Ventura College Courses

Master the fundamentals of California's juvenile justice system, exploring police procedures, delinquency theories, child abuse cases, and probation protocols while gaining practical insights into juvenile offender rehabilitation.

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

Explore drug trafficking history, laws, and enforcement techniques while learning investigation methods, substance classifications, and rehabilitation approaches.

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

Explore criminal homicide through real cases, examining murder patterns, victimology, and forensic investigation techniques while learning modern crime scene procedures and evidence handling.

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

Explore the foundations, operations, and practices of probation and parole systems, including sentencing approaches, officer roles, and legal frameworks affecting criminal justice supervision.

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

Explore criminal behavior patterns, theories of criminality, and crime control approaches while analyzing trends, classifications, and prevention strategies in modern society.

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

Master crime analytics fundamentals through mapping, network analysis, and data-driven decision-making to understand crime patterns and develop effective prevention strategies.

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

Gain hands-on experience in criminal justice through supervised volunteer work placements, developing practical skills and professional connections in law enforcement settings.

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

Master essential public speaking skills through hands-on practice in oral presentations, group discussions, and readings while developing research, organization, and active listening abilities.

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

Master effective group discussion techniques, problem-solving, and leadership skills while exploring behavioral theory and practical applications for successful team communication and conflict management.

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

Master effective communication through verbal and nonverbal techniques, develop assertiveness, improve listening skills, and learn conflict resolution strategies for personal and professional growth.

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

Master key concepts of media's role in society, exploring digital trends, ethics, technology, and cultural impacts while analyzing communication theories and their effects on modern information consumption.

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

Master essential life skills and academic strategies while developing self-awareness, motivation, and effective management techniques for success in higher education and personal growth.

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

Discover effective strategies for career planning, self-development, and job seeking while exploring how career choices impact your life journey and personal growth.

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

Master essential academic strategies and skills for college success, from time management and study techniques to test-taking and accessing campus resources for improved performance and achievement.

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

Gain insights into selecting the right career path through self-assessment, personality analysis, and goal-setting techniques to make informed decisions about your educational and professional future.

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