Moorpark College is hosting two sessions to introduce prospective students to the Programs for Accelerated College Education (PACE), which allows working adults to earn a college degree in 19 months. The sessions will be in the Campus Center at 9:30 a.m. Sat., Aug. 5 and 6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 20.

Moorpark PACE classes begin in October and run in eightweek sessions through May 2008. Classes are primarily Fri

day evening, Saturday or online. PACE students can complete an associate of science degree either business administration or child development.

PACE classes cost $26 per unit and financial aid, counseling and all student support services are available. Some classes will qualify for university transfer to complete a four-year degree.

A person with a PACE child development degree can work as a teacher in a private preschool, assistant/aid in a state preschool, operate a family childcare at home or work in before-and-after school programs.

Graduates with a PACE business administration degree can work in an entry level position as a public relations coordinator, advertising assistant, bank credit analyst or store manager trainee.

For more information about the introductory sessions or the PACE program, call Executive Vice President Pam Eddinger at (805) 378-1403 or Dean Tim McGrath at (805) 378-1446.