LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2009-2010 VOLUME LII
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA Forward
Welcome to Long Beach City College. On behalf of our faculty, staff and administrators, we are proud to offer an education and tradition known for academic excellence and superior training.
As a part of the California Community College System, we participate in one of the largest systems of higher education in the world. Long Beach City College serves over 30,000 students and offers a wide variety of educational options. Our range of ages, educational goals and diverse student population contribute to your outstanding education.
Long Beach City College offers one of the largest Associated Student Body (ASB) programs in the California Community College System, and we equip students with the ability to transfer to a four-year institution, or provide career and technical education and economic or workforce development.
At LBCC, we educate, engage and empower our students. We strongly believe that the future of our communities lies in an educated citizenry and that education begins here at LBCC.
Eloy Ortiz Oakley Superintendent-President
The faculty at Long Beach City College want to welcome you as you begin your college career here at the LAC or PCC campus. You have chosen one of the best community colleges in the State of California. At LBCC, you can receive the preparation you need to begin, or change, a career by selecting one of our outstanding certificate programs. If you choose to transfer to a four-year institution, you can complete your general education for a Baccalaureate degree and lock these units closed by Long Beach City College’s power to certify the work you have done. Also, you can develop an area of concentration that will allow you to develop a major and win entry into one of the numerous four- year institutions located in Southern California. Furthermore, you can avail yourself of the best support system I know of in higher education; we have counselors and student services that will help you in your course selection, career preparation and transfer goals. On behalf of myself and all the faculty, let me say that we are very pleased you have chosen Long Beach City College as the place to explore your future, to interact with our neighbors and to get to know your instructors before you move on.
Sigrid Sexton Academic Senate President
II Calendar 2009-2010
Summer Sessions 2009 June 1 First Summer Session Classes Begin June 15 Second Summer Session Classes Begin July 13 Third Summer Session Classes Begin July 3 Holiday (Independence Day)
Fall Semester 2009 August 17 Begin Fall Classes September 7 Holiday (Labor Day) October 1 Deadline to Apply for December Graduation November 13 Holiday (Veterans Day) November 26-27 Holiday (Thanksgiving) December 10-20 Final Exams -Refer to Fall Schedule of Classes December 18 Fall Classes End December 21-January 10 Winter Recess
Spring Semester 2010 January 11 Spring Classes Begin February 12 Holiday (Lincoln's Birthday) February 15 Holiday (Washington's Birthday) February 25 Deadline to Apply for May Graduation April 4-10 Spring Recess May 17-25 Final Exams - Refer to Spring Schedule of Classes May 31 Holiday (Memorial Day) May 25 Spring Classes End May 26 Graduation For more detailed registration information, refer to the Schedule of Classes or college website.
College Campus Locations
Liberal Arts Campus Pacific Coast Campus 4901 East Carson Street 1305 East Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, California 90808 Long Beach, California 90806 (562) 938-4111 (562) 938-3903
Off-Campus Location: Office of Economic and Resource Development 3950 Paramount Boulevard, Suite 101 Lakewood, California 90712
For Other Off-Site Locations Contact: Office of Extended Instruction (562) 938-4810
Accreditation Long Beach City College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges(WASC), 10 Commercial Blvd, Ste 204 Novato, CA 94949 (415) 506-0234), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Curriculum Offerings The college reserves the right to determine which of the courses listed in the catalog are to be offered in each semester. Changes in curriculum or course content may occur after the information cut-off date of this catalog, February 2009.
Schedule Of Classes Long Beach City College publishes a schedule of classes before the beginning of each semester indicating each course to be offered. Schedules are available for sale in the college bookstores or local 7-Eleven stores, and for review in the Counseling Center, the college website (http://www.lbcc.edu) and other campus locations. Changes in curriculum offerings or in fees charged may occur after printing.
In compliance with Section 508 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, the Long Beach Community College District provides the catalog and other college publications in alternative formats. If you are an individual who requires special assistance and would like materials in an alternative format, contact the Disabled Students Programs & Services department at (562) 938-4558 or (562) 938-4833 TDD. The Disabled Students Programs & Services department is located on the Liberal Arts Campus (LAC), located at 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808.
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President’s Message ...... II Change of Address and/or Name ...... 9 Academic Senate President’s Message...... II Student Conduct ...... 10 Calendar ...... III Knowing Your Responsibilities...... 10 College Campuses...... III Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)...10 Accreditation...... III Drug-Free College Statement ...... 10 Curriculum Offerings ...... III Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act ...... 11 Schedule of Classes...... III Accuracy Statement……………………………………..11
Student and Community Services Policies Section Counseling and Student Development...... 12 General Information Campus Child Development Center ...... 12 College Vision and Mission ...... 1 Student Success Transfer Services Center...... 12 College Functions...... 1 Student Life ...... 12 College History ...... 2 Career and Job Services Center ...... 12 Extended/Off-Campus Programs: Economic and Resource Development ...... 12 Senior Studies Program ...... 2 Women & Men’s Resource Center ...... 13 Distance Learning ...... 3 Student Health Services...... 13 Televised Instruction ...... 3 Voluntary Health Insurance...... 13 Hybrid Courses...... 3 Psychological Counseling Services ...... 13 Weekend Classes...... 3 Campus Security & Crime Awareness ...... 13 Accelerated College Education (ACE)...... 3 Emergency Services...... 13 Honors Program and Courses...... 3 General Police Services ...... 13 Rotary Club Honors Scholarships ...... 3 Evening Safety Escorts...... 13 Transfer Programs ...... 3 Parking and Traffic Regulations ...... 13 President’s Scholar Honors ...... 4 Student Financial Aid ...... 14 Academic Senate Scholar Honors ...... 4 Federal Programs...... 14 Honors Student...... 4 State Programs...... 15 Honors Courses ...... 4 Applications, Program Guidelines and Deadlines...... 15 Requirements for Newly Enrolling Students...... 4 Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS) ...... 15 Requirements for Currently Enrolled Students...... 5 EOPS Eligibility ...... 15 Some Benefits of the LBCC Honors Program...... 5 Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education Admissions and Registration Information ...... 5 (CARE)...... 15 Admission Requirements...... 5 G.I. Bill...... 15 Matriculation ...... 5 College Programs...... 16 College’s Responsibility...... 5 Support Services for Disabled Student Programs and Student’s Responsibility...... 5 Services (DSPS)...... 16 Components of Matriculation...... 6 Civil Rights Compliance Statement...... 16 Matriculation Requirement...... 6 Title IX. Prohibiting Sex Discrimination in Education...16 Matriculation Component Exemptions...... 6 AB1088 Mandatory Orientation: Sexual Violence Prevention ..16 Appeal/Waiver Process and Policies of Handling ...... 6 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990...... 17 Student Rights and Matriculation...... 7 Sexual Harassment Policy Statement...... 17 Student Grievance Policy ...... 7 Section 504, Rehabilitation Act...... 17 Procedures for Application to School of Health and Science Programs 2009-2010 ...... 7 Learning Assistance High School Graduates ...... 7 Libraries...... 19 International Student Program/Admissions...... 7 Academic Support and Development Department...... 19 American Language and Culture Institute...... 8 Learning & Academic Resources Department...... 19 Registration Procedures...... 8 Center for Learning Assistance Services ...... 19 Fees, Tuition and Other Expenses...... 8 Learning and Study Skills...... 19 Nonresident Tuition...... 8 Media Materials...... 20 Books, Supplies & Course Materials Fees ...... 8 Tutoring ...... 20 College Services Card Fee...... 8 Open Access Computer Lab ...... 20 Student Health Fee ...... 8 Instructional Technology Student Support Center...... 20 Parking Fee...... 8 Computer Proficiencies for Academic Success ...... 20 Printing Fee ...... 8 Supplemental Instruction ...... 20 Indebtedness...... 9 Computer Applications & Office Technology Self-Paced Refunds ...... 9 Computer Software Applications Instruction...... 20 Interdepartmental Class Transfer Rules and Refunds...... 9 Office Skills Instruction...... 20 Definition of a Class Transfer ...... 9 Typing/Keyboarding Instruction...... 20 Fee Refund/Transfer Period ...... 9 Classrooms...... 20 Enrollment Fees/Nonresident Tuition, Health/Mat ...... 9 Writing and Reading Center ...... 21 Verified Military Withdrawal...... 9 Nursing and Allied Health Learning Center ...... 21 College Services Card and Parking Fees...... 9 Life Science Learning Center ...... 21 Appeal for Special Circumstances...... 9 Foreign Language Multimedia Learning Center ...... 21 IV Table of Contents
