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 Fall 2026

A Learning Community Opportunity for Fall 2026

College 101 & English 101: “Voices of Identity”

(Hybrid)
First Section:

Col 101 (section #33078)
- Hybrid – T Th – 10-10:50 a.m. – Amy Rider
Engl& 101 (section #33015)
- Hybrid T Th – 11-11:50 a.m. – 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)
Second Section:

ENGL& 101 (section #33007)
- Hybrid – T Th – 10–10:50 a.m. – Lauren Hatch
COL 101 (section #33082)
- Hybrid – T Th – 11–11:50 a.m. – Amy Rider

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

(Hybrid)
Main Campus Section:

HIST& 148 (section #33047)
- Hybrid MWF 10-10:50 – Tim McMannon
ENGL& 101 (section #33011)
- 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

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

(Hybrid)
HUB Section:

HIST& 148 (section #32859)
- HUB Hybrid T Th 10-10:50 – Lawrence White
ENGL& 101 (section #33051)
- HUB Hybrid T Th 11-11:50 – Rachael Bledsaw

English 101 and DGS 207/BUSN 207: “Global Voices: Business, Culture, and Communication

(Hybrid)

Engl& 101 (section #33014)
- Hybrid T Th 11-12:05 PM – Joshua Gidding
DGS 207(#32093) or BUSN 207 (#32094)
- Hybrid T Th 12:15-1:20 PM – Luis Romero

In this link between English composition and Cultural Awareness & Business Etiquette, explore how culture shapes communication in business and media while building college-level writing skills. Students analyze cultural perspectives and practice writing for specific audiences and contexts in real-world situations.
Pathway: suitable for all pathways, especially business

Accounting 201 and Business 216: "Financial Fluency"

(Hybrid)

ACCT& 201 (#32742)
- Hybrid M 10 AM - 12:05 PM – Cathy Cartwright
BUSN 216 (#32724)
- Hybrid W 10 AM - 12:05 PM – Mary Kajoka

Explore accounting fundamentals and business computer applications to build a versatile skill set for analyzing data and making informed financial decisions with confidence.
Pathways: suitable for business pathways.

What are 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.