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AJ 41 BASIC POLICE ACADEMY I 12.5 Units Grade only. [Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be 18 years of age with no felony convictions, possess a valid driver's license, and be a high school graduate. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introduces the first of two courses required by POST (Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training) to meet the peace officer training certificate requirements. Provides information regarding entry level peace officer training related to such topics as the varied laws, victim management, criminal investigations, and custodial situations. [D]
AJ 41 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75663 AJ 41 350 06:00PM-09:50PM TWTH 4314 Davis,James 23 16*
    07:00AM-04:50PM S 4314      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, SATURDAY Begins: 1/5/2013 Ends: 6/8/2013 To apply, students must contact the Police Academy Office at 619-482-6462. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 42 BASIC POLICE ACADEMY II 12.5 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: AJ 41 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be 18 years of age with no felony convictions, possess a valid driver's license, and be a high school graduate. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Provides the second part of a concentrated two-semester program of study that satisfies the entry-level requirements to become a peace officer. Includes emphasis on officer survival skills. Program is certified by POST (Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training). [D]
AJ 42 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75664 AJ 42 350 06:00PM-09:50PM TWTH 4316 Davis,James 23 20*
    07:00AM-04:50PM S 4316      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, SATURDAY Begins: 1/5/2013 Ends: 6/8/2013 To apply, students must contact the Police Academy Office at 619-482-6462. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 66 LAW ENFORCEMENT REQUALIFICATION 6 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: AJ 41 and 42, or equivalent. Limiation on Enrollment: 1. Student must be 18 years of age with no felony convictions, possess a valid driver's license, and be a high school graduate. 2. Six-Year Exception: Individuals who successfully completed a Regular Basic Course (RBC), Specialized Investigators' Basic Course (SIBC), or the Basic Course Waiver process on or after July 1, 1999, but who never served in a position for which a Regular or Specialized Investigators' Basic Course was required by law, may requalify by completing the POST Requalification Course one time within six years from the date of basic course or waiver process completion. After six years, those individuals must complete the appropriate basic course (RBC or SIBC) to requalify, regardless of when the Requalification Course was completed. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Provides updated information for this requalification course based on Peace Officers Training and Standards (P.O.S.T.) regulation 1008. Emphasizes critical manipulative skills related to officer safety, civil liability, and other police-related topics. (Formerly AJ 295O.) [ND]
AJ 66 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75665 AJ 66 350 11:00AM-01:50PM S 4312   7 1*
    06:00PM-09:50PM TWTH 4312 Davis,James    
    07:00AM-10:50AM S 4312      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - SATURDAY, EVENING Begins: 1/15/2013 Ends: 3/2/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 110 ETHICS AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: RDG 52 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Exploring ethics and ethical practices in our government, schools, businesses, and the administration of justice system. An in-depth look at the influences created by various segments in society and how these influences impact members of the Administration of Justice profession and their conduct. [D; CSU]
AJ 110 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75625 AJ 110 01 12:00PM-01:15PM MW 552 Simpson,William 19 3*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75626 AJ 110 60 06:30PM-09:45PM M 512 Speyrer,Michael 19 9*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 111 INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 54 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] History and philosophy of criminal justice; overview of the criminal justice system identifying the various segments; the roles and interrelationships; overview of crime, criminals, and causal theories: jurisdiction of local, state and federal criminal justice agencies; survey of professional career opportunities; and ethics and professionalism. [D; CSU; UC]
AJ 111 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75628 AJ 111 03 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 513 Creason,Gary 19 6*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75629 AJ 111 05 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 512 Monti,Andrew 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75630 AJ 111 07 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 513 Caspi,David 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75631 AJ 111 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 19 3*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75632 AJ 111 503 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 19 6*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75633 AJ 111 504 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 19 6*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75634 AJ 111 601 08:00AM-08:50AM MW 513 Creason,Gary 19 12*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On-campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75635 AJ 111 602 11:00AM-11:50AM MW 513 Creason,Gary 19 5*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On-campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75637 AJ 111 680 10:00AM-11:30AM F 5207 Monti,Andrew 19 0*
HYBRID/SAN YSIDRO ED. CTR - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On-campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75638 AJ 111 80 01:00PM-02:15PM MW 5207 Monti,Andrew 19 14*
SAN YSIDRO ED. CTR, SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75639 AJ 111 CB1 01:40PM-02:45PM T HLTP Maxin,Stephen 18 12*
    01:15PM-02:45PM TH HLTP      
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 1/15/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 College Bound To enroll, please contact Juan Tapia, 619-421-6700, ext. 5631 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75640 AJ 111 CB2 01:15PM-02:45PM TH HLTP   18 45*
    01:40PM-02:45PM T HLTP Maxin,Stephen    
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 1/15/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78717 AJ 111 CB5 01:45PM-03:10PM T OHS Austin,Naida 18 15*
    12:50PM-02:15PM TH OHS      
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 1/17/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 College Bound To enroll, please contact Juan Tapia, 619-421-6700, ext. 5631 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78718 AJ 111 CB6 12:50PM-02:15PM TH OHS   18 45*
    01:45PM-03:10PM T OHS Austin,Naida    