Mathematics Learning Center...... 21 LBCC Certificates and Degree Programs...... 43 Academic Policies Certificates of Accomplishment...... 46 Faculty Office Hours ...... 22 Certificates of Completion ...... 48 Class Syllabus...... 22 Curriculum Guides Student Attendance...... 22 Accounting...... 49 Auditing of Classes...... 22 Accounting Clerk ...... 49 Grading Regulations/System ...... 22 Administration of Justice ...... 49 Make-Up Grades...... 22 Administrative Assistant ...... 50 Withdrawals...... 22 Advanced Transportation Technology Military Withdrawal ...... 23 Alternate Fuels ...... 51 Grade Points ...... 23 Electric Vehicles ...... 52 Change of Grades ...... 23 Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Open Entry/Open Exit Courses...... 23 Theory & Practical Experience ...... 52 Repetition of Courses ...... 23 Architectural Design (Transfer) ...... 52 Academic Renewal ...... 24 Art ...... 53 Academic and Progress Probation ...... 24 Applied Design ...... 53 Academic and Progress Dismissal ...... 25 Art History ...... 53 Readmission After Dismissal...... 25 Computer Art ...... 53 Scholarship ...... 25 Drawing and Painting...... 53 Dean’s List...... 25 Design ...... 53 Scholarship Society (A.G.S.)...... 25 Illustration ...... 53 Honors at Entrance ...... 25 Printmaking...... 53 Honors at Graduation...... 25 Sculpture ...... 53 Course Credit & Class Preparation ...... 25 Auto Body Repair ...... 54 Pass/No Pass Courses and Grading...... 26 Auto Mechanics ...... 54 Maximum Student Unit Load ...... 26 Aviation Maintenance(Airframe/Powerplant Mechanic)54 Waiver of Maximum Unit Load Limitation...... 26 Baking...... 55 Credit by Advanced Placement...... 26 Biological Sciences...... 55 High School Articulation Project...... 27 Business Administration (Transfer) ...... 55 Credit by Examination...... 28 Business General...... 56 Credit by Directed Study Program...... 28 Business, International ...... 56 Transfer Credit from other Colleges, Universities & Inst28 Business Management...... 56 Policies for the Associate Degree R.N. Program ...... 29 Carpentry Technology/Trade ...... 57 Transfer Credit...... 29 Child Development ...... 57 Advanced Placement...... 29 Early Childhood Education ...... 58 Advanced Placement LVN to RN...... 29 School Age Child Care...... 59 Credit by Examination (Challenge Option) ...... 30 Special Education Assistant ...... 60 Credit for Voc Cooperative Work Experience Education30 College and Workforce Preparation...... 60 Credit for Educational Experience in Military Service...30 Computer Applications Specialist...... 61 Policy on Academic Honesty...... 30 Computer & Business Information Systems/Computer Academic Freedom...... 31 Science ...... 62 Policy on Open Courses...... 31 Culinary Arts...... 64 Creating a Collegiate Environment...... 31 Customer Service Representative...... 65 Standards of Student Conduct...... 31 Dance ...... 66 Campus Rules ...... 32 Data Entry ...... 66 Summary Suspension...... 32 Desktop/Media Publishing ...... 67 Disciplinary Action...... 32 Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sciences ...... 67 Degrees and Programs Diesel Mechanics ...... 68 General Education Course Patterns ...... 34-37 Dietetics Program...... 68 Associate Degree and Transfer Programs...... 38 Dietetic Service Supervisor Program ...... 69 Continuous Enrollment ...... 38 Dietetic Technician Program...... 69 Philosophy of Education Leading to a Career, Drafting...... 69 Certificate of Achievement, or Certificate of Architectural (Occupational Program) ...... 69 Accomplishment ...... 39 Mechanical Design...... 70 Philosophy of GE, Associate Degrees ...... 39 Electrical Technology ...... 71 Plan A, Associate Degree and/or Career Option...... 39 Engineering...... 72 Plan B, General Education Certification Pattern for English ...... 72 CSU Transfer and the Associate Degree...... 40 Language/Literature ...... 72 Plan C, Intersegmental General Education Transfer Creative Writing ...... 73 Curriculum (IGETC) for the UC/CSU Systems and Family and Consumer Studies...... 73 the Associate Degree ...... 40 Fashion Design...... 73 Private Colleges and Universities Transfer Fashion Design Assistant Designer...... 74 Information ...... 43 Fashion Design Patternmaker...... 75 V Table of Contents
Fashion Design Samplemaker ...... 75 Sheet Metal...... 98 Fashion Merchandising ...... 76 Social Sciences ...... 98 Film ...... 76 Speech Communication ...... 99 Fine Arts...... 77 Theatre...... 99 Fire Science...... 77 Tool Designer ...... 100 Floral Design...... 77 Welding Technology (Preparatory Program)...... 101 Food and Beverage Management ...... 78 Woodworking Technology ...... 101 Foreign Languages ...... 78 Word Processing...... 101
Horticulture ...... 79 Hotel Management ...... 80 Courses of Instruction Section Human Services...... 80 Course Numbering System ...... 103 Gerontology Group...... 80 Course Prerequisites/ Corequisites/ Criminal Justice Group...... 80 Recommended Preparation ...... 103 General Human Services Group...... 80 Challenging Course Requisites & Limitations...... 103 Family Services Group...... 80 Curriculum Offerings...... 104 Human Services: Alcohol & Drug Studies...... 80 Understanding Transfer Course Descriptions ...... 104 Interior Design...... 81 Experimental Courses...... 104 Interior Design: Technical Skills Emphasis ...... 82 California Articulation Number (CAN)...... 104 Journalism ...... 82 Course Prefix Listing...... 106 Newspaper/Magazine Emphasis...... 82 Public Relations Emphasis ...... 82 Courses of Instruction ...... 108-283
Publication Specialist Emphasis...... 82 Legal Secretary...... 83 Faculty and Staff Section Liberal Arts ...... 83 Board of Trustees...... 284 Library Technician ...... 84 Administration...... 284 Machine Operator Manufacturing Technology ...... 84 Department Heads ...... 284 Machine Tool Technology ...... 84 Full-Time Faculty ...... 285 Marketing ...... 84 Part-Time Faculty ...... 298 Mathematics ...... 85 Classified Staff ...... 310 Mechanical Maintenance Technology...... 85 Faculty Emeriti ...... 319 Medical Assisting Program ...... 85 LBCC Auxiliary & Foundation ...... 328
Music...... 86 Commercial Music ...... 86 Index ...... 329-333 Composer/Arranger ...... 87 Professional Instrumentalist ...... 87 Professional Technology ...... 87 Professional Vocalist...... 88 Record Producer...... 88 Recording Engineer...... 89 Songwriter ...... 90 Numerical Control Technician Manufacturing Tech.... 90 Nursing: Associate Degree (RN) Program ...... 90 Nursing: LVN to RN Career Ladder Program...... 91 Certificate Program (30 Units Option) ...... 91 Nursing: Vocational ...... 92 Office Assistant...... 92 Photography ...... 94 Photojournalism ...... 94 Physical Education/Recreation...... 94 Aquatics Category ...... 95 Individual and Dual Activities Category ...... 95 Fitness and Combatives Category ...... 95 Team Sports...... 95 Outdoor Studies...... 95 Non-teaching Emphasis...... 95 Physical Sciences ...... 95 Radio/Television ...... 96 Broadcast News...... 96 Multimedia Production...... 96 Performance ...... 96 Producer ...... 97 Real Estate...... 97 Retail Management Food Industry Emphasis...... 98 VI General Information
College Vision and Mission Information Technology and Computer Literacy: The skills necessary to find, use, manage, evaluate, and 2020 Vision convey information efficiently and effectively. Long Beach City College prepares students to be successful in the world of the 21st century. Numeric Literacy: The mathematical and arithmetic skills necessary to solve everyday problems.
Sitting at a global crossroads, the college constantly Science Literacy: The ability to apply the scientific crafts its educational programs to meet the needs of method to gain an evidenced-based understanding of students living in: contemporary issues. − A world of increased complexity and speed Teamwork and Collaboration: The ability to − A world both global and remarkably accessible cooperate and work effectively with individuals and − A world technologically advanced but intensely groups using appropriate social skills. interdependent. Wellness: The ability to make lifestyle choices that A culturally diverse college, Long Beach City College promote physical, mental, and social health. welcomes all people who desire to grow and serve.
