applying separately to the college, and logging into the WVC Portal to register for specific classes.

Service Description
Welcome Center An opportunity to work directly with a support staff member for application and registration assistance, WVCPortal assistance, and obtaining a student ID.
Admissions This office assists students with applications to the college and registration of classes.
Financial Aid Provides students with financial support in the pursuit of their educational goals.
Health Services Provides basic medical and mental health services for students.
Library A physical space to check out materials, read, study, and receive reference support.
DESP The Disability and Educational Support Program provides supports for students with disabilities.
Student Needs This office assist students with basic needs such as food and transportation support.

Contact Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Credit courses allow students to earn units towards a degree or certificate as well as units for transfer. Credit courses can also be taken for recreation and are all taken for a grade. Noncredit courses allow students to accrue hours of instruction towards certification, developing skills, recreation, and/or personal enrichment. Not all noncredit courses are graded.
A G0# is the student’s West Valley College ID number. It is needed to access many college services.
The WVCPortal is a one stop shop hub for all online services. This includes registration, transcript requests, textbook information, and many other services.
If you are registering for only noncredit classes, you can use the Noncredit application link above. If you are registering for credit classes, please watch the How Do I Register for a Class? video.
A FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required to be completed by all students apply to take credit classes. In you require assistance, please contact the Financial Aid office for support. Only students living in the service are of the West Valley-Mission Community College District working towards degrees and career certificates that are at least 16 units can qualify for financial aid.
As a West Valley student, you have a free Outlook email account that can be accessed through the portal. Want to ensure you never miss any West Valley messages? You can forward your messages to a preferred email account so you see all messages by following the instructions in this How to Forward Your WVC Student Email video.
Online classes are accessed using the college's learning management system, Canvas. Log into the WVCPortal and follow the log-in instructions. Once you are in Canvas, select your course(s) to access the instructor-provided content and materials.
Synchronous online classes require students to meet the instructor online in Canvas at the days and times indicated in the class schedule. Student attendance in the class is conducted through videoconferencing and other tools in Canvas. Asynchronous classes do not have scheduled meeting dates. Students still log into Canvas to obtain access to course materials and learning tools. All correspondence with the instructor and students is not conducted at scheduled meeting times.
Last Updated 4/25/25