MISSION: Northland Pioneer College provides educational excellence that is affordable and accessible for the enrichment of communities across northeastern Arizona.

Learning Communities

NPC's Learning Communities foster Care, Connection, and Collaboration for student success!

NOW ENROLLING SPRING 2025!

Learning Communities integrate two or more courses in ways that meaningfully combine and connect the knowledge of each course. Some learning communities extend learning beyond the classroom. Learning Community classes are smaller, more informal, and more interactive so that students and faculty get to know one another better by sharing ideas, considering one another’s viewpoints, and helping each other learn. Students and faculty engage in a collaborative effort of teaching and learning that may include experiential learning, active participation, critical thinking, thematic or problem-solving projects, and reflection.

Learning Community

Why enroll in a Learning Community?

Learning Community students have higher passing rates and enjoy a more rewarding college experience. 
Learning Communities Can Help You:

  • make connections among courses;
  • achieve academic success;
  • build relationships with your classmates;
  • broaden your learning experience;
  • work closely with faculty;
  • receive support from academic coaches inside and outside of the classroom;
  • enhance your presentation skills;
  • stay in school and graduate.

WHEN YOU ENROLL IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY
YOU PAY FOR ONE COURSE & GET THE SECOND COURSE FOR FREE!

* Learning Communities require concurrent enrollment in both courses within the grouping.

(Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.)

REGISTER NOW FOR ONE OF THE LEARNING COMMUNITIES BELOW!

ENL 102 & PHL 105 (Hybrid: course meets once per week) Focus – Reading & Writing about What's Right

YOU MUST MEET WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR to REGISTER for this Learning Community.

HOPI-11 KAY-16 LCC-23 PDC-37 SCC-39 SPE-43 STJ-47 WMC-58 WRV-63

ENL 102 College Composition II: 
Instructor: ryan.jones@npc.edu
VIEW COURSE DESCRIPTION  

AND

PHL 105 Ethics:
Instructor: Gary.Santillanes@npc.edu
VIEW COURSE DESCRIPTION
MEET WITH AN ADVISOR TO REGISTER FOR LEARNING COMMUNITY CLASSES

ENL 102 & HDE 105 (Hybrid: course meets once per week) Focus – Native American Focus

YOU MUST MEET WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR to REGISTER

WRV-49 HOPI-11, KAY-19, LCC-25, PDC-34 SCC-39, SPE-44, STJ-49, WMC-54

ENL 102 College Composition II:
Instructor: inez.schaechterle@npc.edu
VIEW COURSE DESCRIPTION

AND

HDE 105 Student Success Skills:
Instructor: shandiin.deputee@npc.edu
VIEW COURSE DESCRIPTION
MEET WITH AN ADVISOR TO REGISTER FOR LEARNING COMMUNITY CLASSES

Questions  Please contact the Learning Community Coordinator, Rickey Jackson at (928) 289-6540.  |  email

SEE THE VIDEO BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NPC'S LEARNING COMMUNITIES!