The college nurtures a vibrant environment that College Functions cultivates a passion for learning, which continues for life. Transfer The first two years of courses satisfying either the Mission general education or major requirements for a four-year Long Beach City College is a comprehensive college (Baccalaureate) degree in the University of community college that provides open and affordable California system, California State University system or access to quality associate degree and certificate other colleges and universities to which our students programs, workforce preparation, and opportunities for commonly transfer. personal development and enrichment. The college develops students’ college-level skills and expands their General Education general knowledge, enables their transfer to four-year A community college (Associate) degree that includes a institutions, prepares them for successful careers or to broad general education and selected fields of advance in their current careers, and fosters their concentration most appropriate to the educational and personal commitment to lifelong learning. Based upon occupational needs of our community. a commitment to excellence, college programs foster Occupational Education and support the intellectual, cultural, economic, and Specialized education and training in selected civic development of our diverse community. occupational fields leading to job skills preparation, promotion, retention and certification. The College’s commitment to excellence in student learning incorporates the following expected outcomes Developmental Education from the educational process: Educational and learning assistance to help students succeed in a community college program once they Aesthetics: An appreciation for a range of cultural have demonstrated minimum communication and expression, including art, music, dance, theater, computational levels. literature, and film. Support Services A multifaceted support program to assist students to Civic Engagement: The ability to participate actively assess their abilities and to establish and achieve in a democracy that respects the rights of diverse realistic educational and career goals. peoples and cultures. Beyond the Classroom Communication: The ability to read, write, listen, and An appropriate co-curricular program including speak clearly. practical educational experiences, as well as opportunities for growth in leadership and citizenship. Creative Thinking: The ability to generate useful and Life-Long Learning original ideas. Selected continuing education programs and courses
that are cost effective and provide life-long learning and Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze, synthesize, training opportunities. and evaluate a spectrum of ideas that are represented by theories, images, and concepts. Economic and Resource Development Economic and Resource Development provides Goal Attainment: The ability to achieve one’s workforce preparation programs and services to personal, educational, and career goals. individuals to develop entry-level skills, new technical skills, career advancement, and to regional industry to ensure business attraction, retention and global competitiveness. 1 General Information
College History growth continued into the early 1970s. As a result of state law, the college separated from the Long Beach Since 1927, Long Beach City College has been at the Unified School District. heart of the community providing a culturally diverse, vibrant environment, with a commitment to Changes in the workplace, and in the community’s excellence in student learning. demographics, brought about rapid changes in the mid-1980s. The influx of Southeast Asian refugees LBCC is a two-year community college that led to extensive courses in English as a Second encompasses state of the art, technology-rich teaching Language and other programs to assist and and learning environments, traditional and non- acculturate this burgeoning population. A later wave traditional instructional programs, strong community of amnesty applicants ensured that ESL stayed the partnerships, and economic and workforce college’s largest program. The amnesty program development initiatives that prepares students to be st garnered awards as a state model. successful in the world of the 21 century. In 1987, the college completed a decade of As one of the largest of the 109 community colleges negotiations with the City of Long Beach to acquire in California, LBCC is governed by a five-member, the neighboring Veteran’s Stadium. Through the sale elected Board of Trustees that serves the cities of of surplus land to another neighbor, McDonnell Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood and Santa Douglas (now Boeing), the college was able to Catalina Island. It offers two-year associate degrees finance renovations required to upgrade the facility. and certificate programs which prepare students for transfer to four year institutions, career advancement Within the last decade, the college celebrated and personal development. completion of an all-weather track and redesigned athletic fields, a multi-million-dollar upgrade of its With seven schools to house its instructional swimming pool and state-of-the-art math and science programs, LBCC promotes program offerings in the building at the Liberal Arts Campus. Creative Arts and Applied Sciences, Language Arts, Health, Science and Math, Physical Education and Construction of new facilities and modernizations at Athletics, Trades and Industrial Technologies, both campuses began with the passing the Measure E Business and Social Science and Learning Resources, Bond in 2002. Today, computer labs, multimedia Teaching and Technologies. classrooms and a host of non-traditional course The College has received state awards for its offerings like online, teleweb and hybrid courses registered nursing and childcare programs and is accommodate new communities of learners, allowing widely known for its extensive and technologically Long Beach City College to address a world both advanced commercial music and electronics globally and, as it has done for the past 80 years, programs. It has special training partnerships with locally. several corporations. Extended Instruction/Off-Campus Community College Week has reported that LBCC is Programs one of the largest and most effective community colleges in the nation and Cal-Hi Sports has twice Off campus classes are offered at several community selected the Vikings as the best community college sites to facilitate student access to a variety of course athletic program in the nation. offerings. These sites enable students to attend classes at convenient locations near their homes or work. The college was initially housed at Woodrow Wilson High School until the 1933 earthquake, which Students can enroll for these classes through the regular destroyed the building. Classes were held outside and college registration process. For further information, in tents at neighboring Recreation Park until the consult the schedule of classes or call (562) 938-4810. college moved to the Liberal Arts Campus at Carson Senior Studies Program Street and Clark Avenue in 1935. Long Beach City College Senior Studies Program offer credit and non-credit classes for career or educational From its earliest days, the college established development and mind-body healthy living. Special traditions that are alive today, such as the mascot, theater programs, music, exercise and stimulating Ole, and team name, Vikings. A student newspaper, lectures are designed for the active adult (50 and older). yearbook, and social, service and intramural Mini tours to museums and galleries and a campus programs were launched in the first year. Academic Senior Club are unique to the program. honors included having the state’s top junior college debate team. Athletic honors included championships The Senior Center is located at the Pacific Coast in wrestling, baseball, men’s and women’s swimming Campus, Room FF 108. Special help is given during and the state championship in men’s basketball, all in registration and counseling is available. For further the 1928-29 school year. information, call (562) 938-3048.
The college grew rapidly during and after World War II and added the Pacific Coast Campus, formerly Hamilton Junior High, in 1949. Numerous extension campuses and satellite locations were added as 2 General Information
Distance Learning academic, general education, and in the School of Trades and Industry (vocational). Online/ TeleWeb Instruction Online/TeleWeb courses offer students an opportunity Accelerated College Education (ACE) to take a variety of courses through a remote access by ACE (Accelerated College Education) is a two-year using a personal computer, Internet connection, and a curriculum offered at the Pacific Coast Campus of Long valid E-mail address. Students can access these courses Beach City College. It is designed to meet the needs of at home, off-campus public facilities, or make use of the busy, working adults by offering classes in nine-week college’s open access labs to log on to their course sessions that meet one night during the week for two website. These course offerings are entirely web based hours and four hours on Saturday. The curriculum meets and do not require students to be present on campus the lower division, general education transfer (some courses require on-campus orientations or testing; requirements for the Liberal Studies major for all of the check the section notes in the schedule of classes or the CSUs, in particular CSULB and CSUDH. CSUDH e-courses directory at http://de.lbcc.edu/e-courses). continues the format in their upper division Online courses may include video content that can be Interdisciplinary Studies major. There is no formal accessed on the Web, through the LBCC cable station, application for ACE. Each course is listed with its own or on DVDs. class number and students enroll in any individual course that meets his or her need. Students can enroll for these classes through the regular college registration process or by accessing the OLE For further information about ACE and Saturday and On-line Experience page at Sunday classes, call (562) 938-3904, Monday – Friday http://www.lbcc.edu/ole.html. For further information 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. access the Distance Learning website http://de.lbcc.edu/ call (562) 938-4025 or email [email protected]. Honors Program and Courses Televised Instruction For over a quarter of a century, high-achieving LBCC Televised courses offer students an opportunity to take students have flocked to the college’s Honors Program selected courses via TV, at home or at other off-campus for the intellectual challenge it offers. The LBCC public facilities. Students need to have access to Public Honors Program offers courses in more than a dozen Broadcast Stations and/or LBCC cable station (Charter disciplines to serve intellectually ambitious students. Communications channel 15 in Long Beach and channel 29 in Lakewood). Televised courses are accompanied Students who complete the Honors Program have by a website that provides access to course information, proven records of success in their applications to communication and practice opportunities. Students competitive baccalaureate programs as well as to professional and graduate schools. need a computer, Internet access and a valid E-mail address. Students can use the computers in the college’s Major benefits of the program include Scholarships, open access labs and watch the videos at the Learning Transfer Program agreements and President’s Scholar and Academic Resources area in the Library Building. and Academic Senate Scholar Awards. Six on-campus meetings are required for televised courses. Check the section notes in the schedule of For detailed information about the LBCC Honors classes or the e-courses directory at http://de.lbcc.edu/e- Program, call the Honors Program Office at (562) 938- courses. 4354 or visit us on the web at
