Compton College 2020-2021 Course Catalog
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2020-2021 | CATALOG Compton College Serving: Carson, Compton, Lynwood, North Long Beach, Paramount, and Watts-Willowbrook Address 1111 East Artesia Boulevard Compton, CA 90221-5393 Telephone Number 1-310-900-1600 Website www.compton.edu i www.compton.edu Compton College Catalog 2020-2021 Table of Contents General Information Academic Programs, Degrees, Certificates Academic Calendar . 1 Summary of Degrees and Certificates . 56 Compton College Information Course Families . 58 Accreditation . 3 Associate of Arts Degree Requirements. 59 History . 3 Associate of Science Degree Requirements . 61 Educational Mission . 3 Articulation/Transfer Agreements: Certificates District Information and Administration . 6 of Achievement and Accomplishment . 63 Faculty . 7 Programs of Study/Degrees and Certificates . .82 Financial Aid. 12 Announcement of Courses . 133 Course Descriptions . 135 Admissions and Registration Admission Requirements. 14 Student Success and Learning Support Steps to Enrollment . 16 Student Support Services . 71 Library - Student Success Center . 76 Student Fees/Refunds/Credits . .18 Learning Resource Center . 78 Credit by Examination. 21 MESA Program . 78 Alternative Credit Options . .22 Other Academic Programs. 79 Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit . 24 Alpha Gamma Sigma. 79 Registration for Classes . 27 Distance Education . 79 Graduation Requirements . .32 Honors Program . 79 Oliver W. Conner College Promise Program . 80 Policies and Regulations Student Activities/College Life . 81 Academic Regulations . 35 Students’ Rights and Responsibilities . 40 Compton College Catalog 2020-2021 www.compton.edu 1 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Fall 2020 Semester Campus Open – Classes not in session Friday-Wednesday August 14 – 19, 2020 Saturday Classes Begin Saturday August 22, 2020 Weekday Classes Begin Monday August 24, 2020 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund (1st 8-Week Session) Friday August 28, 2020 First Day to Apply for Graduation and Certificates (Fall) Tuesday September 1, 2020 Last Day to Challenge Residency Status for Current Semester Friday September 4, 2020 Last Day to Add (Full-Semester Courses) Sunday September 6, 2020 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund (Full-Semester Courses) Sunday September 6, 2020 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Sunday September 6.2020 Labor Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Monday September 7, 2020 Last Day to Apply for Degrees and Certificates (Fall) Thursday October 15, 2020 Midterm Classes Begin (2nd 8-Week Session) Saturday October 17, 2020 Last Day to Drop for a Refund/No Notation (2nd 8-Week Session) Friday October 23, 2020 Veterans Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Wednesday November 11, 2020 Last Day to Drop with a “W” (Full Semester Courses) Friday November 13, 2020 Thanksgiving Day Holiday/Weekend (Campus Closed) Thursday-Sunday November 26-29, 2020 Fall Semester Ends Friday December 11, 2020 Campus Remains Open – Classes not in session December 14-18, 21-23, 2020 Christmas Holiday (Campus Closed) Thursday-Friday December 24-25, 2020 Winter Recess (Campus Closed) Thurs.-Fri. Dec. 24, 2020 – Jan. 1, 2021 Local Holiday (Campus Closed) Thursday December 31, 2020 New Year’s Holiday (Campus Closed) Friday January 1, 2021 Winter 2021 Term First Day to Apply for Graduation and Certificates (Spring) Monday January 4, 2021 Classes Begin Tuesday January 5, 2021 Last Day to Add Friday January 8, 2021 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Friday January 8, 2021 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund Friday January 8, 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Campus Closed) Monday January 18, 2021 Last Day to Drop with a “W” Wednesday January 27, 2021 Winter Term Ends Thursday February 4, 2021 Spring 2021 Semester Campus Open – Classes not in session Monday-Thursday February 8 – 11, 2021 Lincoln’s Day and Washington’s Holiday Observed (Campus Closed) including Saturday, February 13, 2021 Friday-Monday February 12-15, 2021 Weekday Classes Begin Tuesday February 16, 2021 Saturday Classes Begin Saturday February 20, 2021 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund (First 8-Week Session) Friday February 19, 2021 Last Day to Challenge Residency Status for Current Semester Friday February 26, 2021 Last Day to Apply for Degrees and Certificates (Spring) Friday February 26, 2021 Last Day to Add (Full-Semester Courses) Sunday February 28, 2021 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund (Full-Semester Courses) Sunday February 28, 2021 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Sunday February 28, 2021 Spring Recess (Faculty and students) Saturday-Friday April 10-16, 2021 Local Holiday – Campus Closed Friday April 16, 2021 Mid-Term Classes Begin (Second 8-Week Session) Saturday April 17, 2021 Last Day to Drop for a Refund/No Notation (Second 8-Week Session) Friday April 23, 2021 2 www.compton.edu Compton College Catalog 2020-2021 Last Day to Drop with a “W” (Full Semester Courses) Friday May 14, 2021 Memorial Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Monday