Curriculum by Grade Level
Elementary
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Elementary Curriculum
The following is a breakdown of subjects covered for each grade.
AJ 101: Introduction to Administration of Justice
This course provides a study of the history and philosophy of the system of administration of criminal justice in the United States. It examines the various sub-systems; role expectations and their interrelationships; theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation; ethics; education and training for professionalism in the system; and legal words and phrases as an aid in the communication process.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
AA – T (Law, Public Policy and Society)
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective Credit
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 11–12
ENGL C1000: Academic Reading and Writing
Description
Prerequisite: Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process. 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. (Formerly ENGL 100)
College Units: 4 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 1A
Cal-GETC Area 1A
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
B – ELA
GPA Grade Bump:
Yes (Equivalent to AP English Language)
Eligible Grade Level 11–12
ENGL C1001: Critical Thinking and Writing
Description
In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. (Formerly ENGL 103)
College Units: 4 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 1B
Cal-GETC Area 1B
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
B – ELA
GPA Grade Bump:
Yes (Equivalent to AP English Language)
Eligible Grade Level: 12
FILM 159: World Film
Description
This course examines the art of motion pictures and its international and global impact. It includes the critical analysis of feature films as a reflection of national, ethnic and cultural values.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 3A
Cal-GETC Area 3A
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
F-VAPA
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 9-12
HED 100: Contemporary Health Problems
Description
Students will identify, analyze, and seek solutions to contemporary health issues. The learner will be exposed to such health components as improving nutrition and physical fitness, enhancing mental and emotional health, creating healthy and caring relationships, avoiding and overcoming destructive habits, preventing and fighting disease, reproduction, healthcare, environmental safety, and facing life’s transitions.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC: Health & Wellness Proficiency Requirement
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
Meets HS Health Requirement
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 9-12
SOC 210: Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S.
This course is a survey of theories, problems, nature and the dynamics of racism and the lived experiences of Native Americans, Black/African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinx Americans and other racialized groups. Power and inequality,prejudice, and discrimination and patterns of racial/ethnic relations are examined conceptually and historically, using data from scientific, philosophical, sociopolitical, legal and cultural knowledges produced by minoritized communities. Models and concepts for positive change will be explored. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or who have received credit in ETHN 210.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 4 or 7
Cal-GETC Area 4 or 6
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective Credit
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 11–12
SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish
Description
This beginning Spanish course emphasizes listening, speaking, reading, and writing and helps to develop the appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of differences and similarities between cultures.
College Units: 5 units
Type of College Credit:
Elective Credits
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
E – LOTE (equivalent to Span 2)
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 9–12
SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish
This course is a continuation of the study of the basic principles of Spanish with an emphasis on oral and written communication. It helps to continue to develop an appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of differences and similarities between cultures. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 101
College Units: 5 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 3B
Cal-GETC Area 3B
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
E – LOTE (equivalent to Span 3)
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 9–12
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