Students can enroll for these classes through the regular http://honorsprogram.lbcc.edu. college registration process or by accessing the OLE Rotary Club Honors Scholarships On-line Experience page at Each year the Long Beach Rotary Scholarship http://www.lbcc.edu/ole.html. For further information Foundation awards Rotary Honor Scholarships to Long access the Distance Learning website Beach Unified High School students who will be (http://de.lbcc.edu), call (562) 938-4025 or email attending Long Beach City College. Recipients must [email protected]. maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and be enrolled in the Hybrid Courses honors program once they attend Long Beach City College. Hybrid courses offer students an opportunity to take selected on-campus courses with some meetings In addition, the Long Beach City College Scholarship scheduled over the Internet and accessed at home, off- office has hundreds more scholarships open to all Long campus public facilities, or at the college’s open access Beach City College Students. Scholarship applications labs.Check the schedule of classes for information about are available in September at the requirements for the hybrid course of your interest. http://scholarships.lbcc.edu. For more information Weekend Classes please stop by the scholarship office in building I or call An increasing number of Saturday and Sunday classes us at (562) 938-4267. are being offered at the Pacific Coast Campus. Some Transfer Programs meet for the entire regular session of eighteen weeks. The LBCC Honors Program is a member of the UCLA, Others fall under the ACE umbrella (see below) and UCI, UCR, UCSC, CSUDH, CSUF (Honors) CSULB meet for nine week sessions. Classes are offered in (Honors), SDSU (Honors), Chapman University, 3 General Information
LaSierra University (Honors), Pitzer College, Pomona Honors Student College and Whitman College Transfer Programs and The Honors Student designation is awarded to all can offer its graduates priority transfer consideration for transfer students that complete the Honors Program admission to these universities for the Baccalaureate successfully. Degree. For further details about these and developing alliances, contact the Honors Program Office at (562) 1. To qualify, a student must have completed a 938-4354. minimum of six Honors classes, a minimum of 15 units, with a 3.0 GPA or higher. President’s Scholar Honors The President’s Scholar designation with the associate 2. In addition, a student must maintain a Long Beach degree is awarded in recognition of outstanding City College cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher with achievement in the college’s Honors Program. at least 80 percent of all units attempted in courses numbered 1-99. A student must also satisfy the I. To qualify, a student must complete a minimum of college’s “units in residency” requirement. six Honors courses with a 3.5 or higher GPA. (Minimum units required: 15).* 3. The Honors Student designation is entered on the transcripts after the student has completed the 60 In addition, a student must maintain a Long Beach units required for transfer. City College cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher with at least 80 percent of all units attempted in courses Honors Courses numbered 1-99.* A student must also satisfy the General education Honors courses have as few as ten college’s “units in residency” requirement. students and offer more intensive study than is normally possible. Over the years, Anatomy 1, Anthropology 1, *NOTE: Exceptions to the total number of units Anthropology 2, Art 1, Art 2, Art 3, Art 4, Art 11, required and to the 80 percent rule may be made at Biology 20, Biology 41, Economics 1A, English 1, the discretion of the Honors Program Committee. English 3, English 44, English 45, English 48, English 49, Geology 1, Geology 3, German 3, German 4, II. The President’s Scholar designation is entered on History 1A, History 1B, History 2C, History 8A, the transcript, next to the associate degree notation. History 8B, Humanities 1, Math 37, Music 40, In addition, qualifying students receive a gold seal Philosophy 6, Philosophy 7, Political Science 1, on their diplomas and are given special recognition Psychology 1, Social Science 1, Sociology 1, Spanish 3 at commencement. President’s Scholars are the and Statistics 1 have been offered as Honors courses. first to receive their diplomas and are awarded medallions, which they wear at graduation. In addition, Honors courses sometimes offer an extensive approach to knowledge by considering the III. As part of the President’s Scholar award, students interconnections between disciplines and fields of customarily receive a cash scholarship at knowledge. Guest speakers and field trips enhance this graduation. approach. Other extensive possibilities are available Academic Senate Scholar Honors because many Honors classes are scheduled with The Academic Senate Scholar designation upon transfer instructors from different disciplines working together is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement in to encourage students to explore multi-disciplinary the college’s Honors Program. concerns as they fulfill the general education requirement. If you have any questions, please call I. To qualify, a student must complete a minimum of (562) 938-4354. six Honors courses with a 3.5 or better GPA. Admission Requirements for Newly Enrolling In addition, a student must maintain a Long Beach Students City College cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher with Students enrolling at Long Beach City College for the at least 80 percent of all units attempted in courses first time should have the following grades (overall numbered 1-99.* A student must also satisfy the GPA) and test scores (SAT, ACT or the equivalent) and college’s “units in residency” requirement. are qualified for English 1 to qualify for the Honors Program: The Academic Senate Scholar designation is entered on the transcript after a student has GPA SAT completed the 60 units required for transfer. COMPOSITE TOTAL ACT 4.0 800 20 *NOTE: Exceptions to the total number of units 3.9 850 21 required and to the 80 percent rule may be made at 3.8 900 22 the discretion of the Honors Program Committee. 3.7 950 23
II. As part of the Academic Senate Scholar award, 3.6 1000 24 qualifying students will receive a certificate of 3.5 1050 25 recognition for this achievement. 3.4 1100 26 3.3 1150 27 3.25 1175 27
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If you believe you are eligible for the Program based on In order to be considered California residents, students other criteria, please make an appointment to see the must provide evidence of intent to become a permanent Honors Coordinator after you have filled out the California resident, such as a California driver’s license, application. However, you must be close to the voter registration, car registration, proof of purchase of minimum requirements based on the SAT/ACT and a home, etc, that is a year old before the semester GPA, have excellent letters of recommendation, and begins. No single document is necessarily conclusive offer academic evidence showing why you believe you proof. California residence cannot be granted if there is should be allowed to enroll in the Honors Program. evidence of any such document from another state. Residence for unmarried minors (those under 18) will Admission Requirements for Currently Enrolled be determined by the residence of the parent with whom Students the student lives. Students must establish that they Students currently enrolled at Long Beach City College have lived in California, with the intent to become a qualify for the Honors Program if they have a 3.0 permanent resident, for more than one year before overall GPA in twelve or more college units (in courses the start of the semester they plan to attend. numbered 1-99) and are qualified for English 1. Students who are not U.S. citizens must verify their Continued superior academic achievement is required to immigration status at the time of registration. If remain in the Honors Program. A minimum 3.0 GPA is classified as a non-resident, they must pay non-resident required in addition to completion of program tuition. Foreign students who plan to enroll with a requirements. student visa (F-1) must have the application files Some Benefits of the Long Beach City College completed at least three weeks before the start of the Honors Program semester. No I-20 will be issued until all requirements • Honors Scholarships for entering students from local are met. high schools The above statements on residence are not intended to • Access to special research sources include all of the laws governing residence. The full text • Free UCLA, UCI, CSULB library card of the laws is presented in the California Education • Faculty mentors Code, available in the college library. • Honors academic counseling • Informal degree checks Students must submit the appropriate admissions • Invitation to special honors forums, seminars and applications and/or enrollment forms for each term they social events wish to attend. Documents, such as applications and • Participation in National Collegiate Honors Council transcripts, submitted to the college become the (NCHC) property of Long Beach City College and will not be • Letters of recommendation, including a statement of returned and may not be duplicated. the goals of the Honors Program and an evaluation of the student’s participation in the program Matriculation • Facilitation of placement in four-year college Honors Matriculation is a process that brings together the Programs college and a student into an agreement for the purpose • President’s Scholar Honors upon graduation of realizing the student’s educational goal through the • Academic Senate Scholar Honors upon transfer college’s established programs, policies and • Priority transfer privileges to universities at the junior requirements. Matriculation services include level registration, orientation, assessment, counseling, post-
For further information concerning the application enrollment evaluation and referral of students to process for the Honors Program, call (562) 938-4354 or services. The student is expected to participate in these visit the Honors Program Office in the LAC Library services unless he/she requests a waiver from a Mezzanine, L203A, or visit us on the web at particular service. http://honorsprogram.lbcc.edu. I. College’s Responsibility In accordance with the matriculation agreement, Admissions & Registration Information the college agrees to provide guidance to students by evaluating basic skills, helping to place students Admission Requirements Any person 18 years or older, or who has a high school in courses where they will encounter the greatest diploma or its equivalent, is eligible to enroll at Long possible success, aiding them in developing Beach City College, provided the applicant otherwise realistic educational plans and providing the meets the admission requirements. services to assist the student in achieving his/her goals. All students are classified as either a California “resident” or a “non-resident.” In general, a student II. Student’s Responsibility must have lived in the state of California with full intent a. All new non-exempt students must complete to remain as a permanent resident for at least one year assessment and orientation before they enroll in prior to the start of the semester in order to be classified their second term. If the student has not as a “resident.” completed the assessment and orientation processes at that time, he/she will not be able to register until assessment and orientation are 5 General Information
completed. All students affected by this policy e. Candidates for any of the Nursing and Health will be notified by letter during their first term, if Technologies programs. they have not completed these processes. f. Students wishing to fulfill English and/or math prerequisites as specified by a b. The agreement calls for the student’s expression department program. of at least a broad educational intent at admission and the willingness to declare a V. Matriculation Component Exemptions specific educational objective by the semester a. Orientation - Students who are exempt from after he/she has completed fifteen units of degree the matriculation service of orientation are applicable credit coursework. Diligence in class those students who hold associate degrees or attendance, completion of assigned coursework higher, or those students who demonstrate that and maintenance of progress toward an they are taking courses only for personal educational goal is expected. enrichment or those students who are co- enrolled at a four-year college or university or III. Components of Matriculation those students who are enrolled only in: Matriculation is composed of the following components to ensure student success: 1. Performance or activity classes. *Admission to the college *Assessment of English, math, reading (LBCC 2. Classes for advancement in current job/ Assessment & Orientation) and English as a career (update job skills).
