SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE CLASSES OFFERED at BAYFRONT!
Through a partnership with Southwestern Community College, Bayfront is able to offer college level courses-- on site at Bayfront-- at no cost to our students. The "College Bound" program is well established in the South Bay and has provided many students with the opportunity to take more demanding courses, taught by college faculty, and earn simultaneous credit for both college and high school courses.
Bayfront students will be invited to register for Southwestern courses prior to the start of the next term. Students are surveyed, and Bayfront attempts to schedule the top two classes that are requested. (Southwestern provides instructors only if 40 or more students request a class.) Students must have a minimum overall high school grade point average of 2.5 and are limited to taking no more than two classes or six (6) units per semester. The courses that have been offered in previous terms include: • Health 101 • Psychology 101 • Administration of Justice • Social Psychology • Personal Development |
SOUTHWESTERN-BAYFRONT COLLEGE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Introduces the history and philosophy of criminal justice with an overview of the criminal justice system identifying the various segments and the roles and interrelationships: overview of crime, criminals and causal theories, jurisdiction of local, state, federal criminal justice agencies, survey of professional career opportunities, and ethics and professionalism.
HEALTH 101
Addresses contemporary public health issues and emphasizes development of holistically healthy living. Provides an overview of chronic and infectious diseases, green environment, injury prevention, chemical dependency, nutrition, body composition, fitness, psychological wellness, fertility awareness, conflict resolution, and the human genome.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Applies physiological, social, and psychological principles to college, work and life success. Uses assessment of personality, interests, skills, and values to identify major and career options. Uses learning styles, psychological principles of learning, life management, and creative and critical thinking techniques to promote health and lifelong learning.
PSYCHOLOGY 101
Introduces the student to the scientific study of human behavior through the analysis of facts, theories, and concepts. Emphasizes biological, social, and cognitive influences on behaviors, such as learning, memory, perception, sexuality, personality, development, psychological disorders, and group behavior. Attention also given to historical developments and experimental techniques.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Examines human behavior and personality development in a social context. Includes an investigation of topics such as, social cognition, self identity, social perception, attitudes, conformity, stereotypes, group dynamics, aggression, and altruism.