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 1/17/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78723 AJ 111 CB7 01:55PM-03:00PM MWF SOHS Austin,Naida 17 9*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 1/23/2013 Ends: 5/15/2013 College Bound To enroll, please contact Juan Tapia, 619-421-6700, ext. 5631 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78724 AJ 111 CB8 01:55PM-03:00PM MWF SOHS Austin,Naida 17 45*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 1/23/2013 Ends: 5/15/2013 College Bound To enroll, please contact Juan Tapia, 619-421-6700, ext. 5631 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 114 FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIME AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 52 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] An exploration of historical and contemporary explanations of crime causation. A study of the fundamentals of crime and criminal behavior with emphasis on criminal career typologies. [D; CSU; UC]
AJ 114 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75641 AJ 114 01 08:00AM-08:50AM MWF 512 Caspi,David 19 1*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75642 AJ 114 60 06:30PM-09:45PM M 552 Contreras,Steve 19 4*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 115 ADULT PROBATION, PRISON, AND PAROLE 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: ENGL 52 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] History, philosophy, and administration of adult probation, prison, and parole. Principles of investigation, supervision and socialized treatment as practiced in probation, prison, and parole. [D; CSU]
AJ 115 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75643 AJ 115 01 09:00AM-09:50AM MWF 513 Guthrie,Gary 19 5*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 151 CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW 3 Units Fee $2. Grade Only. [Recommended Preparation: AJ 111 or equivalent; RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Provides an overview of historical development and philosophy of criminal law and key constitutional provisions. Includes study of legal definitions, classification of crime, legal research, case law methodology, and concepts of law as a social force. Also provides study of important criminal statutes and their relevant application in the criminal justice system. [D; CSU; UC]
AJ 151 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75644 AJ 151 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 19 9*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75645 AJ 151 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 19 11*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75647 AJ 151 601 08:00AM-08:50AM MW 561 Austin,Naida 19 2*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75649 AJ 151 76 06:00PM-09:20PM MW 7202 Jimenez,Hector 9 5*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - EVENING Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 156 LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE 3 Units Fee $2. Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: AJ 161 or equivalent; RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Emphasizes origin, philosophy, development, and trends as constitutional basis of evidence. Focuses on the kinds and degrees of evidence and the rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court, judicial decisions interpreting individual rights, and case studies. [D; CSU]
AJ 156 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75650 AJ 156 01 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 552 Caspi,David 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 161 PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: AJ 111 or equivalent; RDG 54 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Explores the many functions of the varied criminal justice systems throughout the country, with special reference to California. Examines the adjudication process from arrest to release from prison. Studies constitutions of the United States and California and their relationship to the criminal justice system. [D; CSU]
AJ 161 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75653 AJ 161 01 12:00PM-01:15PM MW 513 Caspi,David 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 Either AJ 161 or AJ 252 may be taken to meet degree/certificate requirement for AA Criminal Justice or AS Administration of Justice. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75654 AJ 161 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Caspi,David 19 0*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 Either AJ 161 or AJ 252 may be taken to meet degree/certificate requirement for AA Criminal Justice or AS Administration of Justice. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75655 AJ 161 60 06:30PM-09:20PM W 512 Runyon,Michael 19 13*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 166 PRINCIPLES OF INVESTIGATION 4 Units Fee: $2. Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: AJ 111 or equivalent; RDG 52 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Fundamentals of investigation; crime scene search and recording; collection and preservation of physical evidence; scientific aids; general procedures involved in the investigation of major crimes; procedures involved in preparing cases for court trial; and general duties and problems of the detective. Appropriate for paralegals, private investigators, insurance investigators, law enforcement, and criminologists. [D; CSU]
AJ 166 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75656 AJ 166 01 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 552 Simpson,William 19 2*
    11:00AM-11:50AM MWF 552      
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 167 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: ENGL 71 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College English Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Designed for students enrolled in technical or vocational career programs such as, but not limited to, administration of justice. Stresses clear, correct, well-organized expression of ideas in writing. Stresses origination and preparation of written communications required by criminal justice personnel. Use of word processor with legal format. [D; CSU]
AJ 167 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75657 AJ 167 01 12:00PM-01:15PM TTH 513 Guthrie,Gary 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 181 JUVENILE LAW AND PROCEDURES 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 54 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Organization, functions, and procedures of juvenile justice; juvenile statutes, custody, detention, and court processing of juveniles; and case dispositions of probation and parole. [D; CSU]
AJ 181 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75660 AJ 181 01 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 512 Guthrie,Gary 19 2*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 188 COMMUNITY RELATIONS 3 Units Focuses on an overview of the historical and present-day communications between the criminal justice system and the community. Emphasises an understanding of the social and ethnic subcultures in our society, and their relationships with the administration of justice process. Includes a study of interpersonal relations from an individual perspective. [D; CSU]
AJ 188 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75661 AJ 188 01 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 513 Creason,Gary 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
AJ 216 LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINER 4 Units Covers history and application of fingerprint identification, fingerprint comparison, and classification. Includes the recognition of patterns, use of the Henry Classification system and national systems for recording and storing fingerprints. (Formerly AJ 295R.) [D]
AJ 216 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75662 AJ 216 60 06:00PM-07:15PM TTH 552 Viesca,Rodrigo 19 8*
    07:25PM-08:40PM TTH 552      
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
Total Courses: 15 Total Sections: 37