Southwestern College Courses

Explore the functions and processes of criminal justice systems, focusing on California's framework, constitutional foundations, and adjudication procedures from arrest to release.

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

Master essential writing skills for criminal justice professionals, focusing on clear communication, legal documentation, and proper formatting for administrative and legal reports.

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

Master effective communication strategies between law enforcement and diverse communities, exploring social dynamics, cultural relationships, and modern approaches to addressing crime and conflict in justice administration.

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

Explore human evolution, genetics, and primate studies while examining fossil evidence and skeletal analysis to understand our species' natural history and biological adaptations.

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

Explore diverse cultural adaptations worldwide, examining how societies develop unique systems of communication, economics, family structures, and religious practices.

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

Explore the rich cultural heritage of indigenous Mesoamerican societies, examining their ecological adaptations, technological innovations, and the impact of Old World influences.

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

Explore diverse cultural perspectives on spirituality, magic, healing practices, and religious beliefs while examining global practitioners' approaches to physical and emotional well-being.

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

Explore fundamental concepts of architectural design, theory, and practice while developing skills in model-making, representation, and understanding the built environment.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 1 hour a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master essential drawing techniques using graphite, markers, and ink while exploring fundamentals of sketching and creating presentation drawings inspired by nature and built environments.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 2 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master architectural graphic representation through orthographic and axonometric projection, perspective drawing, shading, typography, and presentation techniques using various media.

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

Master portfolio development techniques for architecture and design, focusing on curation, visual structure, organizational strategies, and effective presentation methods for showcasing creative work.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 1 hour a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master architectural design fundamentals through hands-on spatial problem-solving, focusing on 3D design principles, drawing techniques, and modeling to develop creative solutions.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master Building Information Modeling (BIM) fundamentals using Revit Architecture software to enhance drawing coordination, improve accuracy, and make informed architectural project decisions.

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

Explore the evolution of architecture from prehistoric times to the Industrial Revolution, examining cultural influences, design principles, and societal impacts on building practices.

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

Explore the evolution of architecture from the 18th century to modern times, examining cultural influences, design principles, and sociopolitical factors shaping built environments.

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