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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: SB

SUN# AJS1101
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16056
Paradise Valley
M 228 - Classroom
In Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • B. Martinez
Open
24 of 32 seats available
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17278
Paradise Valley
M 228 - Classroom
In Person
1/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Sat
9:00AM – 11:30AM
  • R. Del Rio
Open
8 of 32 seats available
  • Costs include AJS Course Fee: $0.00
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Reserved for students in Early College Programs. For more information please contact the Early College Coordinator Mary Beltran Ayala at mary.beltran.ayala@paradisevalley.edu
    Registration open to everyone.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16530
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • B. Martinez
Open
6 of 23 seats available
  • Costs include AJS Course Fee: $0.00
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

AJS225: Criminology – 3 credits

Study of deviance, society's role in defining behavior; theories of criminality and the economic, social, and psychological impact of crime; relationships between statistics and crime trends. Examines crime victimization and the various types of crime and categories of offenders. Required in the AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17028
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Leifer
Open
15 of 23 seats available
  • Costs include AJS Course Fee: $40.92
  • 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.

AJS258: Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety – 3 credits

Victimology, the criminal justice system, techniques of crisis intervention and management, and the importance of a multicultural and global perspective. Includes violent crimes, sexual assault, family violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, the role of substance abuse, developing effective coping skills of victims and responders, appropriate community resources, and the cultural responsiveness of the justice system.

General Education Designations: C, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16480
Paradise Valley
M 228 - Classroom
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
7:30AM – 8:45AM
  • R. Lewis
Open
24 of 32 seats available
16864
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • B. Rimsza
Open
16 of 23 seats available
  • Costs include AJS Course Fee: $40.92
  • 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.

AJS270: Community Relations – 3 credits

Examination of community problems; community action programs and trends; human behavior, conflict and communication; and the relationship between the criminal justice system and community. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
29970
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Powell
Open
22 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

ASB100: Introduction to Global Health – 3 credits

Examination of the field of global health from an anthropological perspective, including but not limited to understanding health systems, diverse medical practices, and ideas about health, illness, and the body in cross-cultural contexts. Focus on using critical frameworks to understand the relationships between culture and epidemiology, ecologies, political economies, health equity issues and human rights. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16860
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Bjork
Open
14 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ASB102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology – 3 credits

Introduces concepts and methods of cultural anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of communities in a globalizing world. Explores the concept of culture and examines a variety of cultural and social practices such as subsistence, economics, politics, marriage, kinship, gender and religion. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30309
Paradise Valley
M 128 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
2/18 – 5/15
Spring 2026
W
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • S. Bjork
Open
30 of 32 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
30311
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Bjork
Open
20 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ASB211: Women Across Cultures – 3 credits

Cross-cultural analysis of the economic, social, political, and religious factors that affect women's status in traditional and modern societies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16862
Paradise Valley
M 128 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/21 – 4/24
Spring 2026
W
11:00AM – 12:15PM
  • S. Bjork
Open
8 of 20 seats available
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    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.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

ASB222: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World – 3 credits

Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled life ways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which tend to fragment societies. Examples drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17285
Paradise Valley
M 128 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
2/19 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Th
2:00PM – 3:30PM
  • Staff
Open
29 of 32 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ASM104: Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution – 4 credits

Study of human evolution and variation; including fossil hominids and their tools, primate anatomy and behavior, human genetics, and the environment and human biology. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB, SG

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16552
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
3 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

BHS150: Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services – 3 credits

Survey of the behavioral health and social services professions, including scope of practice and training requirements. Exploration of employment opportunities in the field and self-assessment/academic planning for a career in mental health. Overview of mental health disorders and first responder skills in a mental health crisis situation. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30674
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Keeler
Open
18 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • Textbook info pending

BHS155: Professional Resiliency and Well-Being – 3 credits

Exploration of building human resilience and well-being to prevent burnout, traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue for social services and mental health professionals, healthcare providers, emergency first responders, and other relationship-intense occupations. Causes, symptoms, and effects of traumatic stress, burnout compassion fatigue and other work-related stress. Focus on enhancing quality of life and improving a healthy lifestyle by incorporating evidenced-based practices in psychological and emotional resilience training, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, prevention, peer support, and self-care, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30675
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Keeler
Open
15 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • Textbook info pending

