California Community Colleges System Courses

Pharmacology in EMS

Basic principles of pharmacology including drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses in emergency medical services (EMS) and methods of medication administration.

• California Community Colleges System
• 31st Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Academic Reading and Writing

In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research.

• California Community Colleges System
• 19th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

First Aid, CPR and AED

This course involves the theory and detailed demonstration of first aid care of the injured. The course will also introduce key issues for leading a healthy lifestyle, including heart disease risk fac

• California Community Colleges System
• 31st Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Crit. Think/Write through Lit.

In this course, students receive instruction in analytical, critical, and argumentative writing. Students develop critical thinking, close reading and literary analysis skills, research strategies, in

• California Community Colleges System
• 19th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Physiological Effects of Alcohol and Drugs

Examines effects of alcohol and drugs on the human body. Includes tolerance, habituation, cross-tolerance, and synergistic effect.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Addiction: Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery

Provides a comprehensive overview of theories, practices, and outcomes of the most generally accepted and scientifically supported models of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery for addic

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Issues in Domestic Violence

History, law, and psychology of domestic violence. Cultural, social aspects, and relationship to substance abuse explored.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Co-Occurring Disorders

Overview of the complex interactions of mental disorders and chemical dependency. Reviews and examines the key areas involving co-occurring disorders: definition, diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

The Administration of Justice System

History and philosophy of the justice system, subsystems, roles, relationships and theories of crime causation and correction.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Principles and Procedures of the Justice System

Due process in criminal proceedings from pre-arrest through trial and appeal using statutory law and legal precedent.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Concepts of Criminal Law

Classification of crime, elements of crimes, common and statutory law, and evidence as observed through the study of case law decisions by state and federal courts.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Legal Aspects of Evidence

Criminal evidence, including admissibility, witness competency, privileged communication, hearsay, and collection and preservation of evidence.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Community Relations

Examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Police Patrol Tactics and Strategy

Foundation issues of police tactics, operations, and the complex role of the uniform police officer in the community. The history and development of approaches, decision-making processes, and officer

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Introduction to Homeland Security

Public management policies and issues relevant to the security of the United States. Roles and responsibilities of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Emphasis on the role of first res

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course