Patrick Henry is planning to offer 7 Mesa Classes for the 2025-2026 school year. All classes are paired, so students take one class in the Fall and one class in the Spring. Classes are for 11th and 12th graders only.
Electives
BUSE 100: Introduction to Business (Fall) This introductory course for both business and non-business majors provides a broad understanding of the business community, including how culture; society; economic systems; legal, international, political, and financial institutions; and human behavior interact to affect a business organization's policies and practices within the U.S. and a global society. Topics include business functions and terminology; organizational structure and design; leadership; human resource management; organized labor practices; marketing; organizational communication; technology; entrepreneurship; legal, accounting, and financial practices; the stock and securities market; and occupational choices. This course is intended for students majoring in Business or anyone interested in the function and role of the business community. (3 Units, UC & CSU)
MARK 100: Principles of Marketing (Spring) This course is an overview of the foundations, principles, processes, and goals of marketing. Topics include ethics and social responsibility; global marketing and world trade; corporate marketing strategies; and emerging technologies. Marketing strategies include product planning, development, pricing, distribution, and promotion. This course is intended for students majoring in business or others working in a business environment such as managers and supervisors. (3 Units, CSU Only)
English
ENG 101: Reading and Comprehension (Fall) This course is designed for transfer-level students or for those who want to develop competence in college level reading and composition. Students read, analyze, discuss and think critically using a variety of works and sources. Based on these activities, students write essays, fully documented research projects, and other types of texts for various purposes and audiences. This written work, which demonstrates effective, logical, and precise expression of ideas, totals at least 6,000 graded words. Designated sections of this course may be taught from a specific cultural perspective. Meets 3 English college transfer credits for CSU; UC; Weighted High School Credit.
Eng 205: Critical Thinking and Intermediate composition (Spring) This intermediate-level college reading and writing course uses the principles of rhetoric to build research and critical thinking skills required for success at four-year institutions. Emphasis is placed on reading, evaluating and writing argumentative prose. Students locate, evaluate and integrate outside sources into their writing assignments, which total at least 8,000 words for the semester. This course is intended for students majoring in English and all students interested in improving critical thinking and writing skills.
Social Sciences
Poli101: Introduction to Political Science (Fall) This course is an introduction to the field of political science. Emphasis is placed on the concepts and methodologies used in the study of political institutions, political participation, public opinion, and the international political system. Other topics include a survey of political theory and the history of American political ideology and culture. This course is intended for students majoring in Political Science and those interested in the field of political science.
Poli102: Introduction to American Government (Spring)This comprehensive survey course provides an in-depth study of American Government, including both the Federal government and the California government. The Federal and California governments are studied from the perspective of constitutional frameworks and political institutions, processes, issues, and policies. Other topics include political participation; political parties and interest groups; social movements and minorities; civil liberties; and the role of political ideology, culture, and the mass media in shaping public opinion and policymaking. This course is intended for transfer students, political science majors, or students interested in American government.
Mesa College offers 2 different options to satisfy the US History requirement through Black and Chicano Studies courses:
Option 1: Blas 140A and Perg 130
Option 2: Chic 110A and Perg 130
Students cannot take both BLAS 140A & Chic 110A
BLAS140A: History of the U.S., Black Perspectives (Fall only)
This course is a survey of United States History from the Colonial period to 1877 with emphasis on African American experiences and contributions. Course content focuses on political, social, economic, and cultural development of the country. This course is intended for all students interested in the history of the U.S. from an African American perspective. (3 Units, UC & CSU, 2 weighted H.S. credits)
CHIC110A: Introduction to Chicano Studies (Fall only)
This course is an introductory survey of the field of Chicana/o Studies and the factors that influence Chicano culture. Emphasis is placed on the historical development of the Chicano people including their Mesoamerican roots, cultural identification, political activities, and their contemporary roles and influence in United States culture, society and economy. This course is designed for students majoring in Chicano Studies and/or Social Sciences and all students interested in Chicana/o culture. (3 Units, UC & CSU, 2 weighted H.S. credits)
PERG 130: Career- Life Planning (Spring only)
This course is designed for students interested in self-exploration, career transitions, and career-life planning in order to achieve success in a diverse society. Various assessments are utilized through a systematic approach to career development by examining values, interests, skills, and personality types. Other topics include life roles, personal self management, decision making, and goal setting throughout the lifespan. This course is intended for students who are considering a career change or are undecided about their future career field or college major.