Chaffey College Courses

This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• 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
• 17th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course