Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) Catalog
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1 | Page Welcome to Los Angeles Southwest College! I want to welcome you to Los Angeles Southwest College, home of the Cougars and one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District, and thank you for taking the time to review our 2020-21 Catalog. No matter if you are a current or potential student or a visitor who seeks to learn more about the Cougars, this document is your gateway to our college and within it, we believe, you will understand why LASC is the place to be. Throughout your exploration of our Catalog, you will be introduced to our departments, programs, resources, and services that all aim to provide you with the knowledge and skills to ensure you find success at our college and then throughout the next steps in your journey no matter where it takes you. Our Catalog offers detailed descriptions of the many credit and noncredit programs as well as customized and workforce training programs at LASC that are aligned with changing labor market needs. Take time to review each of these educational opportunities so you can find the seamless pathway that best fits you as an individual and will allow you to support yourself and the people that you hold closest. You will also find contact information for all areas on our campus and I encourage you to reach out to our employees who are prepared to provide you with thorough and thoughtful answers to your questions. You are not alone in this journey through higher education. We are all here for you. I would be remiss if I didn’t specifically recognize our online and remote-learning opportunities that have taken on increased importance in 2020 with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The ability to learn away from our campus has taken on a greater significance and we are ready to assist you in this effort. LASC was ranked as one of the top 20 colleges in California for online education by EdSmart in 2019 and, thanks to resources from our district, we also offer all students 24/7 online tutoring through the free NetTutor. If you take a class remotely at LASC, please know that you will receive quality instruction and reinforcement. For over 50 years, LASC has been a beacon of hope for the cities and communities in Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, South Los Angeles and beyond. Our college has evolved greatly during that time, but our main objectives have not changed. We are here to empower students and the community to achieve their academic and career goals. At LASC, we want you to be an active participant in shaping our local community and the changing global world. We are prepared to support you in accomplishing this and so much more. I welcome you to learn more about us and, if you have not done so already, to join us. Go, Cougars! Seher Awan, Ed.D, MBA, MPA President, Los Angeles Southwest College #LASCThePlaceToBe #BeTheBest 2 | Page 3 | Page Los Angeles Los Angeles Middle College High Community College Southwest College 1600 West Imperial Highway 1600 West Imperial Highway Los Angeles, CA, 90047 District Los Angeles, CA, 90047 323-418-4700 770 Wilshire Boulevard 323-241-5400 Betty Washington Los Angeles, CA, 90017 Principal 213-891-2000 College Administraon Dr. Seher Awan Bright Star Secondary Board of Trustees President Charter Academy Steven F. Veres 1600 W. Imperial Highway President Dr. Lawrence Bradford Los Angeles, CA 90047 Vice President, Academic Affairs Phone: (323) 954-9957 Dr. Gabriel Buelna Darryl Garris 1st Vice President Dr. Howard Irvin Principal Vice President, Student Services David Vela 2nd Vice President Daniel Hall Vice President, Mike Fong Administrative Services Nichelle Hernandez Pam Sanford Associate Vice President, Andra Hoffman Administrative Services Ernest H. Moreno Dr. Tangelia Alfred Dean, Academic Affairs Elias Geronimo Dr. Ralph Davis Student Trustee Dean, Student Services District Administraon Jose Alfredo Gallegos Dr. Francisco C. Rodriguez Dean, Institutional Advancement Chancellor Rick Hodge Melinda A. Nish Dean, Academic Affairs/CTE Interim Deputy Chancellor Jeanette Magee Dr. Ryan M. Cornner Dean, Student Services Vice Chancellor Laura I. Perez Mercedes C. Gutierrez Dean, Academic Affairs Acting Vice Chancellor Dr. Kristi Blackburn Carmen V. Lidz Dean, Academic Affairs Vice Chancellor Dr. Jamail Carter Jeanette Gordon Dean, Academic Affairs Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey M. Prieto Los Angeles Unified General Counsel School District Reuben C. Smith 333 South Beaudry Avenue Chief Facilities Executive Los Angeles, CA 90017 213-241-1000 Accuracy Statement The Los Angeles Community College District and Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) have made every effort to make this catalog accurate and may, without notice, change general information, courses or programs offered. The reasons for change may include student enrollment, level of funding, or other issues decided by the District or College. The District and College also reserve the right to add, change, or cancel any rules, regulations, policies and procedures as provided by law. 4 | Page ACCREDITATION Los Angeles Southwest College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)/Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Accreditation is a status granted to an educational institution that has been found to meet or exceed stated criteria of educational quality. Institutions voluntarily seek accreditation and it is conferred by non-governmental bodies. Accreditation has two fundamental purposes: To encourage institutions to improve academic quality, institutional effectiveness, and, ultimately, student success. Accreditation of an institution by an institutional accrediting body certifies to the general public that the institution: Has clearly defined objectives appropriate to higher education; Has established conditions under which their achievement can reasonably be expected; and Has the resources needed to accomplish its objectives. Can demonstrate that it is accomplishing its objectives. Gives reason to believe it will continue to accomplish its objectives. Every seven years, ACCJC institutions must undergo a comprehensive self-study to be submitted to ACCJC for reaffirmation of accreditation status. Information about filing a complaint is available at http://www.accjc.org/complaint-process. Telephone: (415) 506-0234 Fax: (415) 506-0238 10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204 Website: http://www.accjc.org/ Novato, CA 94949 Email: [email protected] The Los Angeles Southwest College Nursing Program is accredited through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Information concerning the commission or the Los Angeles Southwest College’s accreditation status can found by contacting: Telephone: (916) 322-3350 Fax: (916) 574-7697 Board of Registered Nursing Website: http://www.rn.ca.gov/index.shtml P.O. Box 944210 Sacramento, CA 94244-2100 Email: [email protected] 5 | Page Table of Contents Los Angeles Community College District ................................ 4 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math—Stem ....... 45 Board Of Trustees .............................................................. 4 Counseling ........................................................................ 45 District Administration ......................................................... 4 Disability Services ............................................................. 49 Los Angeles Southwest College ............................................. 4 Library (Founder’s Library) ................................................ 49 College Administration ........................................................ 4 Student Resources ........................................................... 49 Los Angeles Unified School District ........................................ 4 Veterans Services ............................................................. 50 Middle College High ........................................................... 4 Campus Safety & Parking ................................................. 51 Bright Starr ......................................................................... 4 Community Resources ...................................................... 52 Accuracy Statement ................................................................ 4 Foster/Kinship Care Education (Fkce) .............................. 52 Accreditation ........................................................................... 5 Model Approach To Partnership In Parenting (P.S. Mapp) .......................................................................................... 53 How To Use This Catalog ....................................................... 8 NACES .............................................................................. 53 General Information ................................................................ 9 Est. 1967 ............................................................................ 9 Career & Technical Education .......................................... 53 Student Information ............................................................... 55 English, ESL & Math Placement ...................................... 11 Administrative Services ..................................................... 55 Instructional Programs ...................................................... 18 Academic Affairs ............................................................... 56 Other Southwest Instructional Programs .......................... 19 Elearning And Distance Learning ................................. 56 Educational Philosophy ...................................................