Second Language skills 3. Contract education classes. *Orientation to the college’s programs and services 4. Non-Credit classes. *Counseling to receive assistance with course selection and planning of an educational goal b. Assessment - The exemptions for orientation apply to the assessment component, unless a Other Student Services are available to assist students in student plans to take a math, reading, English attaining an educational goal: or English as a Second Language class and has not met the prerequisite. The assessment - EOP&S - Financial Aid - Health Center component for math, reading and writing can - Job Placement - Transfer Center - DSPS be partially met with documentation of - Learning Center - Career Planning - Tutoring coursework from another accredited college or *THESE COMPONENTS ARE REQUIRED high school.
OF ALL STUDENTS TO BE FULLY VI. Matriculation Component Appeal/Waiver MATRICULATED. (See V. for exemptions) Process and District Policies of Handling IV. Matriculation Requirement a. Admission - All students must participate in Admission, Orientation and Assessment. All this component; there is no waiver process.
new non-exempt students must complete b. Orientation, Assessment and Counseling - assessment and orientation before they enroll in Any student who feels that he/she is exempt their second term. If the student has not completed from any of these components may appeal by the assessment and orientation process at that time, filing a Matriculation Component Waiver he/she will not be able to register until assessment form, which is available in the Assessment and orientation are completed. Assessment Office. These exemptions do not provide placement results are valid for two years. All clearance for enrollment into specified students affected by this policy will be notified by English, math, reading or ESL courses. The letter during their first term if they have not waiver will be reviewed by the Matriculation completed these processes. (See V. below) The Specialist and the student is then notified of (LBCC Assessment & Orientation) is required of the decision by mail. A student may request to any student who falls under one of the following participate in a previously waived component categories: by contacting the Matriculation Specialist. a. All new, non-exempt (see below) students. c. College Assessment Test -
b. Students who want to enroll in any English 1. Retest Policy: A student may retake any composition, reading or math course. part of the College Assessment Test c. Students who want to use this option to fulfill (LBCC Assessment & Orientation) after their associate degree math or reading a five-month period has passed. proficiency. 2. Appeals of Initial Placement d. Students who are financial aid recipients, Recommendation: A student may appeal including Extended Opportunities Programs an initial placement recommendation in and Services. English, math, reading or ESL by completing the Placement Appeal form available at the Assessment Center, 6 General Information
Counseling Office or the respective Students may live in an apartment, with relatives or department. The student will be notified friends or with an American family in a homestay. The of the appeal decision by mail. prices range widely. Contact the International Student Office for assistance. There is bus transportation VII. Student Rights and Matriculation directly to campus from throughout the community. A student may file a complaint against Long Beach City College matriculation practices by filing a How to Apply: complaint form, which is available at the Request an application packet containing the forms you Assessment Office. Complaints will be filed with need from: the Dean of Counseling and Student Support Services, who is responsible for investigation and Long Beach City College resolution of such complaints. The Dean will Attention: International Student Admissions maintain a file on all formal complaints. 4901 East Carson Street Long Beach, CA 90808 USA Student Grievance Policy or Apply online at http://intl.lbcc.edu. Long Beach City College is committed to resolving problems students may be encountering while working Complete and return your application, along with a $40 within the guidelines and policies established by the application fee. Application materials must be state of California and the Board of Trustees. For completed by June 1 for the fall semester and November specific information on both the policy and process for 1 for the spring semester. The form I-20 will not be student grievances, contact the office of the Dean of issued until all requirements are met. Those applicants Student Affairs. who have properly submitted all necessary forms will be accepted in order of completion until the semester Procedures For Application To School of begins. Health and Science Programs 2009-2010 Your completed application file should contain: Some of the Health Programs in the School of Health and Science have limited enrollments due to the 1. A TOEFL test score. English proficiency, indicated availability of clinical sites. These programs have by a score of 500/173/61 or better on the Test of separate admissions processes based on a combination English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), is of ranking and a lottery to insure that students are required to be considered for admission. Request a selected in a fair and equitable manner. Admission to test application form from: Long Beach City College does not insure acceptance into these programs. To be considered, students must TOEFL - Educational Testing Services complete stated prerequisites, submit an official Box 899 application form, send official transcripts, and attend a Princeton, New Jersey 08540 USA formal group advising session before stated deadlines. or After the stated deadlines, applications are evaluated online at http://www.toefl.org.
and given numerical scores. Once admissions for a 2. A financial statement, to comply with U.S. given semester are completed, there are no waiting lists immigration requirements, showing access to maintained. Students have the opportunity to reapply for sufficient funds to pay college and living expenses a subsequent term and are evaluated compared to the for the duration of your studies. Submit the College other students applying at the same time. Financial Statement form with your application.
Effective August 2004, no new students were added to The approximate cost per school year is $17,354 in existing waiting lists. Students on existing waiting lists U.S. dollars. The financial statement must be filled must complete all prerequisites that were in effect at the out using U.S. dollars. A sponsor’s bank statement time they applied. New students must meet current showing sufficient funds must also be submitted. requirements. The form may be requested from the International Student Office. High School Graduates (2009) Students in their senior year may apply as specified 3. Transcripts showing academic preparation above. equivalent to receipt of a U.S. high school diploma, which is twelve years of elementary and secondary International Student Program/ school. Please request that official copies of your Admissions transcripts be sent to the college. They should show all courses taken in the last three years of Long Beach City College encourages students from secondary school, the grade received in each other countries to enroll. International student tuition is course, grading method, the minimum passing $215 per unit, the capital outlay fee is $14 per unit, and grade allowed and the date of your completion of the enrollment fee is $20 per unit. All fees are subject to secondary school. Transcripts for any college change without notice. In addition, students will pay a classes completed must also be supplied. All must College Services fee and a Health Services fee. be translated into English and notarized before International students must also purchase the College being submitted. Health Insurance Plan. There is an optional parking fee. 7 General Information
4. Proof of medical insurance must be on file before a Nonresident Tuition: Students who have been student may register for classes. Such insurance classified as non-residents (see residence section) shall must be maintained throughout enrollment at the be required to pay nonresident tuition at the rate of $174 college. Applicants must provide proof of not per unit and the normal enrollment fee of $20 per unit, having tuberculosis. for a total of $194 per unit (rate subject to change without notice). International students are required to 5. An F-1 application form for Form I-20 must also pay the $174 non-resident fee, the $20 normal be signed and returned directly to the college. enrollment fee, and a capital outlay surcharge of $10 per unit, for a total of $215 per unit. American Language and Culture Institute Books, Supplies and Course Materials Fees: You must purchase all books and many of the supplies Long Beach City College’s American Language and required by instructors of the classes in which you Culture Institute combines instruction for men and enroll. If your class has a materials fee, it will be printed women at all levels of English proficiency with in the schedule of classes and that fee must be paid exposure to Southern California’s dynamic blend of during registration. When possible, the bookstore sells arts, sports, entertainment and business. used books at reduced prices. The bookstore generally Whether you want to master English to take a TOEFL stocks the supplies you may be required to purchase. exam, attend a U.S. university, travel in English- College Services Card Fee: This optional fee, speaking countries or for your business or career, the administered by the Associated Student Body, Long Beach City College American Language and underwrites many of the services, programs and Culture Institute is for you. extracurricular classroom experiences that otherwise Students, business people, professionals and others will cannot be provided by the college. Some of these benefit from this strong program of language acquisition services include: scholarships, five percent discount on enhanced by the opportunity to learn about U.S. culture textbooks and supplies, on-campus check cashing, bus and customs. pass purchases, legal advice, accident insurance, theatre, music and athletic events and Long Beach Schools The American Language and Culture Institute offers the Credit Union Services. The College Services Card fee is opportunity to acquire or improve English language $20 for fall and spring and $15 for summer sessions. skills rapidly through intensive study, augmented by individualized computer instruction. Adults of all ages Student Health Fee: A health fee will be charged upon and levels of proficiency will be able to benefit. registration, unless students meet one of the exemptions listed blow: Nine-week sessions are held throughout the year. Classes are conveniently scheduled early in the day to 1. Any student who depends exclusively on prayer for permit free time to explore Southern California’s many healing in accordance with the teachings of a bona attractions. fide religious sect, denomination or organization. Documentary evidence of such an affiliation is Registration Procedures required.
