Sheridan College in Johnson County
Sheridan College in Johnson County (SCJC) offers a variety of in-person, online, and hybrid courses to help you start your journey toward a degree in Health Sciences, Business, or General Studies. You can also take courses to earn a certificate, or enroll in personal enrichment and community interest classes.
SCJC is located in the Bomber Mountain Civic Center in beautiful downtown Buffalo, Wyoming, at the base of the Bighorn Mountains.
Find out more about our new Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Training program, complete your High School Equivalency Certificate, take college courses and finish prerequisites, become a CNA, or just take a class for fun. You’ll receive assistance with class registration, and there are robust scholarship and financial aid options available, as well as career counseling – all right here in Johnson County!
SCJC Academic Class Schedules:
Fall Community Interest Classes:
Two weekends – 3/29-30 & 4/5-4/6
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Buffalo, SCJC Kitchen 101
CULA-1950-51 (1 credit)
Instructor: Vitale, J.
Cost: $127 (WY resident), $60 lab fee
Learn to harness the power of beneficial microbes to make delicious and healthy foods. This hands-on class will cover the science and cultural importance of fermentation, and survey a wide variety of techniques to preserve and transform humble ingredients into exciting culinary concoctions. Students will leave each session having made a sampling of fermented foods to bring home with them. We’ll cover fermented vegetables like sauerkraut, kimchi, and brine-pickled cucumbers, dairy products like cheese, yogurt, and cultured butter, beverages like kombucha, jun, and water kefir, condiments like hot sauce, and mustard, sourdough basics, and more. Lunch provided each day!
8 Weeks, 3/12/25 – 5/9/25
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Locations: Buffalo, SCJC Rm. 104
OEAC-1950-51 (1 credit)
Instructor: Buhr, R.
Cost: $127 (WY resident), $20 lab fee
This introductory course is designed for students regarding the fundamentals of fly fishing. Participants will get an overview on topics including gear selection, basic entomology, fly selection, proper knots, casting, and much more. If you have ever thought of trying this amazing sport, this class will shorten the learning curve and help you to have success on the water.
8 Weeks, 1/21/25 – 3/10/25
Tuesdays, 5:30p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Locations: Buffalo, SCJC Rm. 102
OEAC-1950-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Anderson, K.
Cost: $127 (WY resident), $75 lab fee
Fly Rod Building allows students to learn about fly fishing, types of fishing rods. Students will also learn how to assess rod quality and performance as they learn to assemble and make their own fly-fishing rod.
8 Weeks, 3/25/25 – 5/9/25
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Locations: Buffalo, SCJC Rm. 103
PHTO-1950-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Wing, L.
Cost: $127 (WY resident)
Wanting to take that perfect picture? Then this is your course. In this class, you will learn how to work that digital camera, take the right picture, and then crop, edit, and even print those images. This class is both for beginners and seasoned photographers. This is an introductory still-photography class dealing with the basics of digital photography. Students will learn basic camera anatomy and functions, along with lighting and flash techniques. Specific areas such as file formats, image editing programs, printers, and electronic format output will be covered. Lectures may introduce the work of noted photographers, study the evolution of aesthetics and theory associated with the history of the medium, and examine the impact that the photographic image exerts in historical and contemporary culture.
8 Weeks, 1/22/25 – 3/10/25
Wednesdays, 5:30p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Locations: Buffalo, SCJC Rm. 102
ART-1950-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Wuerker, J.
Cost: $127 (WY resident), $20 lab fee
Learning the basic skills for drawing and sketching will give you confidence to tackle any drawing project. We with cover the highlights of perspective, drawing from observation, value, mark making, negative space, composition, and a little bit of cartooning. This is a hands-on course that is taught with encouragement through fun exercises, targeted projects, and examples from art history.
Two-day course, April 12 & 13
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Locations: Buffalo, SCJC
OEAC-1950 (1 credit)
Instructor: Todd, A.
Cost: $157 (WY resident)
Interested in learning how to pack a horse for a trip in the mountains? Then this class is for you! Students will learn about different pack animals, equipment, saddling adjusting, weight distribution, horse side manner, different hitch forms, and computing speed and accuracy for a safe and effective pack trip.
8 Weeks, 1/27/25 – 3/10/25
Mon. & Thurs., 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Locations: Buffalo, SCJC Rm. 102
PEAC-1294-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Lawerence, T.
Cost: $127 (WY resident)
Yoga flow emphasizes the sequential movement between postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. This course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their personal wellness through the participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity. This course is designed to complement and enhance biomechanics by focusing on balance, flexibility, and strength. The course will give an overview of different styles of Yoga, its history, and purpose. The postures (asanas), breath and correct body mechanics for each posture will be addressed, along with contraindications and modification for limitations.
“Having this opportunity locally is like a dream come true. Being in Buffalo, in a building I was familiar with, made it less scary to go to college.”
– Amanda Cahhal, Music
“Studying online allows you to work at your own pace, and it definitely gives you the opportunity to just be yourself.”
– Cantrell Rosalez
Buffalo, WY
Health Science major
“They helped me find this degree and a new passion that I can really see myself doing. It all feels life-changing.”
– William Mitchell, Rangeland Management
The TRIO program at Sheridan College and Sheridan College in Johnson County is a service provided to qualifying students that allows them to complete their degrees and transfer to four-year institutions. TRIO takes a holistic approach to helping students achieve long-term academic goals by focusing on four core areas: academic, financial, career, and personal/social.
Current students may find more information on The Hub.
Testing Services Available
Testing services are available by appointment only:
Call 307-684-2001 and schedule today.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday
PATH TO YOUR DEGREE
Take the next step to become a student.
> FAFSA Application
Use College Code 003930
Contact us!
Joseph Aguirre
Director, College Success Programs
307-684-2001
jaguirre@sheridan.edu
Brianna Buckingham
Retention Mentor
307-675-0143
bbuckingham@sheridan.edu
Give us a call at 307-684-2001 or submit the form below to get started!
Location
Sheridan College in Johnson County
We are located in the Bomber Mountain Civic Center in downtown Buffalo. The Center is operated by the Kaycee-Buffalo-Johnson County Economic Development Joint Powers Board. It has various classroom spaces, as well as two gymnasiums.
Bomber Mountain Civic Center
63 N. Burritt Ave.
Buffalo, WY 82834
