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2010-2011 Catalog VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE 18422 Bear Valley Road • Victorville, CA 92395-5850 (760) 245-4271 www.vvc.edu Information in this Catalog is subject to change due to new or revised criteria, laws, policies, regulations, or typographical errors. VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES The college offers the Associate of Science (A.S.) and Import Sport Tuning and Customization Certificate (CP) Associate of Arts (A.A.) degrees, and two kinds of Motorcycle Repair Technician (CP) certificates: Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair Technician Certificate (CP) Certificates of Achievement (CA) are awarded for completion Small Engine Repair Specialist Certificate (CP) of programs that consist of 18 or more units, and are approved by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. CAs Biological Science are noted on students’ official college transcripts. Biotechnology Certificate (CP) Certificates of Career Preparation (CP) recognize completion Business, A.S. of a sequence of fewer than 18 units, approved by the VVC Board of Trustees. Students are presented a paper award, but Business Administration, A.S. the certificate does not appear on the college transcript. Bookkeeping I Certificate (CP) Administration of Justice, A.S. Management Certificate (CA) Administration of Justice Certificate (CA) Corrections Certificate (CP) Business Education Technologies, A.S. Fingerprint Recognition and Classification Certificate (CP) Administrative Assistant Certificate (CA) Forensic Specialist Certificate (CP) Computer Systems I Certificate (CP) Law Enforcement Modulated Course Level II Certificate (CP) Computer Systems II Certificate (CA) Law Enforcement Modulated Course Level III Certificate (CP) Data Typist Certificate (CP) Module A Reserve Academy Firearms Only Certificate (CP) Legal Office Certificate (CA) PC 832 Law Enforcement Course Certificate (CP) Medical Office Certificate(CA) Police Technician Specialist Certificate (CP) Office Services Certificate (CP) School Police Course: PC 832.3 Certificate (CP) Spreadsheet Processor Certificate (CP) Word Processor Certificate (CP) Agriculture and Natural Resources Environmental Horticulture, A.S. Business Real Estate and Escrow, A.S. Animal Science Technician Certificate (CP) Advanced Business Real Estate Certificate (CA) Ecological Restoration Technician Certificate (CP) Basic Business Real Estate Certificate (CA) Environmental Field Studies Certificate (CP) Business Real Estate Apprentice Certificate (CP) Equine Science Specialist Certificate (CP) Property Management Certificate (CA) Floral Design Certificate (CP) Real Estate Appraiser Certificate (CA) Geospatial Technician Certificate (CP) Real Estate Marketing Certificate (CA) Horticulture & Landscape Technician Certificate (CP) Real Estate Secretarial Services Certificate (CA) Horticulture Specialist Certificate (CA) Landscape Specialist Certificate (CA) Child Development, A.S. Landscape Irrigation Certificate (CP) Level I: Associate Teacher (Pre-school) (CA) Mojave Desert Master Gardener Certificate (CP) Level II: Teacher (Pre-school) (CA) Natural Resource Management Technician Certificate (CP) Level III: Supervisor (CA) Allied Health Computer Information Systems, A.S. Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Certificate (CP) Database Administration Certificate (CA) My SQL Database Developer Certificate (CP) Automotive Technology, A.S. Netware Certificate (CP) Automotive Brake & Suspension Specialist Certificate (CP) Network Specialist Certificate (CP) Automotive Drivability Specialist Certificate (CP) Programming I Certificate (CA) Programming II Certificate (CA) Automotive Inspection and Maintenance (CP) Productivity Software Specialist Certificate (CA) Technician Certificate (CP) UNIX Administrator Certificate (CP) Automotive Repair Shop Manager Certificate (CP) Visual Basic Programming Certificate (CP) Automotive Specialist I Certificate (CA) Web Authoring Certificate (CP) Automotive Specialist II Certificate (CA) Automotive Technician Certificate (CA) Computer Integrated Design and Graphics, A.S. Automotive Transmission Specialist Certificate (CP) Architectural CADD Technician I Certificate (CP) Automotive Window Tinting Technician Certificate (CP) CADD Technician I Certificate (CP) Basic Inspection Area Smog Technician Certificate (CP) Civil CADD Technician I Certificate (CP) Collision Repair Technician Certificate (CP) Digital Animation Artist Certificate (CP) Engine Machinist Specialist Certificate (CP) Digital Animation Technician I-Softimage XSI Certificate (CP) Enhanced Inspection Area Smog Technician Certificate (CP) Digital Animation Technician I-3ds Max Certificate (CP) Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Lubrication and Inspection Drafting Technician I Certificate (CP) Specialist Certificate (CP) Visual Communications Graphic Design Certificate (CP) Heavy Duty Truck Brake Repair Specialist Certificate (CP) Visual Communications Print Production Certificate (CP) 2 2010-2011 Victor Valley College Catalog Construction and Manufacturing Technology, A.S. Math/Science, A.S. Basic Electrical Technician Certificate (CP) This is usually the major for students interested in areas such Basic HVAC/R Certificate (CP) as the following: Basic Residential Maintenance Technician Certificate (CP) Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Basic Woodworking Certificate (CP) Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Oceanography, Building Construction Certificate (CA) Physical Education, Physical Science, Physiology, Building Inspection Certificate (CA) Physics Construction Management Certificate (CA) Construction Technology Certificate (CA) Media Arts Plumbing Technician Certificate (CP) Digital Animation Artist Certificate (CP) Public Works Certificate (CA) Digital Animation Technician I - Softimage Certificate(CP) Renewable Energy Certificate (CP) Digital Animation Technician I - 3ds Max Certificate (CP) Education Technology Medical Assistant, A.S. Collegial Education I/II Certificates (CP) Medical Assistant Certificate (CA) Education Technology Certificate (CP) Nursing, A.S. Electronics and Computer Technology, A.S. Associate Degree Nursing Certificate (CA) A+ Certification Examination Preparation Certificate (CP) Nursing Licensure Certificate (CA) CISCO Networking Academy I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Certificates (CP) Paralegal Communication Electronics Certificate CA) Paralegal Studies Certificate (CA) Computer Technology Certificate (CA) Digital Electronics Certificate (CA) Paramedic, A.S. Electronic Technology Certificate (CA) Paramedic Certificate (CA) Fiber Optic Cabling Technician Certificate (CP) N+ Certification Examination Preparation Certificate (CP) Photography Network Cabling Technician Certificate (CP) Digital Photography Certificate (CP) Wireless Communication Technology Certificate (CA) Wireless MSCSE Examination Preparation Certificate Physical Education Level I, II (CA) Physical Education Dance Certificate (CP) Electronics Engineering Technology, A.S. Political Science Associate Degree Electronics Engineering Technology International Studies Certificate (CP) Certificate (CA) Respiratory Therapy, A.S. Emergency Medical Technician Respiratory Therapy Certificate (CA) Emergency Medical Technician I (Ambulance) Certificate (CP) Restaurant Management, A.S. Emergency Medical Technician (Refresher) Certificate(CP) Restaurant Management Certificate (CA) Fine Arts, A.A. Welding, A.S. This major is recommended for students interested in areas Welding Certificate (CA) such as the following: Art, Music, Photography, Theatre Arts Fire Technology, A.S. Fire Company Officer Certificate (CA) Fire Fighter Certificate (CA) Fire Prevention Officer Certificate (CA) Journalism Journalism Certificate (CP) Liberal Arts, A.A. This is usually the major for students who are undecided but who wish to transfer to a university, and/or for those who are interested in areas such as the following: Anthropology, Economics, English, French, Geography, History, Journalism, Liberal Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish 2010-2011 Victor Valley College Catalog 3 2010-2011 Victor Valley College Catalog 4 I. WELCOME TO VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE “Education forms the common mind: Just as the twig is bent, the tree will follow.” -Alexander Pope 1688-1744 2010-2011 Victor Valley College Catalog 5 Vision, Values, Mission & Goals GOALS The goals of Victor Valley Community College are to: VISION create sustainability and environmental stewardship for our Victor Valley Community College uplifts the diverse colleagues, our students, and our community. communities we teach and serve by promoting educational excellence, enhancing local prosperity, and ensuring become an agile learning organization consistent with the environmental leadership. needs of students and the communities that the college serves. VALUES offer educational programs that lead to meaningful and As a student-centered learning organization, we will uphold the measurable student learning and success through following core values: seamless transfer opportunities to colleges, universities, and careers. Excellence - providing superior service and educational increase the number of students served through learning opportunities recruitment, persistence, and retention strategies. Integrity - guiding the college’s actions with an internally provide affordable and attractive options for members of consistent framework of principles the community seeking a post secondary education, Accessibility - facilitating access to the college’s which includes