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Copper Mountain College Joshua Tree, CA www.cmccd.edu 2016-17 Catalog COPPER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 2016-2017 CATALOG CMC issues addendums to the catalog when there are corrections or changes. It is an accumulation of all changes. The changes are listed by page number. ADDENDUM - Issued Jan. 05, 2017 Page 58: Correction: SOC-003 Fundamentals of Statistics is removed from Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer. Page 59: Correction: SOC-003 Fundamentals of Statistics is removed from Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer. Page 90: Correction: SOC-003 Fundamentals of Statistics is removed from Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer. Page 95: Correction: ART-010 Introduction to Art approved C-ID is ARTH 100. Page 122: Correction: MATH-014 Statistical Methods approved C-ID is MATH 110. Page 1 of 1: Addendum Copper Mountain College 2016-17 Catalog Joshua Tree, CA www.cmccd.edu COPPER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT COPPEROPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE COLLEG A California Public Community College 2016-2017 CATALOG COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE 6162 Rotary Way, P.O. Box 1398 Joshua Tree, CA 92252 (760) 366-3791 (866) 366-3791 (760) 366-5201 (direct to automated system) TTY (760) 366-5262 Fax (760) 366-5255 Internet: www.cmccd.edu BASE PROGRAMS OFFICE Building 1530 6th Street, Room 209 Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms, CA 92278 (760) 830-6133 (760) 366-3791 ext. 4368 Fax (760) 830-4157 Internet: www.cmccd.edu This catalog is valid July 01, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Accreditation Copper Mountain College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd. Ste. 204, Novato, California 94949, (415) 506-0238, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. 1 Copper Mountain College Joshua Tree, CA www.cmccd.edu 2016-17 Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ...........................................................................2 Admission, Registration & Fees About our Cover ............................................................................2 Admission ...............................................................................15 A Word from Our President ........................................................3 Student Orientation ............................................................16 Mission & Vision Statement .......................................................4 Registration ............................................................................16 Core Values ......................................................................................4 Fees: Policies & Procedures ..............................................17 Board of Trustees ...........................................................................5 Student Services Administration ................................................................................5 Offi ce of Student Services .................................................20 Management ...................................................................................5 Counseling ..............................................................................20 Institutional Student Learning Outcomes ............................6 Student Success and Support Services Program ......20 General Education Philosophy .................................................6 ACCESS ....................................................................................21 Academic Calendar (2016-17) ...................................................7 CalWORKs ................................................................................21 About Us - General Information EOPS: Extended Opportunity Programs & Services.......22 History .........................................................................................8 Financial Aid ...........................................................................22 Location .....................................................................................8 Transfer Center ......................................................................23 Base Programs Offi ce ............................................................8 Veterans Services..................................................................23 College Curriculum Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) ............24 Preparation for Transfer........................................................9 Student Organizations .......................................................24 Occupational/Vocational Education .............................10 Campus Clubs ........................................................................24 Adult Basic Education Student Rights and Responsibilities ..............................25-29 High School Completion.........................................10 Campus Services and Policies ..........................................29-31 English as a Second Language .............................10 Academic Regulations ........................................................32-40 General Educational Development .....................10 Certifi cate, Degree, Graduation and Refresher .......................................................................10 Transfer Requirements ................................................41-42 Community Education .......................................................10 Academic Aff airs Economic Development ....................................................10 Degree and Certifi cate Programs ............................43-91 Learning Resources Course Descriptions ...................................................92-133 Greenleaf Library ..................................................................11 Faculty Code of Ethics .............................................................134 Student Success Center .....................................................11 Announcement of Faculty ............................................134-135 Auxiliary Organizations Faculty Emeriti .....................................................................135 Copper Mountain College Foundation ..................12 In Memoriam .......................................................................135 Alumni Association ...................................................12 Index ....................................................................................136-140 College Policies .....................................................................13-14 New Student Checklist ...........................................................141 Twentynine Palms Marine Base Map .................................142 About our Cover Main Campus Map ...................................................................143 At CMC we are so lucky to be located just across the highway from the Joshua Tree National Park, a world-class climbing destination with more than 400 climbing formations and 8,000 climbing routes. Like all sports, rock climbing has a language all its own. Belay: to attach a secure rope to a person for safety. The belayer is the person on the ground who secures the climber, keeping a close eye on the climber's progress and letting out slack to the line by releasing the belay, a special device that locks the rope a little at a time as the climber slowly ascends. The climber calls “On Notice of Disclaimer belay?” meaning - are you ready to belay me? The Belayer calls “Belay Every reasonable eff ort has been made to determine that on” meaning - I am ready, attentive, you are safe, I’ve got you! Now everything stated in this 2016-2017 Catalog is accurate. Because the climber can safely begin their climb. this publication must be prepared well in advance of the period of Here at CMC … “BELAY ON!” We’ve got you. We are ready for time it covers, changes inevitably will occur. Courses and programs you. From our Tutoring Center, to Financial Aid, to ACCESS, to the off ered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to First-Year Experience, we are here to help you succeed in reaching change without notice by the Administration of the Copper Mountain your educational goals! Community College District or Copper Mountain College. Pictured on our catalog cover is CMC student Rebecca Roscher. All changes or corrections can be found in the catalog addendum Throughout this year’s catalog you will fi nd pictures of CMC staff and on our website at: http://www.cmccd.edu/Catalog students, all members of the CMC Rock Climbing Club. 2 Copper Mountain College 2016-17 Catalog Joshua Tree, CA www.cmccd.edu A word from our President Welcome to Copper Mountain College. We are delighted you have selected Copper Mountain College as the college of choice to pursue your educational goals. The faculty and staff are here to off er you an exceptional array of learning opportunities and an extraordinary educational experience. In the years since its establishment as an independent college in 1999, this California Community College has helped support the success of thousands of individual students. We are here to serve every person interested in educational opportunities for skills development, completion of degrees and certificates, and course work in preparation to transfer to a four- year college or university. Copper Mountain College emphasizes the student experience as the most important activity on campus. From the moment you apply, we strive to make you feel welcome,