Students are responsible for officially registering in 2. Students attending college under approved classes. A registration receipt is proof of enrollment. apprenticeship training programs under Section Students may not attend a class unless they are properly 76355(c)(2). registered in that class. Registration may be done on- line, over the phone, or on a walk-in basis. See the The Student Health Services Offices are located on both Schedule of Classes for the semester enrolled for the campuses and are staffed by a registered nurse. dates, times, and instructions for registration. Services include:
Students are responsible for officially dropping classes • Health assessment • Over-the-counter medications by the posted deadlines even if the student never • Health referrals for colds, flu, and headache attended the class. Please refer to the class schedule for • First aid treatment • Health-related programs such as drop deadlines. • Health counseling the annual LBCC health fair Fees, Tuition and Other Expenses • Blood pressure check • Insurance coverage for accidents • Pregnancy tests occurring on campus or at off- Students must pay all fees and tuition at the time of • Vision screening campus, college-sponsored events registration unless otherwise indicated. All students are ($50 deductible). • Hearing screening required to purchase their own books and regular supplies. All fees are subject to change after the printing of the schedule of classes. Parking Fee: Students must purchase a parking permit to park on-campus. The parking fee for automobiles or A $15 fee will be charged for all returned checks. Under motorcycles is $25 during the fall or spring semester. Assembly Bill 1226, any person who writes a check The fee for all students during summer sessions is $15. dishonored for lack of funds is civilly liable, and under the law is liable for three times the amount of the check, Printing Fee: A printing fee of $.10/page will be plus the face value of the check. charged for each page duplicated in the open access labs 8 General Information and library on campus. Students are welcome to save 3. The class from which the transfer is being made is the information to a disk to print at home or take to longer than the new class and both end in the same another source for duplicating. week.
Indebtedness: The College cannot extend deadlines for Fee Refund/Transfer Period: In order to receive a paying fees. In the event that a student becomes refund or transfer enrollment fees or nonresident tuition indebted to the college due to library fines, books or from one class to another, students must officially athletic equipment damage or loss, student loan defaults, withdraw or transfer within the period defined below. breakage of equipment, bad checks, failure to meet Transfer of fees and tuition will be made at the 100 attendance regulations for financial aid or for any other percent rate; refunds will be 100 percent. The period reason, the college will deny further enrollment, refuse depends on the length of the class, regardless of when to release transcripts and refuse to release information to the student enrolls. potential employers or other agencies until all indebtedness has been cleared. 1. For classes that are scheduled for the entire semester, the refund/transfer period is the first two Refunds weeks of the semester. After the second week, no refund can be made and transfers may only be Students are eligible for a refund only if they withdraw made within the same academic department from classes during the first two weeks of instruction for provided that permission is granted by the a full-term class. See the schedule of classes for refund instructors. deadlines for classes less than full-term. 2. For all other classes that are scheduled for shorter Long Beach City College will determine the amount of or longer periods of time than the regular semester, federal financial aid that a student has earned in the refund/transfer period is the first ten percent of accordance with federal law. Students who receive the total scheduled class meetings, excluding federal financial aid and do not attend any classes will holidays. After ten percent of the scheduled class be required to repay all of the funds they received. meetings have passed, no refunds can be made and Students who withdraw from all classes prior to transfers may only be made within the same completing more than 60% of the semester will have academic department provided that permission is their financial aid eligibility recalculated based on the granted by the instructors. percentage of the semester completed and will be required to repay any unearned financial aid they Enrollment fees, Nonresident tuition, health fees, and received. materials fees will be automatically refunded to students who officially withdraw or transfer during the At LBCC a student’s withdrawal date is: refund period. After this period, they will not be 1. The date the student officially filed a drop refunded. through the Admissions Office, via online, or over the phone, or In the case of a verified military withdrawal, enrollment fees will be refunded with no service charge. 2. The midpoint of the semester for a student who leaves without notifying the college or College Services Card and Parking Fees will be refunded within the refund/transfer period defined 3. The student’s last date of attendance at a above. After this time there are no refunds. All requests documented academically related activity. for refunds must be accompanied by the College Long Beach City College does not have leaves of Services Card and/or parking permit. No refunds will be absence. granted without the appropriate documentation. College Services Cards will be refunded at the ASB Bank. Interdepartmental Class Transfer Rules Parking permit must be surrendered to the and Refunds Cashier’s/Student Accounts Office to be eligible for a refund. Parking fees will be refunded by the Cashier’s Students may transfer from one class to another within Office/Student Accounts via US mail. the same academic discipline upon the approval of the instructors involved. Transfers shall not be considered Appeal for Refund Due to Special Circumstances withdrawals. 1. The Dean, Admissions and Records, and Registrar shall consider all appeals for refund of tuition and Definition of a Class Transfer: After the refund/ enrollment fees. transfer period, transfers may only be made between classes in the same academic discipline. Furthermore, 2. The Vice President of Student Support Services or transfers will only be allowed under the following Designee, shall consider all appeals for refund of conditions: College Services Card and parking fees.
1. Both classes are of equal length and start in the Change of Address and/or Name same week. Change of address may be completed via the online 2. The class from which the transfer is being made is student self-service, or in the Admissions and Records shorter than the new class and both start in the Office. Name changes must be completed in-person same week. with legal documentation showing the new name. A 9 General Information
photo I.D. is required for all transactions. Change of received, verification of student participation in address for payroll purposes is made in the Fiscal school activities and sports and weight and height Affairs Office to ensure correct delivery of paychecks of members of athletic teams. and W-2 Forms. 3. Parents may have access to records of their Student Conduct children but only if the children are still their dependents as evidenced by a claim of same on All students must conform to the Standards of Student federal income tax returns. Parents desiring access Conduct, which has been established by students and to the records of a dependent child must complete college staff and has been approved by the Board of the college dependent release form and present the Trustees. The Standards of Student Conduct are listed in full name, social security number and birth date of the Academic Policies section of this catalog and are the child, their own personal identification and a strictly enforced by the Office of Student Life. copy, that the college district may keep, of the Knowing Your Responsibilities current year’s federal income tax return indicating the child has been claimed as a dependent. Parents Long Beach City College provides you with a wide seeking to review records of a dependent child variety of academic assistance and personal support, but during the early months of the year must be able to it is up to you to know when you need help and to seek demonstrate that they have already filed for the it out. year even though the filing deadline isn’t until
April 15th. It is your responsibility to keep informed and to obey campus rules, regulations and policies that affect your 4. By law, notwithstanding any of the above, all academic standing as a Long Beach City College student records must be released under court order student. and other Federal mandated requirements. The
Meeting deadlines, completing prerequisites and student will be notified by mail to the last address satisfying the degree and certificate requirements, as on file in the event of a subpoena, the student shall found in the curriculum guides and in this catalog, are have the right to request a copy of any information released in this manner. all part of your responsibility as a student.
