West Valley College Courses

Explore cultural dynamics, communication patterns, and cross-cultural relationships to develop stronger intercultural competence and foster meaningful connections across diverse groups.

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

Master essential college navigation skills, academic success strategies, and educational planning while exploring West Valley's programs, services, and transfer opportunities.

• California Community Colleges System
• 1 week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master essential life management, goal-setting, and academic strategies while exploring career planning, college expectations, and personal growth for a successful educational journey.

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

Explore personality assessment techniques and decision-making strategies to identify career paths aligned with your values, interests, and lifestyle goals in today's evolving job market.

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

Explore social justice movements, identity, and cultural dynamics of ethnic and racial groups in the US while examining strategies for equity, liberation, and anti-racism.

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

Explore the rich tapestry of American dance forms, their cultural significance, and the social, political, and religious influences that shape contemporary choreography.

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

Explore the cultural, social, and political impact of dance in American society while analyzing diverse dance forms and contemporary choreographic expressions.

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

Master fundamental macroeconomic concepts, from market systems and banking to monetary policy, international trade, and economic growth through hands-on analysis and real-world applications.

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

Master fundamental microeconomic concepts, from market equilibrium and consumer theory to international trade, exploring how individual decision-makers and markets shape economic outcomes.

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

Master essential collegiate writing techniques, analytical reading skills, and research paper development while strengthening your ability to create clear, effective essays with proper grammar.

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

Enhance your knowledge of literary analysis through close reading, critical thinking, and analytical writing while exploring diverse cultural works across major genres.

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

Master critical thinking and formal argument writing through analysis, evaluation, and research methods while developing persuasive essay-writing skills and learning to identify logical fallacies.

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

Master the craft of fiction writing through hands-on workshops, developing sophisticated storytelling techniques and essential narrative elements while building a portfolio of short stories or novel chapters.

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

Master essential English listening and speaking skills through focused practice on pronunciation, vocabulary, and comprehension of American English, including stress patterns and common expressions.

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

Master essential listening and speaking skills in American English through practice with native speech, pronunciation, rhythm, and common vocabulary while exploring current events, cultural topics, and personal experiences.

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