By Diedra Eby
PCC’s homepage for all things Spring 2026 semester. Photo from PCC website. See here for more dates and information.
Spring 2026 registration began yesterday, Nov. 10. Even though we’ve got weeks to go yet on this semester, it’s time to start thinking about what classes you’ll take next semester. Some of you have already worked this out. Others might need inspiration. Here are some interesting ideas:
Why not consider CIS 288: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity? This computer information systems class is an “introduction to cyber security policy, doctrine, and operational constraints. It includes a broad survey of networking principles, cybersecurity concepts, tools, technologies, and best practices. The class also includes hands-on activities to enhance familiarity with networking concepts and practice cybersecurity techniques and procedures.”
More information: This course is designed to meet the University of Arizona South CYBV 301 requirement and is preparatory coursework for the UA South Cyber Operations program.
If you need to brush up on skills you already have, consider EMT 089: Skills Reinforcement. Not quite ready to commit to being a firefighter yet, but want to see what some of it is like? FSC110: Rope I might be what you’re looking for.
This sounds fascinating: “Introduction to basic rope rescue: safety, equipment, rope craft, anchors, mechanical advantage, belay systems, medical considerations, identifying terrain types, low angle evacuations, steep angle evacuations and steep angle rappel. Includes performance in rope craft, anchor construction, mechanical advantage construction, belay technique, patient packaging, low angle evacuations, and steep angle rappelling.”
More information: This class meets State of Arizona Fire Marshal requirements: NFPA 1983, NFPA 1500 special operations, and NFPA 1670.
After all that stress, you’ll need to sit down and savor a little something sweet. How about CUL 156: Pies, CUL 160: Bakery and Pastry Production I, CUL 162: Art of Chocolate, or CUL 266: Ice Creams/Bavarians/Mousse/Sauces? All of which have the prerequisites CUL 105: Food Serv Nutrition/Sanitation and CUL 140: Culinary Principles, because we all want to know that what we’re eating is prepared in a safe and sanitary way.
After indulging ourselves, we will, of course, head straight for the dental school over at the West Campus for a cleaning. Personally, I don’t generally want to hear about DEHY 107: Oral Embryology and Histology, but I’m sure that I’m glad someone is into that.
I’m super impressed, though, that dental hygienists can take a course on Pain and Anxiety Control for Dental Hygiene (DHE 208). Thank you, PCC Dental School, for offering it, and thank you to dental graduates who take it.
I’d like to offer to design your next advertisement after I complete DAR 112: Graphic Design next semester. Although, I only have a few credits left before I get my AA, and I’m thinking DAR 124: Writing for Film and Television might be more in line with where I intend to go when I transfer to the U of A. However, DAR 256: Web Design I would keep me from ever again having to pay someone else to design a website for me.
Of course, all the time I’m spending in front of computers, I ought to take FAW 138F1: Yoga to counterbalance how tight my body is getting. Or Strength Training.
There are lots and lots more courses to choose from. It’s up to you to peruse the catalogue and choose the courses that are best for you and your fields of study.
General deadlines for the Spring 2026 semester. Photo courtesy of PCC calendar. See here for more dates and information.