AJ 100 – Intro to Criminal Justice

This course provides students with an introduction and overview of the American criminal justice system. This course examines the history, development and philosophy of criminal justice and summarizes fundamental practices found in law enforcement, the courts and corrections in a democratic society. Topics include the purpose of social
control, theories of crime causation, the nature of police work, judicial procedures and correctional strategies in the United States.

(Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC)

This course is a thematic introduction to global art and visual culture. Students will explore a broad range of artistic media from pre-history to
the present, including painting, sculpture, architecture, film, video, and other new media. Students will acquire analytical and interpretive skills and develop an understanding of the role of art and visual culture in human history. Classroom presentations are supplemented by gallery and museum visits.

(Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

This course is an introduction to the cultural aspects of human behavior and the nature of culture. It includes the uniformities and variabilities of culture, social organization, family structure, economics, politics, religion, language, and other basic topics. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times.

(Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA
GE, CSU GE, IGETC

This course is designed to give students concentrated opportunities to communicate their ideas. Emphasis is on developing the speaker’s ability
to present original subject matter. This is accomplished by the preparation and presentation of four to six informative and persuasive speeches, as well as various in-class assignments and exercises to develop speaking proficiency by skillfully using logic and reasoning.

(Degree Credit) (CSU)
(UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

This course is designed to teach strategies for success to promote
academic and lifelong learning through career and academic planning integration. Topics include career investigation, assessment of interest, personality, skills, values, and other personal qualities that coincide with educational and career success; application of career and lifespan development theory; psychological and social issues that impact career and life choices; decision making; time management; goal setting; life management strategies; job search and career building techniques.

(Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation: COUN 100 F, COUN 110 F, COUN 151 F, COUN 160 F, and COUN 163 F combined maximum credit, 3 units) AA GE, CSU GE

This course is an introduction to the field of Chicana/o Studies. It is designed to acquaint students with the most significant social, political, economic, and historical aspects of the Chicana/o experience in the United States. As such, the course is interdisciplinary in nature and
critically analyzes the societal context in which Chicanas/os have sought to maintain their culture.

(CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

This course presents a historical study of the music of a rock musician. The principal focus will be on the music with analysis, secondary emphasis is placed on the sociological, political, and economic conditions which so
heavily influenced this musical genre’s development. Listening Active, directed listening, will be the primary function activity in the classroom. Out-of-class activities will include music listening and concert attendance.

(CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

his course is an introduction to the science of nutrition. Major principles, functions and sources of nutrients are discussed, as well as their relationship to health and disease. Chemistry and physiology are also discussed as they relate to nutrition. General application as it pertains to today’s students is stressed. Students will analyze their food intake.

(Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE

This course is an introduction to the trends and opportunities in today’s dynamic global business environment surveying economics, global markets, social responsibility, ownership forms, entrepreneurship, management organization, marketing, accounting and financial
management.

(CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE