2017-18 MVC Catalog
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RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT MORENO VALLEY COLLEGE Michael L. Burke, Ph.D., Chancellor Riverside Community College District Robin L. Steinback, Ph.D., President Moreno Valley College BOARD OF TRUSTEES Virginia Blumenthal . President Tracey Vackar . Vice President Janet Green . Secretary Bill Hedrick . .Member Mary Figueroa . .Member Jeanette Hazelwood . Student Trustee 2017-18 All information contained in the 2017-18 Catalog is current as of September 2017 . 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. Cover art by student, Michelle Henriquez – pastel on toned paper. She is a student of Amy Balent, Art instructor. Riverside Community College District • Moreno Valley College 2017-18 i TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES..... ..............................Inside Front Cover REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE TRANSFER .....................55 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.............................................................II Requirements for Transfer ................................................................57 COLLEGE MAP ............................................................................IV California State University ...............................................................57 COLLEGE ADMINSTRATION ....................................................V CSUGE Certification ........................................................................57 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ........................................................... VI University of California (UC) ..........................................................57 GENERAL INFORMATION...........................................................1 IGETC Certification ..........................................................................57 Mission Statement ...............................................................................1 Partial IGETC Certification ..............................................................57 Vision, Values and Goals ....................................................................1 UCIGTC Limitation ..........................................................................58 Academic Freedom .............................................................................2 How to Request Certification ............................................................58 Academic Year ....................................................................................3 Major Preparation Courses for Transfer ...........................................58 Accreditation .......................................................................................3 Assist .................................................................................................58 Program Lenth ....................................................................................3 Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) ............. ...............58 Who May Attend .................................................................................3 Private and Out-of-State Colleges and Universities .........................58 Admission and Registration of Students .............................................3 Associate Degree for Transfer ..........................................................58 Student’s Rights and Responsibility ...................................................7 California State University General Education (CSUGE) ................68 Fees/Residency Requirements ............................................................8 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum RCCD Transcripts ...............................................................................9 (IGETC) for Transfer to CSU and UC ..............................................71 Refund Deadlines for Fees ..................................................................9 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Military & Veteran Students & Family Members .............................10 Curriculum for STEM .......................................................................74 California State University General Education for STEM ...............74 STUDENT INFORMATION .........................................................11 Academic Appeals by Students .........................................................12 CURRICULAR PATTERNS .........................................................75 Academic Honesty ............................................................................12 Workshop Courses ............................................................................76 Academic Renewal ...........................................................................12 Cooperative, General and Occupational ...........................................76 FERPA - Directory Information ........................................................12 Work Experience Education ..............................................................76 Standards of Probation and Dismissal ..............................................12 High School Courses.........................................................................76 Standards of Student Conduct ...........................................................12 Career and Technical Education Programs .......................................78 Student Discipline Procedures ..........................................................15 Associate of Science Degree/ State-Approved and Locally .............78 Student Grievance Process ................................................................18 Approved Certificate .........................................................................78 The Arts .............................................................................................21 Programs and Certificates .................................................................78 College Bookstore......................................................... ....................21 Career and Transfer Center (CTC) ....................................................21 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .........................................................103 Counseling Center........................................... ..................................21 Credit Courses .................................................................................104 Disability Support Services ...............................................................22 Noncredit Courses ...........................................................................104 Early and Middle College Programs .................................................22 Senior Citizen Education ................................................................181 Career & Technical Education Employment Placement ...................22 Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) ....................22 FACULTY ......................................................................................183 Student Financial Services ................................................................23 Moreno Valley College Faculty ......................................................185 California Dream Act ........................................................................25 Food Services ....................................................................................26