Chaffey College Courses

Explore the history, practices, and philosophies of corrections, examining institutions, community programs, and career opportunities in the U.S. criminal justice system.

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Analyze theories of crime and delinquency, exploring sociological factors and causation theories in the criminal justice system.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Examine social justice issues in criminal justice, including systemic racism, biases, and their impacts on decision-making and rehabilitation processes.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore juvenile justice system origins, theories, and processes, examining factors contributing to delinquency and prevention strategies.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore techniques, procedures, and ethics in crime investigation, from crime scene searches to trial processes. Gain practical skills in evidence collection and analysis.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore forensic analysis techniques in criminal investigations, covering crime scenes, evidence patterns, and controlled substances.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore computer science fundamentals, Object-Oriented Programming, and problem-solving using a high-level language in this hands-on, ACM-compliant course.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore advanced software engineering techniques for large program design and development, focusing on data abstraction, structures, and algorithms.

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore fundamental Computer Science topics: logic, proofs, set theory, programming basics, counting rules, relations, functions, recursion, graphs, and probability trees.

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Examine mass communication's impact on society through critical analysis of media content, technology, and historical context.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Develop public speaking skills through practice, theory, and critique. Prepare for diverse speaking situations with confidence and effectiveness.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore variables of face-to-face communication, analyze theories, and apply them to daily interactions for improved interpersonal skills.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Develop communication skills for group settings, focusing on problem-solving, conflict management, decision-making, and leadership through practical applications and theory.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Develop critical thinking skills, analyze arguments, and learn to defend and refute effectively using sound reasoning and evidence.

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Analyze communication processes between cultures, exploring effects of cultural differences on interaction and applying communication theory to intercultural settings.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course