2016-17 College Catalog, We Are Your Partner in Pursuing a Successful College Experience
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RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NORCO COLLEGE Michael L. Burke, Chancellor Riverside Community College District Monica Green, Interim President Norco College BOARD OF TRUSTEES Virginia Blumenthal . President Nathan Miller . Vice President Tracey Vackar . Secretary Janet Green . .Member Mary Figueroa . .Member Sammie Ayoub . Student Trustee 2016-17 All information contained in the 2016-17 Catalog is current as of February 2016 . Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the information in this catalog, students and others who use this catalog should consult with a counselor, dean, department chair or program director for recent additions, deletions or changes . Updates can also be found online at www .rccd .edu . The catalog contains policies and/or procedures that are current at the time of printing . However, policies and procedures are continually being updated . In order to be sure it is the most recent language, please check the latest online version at: http://www .rcc .edu/administration/board/Pages/BoardPolicies .aspx . The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422 .6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law . This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in education programs and/or extracurricular school activities . Limited English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in any programs . Harassment of any employee or student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422 6. of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law is strictly prohibited . Inquiries regarding compliance, and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX Officer/Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at (951) 222-8039, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501 . Alternate formats for this material are available to individuals requiring disability accommodation. Please contact the office of Diversity, Equity and Compliance at (951) 222-8039 . Riverside Community College District • Norco College 2016-2017 i TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES . Inside Front Cover GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 37 COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION . v Associate Degree . 38 ACADEMIC CALENDAR . .vi General Education Student Learning Outcomes . 38 Graduation Requirements for the Associate Degree . 38 GENERAL INFORMATION . .1 Residency Requirement . 38 Mission Statement . 2 Scholastic Honors at Commencement . 46 Vision, Goals and Strategies, Core Commitments . 3 Dean’s List . 46 Academic Freedom . 3 Grading System . 46 Academic Year . 3 Credit by Examination . 57 Accreditation . 3 RCCD General Education/CSU-GE Credit for CLEP Tests . 58 Program Length . 4 Credit for College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) . 57 Who May Attend . 4 Military Credit . 57 Admission and Registration of Students . 4 REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE TRANSFER . 59 Limitations on Enrollment . 5 California State University (CSU) . 60 Matriculation . 6 University of California (UC) . 60 Fees/Residency Requirements . 8 Associate in Arts/Science for Transfer Degrees . 62 RCCD Transcripts . 10 CSU General Education Requirements (CSUGE) . 72 Refund Deadlines for fees . 10 General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) . 74 Military and Veteran Students and Family Members . 10 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum for STEM 76 STUDENT INFORMATION . 13 CURRICULAR PATTERNS . 77 Academic Appeals by Students . 14 Workshop Courses . 78 Academic Honesty . 14 Cooperative Work Experience Education . 78 Academic Renewal . 14 General Work Experience Education . 78 Course Prerequisites and Corequisites . 14 Occupational Work Experience Education . 78 The Arts . 14 High School Courses . .78 Athletics . 15 Career and Technical Education Programs . 79 CalWorks . 15 Associate in Science Degree . 80 Career and Job Placement Center . 15 State-Approved Certificate . 80 Counseling Department . 15 Locally-Approved Certificate . 81 Disability Resource Center . 16 Discipline . 16 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 111 Early and Middle College Programs . 16 Credit Courses . 112 Extended Opportunity Programs and Services . 16 Apprenticeship Credit Courses . 178 Outreach Services . 17 Non-Credit Courses . 180 Student Financial Services . 17 Food Services . 21 FACULTY . 181 Foster Youth Support Services . 21 Norco College Faculty . 183 Health Services . 21 Norco Administration . 186 Honors Program . 21 DISTRICT . 187 Information Center . 22 Administration . 190 International Education/Study Abroad . 22 Mission Statement . 191 International Student Center . 22 Vision and Values . 191 Library/Learning Resource Center . 22 Strategic Themes and Goals . 191 Social Events . 23 History and Development . 192 Clubs and Organizations . 23 District Memberships . 193 College Hour . 23 Strategic Communications and Relations . 193 FERPA- Directory Information . 23 RCCD Foundation . 193 Honor Society . 23 Open Campus . 193 Office of Student Life . 23 Reserve Officer Training Corps . 194 Smoking Policy . 24 Special Supportive Services . 194 Student Government . 24 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . 194 Student Employment Services . 24 Graduation Requirements for Degrees & Certificates . 195 Standards of Scholarship: Probation and Dismissal . 25 Instructional Materials Fees . 196 Standards of Student Conduct . 25 Course Repetition . 196 Student Support Services Programs (TRiO, SSS, SSS RISE) . 34 Repeatable Courses . 198 Transfer Center . 35 Commitment to Diversity, Non-Discrimination and Tutorial Services . 35 Prohibition of Harassment and Retaliation Policies . 199 Veterans Assistance . 35 District Academic Administration . 204 Emeriti . 205 INDEX . 209 ii Riverside Community College District • Norco College 2016-2017 GREETINGS FROM OUR PRESIDENT The faculty, staff, and administration of Norco College welcome you! Your educational journey is one of the most important you will take in your lifetime . As you can see in the 2016-17 College Catalog, we are your partner in pursuing a successful college experience . This catalog is a compilation of courses, programs, support services, degree offerings, and transfer information that you will need to in order to complete your academic goal . I encourage you to use the catalog as your planning resource guide to explore the opportunities, services, and programs that Norco College offers . Sincerely, Monica Green Interim President Riverside Community College District • Norco College 2016-2017 iii RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NORCO COLLEGE 2001 Third Street Norco, CA 92860-2600 (951) 372-7000 www .norcocollege .edu Moreno Valley College San Bernardino 16130 Lasselle Street Moreno Valley, CA 92551-2045 (951) 571-6100 Norco College RCCD Economic 2001 Third Street Development Norco, CA 92860-2600 152 East Sixth Street (951) 372-7000 Corona, CA 92879 Ontario (951) 571-6474 Riverside City College Mission Inn Avenue 4800 Magnolia Avenue Rubidoux Annex University Avenue Riverside, CA 92506-1299 4250 Opal Street Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 Valley Way Valley (951) 222-8000 (951) 328-3790 Banning Norco Riverside City College Ben Clark Training Ctr. 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