ASL 122: American Sign Language I (4 units) 

An introduction to American Sign Language as it is used with deaf community. Students will study the basic structure and development of the language as well as Deaf Culture. Emphasis is placed on both receptive and expressive skills.

Transfers to UC/CSU.

Requisites: None

Meeting time: ONLINE ONLY

Counts toward World Language requirement

CMST 106: Interpersonal Communications (3 units)

A course which examines human communication theory and principles across a variety of contexts. The course emphasizes analysis of communication variables as well as skill development and application.

Transfers to UC/CSU.

Requisites: None

Mondays & Wednesdays after school

Counts as an elective course

CTMF 121A: Basic Woodworking (3 units)

This is a beginning woodworking class. Topics covered include safety, tools, the composition of wood and its characteristics, beginning design and sketching, project planning, measuring and cutting, use of large and small power tools, and general woodworking techniques. Students will be expected to complete multiple projects as part of their grade.Not transferable to UC/CSU.

Requisites: None

Meeting time: see Mr. Chapman K-1000 for details

Counts as an elective course

ENGL C1000: English Composition and Reading (4 units) 

The course covers the principles and methods of research and expository writing with a variety of materials from different academic disciplines. Students read and analyze college level materials and compose expository essays that demonstrate critical thinking skills and an understanding of rhetorical strategies. Transfers to UC/CSU.

Requisites: None

Mondays & Wednesdays after school

Counts toward English requirement

ENGL C1001: Critical Thinking & Composition (3 units)  

This course is designed to develop the student's critical thinking, reading and writing skills beyond the level achieved in ENGL 101.0. It will focus primarily on the analysis and evaluation of expository and argumentative discourse, and on writing analytical and argumentative essays. Transfers to UC/CSU.

Requisites: ENGL 101, minimum grade C

Tuesdays & Thursdays after school

ETH 101: Intro to Chicana/o Studies (3 units)

Provides an interdisciplinary survey of Chicana/o culture and heritage through the centuries with an emphasis on the contemporary experience in the United States. Analyzes the economic, political, social, cultural and intellectual elements of the Chicana/o community and studies the changing roles of the Chicana/o in American society.

Transfers to UC/CSU.

Requisites: None

Meeting time: ONLINE ONLY

GUID 50: College Success (1 unit)

This survey course is designed to introduce personal management and study techniques that are commonly applied among successful college students. This course emphasizes concepts such as the learning process, time management, note taking, efficient textbook reading, memory development and effective test-taking.

Requisites: None

Meeting time: Mondays @ 2:45

A perfect 1st college course!

HIST 118: US History after 1876 (3 units)  

A survey of the history of the United States from 1876 to the present. The course will focus on economic, political and social history in order to understand the causal factors that created the United States. Gender and ethnic history will be examined in light of the development of the United States and how diverse groups contributed to the historical reality of the United States. Transfers to UC/CSU.

Requisites: None

Tuesdays & Thursdays after school

Counts toward US History grad requirement

PSYC C1000: Introductory Psychology (3 units)  

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The content focuses on the exploration of major psychological theories and concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition and consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology. Transfers to UC/CSU.

Requisites: None

Tuesdays & Thursdays after school

Counts as an elective