Your order: 0 items
Go shopping!
Virtual Campus Main Page Free IAA Membership
Downloadable E-Media Astrological Software Calendars/Annuals OCA Logo Items Astrological Gifts Personal Chart Reports Search Shopping Areas
Beginner Classes Diploma Classes Continuing Education Departamento de Enseñanza en el Idioma Español Vedic Astrology
Self-Study Programs Multimedia Center Lecture Series Links to Other Sites Dictionary of Astrological and Astronomical Terms Public Libraries Current Planetary Positions
Current Announcements Our Teaching Philosophy IAA Ethical Credo Benefits of an IAA Education Student Testimonials IAA Faculty and Staff Graduates of IAA Apply to Teach

News from IAA:

Please note that registration for the free Monthly Lectures does not guarantee a place, but only provides the link to the lecture. If you want to make sure of a "seat" be there early as it is the first 25 people to arrive who are guaranteed a seat in the room. However if you miss out, don't despair. The full video recording of the lecture is always available for a nominal fee within 24 hours, so you won't miss out.

If you missed the June 2013 free lecture, “Astrology as a Symbolic Language" with Gregory Clare, don't despair, the recording is now available from the IAA Public libraries for the nominal price of 9.95. Click her to obtain your copy

There are nearly 200 video classes on every astrology topic imagineable available for download in the BDTB conference recording and Essays and Live Lectures libraries. This is more than 300 hours of information from the world's top astrologers. Click here to browse. You won't be disappointed

More news...

Check out the Top 50 Astrology sites!
Check out other top astrology sites...

Department of Preliminary Education

Department of Preliminary Education

Are you new to astrology? Have you discovered that there is more to astrology than the Sun-sign column? Do you believe in astrology and would you like to expand your knowledge and ability to understand a chart?

The Department of Preliminary Education has been established for you. It is an independent section of the campus. These classes are created by Gary Caton. IAA is very proud to have the veteran astrology instructor Gary Caton on its staff. He has a gift for breaking down sophisticated concepts into practical everyday language which people can relate to and has successfully taught many beginning students in various on-line forums. His classes present the basics of astrology to the new student, and are the prefect platfrom/introduction for IAA's Professional Training Department

Here is what Gary's students have to say about his class....

It is an honor and an absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to learn from Gary Caton. In my opinion, he is one of the best and brightest minds in the field of astrology today, and he shares his tremendous wealth of knowledge generously. Gary brought certain concepts about traditional astrology, which previously existed only on paper to me, to life, and that has made me a better astrologer.

Gary has a passion for teaching and deep knowledge of astrology. He not only sees a flat chart but views the chart from the sky’s perspective which adds an extra dimension to his teachings. He is always prepared, organized and provides great illustrations to convey his points. I have learned a great deal from him and highly recommend him as a teacher.

In addition to our regular class offerings, the Department of Preliminary Education has developed two independent-study programs, through which you can learn the basics of astrology at your own pace. You can find out more about these "QuickStart" programs at our self-study programs page.

If you would like to find courses taught by a particular instructor, you can visit our Faculty and Staff page, then click on the name of the instructor to view the courses they are teaching.

Class Offerings for Department of Preliminary Education

BASIC 001

These classes present the basics of astrology to the new student, who has recently discovered that there is more to ... [read more...]

7 class meetings
Prerequisites: None
Price: $200

This course is currently accepting registrations
View class schedules for this course

BASIC 002

This class expands upon what you learned in BASIC 001 and takes the beginner deeper in the study of astrology. ... [read more...]

9 class meetings
Prerequisites: BASIC 001
Price: $250

This course has no class offerings currently taking registrations.

TR102b History of Western Astrology: Antiquity to the Renaissance

9 class meetings
Prerequisites: This course is part of the Traditional Astrology Track. If you are required to take history as part of the Diploma Module, please see the 14 week course TR102a.

This course has no class offerings currently taking registrations.


All material at this Web site is Copyright © 1997-2013 by OCA, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without written permission is prohibited.