California Community Colleges System Courses

Legal Aspects of Evidence

Explore criminal evidence admissibility, witness competency, privileged communication, hearsay, and evidence collection techniques in legal proceedings.

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

Community Relations

Explore the intricate dynamics between communities and the justice system, focusing on crime, conflict, and diversity challenges in administering justice.

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

Police Patrol Tactics and Strategy

Explore police patrol tactics, operations, and community roles. Examine historical approaches, decision-making, and officer conduct evaluation in law enforcement.

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

Introduction to Homeland Security

Explore public management policies, law enforcement roles, and first responder responsibilities in U.S. security through theories, concepts, and case studies.

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

Introduction to Correctional Sciences

Explore past and present criminal justice practices, analyze punishment alternatives, and examine correctional institutions and contemporary issues.

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

Principles of Investigation

Master investigative techniques, from crime scene analysis to suspect profiling, while navigating 4th Amendment issues and preparing comprehensive case reports.

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

Introduction to Forensics for Criminal Justice

Explore forensic techniques for collecting, preserving, and analyzing physical evidence to establish facts and proof in criminal investigations.

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

Gangs and Corrections

Explore street and prison gang dynamics, history, and characteristics. Analyze law enforcement's role in intervention and suppression strategies.

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

Administration of Justice Report Writing

Develop proper crime report writing skills through simulations and role-playing, focusing on accurate documentation techniques for law enforcement records.

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

Food Production Land Use and Politics - A Global Perspective

Explore global food production systems, examining economic, political, and cultural influences while emphasizing ethical and sustainable agricultural practices.

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

Horticultural Science

Develop horticulture skills for gardening, nursery, and landscape applications, focusing on propagation, cultural practices, and plant biology.

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

Interior Landscaping

Explore design, installation, and maintenance of indoor plants. Learn identification, culture, and care techniques for creating stunning interior landscapes.

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

Ornamental Plants for Southwest Climates

Discover and cultivate drought-tolerant plants native to California and the Southwest for ornamental use in arid climates.

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

Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History

Explore visual art, art history, and cultural contexts through engaging lectures and potential field trips. Gain insights into art's societal role and significance.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 8 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Gothic

Explore Western art from Prehistoric to Gothic eras, examining relationships between visual forms and their cultural contexts. Optional field trips enhance learning.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 8 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course