These classes are flexible and are offered during a regular semester or are self based, letting the student study when convienent for them. Students can take courses satisfying many different areas of credit. Classes fill core requirements required by the university as well as classes need for particular majors. Not only are these classes for CU students. CU offers courses that are not taken for credit.
People can study drawing or beginning chinese, or acting.
The classes are called Person Enrichment courses and are open to anyone interested in learning. Students can also take high school courses or earn certificates in computer programming and real estate sales. The University of Texas at Austin offers a full range of courses as well as distance learning options. Other universities offer specfic degrees online. There is even an internet university, where interested students can choose from a huge selection of classes available over the internet.