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MVCC is proud to offer classes to improve your safety. We offer Defensive Driving classes in partnership with Oneida County Traffic Safety. We also offer self-defense classes. Be prepared if you need to physically fight off an attacker. However you identify, we have classes you can take to keep you safe wherever you are.
  • Defensive Driving
  • CRN 25876
    Fee: $40.00
    Instructor:
    Capacity Remaining: 14
    Dates: 4/25/2026 - 4/25/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Academic Building, Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: 173 Classroom

    This program offers the benefits of a 10% insurance discount and up to four points off your driving record. The program emphasizes safe and defensive driving techniques for drivers of all ages and skill levels, including those with a driver's permit. Bring a license or permit to class, as well as a lunch. Students are required to be on-time and stay until the completion of class. This course is offered in partnership with the Oneida County Traffic Safety Department. *Participants 55+ may be eligible for a discounted rate. Call the CCED office for more information at 315-792-5300.


 

  • Senior Self-Defense
  • CRN 60025
    Fee: $35.00
    Instructor: Thomas Arcuri
    Capacity Remaining: 16
    Dates: 4/24/2026 - 4/24/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Jorgensen Athletic Center, Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: 202 Multi-Purpose Room

    This course will cover the most common senior citizens may face in their everyday lives.   The class will focus on highly effective and efficient methods the average senior can utilize to avoid, manage and survive potentially violent encounters. No experience required.  Ages 55+.


 

  • Weapons Protection Clinic
  • CRN 61392
    Fee: $35.00
    Instructor: Thomas Arcuri
    Capacity Remaining: 12
    Dates: 4/10/2026 - 4/10/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Jorgensen Athletic Center, Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room:

    This course will cover avoiding, managing and surviving armed assailant scenarios.  Topics covered are edged weapons (knives etc.), Bludgeons (Club, etc.) and Firearms. In addition to developing a greater understanding and awareness of these weapons, participants will also learn critical decision-making skills for active shooter, mugging and intimidation scenarios.  No experience required. Age 12+.


 

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