CAP120: Introduction to Counseling – 3 credits

Introduction to the field of counseling with a focus on skills and competencies needed as a mental health practitioner. Foundations of counseling including counseling theories, ethical considerations, prevention and intervention topics, and multicultural counseling practices.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16818
Paradise Valley
LiveOnline
Live Online
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
W
12:30PM – 3:10PM
  • M. Roccaforte-Gardner
Open
15 of 23 seats available
  • Live Online courses meet with the instructor via the internet at regularly scheduled dates and times set in the schedule. Students will be required to use online virtual meeting software (Google Hangouts or WebEx, both of which require a camera). This "Live Online" experience approximates the regular in-person class experience. Attendance at online sessions will be expected according to the instructor's attendance policy, which will be stated in the syllabus.
    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.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

CFS176: Child Development – 3 credits

Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16403
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/26 – 4/24
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Colunga
  • G. Carpenter
Open
5 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17411
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/26 – 4/24
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Colunga
  • G. Carpenter
Open
22 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CFS205: Human Development – 3 credits

Explores the growth and development process over the human life span. Research and theoretical approaches; physical, cognitive, social, and personality development from birth through adulthood and death. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16685
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/26 – 4/24
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Ceklic
Open
11 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

COM100: Introduction to Human Communication – 3 credits

Introduces the theory and practice of human communication. Surveys communication topics related to interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# COM1100
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16111
Paradise Valley
M 202 - Classroom
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
9:00AM – 10:15AM
  • R. Pierceall
Open
15 of 28 seats available
16118
Paradise Valley
M 202 - Classroom
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • R. Pierceall
Open
25 of 28 seats available
16105
Paradise Valley
M 204 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • V. Anderson
Open
22 of 28 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    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.
17005
Paradise Valley
M 204 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • V. Anderson
Open
25 of 28 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
17203
Paradise Valley
M 204 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/22 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Th
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • V. Anderson
Open
25 of 28 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    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.
17006
Paradise Valley
M 204 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/22 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Th
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • V. Anderson
Open
21 of 28 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
16102
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Pierceall
Open
8 of 23 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    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.
16103
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Pierceall
Open
19 of 23 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    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.
16112
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Loveless
Open
11 of 23 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    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.
16117
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Anderson
Open
1 of 23 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    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.
17180
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Anderson
Open
12 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
17425
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Anderson
Open
20 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
30640
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Pierceall
Open
19 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

COM110: Interpersonal Communication – 3 credits

Theory and practice of interpersonal communication skills which affect day-to-day social interactions with other persons. May include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, active listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, understanding cultural perspectives, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# COM1110
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16115
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • F. Switzer
Open
14 of 23 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    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.
16485
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Schoenborn
Open
10 of 23 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    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.
16510
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/16 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Loveless
Open
23 of 23 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    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.
16844
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Shadburne
Open
20 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

COM230: Small Group Communication – 3 credits

Principles and processes of small groups and development of skills for participation and leadership in small group settings. Practice in problem solving, decision making, and information sharing. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# COM2271
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16518
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Anderson
Open
15 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
17007
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Anderson
Open
18 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

COM263: Elements of Intercultural Communication – 3 credits

Diverse cultural contexts are explored through basic concepts, principles, and theories of intercultural communication. Discovering effective interaction and appropriate communication in a global community is emphasized.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16425
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Pierceall
Open
11 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECN211: Macroeconomic Principles – 3 credits

A descriptive analysis of the structure and functioning of the American economy. Emphasis on basic economic institutions and factors that determine national income and employment levels. Consideration given to the macroeconomic topics of national income, unemployment, inflation and monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# ECN2201
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16071
Paradise Valley
Life Science Bldg 206 - lec
In Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • P. Thiel
Open
26 of 32 seats available
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • Textbook info pending
16069
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • P. Thiel
Open
3 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • Textbook info pending
16070
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • P. Thiel
Open
9 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • Textbook info pending
16072
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • B. Goegan
Closed
No seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • Textbook info pending
16435
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • P. Thiel
Open
16 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • Textbook info pending

ECN212: Microeconomic Principles – 3 credits

Microeconomic analysis including the theory of consumer choice, price determination, resource allocation and income distribution. Includes non-competitive market structures such as monopoly and oligopoly; and the effects of government regulation. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# ECN2202
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16696
Paradise Valley
Life Science Bldg 206 - lec
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • P. Thiel
Open
28 of 32 seats available
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • Textbook info pending
16436
Paradise Valley
J 136 - Classroom
In Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • B. Goegan
Open
6 of 20 seats available
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • Textbook info pending
16883
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • P. Thiel
Open
4 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • Textbook info pending
16930
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • P. Thiel
Closed
No seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • Textbook info pending
17412
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • P. Thiel
Open
16 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • Textbook info pending

