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Linked Learning Communities

Linked Courses: Connect, Learn, and Succeed in Learning Communities

What are Linked Courses?

Linked Courses are a type of Learning Community that connects two classes, typically from different departments, to create an interconnected learning experience. You’ll take both classes with the same group of students, making it easier to build connections and link ideas between subjects. Linked Courses offer extra support, community, and opportunities to see how different fields of study relate to each other.

Benefits of a Learning Community & Linked Courses

  • Build relationships, support networks, and a greater sense of belonging in college.
  • Explore subjects from multiple angles and perspectives for a more active and involved approach to your education.
  • Gain valuable skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary analysis – highly transferable to other academic and real-world contexts.

How Do I Enroll in Linked Courses?

In ctcLink, put each class in the learning community into your cart and you will be able to enroll for both. If you only put one in your cart, ctcLink will not allow you to enroll for the section – they must both be in your shopping cart.

Advising notes:

  • Students must have both courses in their cart to check out.
  • Instructor permission to drop means that one of the instructors will need to email Registration if the student needs to drop.

Linked Classes Offered Winter 2025

A Learning Community Opportunity for Winter 2025

 
 

College 101 & English 101: “Voices of Identity”

(Hybrid)
Section One:
Col 101 (section #37347) – Hybrid T Th 10-10:50 AM– Amy Rider  
Engl& 101 (section #34975) – Hybrid T Th 11-11:50 AM – Lauren Hatch 
Bring your voice, story, and creativity into a community that celebrates you, where we will explore identity, authentic expression, and cultural wealth through writing, discussion, and art, building skills for both academic success and personal growth.
Pathway: suitable for AA-DTA pathways

College 101 & English 101: “Voices of Identity”

(Hybrid)
Section Two:
Engl& 101 (section #34955) – Hybrid T Th 10-10:50 AM – Lauren Hatch 
Col 101 (section #37359) – Hybrid T Th 11-11:50 AM – Amy Rider
Bring your voice, story, and creativity into a community that celebrates you, where we will explore identity, authentic expression, and cultural wealth through writing, discussion, and art, building skills for both academic success and personal growth.
Pathway: suitable for AA-DTA pathways

CMST& 220 and PSYCH& 100: “The Mind Speaks: Psychology and Public Communication”

(Hybrid)
CMST& 220 (section #36718) – 10:00–11:50 a.m. MW – Heleya DeBarros
PSYCH& 100 (section #33317) – 12:15 a.m–2:20 p.m. MW – Maggie Yeh
Explore how understanding human behavior and mental processes can make you a more effective and empathetic communicator. In this linked course, students connect key concepts from psychology—like perception, motivation, and emotion—to the art of public speaking. Learn how to craft engaging messages, read your audience, and communicate with confidence and insight.
Pathway: suitable for all AA-DTA pathways

History 148 & English 101: "Voices from the Past, Words for the Future"

(Hybrid)
HIST& 148 (section #35635) – Hybrid MWF 10-10:50 Tim McMannon 
ENGL& 101 (section #34972) – Hybrid MWF 11-12:05 Wendy Swyt 
Explore key events in U.S. history from 1900 through the 21st century, analyzing historical narratives and primary sources while building critical thinking and persuasive writing skills.
Pathway: suitable for all pathways

College 101 and English 101: “The Art of Connection”

(Hybrid)
Engl& 101 (section #4969) – Hybrid MWF 10-10:50 AM – Wendy Swyt
Col 101(section #37362) – Hybrid MW 11-12:05 PM – Shannon Waits
Discover the power of genuine conversation and storytelling. In this learning community, you’ll practice listening deeply, expressing yourself authentically, and building meaningful relationships—skills that strengthen both your writing and your life in college.
Pathway: suitable for all AA-DTA pathways

 
 
 

About Instruction Modes

There are various ways to take classes. The way a to take a class is called its instruction mode. This determines how students interact with instructors and engage with content during the learning experience. Different instruction modes offer varied ways of participating in the class. 

Have Questions?

Contact Wendy Swyt if you have any questions about Learning Communities.