Porterville College Courses

Master fundamental accounting principles and practices, from basic cycles to accruals and deferrals, while developing practical skills in computerized accounting systems using general ledger software.

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

Explore ethical dilemmas in law enforcement, judicial processes, and corrections while examining philosophical foundations and contemporary challenges in American justice.

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

Explore the criminal justice process from pre-arrest through appeals, examining due process, statutory law, and the roles of law enforcement, courts, and corrections systems.

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

Explore the constitutional foundations and procedural rules of evidence in criminal justice, from arrest procedures to courtroom admissibility and case interpretations.

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

Explore critical perspectives on justice administration, focusing on relationships between law enforcement agencies, practitioners, and the public while examining professional ethics and community dynamics.

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

Explore the complex world of youth crime in America, examining theories, social factors, gang dynamics, prevention programs, and the juvenile justice system's response to delinquent behavior.

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

Master fundamental economic principles applied to agricultural production, resource management, market dynamics, and policy analysis in the farming sector.

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

Master essential computer applications and digital tools for modern agribusiness, from spreadsheets and databases to web design and Internet resources, enhancing workplace productivity and technological competence.

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

Master essential financial accounting systems and practices specific to farming operations, from transaction recording to analyzing enterprise records for effective agricultural management.

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

Explore human evolution, primate behavior, and biological diversity through scientific methods, fossil evidence, and modern research in biological anthropology.

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

Explore global cultural diversity through anthropological perspectives, examining family structures, gender roles, political systems, and religious practices while learning ethnographic research methods.

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

Explore the methods and theories of archaeological research, discovering how scientists uncover human behavior through material culture and field investigations.

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

Explore diverse cultural perspectives on supernatural beliefs, religious practices, and rituals across societies while examining their evolution and global impact on human communities.

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

Master essential art concepts and techniques while exploring diverse cultural expressions through time, developing foundational skills in studio practice and artistic appreciation.

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

Master intermediate American Sign Language through authentic conversations, expanding vocabulary, receptive skills, and cultural understanding while building on ASL fundamentals for effective communication with the Deaf community.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course