Consult this catalog, the college and school 5. Any questions regarding the student’s rights under announcements and the schedule of classes for the this act should be directed to the Dean, Admissions information you need. Watch for official and Records. announcements in the Viking and on-campus bulletin Drug-Free College Statement boards. The Long Beach Community College District is Family Educational Rights and Privacy committed to providing an appropriate environment free Act (FERPA) from illicit drugs and alcohol. As a preventive measure, appropriate information regarding the health risks All student records of Long Beach City College are associated with the use of illicit drugs and abuse of maintained in accordance with the provisions of the alcohol will be provided for students. This information Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Copies of the may be obtained from the College Health Services complete text of this act are available in the college Offices–(LAC) (562) 938-4210 or (PCC) (562) 938- library or online at 3992. In addition, information may be obtained http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/indez.htm regarding counseling, treatment, rehabilitation and re- 1 . FERPA provides the student with the right to review entry programs. Long Beach City College offers forums and challenge his/her record and the control of the and other educational programs regarding the harmful release of their academic record. effects of drugs and alcohol. Information regarding
1. Students may request access to challenge the programming may be obtained from the Office of correctness or appropriateness of any part of the Student Life, (562) 938-4154. All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence. record. Grades, though a part of the record, are considered final as assigned by the instructor. See In compliance with federal legislation, it is the policy of change of grade section for further information. the Long Beach Community College District to
2. Student information, except for directory maintain a drug-free environment and support a drug information as defined below, cannot be released prevention program for students use. The unlawful by the college to any outside agency, except for manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, use those entitled to access under FERPA, without or sale of illicit drugs or alcohol is prohibited by all signed permission of the student. The student may students in all buildings, property, facilities, service restrict the release of “directory information” areas and satellite centers of the district or as part of any online or by completing the appropriate form in the district activities. Any student violating this policy will Admissions Office. In the absence of having this be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. form on file, the college may release directory information. Directory information is defined as dates of attendance, degrees, certificates or awards 10 General Information
Based upon the group defined above, 30% attained a Student Right-To-Know and Campus certificate, degree or became "transfer-prepared" during Security Act the three-year period (Fall 2002 to Spring 2005). The Long Beach Community College District is Students who are "transfer prepared" have completed 56 committed to making the campuses of Long Beach City transferable units with a GPA of 2.0 or better. College as safe as possible for students, employees and Based upon the group defined above, 20% transferred to visitors. The Long Beach Police Department-College another California postsecondary institution (CSU, UC Unit exists to inform, educate and make individuals or another California Community College) prior to aware of personal safety, as well as the safety of others. attaining a degree, certificate, or becoming "transfer Students are encouraged to promptly and accurately prepared" during a five-semester period (Spring 2003 to report all criminal and emergency actions to the Long Spring 2005).
Beach Police Department College Unit on either Of the students who entered the college in Fall 2002, campus. Those actions requiring further reporting 27% were still enrolled at Long Beach City College the should also be reported to the appropriate law academic year following the three-year tracking period. enforcement agency. Assistance will be provided, as Based on another study, the average time to degree for needed, to accomplish this task. Long Beach City College students is 4 1/2 years (9
Policies exist identifying Long Beach City College as a semesters). secure facility. Access to all facilities outside of class More information about Student-Right-to-Know rates hours requires prior approval from the Office of and how they should be interpreted can be found at the Administrative Services. California Community Colleges "Student-Right-to-
Under the auspices of the Long Beach Police Know Information Clearinghouse Website" located at Department-College Unit, monthly crime reports are http://srtk.cccco.edu/index.asp compiled and distributed for both student and employee consumption. These reports are intended to inform Accuracy Statement individuals about current criminal experience, as well as educate individuals regarding crime prevention. The Long Beach City College has made every effort to Police Department also recommends and conducts assure the accuracy of the information in this catalog. programs designed to inform students and employees Students and others who use this catalog should be about campus security procedures and practices which aware that policies, rules, procedures, and regulations encourage individuals to be responsible for their own change and that these changes may alter the information security, as well as the security of others. In addition, contained in this publication. The college reserves the pamphlets are prepared and distributed by the Long right to change policies, regulations, fees, and courses Beach Police Department College Unit on a regular of instruction upon direction by the Governing Board. basis to new students and employees regarding campus The most current and complete information is available safety and crime prevention. from the appropriate campus administrative agencies and policies and regulations are available online at Public information regarding sex offenders in California http://www.lbcc.cc.ca.us/policymanual/index.cfm. may be obtained by viewing the Megan’s Law Web site Students are protected by catalog rights. Catalog rights at the Long Beach Police Department and/or the Los state that a student may continue with the requirements Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. posted in a College Catalog for a given academic year if, and only if, that student maintains continuous Long Beach Police Officers assigned to the College enrollment from that year until the degree is finished. Unit have the authority and responsibility to enforce all Continuous enrollment is enrollment in and receiving a policies, rules and regulations of the District, as well as grade ( A ,B, C, D, F, CR or NC) for at least one class local, state and federal laws. per academic year (August to June) at LBCC or any other accredited higher education institution after being In compliance with the Student-Right-to-Know and initially enrolled at LBCC. A student may miss one Campus Security Act of 1990, it is the practice of the semester and still maintain continuous enrollment. To Long Beach Community College District to make report errors and omissions, make suggestions for better available its completion and transfer rates to all current readability, or offer comments, please send an email to and prospective students. [email protected].
In accordance with this legislation, beginning in Fall, 2002, all certificate, degree and transfer-seeking first- time, full-time students were tracked over a three-year period; their completion and transfer rates are listed below. These rates do not represent the success rates of the entire student population at Long Beach City College, nor do they account for student outcomes occurring after this three-year tracking period. The Fall 2002 group represents only 2% of the students enrolled at the college that term.
11 Student and Community Services
Counseling & Student Development Student Life The Counseling Office assists students in the selection The mission of Student Life is to create, encourage, and of career and educational goals consistent with their support a positive collegial learning environment are interests and aptitudes. The counseling department is enhanced. Various events and programs are scheduled designed to complement the instructional department by on a regular basis which gives students the opportunity providing specialized services, including testing and to become involved in campus life. These activities counseling on personal problems which may affect a foster personal growth, social interaction, and cultural student’s progress in college. Counselors are available exchange. Other student programs also present to assist students in developing an educational plan to opportunities for leadership development, shared achieve their stated goal. If a student has not identified governance, competition, and volunteerism. a career goal, the Career and Job Services Center can help them through the decision making process. The programs and services that make up the area of Counseling services are available Monday-Wednesday Student Life include the Associated Student Body Bank, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday, 8 Student Activities and Clubs, Intramurals and Student a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call LAC (562) 938-4560 or 938-4561 Conduct and Discipline. For more information on how or PCC (562) 938-3920. Student Life can assist you, contact the Office of Student Life, which is located upstairs in the College The Counseling Office also provides Online Counseling Center (Building E) on the Liberal Arts Campus. as a flexible alternative to meeting with a counselor. Visit the Online Counseling website at Career & Job Services Center https://onlinecounseling.lbcc.edu or access it directly The Career & Job Services Centers at LBCC are here to from the LBCC website at http://www.lbcc.edu and assist individuals in their career planning and job search click Online Counseling. Not all counseling services are endeavors. This dynamic process is lifelong and can available online. entail individual counseling or group counseling in a classroom setting. Campus Child Development Center Child-care services make attending classes more The programs and services available to help in this convenient for many students. Quality care is available personal exploration include: career assessments and for children between 2-5 years of age (before counseling, an expansive career library, and a career lab kindergarten entrance). Both campuses have child-care equipped with computers, Internet access, and a facilities. The facility used is NOT dependent on the VHS/DVD library of career related materials. location of classes. Both Centers have scheduled four- hour sessions and extended times to accommodate The opportunity to explore choices is what the centers students. The Centers are open Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m are all about. The centers are staffed with counselors, – 5:30 p.m. For information about fees, space career technicians, and student assistants who are availability and parent responsibilities, contact the PCC available to assist you. The centers are located in Center at (562) 938-3079 or 938-3080 and/or the LAC Building E of the Liberal Arts Campus and the Pacific Center at (562) 938-4253 or 938-4703. Coast Campus, AA-128 Administration building. For more information and hours, call: LAC (562) 938-4283 Student Success/Transfer Services or PCC (562) 938-3915. You may also visit our website Center at http://careers.lbcc.edu. The Student Success/Transfer Services Center offers Economic and Resource Development assistance those in the process of transferring to a four- year university. Online Application assistance is Economic and Resource Development establishes, available for CSU, UC, and private universities. implements, and administers multiple economic Services available include university appointments, development grants, contracts and workforce university tours, transfer fairs and transfer workshops. preparation projects from a variety of government and Students may schedule appointments and transfer private funding sources to enhance the College’s workshops with transfer representatives from a variety instructional programs and services to address regional of four-year public and private colleges and workforce preparation needs. Economic Development universities. The SSTSC is open Monday-Wednesday projects focus on business expansion in six core from 8:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M., Thursday from 8:00 a.m.- industry clusters: small business development, 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. There international trade, information technologies, advanced are Centers on both campuses; at the Liberal Arts transportation healthcare and green innovations. The Campus in A-156 and at the Pacific Coast Campus in grants and projects enable the college to enhance its full GG-108. Appointments may be made in the Center at complement of services, including assessment, technical the LAC by calling (562) 938-4670 and at PCC by education, training in workplace skills, internships, calling (562) 938-3920. Please visit our website at apprenticeships, and customized training to meet http://transfer.lbcc.edu. business-specific needs.
