# Criminal Justice (CJ) — Fall 2026 schedule

Golden West College · 25 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-18

Source: https://ssb-prod.ec.cccd.edu/PROD/pw_pub_sched.p_search?Term=202670&college=GW

Term dates: Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026 (from the sections' dates) · 4 sessions, with dates: /c/golden-west-college/schedule/fall-2026/index.json · Academic calendar: https://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/academic-calendar/index.html

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/golden-west-college/catalog/2026-2027/courses/cj.md

## CJ G046 — Civilian Supervisory, Law Enforcement (4.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 22943 | 22943 | In person | Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 8:00am–12:00pm, GWC RCJTC 229; Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 1:00–5:00pm, GWC RCJTC 229 | Oct 12–Oct 23 | Debbie Wheatley | 6 of 30 open |

## CJ G054 — Peace Officer Preparation (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25209 | 25209 | In person | Mon/Fri 6:00–9:00pm, GWC RCJTC 141; Sat 10:00am–1:50pm, GWC RCJTC 141 | Sep 21–Nov 20 | Willie Triplett | 23 of 30 open |

## CJ G054N — Peace Officer Preparation (0 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26120 | 26120 | In person | Mon/Fri 6:00–9:00pm, GWC RCJTC 141; Sat 10:00am–1:50pm, GWC RCJTC 141 | Sep 21–Nov 20 | Willie Triplett | 27 of 30 open |

## CJ G070 — Sergeant Supervisory, Law Enforcement (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21362 | 21362 | In person | Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 8:00am–12:00pm, GWC RCJTC 233; Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 1:00–5:00pm, GWC RCJTC 233 | Oct 5–Oct 16 | Cherly Newman-Tarwater | 24 of 35 open |
| 22582 | 22582 | In person | Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 8:00am–12:00pm, GWC RCJTC 233; Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 1:00–5:00pm, GWC RCJTC 233 | Nov 30–Dec 11 | Cherly Newman-Tarwater | 21 of 35 open |

## CJ G072N — P.C. 832 - Laws of Arrest (0 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25073 | 25073 | In person | Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 7:30am–3:10pm, GWC RCJTC 227 | Aug 24–Aug 28 | Ronald Smith | 4 of 36 open |
| 25074 | 25074 | In person | Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 7:30am–3:10pm, GWC RCJTC 227 | Sep 14–Sep 18 | Ronald Smith | 8 of 36 open, 4 waitlisted |
| 25076 | 25076 | In person | Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 7:30am–3:10pm, GWC RCJTC 227 | Oct 26–Oct 30 | Ronald Smith | 1 of 36 open, 8 waitlisted |
| 25077 | 25077 | In person | Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 7:30am–3:10pm, GWC RCJTC 227 | Nov 30–Dec 4 | Ronald Smith | Full (36/36), 10 waitlisted |

## CJ G078 — Public Safety Dispatcher Basic (8.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 24294 | 24294 | Live online | Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 8:00am–12:00pm, Online; Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 1:00–5:00pm, Online | Sep 14–Oct 9 | Debbie Wheatley | 5 of 40 open |
| 24295 | 24295 | Live online | Mon/Wed/Thu 6:00–9:10pm, Online; Mon/Wed/Thu 9:30–10:00pm, Online | Aug 24–Nov 30 | Debbie Wheatley | 9 of 40 open |

## CJ G092 — SWAT, Special Weapons And Tactics, Basic (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21667 | 21667 | In person | Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 8:00am–12:00pm, GWC RCJTC 115; Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 1:00–5:00pm, GWC RCJTC 115 | Oct 6–Oct 17 | Staff | 5 of 35 open |

## CJ G110 — Criminal Investigation (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21595 | 21595 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Hector Madrigal | Full (40/40), 2 waitlisted |
| 21634 | 21634 | In person | Mon/Wed 7:50–9:15am, GWC RCJTC 228 | Aug 24–Dec 12 | Staff | Full (0/0) |

## CJ G123 — Juvenile Law (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 24966 | 24966 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 12 | Odell Harrington Jr | 9 of 40 open |

## CJ G128 — Criminal Procedure and Evidence (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25732 | 25732 | In person | Mon/Wed 11:10am–12:40pm, GWC RCJTC 232 | Aug 24–Dec 12 | Sean Fromson | 19 of 40 open |

## CJ G137 — Community Relations And Special Issues In Criminal Justice (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21716 | 21716 | In person | Tue/Thu 9:35–11:00am, GWC RCJTC 232 | Aug 24–Dec 12 | Mike McCarthy | 26 of 40 open |
| 23165 | 23165 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Mike McCarthy | Full (40/40), 2 waitlisted |

## CJ G140 — Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21596 | 21596 | In person | Mon/Wed 9:35–11:00am, GWC RCJTC 232 | Aug 24–Dec 12 | Sean Fromson | 2 of 40 open |
| 21633 | 21633 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Oct 17 | Mike McCarthy | 27 of 40 open |
| 21678 | 21678 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 12 | Hector Madrigal | 12 of 40 open |
| 21703 | 21703 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Sep 21–Nov 13 | Mike McCarthy | 22 of 40 open, 4 waitlisted |
| 22191 | 22191 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Mike McCarthy | Full (40/40), 2 waitlisted |

## CJ G141 — Concepts of Criminal Law (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21312 | 21312 | In person | Tue/Thu 9:35–11:00am, GWC RCJTC 228 | Aug 24–Dec 12 | Darin Upstill | 16 of 40 open |
| 21623 | 21623 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Oct 17 | Sean Thuilliez | 2 of 40 open |