May 31, 2021 Commencement – No classes Friday June 11, 2021 Spring Semester Ends Friday June 11, 2021 Campus Remains Open – Classes not in session Monday-Friday June 14-18, 2021 Summer 2021 Term First Six-Week Session – 2021 First Six-Week Session Begins Monday June 21, 2021 First Day to Apply for Graduation and Certificates (Summer) Monday June 21, 2021 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund Thursday June 24, 2021 Last Day to Add Thursday June 24, 2021 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Thursday June 24, 2021 Independence Day Holiday Observed (Campus Closed) Monday July 5, 2021 Last Day to Drop with a “W” (Full Semester Courses) Tuesday July 20, 2021 First Six-Week Session Ends Thursday July 29, 2021 Eight-Week Session – 2021 Eight-Week Session Begins Monday June 21, 2021 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund Monday June 28, 2021 Last Day to Add Monday June 28, 2021 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Monday June 28, 2021 Independence Day Holiday Observed (Campus Closed) Thursday July 5, 2021 Last Day to Drop with a “W” (Full Semester Courses) Thursday July 29, 2021 Eight-Week Session Ends Thursday August 12, 2021 Second Six-Week Session – 2021 Second Six-Week Session Begins Tuesday July 6, 2021 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund Monday July 12, 2021 Last Day to Add Monday July 12, 2021 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Monday July 12, 2021 Last Day to Apply for Graduation and Certificates (Summer) Thursday July 23, 2021 Last Day to Drop with a “W” (Full Semester Courses) Tuesday August 3, 2021 Second Six-Week Session Ends Thursday August 12, 2021 Campus Remains Open – Classes not in session Friday- Wednesday August 13-18, 2021 Dates are subject to change. Please check online for the most up-to-date academic calendar: www.compton.edu/academics/calendar.aspx Compton College Catalog 2020-2021 www.compton.edu 3 Compton College Accreditation History Compton College is accredited by the Accrediting The Compton Community College District (CCCD) Commission for Community and Junior Colleges was established in 1927 as a component of the (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body approved a bond issue separating the college from recognized by the Commission on Recognition the high school district. Construction of the new of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. college campus was completed on the present site. Department of Education. Accreditation reports Classes began on the new campus in fall 1956. are available on the Compton College website. On June 7, 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Certification Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted The Compton Community College District hereby initial accreditation status to Compton College. certifies that this Catalog is true and correct in The action established Compton College as an content as required by DVB Circular 20-76- 84, accredited college within the El Camino Community Appendix P, Paragraph 6(a), Department of College District. Education, State of California. Compton College was officially named the 114th Disclaimer California Community College through unanimous Compton College has made every reasonable effort vote by the Board of Governors in July 2017. On to determine that this Catalog is accurate. Courses August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges and programs offered, together with other matters Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Order contained herein, are subject to change without 2018-01 declaring Compton College will operate as notice by the administration for reasons related to an independent college under the authority of the student enrollment and level of financial support, or Compton Community College District (CCCD) Board at the discretion of the district and the college. The of Trustees effective June 7, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. district and the college further reserve the right to add, amend or repeal any rules, regulations, policies BP 1200 Mission, Vision, and and procedures consistent with applicable laws. The Strategic Initiatives college reserves the right to change any provision in Vision this Catalog at any time, with or without notice. Compton College will be the leading institution of student learning and success in higher education. Mission Statement Compton College is a welcoming and inclusive community where diverse students are supported to pursue and attain student success. Compton College provides solutions to challenges, utilizes the latest techniques for preparing the workforce and provides clear pathways for completion of programs of study, transition to a university, and securing living-wage employment. Institutional Effectiveness Outcomes Institutional Effectiveness involves the College’s efforts toward continuous improvement in institutional quality, student success, and fulfillment of the mission. The College’s integrated assessment, evaluation, and planning processes are put into practice with the ultimate outcome of greater Institutional Effectiveness—more students from our diverse communities attaining educational success and achieving their academic and career goals.