Chaffey College Courses

Historical development of criminal law, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions, definitions, classification of crime and application to the criminal justice system. Legal research, study of c

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Examination of the criminal prosecution process from pre-arrest through final disposition, and the associated court actions taken by the defense and prosecution. Roles and responsibilities of law enfo

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

This course examines the relationship between multicultural communities and the justice system. It will explore the interactions between criminal justice practitioners and special populations, includi

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Philosophical and practical overview of the history, evolution and current practices of the field of corrections, including extensive examination of the roles and responsibilities of the three prongs

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

This course covers an analysis of theories of crime and delinquency with a focus on sociological factors. Sociological factors such as culture, social class, gender, education level, poverty, systemic

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

This course addresses the techniques, procedures, and ethical issues in the investigation of crime, including organization of the investigative process, crime scene searches, interviewing and interrog

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

An introduction to the role of forensics in criminal investigations including methods utilized in the forensic analysis of crime scenes, pattern evidence, instruments, firearms, questioned documents a

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Prerequisite: COMPSCI-1, COMPSCI-5 (formerly CISPROG-5), or ITIS-30 (formerly CISPROG-1). Fundamental topics for Computer Science, such as logic, proof techniques, set theory, introduction to computer

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

A critical examination of the form, content, and influence of the processes of mass communication. Historical overview and examination of mass-mediated reality using theories of rhetoric and symbolic

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Advisory: Completion of ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGL-1A). In-depth exploration of the variables of the interpersonal communication processes as they occur in day-to-day, face-to-face human interaction. C

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

This course focuses on oral communication principles in a variety of group contexts. Emphasis is placed on theory, application, and evaluation of group communication processes, including problem solvi

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGL-1A). The study of argumentation as an oral and written skill with an emphasis on the principles of critical thinking and sound reasoning. Examination of quality

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Identification and analysis of processes and problems of communication between people of different cultures. Effects of differences in attitudes, social organization, role expectations, language and n

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Introduction to communication in the family setting. Analysis of how communication-related behavior affects the development, maintenance, enhancement, and deterioration of family relationships. Throug

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

This course provides a foundational introduction to Communication Studies. Students will practice speech-making in a democratic society and explore key communication theories and principles within pub

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course