EDU221: Introduction to Education – 3 credits

Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, and philosophical factors that influence education and make it so complex. Opportunity for students to assess their interest and suitability for teaching. Prerequisites: None. Note: EDU221 requires a minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom environment.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16562
Paradise Valley
M 203 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M
9:00AM – 11:15AM
  • D. Doran
Open
13 of 24 seats available
  • EDU221 requires a 30-hour field experience in an approved K-12 classroom setting. These 30 hours will be completed throughout the semester as part of the course.
    The State of Arizona requires an IVP fingerprint clearance card, per Arizona Revised Statutes, for all students completing field experience. Students must have an IVP clearance card on the first day of class. Fingerprint clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety and are valid for six years. https://psp.azdps.gov/
    Before applying for your Fingerprint clearance card, please review this video and select "electronic prints" and any IVP option to ensure speedy delivery of your card. https://www.loom.com/share/c3e6f2b2a00d4db8909c3eae7d7a3469
    Please contact the Program Director, Meggin Kirk, at meggin.kirk@paradisevalley.edu with questions.
    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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16559
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Cunningham
Open
8 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    EDU221 requires a 30-hour field experience in an approved K-12 classroom setting. These 15-hours will be completed throughout the semester as part of the course.
    The State of Arizona requires an IVP fingerprint clearance card, per Arizona Revised Statutes, for all students completing field experience. Students must have an IVP clearance card on the first day of class. Fingerprint clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety and they are valid for 6 years. http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Fingerprint/
    Prior to applying for your Fingerprint clearance card, please review this video and be sure to select "electronic prints" to ensure speedy delivery of your card. https://www.loom.com/share/c3e6f2b2a00d4db8909c3eae7d7a3469
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU222: Introduction to the Exceptional Learner – 3 credits

Overview of the exceptional learner with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mild disabilities, severe disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and students who are gifted. Prerequisites: None. Note: EDU222 requires an approved field experience.

General Education Designations: C, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16536
Paradise Valley
M 203 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M
1:00PM – 3:15PM
  • M. Kirk
Open
8 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    EDU222 requires a 15-hour field experience in an approved K-12 classroom setting. These 15 hours will be completed throughout the semester as part of the course.
    The State of Arizona requires an IVP fingerprint clearance card, per Arizona Revised Statutes, for all students completing field experience. Students must have an IVP clearance card on the first day of class. Fingerprint clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety and are valid for six years. https://psp.azdps.gov/
    Before applying for your Fingerprint clearance card, please review this video and select "electronic prints" and any IVP option to ensure speedy delivery of your card. https://www.loom.com/share/c3e6f2b2a00d4db8909c3eae7d7a3469
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Please contact the Program Director, Meggin Kirk, at meggin.kirk@paradisevalley.edu with questions.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16526
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Kirk
Open
8 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    EDU222 requires a 15-hour field experience in an approved K-12 classroom setting. These 15-hours will be completed throughout the semester as part of the course.
    The State of Arizona requires an IVP fingerprint clearance card, per Arizona Revised Statutes, for all students completing field experience. Students must have an IVP clearance card on the first day of class. Fingerprint clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety and they are valid for 6 years. http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Fingerprint/
    Prior to applying for your Fingerprint clearance card, please review this video and be sure to select "electronic prints" to ensure speedy delivery of your card. https://www.loom.com/share/c3e6f2b2a00d4db8909c3eae7d7a3469
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EED200: Foundations of Early Childhood Education – 3 credits

Overview of early childhood education (birth to age eight) in American society, including current issues and responsibilities. Emphasis on issues of professionalism, ethics and program types. Opportunities for students to explore potential career paths. Prerequisites: None. Note: EED200 includes practicum designed to explore the field of early childhood education.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16598
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/26 – 4/24
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Fenderson Gonzales
Open
6 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

EED222: Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight – 3 credits

Overview of the exceptional learner (birth - age eight), one who differs from the average or the norm, with emphasis on observation, techniques, characteristics, identification, types of programs, and work with families. Issues related to learning exceptionalities, sensory and communication disorders, social and emotional problems, physical and health related disorders, and giftedness. Includes practicum designed to explore the field of early childhood education. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16599
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/26 – 4/24
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Winburn
Open
10 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

GCU102: Human Geography: Spatial Relationships Between Humans and Culture with Their Environment – 3 credits

Systematic study of the interaction of humans with their environment. Global spatial patterns of various cultures, economic, social, political, urban and perceptual environments. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16727
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Hill
Open
19 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

GCU221: Arizona Geography: Landforms, Climate, Water, People, and Culture – 3 credits

