Dual Enrollment Courses
Students can choose from the available courses that will count towards their high school diploma while allowing students to get a head start on their higher education goals. These classes are free and most transferable to the UCs and CSUs, saving you time and money in college! Check out the descriptions of available courses below.
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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
AFRS 100: Introduction to Black/Africana Studies
Description
This course is a survey of the major subject areas, themes, concepts, schools of thought, theorists, philosophical underpinnings, and historical evolution in the discipline of Africana Studies. It includes an examination of key historical movements in the struggle for equality, liberation, and freedom for Black people in the United States and world. This course also explores the intersection and impact of race, class, gender and other systems of power and oppression on African American people.
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:
Yes (equivalent to AP African American Studies)
Eligible Grade Level: 10–12
ANTH 100: Cultural Anthropology
Description
This course traces the social behavior of present societies exploring various cultures on earth. The class will study those societies in terms of culture growth, through a survey of the basic, learned behavior patterns. Thus the class will study a wide range of cultural phenomena, including material culture, social organization, customs, religions, languages, family life, economics, the arts and literature.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 4
Cal-GETC Area 4
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective Credit
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 10–12
ANTH 115: Physical Anthropology & ANTH 115L: Intro to Physical Anthropology Lab
This course is about the human past; where we came from and how we got to be the way we are today in terms of both biological and cultural evolution. The topics covered will include: the origin and development of the human species; heredity and population genetics; fossil evidence; the human’s relation to the rest of the animal kingdom; and modern human diversity and variation. ANTH 115L: This course is a comparative study of both human and non-human primates, human variation, evolution, genetics, forensic anthropology, the primate fossil record, and provides a coordinated laboratory experience with ANTH 115.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 4
Cal-GETC Area 4
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective Credit
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 11–12
ART 101: Art History 1: Prehistory to Gothic
Description
This course covers art and its role in human affairs from Prehistory to Gothic with an emphasis on giving students an understanding of all of the visual arts. It is designed to be of interest and value to the art and non-art major alike.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 3A
Cal-GETC Area 3A
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
V – VAPA
GPA Grade Bump:
Yes (equivalent to AP Art History)
Eligible Grade Level: 11–12
ASL 210: American Sign Language III
Description
American Sign Language (ASL) III takes students who have knowledge of basic and intermediate sign language to the point where they can function comfortably in a wide variety of situations in the Deaf Community. Since students will most likely continue their learning in the Deaf community, it is essential that they learn appropriate behaviors and showing awareness of and respect for Deaf culture. Deaf culture is taught throughout the curriculum. This course uses multimedia presentations, activities, and exercises for advanced practice using American Sign Language. The course will provide students with cultural information and current linguistic research. This course is not open to students who have received credit in SL 201.
College Units: 4 units
Type of College Credit:
Elective Credit
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
E – LOTE (equivalent to ASL 3)
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 11–12
ASL 211: American Sign Language IV
Description
This fourth level American Sign Language (ASL) course continues the study of ASL with the context of Deaf culture. This course will emphasize the acquisition of advanced conversational and narrative skills in receptive, expressive to develop language fluency at the advanced level. This course provides the expanded review of ASL grammar and vocabulary necessary to acquire these skills. Students will also be introduced to the syntactical structure, grammatical patterns, and current linguistic research through lectures, homework assignments, and reading assignments.
College Units: 4 units
Type of College Credit:
Elective Credit
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
E – LOTE (equivalent to ASL 4)
GPA Grade Bump:
Yes
Eligible Grade Level: 11–12
BCOT 248: Professional Soft Skills for the Workplace
Description
This course covers the critical soft skills necessary for workplace success. Topics include, but are not limited to, communication skills, job behavior, customer service, project management leadership, power listening, conflict resolution, teamwork, networking, emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, employer expectations, time/stress management, employee attitude, and workplace ethics.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
Elective Credit
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 11–12
COMM 100: Intro to Communications Studies
Description
This course explores the historical foundation, principles, methods, and theoretical perspectives of human communication, a field of study emphasizing the foundational knowledge and practice of public discourse in various contexts. Students analyze and adhere to the tenets of the communication process to adapt communication concepts for the development of an informative and persuasive presentation in front of a live audience. This course includes critically examining messaging, listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, and message evaluation across various contexts course.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 1C
Cal-GETC Area 1C
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective Credit
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 10–12
COMM C1000: Intro to Public Speaking
Description
In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience, and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. (Formerly COMM 130)
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 1C
Cal-GETC Area 1C
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective Credit
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 10–12
COMM 132: Small Group Communication
Description
As an introduction to the fundamentals of group discussion, this course explores small group communication theories to examine group development; leadership in groups; group communication norms, and processes with emphasis on problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-reduction techniques. Students will learn a variety of techniques to prepare and deliver group presentations.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 1C
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective Credit
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 10–12
COUN 200: Success in College and Career
Description
This course will provide students with knowledge, information, and skills to better understand themselves as students, people, and members of the working world. It will assist them to establish life, career, educational, and personal goals and to develop plans and strategies to successfully meet those goals. (Formerly CG 200)
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
Elective Credit
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective Credit
GPA grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 12
ECON 101: Economics Issues and Policy
Description
This is a one-semester survey of basic economic concepts and institutions stressing the role of the United States in the global economy. The course presents the foundations of economic analysis and applications to the market-oriented economy, role of government, and relationships and comparisons with the world economy. It is designed for students who desire an economic perspective without an intensive or technical investigation.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 4
Cal-GETC Area 4
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
Meets Economics Graduation Requirement
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level 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
HED 100: Contemporary Health Problems & HED 102: Intro to Public Health
Description
HED 100: 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. (9 Weeks).
