Starting in the fall 2011 semester, the Wichita State University Office of Continuing Education will offer new courses to the general public.

WSU has a range of noncredit, continuing education courses that allow people to learn a variety of topics in a nontraditional classroom setting.

The classes are offered with no academic credit and include no tests or homework. Most are weekly two-hour sessions and last six to 12 weeks. Some short-term classes are also offered.

University professors and community experts teach the classes, which are being held at WSU's Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex and the main, South and West WSU campuses. Online classes are also offered.

For the complete list of classes and their prices, go to www.wichita.edu/noncreditclasses.