The historical to modern development of Arizona. The spatial patterns of geology, weather, climate, vegetation, water, human settlement, demographics, culture, and economic factors affecting the past, present and future of Arizona. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16400
Paradise Valley
H 113 - Geology Lec/Lab
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • J. Douglass
Open
13 of 20 seats available
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16457
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Hill
Open
18 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

HES100: Healthful Living – 3 credits

Examines health-related behaviors and issues associated with a modern lifestyle. Explores current topics of interest related to mental, physical, social and environmental health such as stress management, nutrition, and fitness. Identifies and evaluates personal and community strategies to promote an optimal lifestyle.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
26909
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Bailey
Open
6 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

HIS101: History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 – 3 credits

Survey of the history of the Western world from the emergence of Western civilization in the Middle Ages to the start of the French Revolution.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17272
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom
In Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
9:30AM – 10:45AM
  • C. Herrera
Open
29 of 32 seats available

HIS102: History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present – 3 credits

Survey of the history of the Western world from the French Revolution to the present.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17273
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom
In Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
11:00AM – 12:15PM
  • C. Herrera
Open
30 of 32 seats available

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: H, HU, SB

SUN# HIS1131
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17274
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • A. Pfeiffer
Open
28 of 32 seats available
30325
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/22 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Th
6:00PM – 7:15PM
  • J. Catapano
Open
31 of 32 seats available
  • 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.

HIS104: United States History 1865 to Present – 3 credits

The political, economic, and social development of United States from 1865 to the present time. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, SB

SUN# HIS1132
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30326
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Ghosh
Open
17 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
30327
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Ghosh
Open
23 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

HIS113: History of Eastern Civilizations to 1850 – 3 credits

An examination of the development of civilizations, religions and philosophies in the Near East, India, Far East, and Southeast Asia from ancient times to the mid-nineteenth century.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17381
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Ghosh
Open
21 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

HIS114: History of Eastern Civilizations 1850 to Present – 3 credits

Examination of characteristics and development of civilizations of Middle East, India, Far East, and Southeast Asia, from mid-nineteenth century to present. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30328
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Ghosh
Open
20 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

MGT229: Management and Leadership I – 3 credits

Covers management concepts and applications for business, industry, and government organizations. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16083
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Murphy
Open
15 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Offered Only in the Spring
  • Textbook info pending

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: SB

SUN# POS1110
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16438
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
4 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

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: H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17275
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu
3:30PM – 4:45PM
  • Staff
Open
25 of 32 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17276
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
13 of 28 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

POS120: International Relations – 3 credits

Introduction to the principles and issues relating to the study of international relations. Evaluation of the political, economic, national, and transnational rationale for international interactions. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

SUN# POS1120
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17277
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
2/18 – 5/15
Spring 2026
W
2:00PM – 3:15PM
  • V. Ghosh
Open
16 of 20 seats available
  • 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.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

PSY101: Introduction to Psychology – 3 credits

Overview of the methods, concepts, and applications of psychological science. Includes an introduction to key domains of psychology: Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Personality, and Mental and Physical Health.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# PSY1101
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16508
Paradise Valley
M 105 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M
12:30PM – 2:00PM
  • K. Walker
Open
24 of 32 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
30665
Paradise Valley
M 105 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/26 – 3/13
Spring 2026
M
12:30PM – 2:00PM
  • K. Walker
Open
23 of 32 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
17192
Paradise Valley
M 126 - Psychology Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/21 – 3/13
Spring 2026
M,W
9:00AM – 10:15AM
  • A. Berry
Open
24 of 32 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
16854
Paradise Valley
M 105 - Classroom
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • K. Walker
Open
26 of 32 seats available
16805
Paradise Valley
M 225 - Classroom
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
2:00PM – 3:15PM
  • J. Brown
Open
26 of 32 seats available
29891
Paradise Valley
M 225 - Classroom
In Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
9:00AM – 10:15AM
  • S. Bonnell
Open
27 of 32 seats available
30497
Paradise Valley
M 225 - Classroom
In Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • C. Sada
Open
28 of 32 seats available
16048
Paradise Valley
M 126 - Psychology Classroom
In Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • A. Berry
Open
10 of 23 seats available
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
17194
Paradise Valley
M 126 - Psychology Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • A. Berry
Open
26 of 32 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
17193
Paradise Valley
M 225 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/22 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Th
6:30PM – 7:45PM
  • M. Blair
Open
19 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
16052
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Walker
Open
16 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
16054
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Berry
Open
10 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
16433
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Berry
Open
18 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
16855
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Walker
Open
20 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
17054
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Brown
Open
16 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
29892
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Schmidt
Open
20 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
29893
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Brown
Open
18 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
29894
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Schmidt
Open
19 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
16053
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Berry
Open
1 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

