Ventura College Courses

Explore psychological perspectives on human development from conception to death, examining biological influences, developmental theories, and family dynamics across the lifespan.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore strategies for creating inclusive educational environments while examining social identities, systemic influences, and anti-bias approaches to support diverse learners and communities.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master effective guidance techniques and communication strategies for managing young children's behavior while promoting self-regulation, conflict resolution, and positive development in early childhood settings.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master essential health, safety, and nutrition practices for childcare settings, covering regulations, meal planning, prevention strategies, and educational approaches to promote positive habits in children.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master effective mentoring and supervision techniques for guiding adult learners in early childhood education settings, focusing on relationship-based approaches, reflective practices, and constructive communication.

• California Community Colleges System
• 8 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore child development through societal, family, and community contexts, focusing on socialization, identity formation, and collaborative support systems from birth through adolescence.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master fundamental chemistry theories, laws, and techniques while developing practical skills in chemical formulas, equations, and calculations for academic and professional applications.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master essential laboratory techniques and chemical principles through hands-on experiments, illustrating fundamental reactions and theoretical concepts in a practical setting.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the historical development, contemporary challenges, and socio-political dynamics of Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x communities in the United States, focusing on cultural and institutional impacts.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the foundations, philosophy, and systemic challenges of the U.S. criminal justice system, from historical theories to modern practices and potential reforms.

• California Community Colleges System
• 4 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master fundamental principles of California and federal criminal law, exploring constitutional rights, crime classifications, legal research, and real-world applications through case studies and current events.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore community-oriented policing, crisis management, and the complex dynamics between law enforcement and diverse communities while developing essential skills for criminal justice careers.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master the California Evidence Code's rules and procedures for criminal proceedings, focusing on search and seizure, witness testimony, confessions, and evidence presentation in legal contexts.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master legal processes in criminal justice, from pre-arrest through corrections, analyzing case law methodology and historical court decisions that shape modern justice system procedures.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master fundamental criminal investigation techniques, from evidence collection and scientific analysis to interviewing methods, criminal profiling, and DNA examination - building essential skills for law enforcement work.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course