HED 102: This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, and the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines are covered. Topics of the discipline include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed HO 102. (9 Weeks)
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC: Health & Wellness Proficiency Requirement
AA – Public Health requirement
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
Meets HS Health Requirement
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 9-12
HIST 103: Political & Social History of the US: 1877 – Present
Description
A survey of cultural, diplomatic, economic, ethnic, political and social trends in recent United States history from 1877 to the present, focusing on the roles played by the diverse peoples and cultures who shared in the development of the United States. An emphasis may be placed on one or more of these factors.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 3B or 4
Cal-GETC Area 3B or 4
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
A – Social Science
GPA Grade Bump:
Yes (Equivalent to AP United States History)
Eligible Grade Level: 11
LAW 101: Intro to Law
Description
This course provides an overview and development of the American legal system including the legal and judicial process in the United States covering the adversarial system, jurisdiction of federal and state courts, the general process of judicial review, and the participants in the legal system. Explanation of different sources of law including, constitutions, statutes, case/common law (i.e., court cases), and administrative/regulatory rules. Review of basic legal reasoning and introductory research methods. Introduction to civil law and procedure, alternative dispute resolution, tort law, criminal law and procedure, contract law, and other areas of law including civil rights. Also included is a review of the principles of legal ethics.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
Elective
California Law Pathways Requirement
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective Credit
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 10–12
LAW 110: Business Law
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the legal aspects of the business world. It will cover an overview of the development of law and the court systems; forms of business governance including partnerships and corporations; contract, tort, criminal, and agency law; and bailments and personal property.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
Elective (AA – Law, Public Policy and Society)
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective Credit
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 10–12
STAT C1000: Intro to Statistics
Description
Prerequisite: Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra. This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. (Formerly MATH 112)
College Units: 4 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 2
Cal-GETC Area 2
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
C – Math (4th year)
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 12
MATH 140: Trigonometry
This course includes circular functions, inverses, graphs, angles and trigonometric functions, solutions of right and oblique triangles, identities, solutions of equations, and complex numbers.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
Prerequisite for Math 155 (PreCalculus)
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
C – Math (4th year)
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 11–12
MUS 104B: History of Rock Music
This course introduces students to rock and its influence on American popular music. The students will learn how to actively engage with music by relating rock to other styles of music, relating music to text, and relating rock to its cultural context.
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: 10–12
PHIL 102: Intro to Ethics
This course represents a survey of the major theories of value in the writings of some prominent Western Asian philosophical traditions, with special attention to a critical evaluation of their relevance to educational, ethical, aesthetic, religious, and social problems of our times.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 3B
Cal-GETC Area 3B
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 11–12
POLS C1000: American Government and Politics
Description
This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. (Formerly POL 101)
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 3B
Cal-GETC Area 3B
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
A – Social Science (American Govt Grad Requirement)
GPA Grade Bump:
Yes (Equivalent to AP Government)
Eligible Grade Level: 12
PSYC C1000: Introduction to Psychology
This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. (Formerly PSYC 101)
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
IGETC Area 4
Cal-GETC Area 4
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective Credit
GPA Grade Bump:
Yes
Eligible Grade Level: 11–12
READ 101: Literacy and Learning Strategies for College Success
This course focuses on providing students with powerful success strategies and tools for college completion and career success. These skills include applying reading and learning strategies, using time management techniques, determining and setting goals, employing effective study-reading strategies, utilizing listening and note-taking skills, preparing for and taking tests, using memory techniques, and developing their information literacy.
College Units: 3 units
Type of College Credit:
Elective Credits
High School Credits: 10 Credits
Type of HS Credit:
G – Elective Credit
GPA Grade Bump:
No
Eligible Grade Level: 9–10
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