PSY132: Psychology and Culture – 3 credits

Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts within western and global societies. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, diverse cognitive styles, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. The role of enculturation throughout the lifespan will be explored to increase awareness of how behavioral and cognitive principles affect interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16496
Paradise Valley
M 225 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu
4:45PM – 6:00PM
  • J. Brown
Open
26 of 32 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16566
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Sada
Open
17 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16695
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Sada
Open
22 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

PSY215: Sports Psychology – 3 credits

Application of the physiological, behavioral, social, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives in psychology to sport. Includes topics such as optimal performance, correlation, motivation, co-action effect, self-actualization, psycho-behavioral techniques, self-efficacy, and the general health benefits of sport participation.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16856
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Berry
Open
4 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

PSY240: Developmental Psychology – 3 credits

Human development from conception through death. Includes biological, physical, cognitive, emotional, and sociocultural development across various ages. Note: Recommended for students majoring in nursing, education, behavioral, pre-med, and psychology. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16857
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Walker
Open
2 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
17131
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Walker
Open
20 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

PSY250: Social Psychology – 3 credits

The scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by other people and situations. Includes how we think about ourselves and others, persuasion and influence, sexual and romantic attraction, friendship and helping others, aggression and prejudice. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16481
Paradise Valley
M 225 - Classroom
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • J. Brown
Open
25 of 32 seats available
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

PSY266: Psychological Disorders – 3 credits

Distinguishes between healthy psychological functioning and psychological disorders. Includes topics in psychopathology such as problems with anxiety and depression, eating disorders, substance-use, schizophrenia, sexuality, and personality. Also covers causes and treatments of psychological disorders. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16858
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Holroyd
Open
14 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
16859
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Walker
Open
14 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

SOC101: Introduction to Sociology – 3 credits

The systematic study of social behavior and human groups, particularly the influence of culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social institutions, differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, age, class, and socio/cultural change upon people's attitudes and behaviors. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# SOC1101
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16990
Paradise Valley
M 103 - Behavioral Science Div
Hybrid In-Person
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M
2:00PM – 3:15PM
  • M. Marion
Open
30 of 32 seats available
  • 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.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17200
Paradise Valley
M 103 - Behavioral Science Div
Hybrid In-Person
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
9:30AM – 10:45AM
  • M. Marion
Open
30 of 32 seats available
  • 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.
    Part of the Puma Sprint Schedule (accelerate program)
    For more information on how to fast track your courses, please visit: https://www.paradisevalley.edu/puma-sprint-schedule
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
30661
Paradise Valley
M 103 - Behavioral Science Div
Hybrid In-Person
2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu
2:00PM – 3:15PM
  • M. Marion
Open
31 of 32 seats available
  • 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.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16489
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Marion
Open
12 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16698
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Bernhart
Open
21 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16837
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Bernhart
Open
21 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16051
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Marion
Closed
No seats available
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    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.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

SOC212: Gender and Society – 3 credits

A sociological exploration of the way culture shapes and defines gender in contemporary U.S. society. Major emphasis on gender roles, gender stereotypes, power and the relationship between gender and other intersecting social identities such as race, ethnicity, class, and sexual identity. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16055
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Marion
Open
20 of 23 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

SSH111: Sustainable Cities – 3 credits

Introduction to the field of sustainability and exploration of the practices leading to the development of sustainable cities. Explores the concept of sustainable development of cities within local, regional, and global contexts. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16572
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/26 – 5/1
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Santiago
Open
17 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

SUS110: Sustainable World – 3 credits

Introduction to the field of sustainability and exploration of the interaction between human and natural global systems. Framework for analyzing and investigating the global challenges such as land use change, competition for water and other natural resources, and renewable energy concerns and crises. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
26912
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/2 – 5/1
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Santiago
Open
16 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

SWU171: Introduction to Social Work – 3 credits

Analysis of contemporary social welfare services and professional social work.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16509
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. O'Connor
Open
12 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

SWU182: A Social Services Perspective of Government – 3 credits

Government and the role of policy practice in advancing social and economic justice and effective social services within the southwest. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16992
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Moreno
Open
9 of 23 seats available
  • 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.

SWU295: Foundations of Social Work Practice – 3 credits

Introduction to professional helper communication skills with respect to cross-cultural practice and diversity issues, in a social work setting. Prerequisites: None. SWU171 suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: C, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16723
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Moreno
Open
15 of 23 seats available
  • 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.