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AJS101: Introduction to Criminal Justice
– 3 credits
An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
24913
Paradise Valley
M 228 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu
11:00AM – 12:15PM
- B. Martinez
Open
26 of 32 seats available
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Notes
Students are required to co-enroll in both the AJS101-24913 amd ENG101-31372
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
AJS101 24913 is linked with ENG101 31372. Enrollment in both sections is required.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25370
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- B. Martinez
Open
2 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31655
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- R. Del Rio
Open
23 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
HIS103: United States History to 1865
– 3 credits
The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Pre-Columbian period through the end of the Civil War (1865). Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
31707
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
9/3 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Th
6:30PM – 7:45PM
- J. Catapano
Open
26 of 32 seats available
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Notes
Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
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Book Information
32458
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom
In Person
8/22 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Sat
9:00AM – 11:40AM
- A. Pfeiffer
Open
30 of 32 seats available
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Notes
Reserved for PVCC Ace and Hoop of Learning Early College Students. For more information, please contact the program coordinator Kevin Smith at kevin.smith@paradisevalley.edu
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Book Information
POS110: American National Government
– 3 credits
Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
24473
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- R. Hahn
Open
10 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
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Book Information
POS113: United States and Arizona Social Studies
– 3 credits
Overview of government, history, and geography of the United States and Arizona. Includes the relationship of Arizona to the U.S. government as well as the influences and developments that have shaped U.S. and Arizona history. Also covers geographical systems, regions, and study techniques. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
25171
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- O. Vidal Aparicio
Open
3 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS101: Introduction to Criminal Justice – 3 credits
An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
SUN# AJS1101
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24913
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Paradise Valley
M 228 - Classroom |
Hybrid In-Person
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8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu
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11:00AM – 12:15PM
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Open
26 of 32 seats available |
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25370
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Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
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8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
2 of 23 seats available |
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31655
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Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
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10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
23 of 23 seats available |
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HIS103: United States History to 1865 – 3 credits
The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Pre-Columbian period through the end of the Civil War (1865). Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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31707
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Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom |
Hybrid In-Person
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9/3 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Th
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6:30PM – 7:45PM
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Open
26 of 32 seats available |
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32458
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Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom |
In Person
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8/22 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Sat
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9:00AM – 11:40AM
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Open
30 of 32 seats available |
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POS110: American National Government – 3 credits
Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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24473
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Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
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8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
10 of 23 seats available |
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POS113: United States and Arizona Social Studies – 3 credits
Overview of government, history, and geography of the United States and Arizona. Includes the relationship of Arizona to the U.S. government as well as the influences and developments that have shaped U.S. and Arizona history. Also covers geographical systems, regions, and study techniques. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
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25171
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Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
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9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
3 of 23 seats available |
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