Economic development refers to the activities that support the attraction, expansion and retention of jobs. 12 Student and Community Services
Workforce development refers to programs and The LAC Student Health Center is located in Q120. The services, which prepare people for entry-level work and PCC Student Health Center is located in the career advancement including technical preparation, administration area in AA101. For information basic skills and employability skill sets. concerning current hours of operation or to make an appointment, telephone (562) 938-4210 for the LAC ERD develops and maintains collaborative partnerships Center or (562) 938-3992 for the PCC Center. between education and local industry, through industry advisory groups to ensure the College’s curricula meets Voluntary Health Insurance and exceeds industry standards. The office offers Optional medical and dental insurance plans are professional development courses for the community at available for students and their dependents. These are large, customized training for business and industry, supplemental plans which have costs attached to them. technical assistance, GED testing and employee Brochures and application forms are available in the assessment and skills development programs. For more office of the Student Life and in the Student Health information, please call (562) 938-5020. Centers. Psychological Counseling Services Women and Men’s Resource Center Counseling provides brief psychological counseling for The center provides services and activities designed to students with personal problems. Appointments are help individuals pursue career and educational goals made and the counseling sessions are held in the offices through the development of skill, capability and of the Counseling Departments at LAC (562) 938-4559 confidence. These services include: referrals to college and PCC (562) 938-3922. Personal counseling is and community resources, weekly educational provided by a clinical psychologist or LMFT. Sessions workshops and seminars, support groups, crisis are strictly confidential. Visit our website at counseling, a student lounge and study area with a http://couns.lbcc.edu/personal_counseling/ index.htm student dedicated computers and staff to provide individual assistance. Campus Security and Crime Awareness It is the policy of the Long Beach Community College The Women and Men’s Resource Center is located on District to maintain a safe and secure environment for the Pacific Coast Campus in room DD142. For its students, staff, and visitors. Safety and security additional information, please call (562) 938-3987. requires that everyone on campus be alert, aware, and Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday responsible. 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Long Beach Police Department provides police Student Health Services services to the Long Beach Community College District A Student Health Center on each campus provides through its City College Unit. The City College Unit is health education and promotion, health assessment, comprised of an assigned Lieutenant, four police selected health screenings and limited illness care. officers, and 16 security officers that are assigned to Scheduled health education and promotion events both the Liberal Arts Campus and the Pacific Coast include the health fair, smoking cessation activities and Campus. breast cancer awareness programs. In cooperation with EMERGENCY SERVICES – 911 or 9911 from Student Health Services, the Long Beach Public Health campus phones: Department provides counseling and testing for human Contact the Long Beach Police Department with any immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually emergencies such as crimes in progress, medical aid, or transmitted diseases (STDs). All students under 18 any incident requiring immediate police/security years of age will need a signed parent/guardian response. permission form in order to be seen in the Student Health Services department. Forms are available in the GENERAL POLICE SERVICES – (562) 938-4910 or Student Health Centers on both campuses. (562) 435-6711: Contact the Police Department for questions or Your Mandatory student fees also cover accident problems regarding security, lost and found items, thefts insurance for injuries that occur on campus or at or other crimes. The LAC office is located north of the college-sponsored events. Students needing to use the Library in Parking Lot C. Business hours are Monday college student accident insurance coverage must through Friday, 8am to 5pm. After business hours call contact someone in one of the Student Health Centers as the General Service number or 911 (9911 for on-campus well as report the injury to the supervising instructor phones) for an emergency. immediately. This accident coverage is secondary to Evening Safety Escorts any primary coverage by which students are covered Escorts are available to students at both LAC and PCC. and is subject to certain exclusions and limitations. In Students should call the City College Unit through the order to obtain the highest level of coverage, students General Service number to arrange for an escort to meet must be treated by approved physicians in the Anthem them on campus. Blue Cross Prudent Buyer program. All claims are subject to a $50 deductible. Parking and Traffic Regulations Parking permits are required for all Long Beach City College lots; that is, a current semester student parking
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permit or a daily permit. Student permits and daily current parking permit. Students parked in staff or permits do not authorize parking in staff or other other specially designated areas will also be cited. reserved areas except where posted otherwise. Parking 8. Students may not double park nor circle the parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Having a lots to wait for a parking space.
permit does not guarantee that a student will find a 9. No adjustments will be made for parking citations parking space near his or her class. At the LAC, there is at the Long Beach Police Department - College additional parking in the Veterans Stadium Parking Lot. Unit. Individuals wishing to contest citations must Parking permits are purchased each semester during do so by following your instructions on your registration at the time the College Services Card is citation or by calling (562) 570-6822. purchased or may be obtained later at the Cashier’s Office. 10. Motorcycles and mopeds are to be parked only in areas specifically posted for their use. Operators These rules are enforced to ensure the rights of permit must purchase a current semester parking permit holders, as well as to provide for the safety of people and keep it in their possession. Motorcycles and and property: mopeds may not be driven on campus or parked on sidewalks. Violators will be cited.
1. Parking permits are required at all times in LAC 11. Students, staff, or faculty with state-issued disabled and PCC parking lots. Parking permits are placards are to park in the marked handicapped purchased each semester during registration. After spaces. If a handicap space is not available, parking registration, permits may be purchased from the is allowed in any other student or staff space. Cashier's Office at either campus. For students who Disabled permits are not valid in carpool or other do not wish to purchase a semester parking permit, reserved spaces.
one-day parking permits are available at both 12. Regulations pertaining to parking can vary from lot campuses. Parking permit machines at LAC are to lot. It is the responsibility of the driver to read located on the west side and center of parking lot J, the parking regulations that are posted at the and lots E, F,H and Veterans Stadium'. The PCC entrance of each parking lot. Machines are located in lot 3 and lot 1. Meter Parking is available in Lot F, G, H, and on Lew Student Financial Aid Davis at LAC. Meters are available Lot 2 at PCC. Long Beach City College administers a comprehensive There are also 30 minute visitor parking zones student financial aid program to assist students in along the north curb of Carson Street for LAC. meeting college costs. The amount of financial aid 2. Semester parking permits must be attached to either awarded varies from student to student, depending on the rear view mirror so that it is visible from the the individual’s need and resources. front of the vehicle or on the lower left corner of the rear window (driverside). One-day parking Financial aid awards are based on calculated financial permits must be placed in plain view on the vehicle need as determined by the Free Application for Federal dashboard with the permit facing upward. Students Student Aid. The FAFSA may be completed on the who are having difficulty displaying a permit Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Student budgets include should go to the College Police Trailer for educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, assistance. Students driving a convertible-type supplies, housing, food, transportation, child-care and vehicle can obtain a special convertible permit from personal expenses. the LAC College Police trailer, in lot 'C.' This special convertible permit can only be obtained Financial aid recipients must adhere to the standards of after the purchase of a semester parking permit. progress of the financial aid programs.
3. Student permits and daily permits do not authorize Federal Programs parking in staff or other reserved parking spaces To be eligible for the federal Financial Aid programs, except where posted otherwise. the student must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non- 4. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served citizen as defined by federal regulations. basis.
5. All vehicles must be parked between the lines of a Federal regulations also require financial aid recipients designated parking space only. Backing into to either have graduated from high school or have parking stalls is not permitted. completed a recognized equivalent (such as the California High School Equivalence examination or the 6. A permit does not guarantee a parking space in the GED). Those who do not meet the above requirements parking lot of choice. You are advised to allow must pass a federally approved Ability to Benefit test ample time to find parking. At LAC, there is through the Long Beach City College Assessment additional parking in the Veterans Stadium parking Center. lot. Federal Pell Grants provide federal grants that range 7. Citations are issued by the Long Beach Police from $400 to $4710. In order to be eligible for a Pell Department to automobiles, motorcycle, and grant, the student must have financial need as mopeds that do not display a properly placed, determined by a formula that is applied uniformly to all applicants throughout the nation. 14 Student and Community Services
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity are encouraged to obtain the following information Grants (FSEOG) are federal grants that range from bulletins from the Financial Aid Office. Students are $100 to $1000 per year at Long Beach City College. invited to visit the Financial Aid Office to talk to any of The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) provides the staff members for further clarification and financial part-time employment. Students are employed a counseling. For more information about Financial Aid maximum of twenty hours per week while school is in visit our website at www. Fina.lbcc.edu session. The pay rate for most Federal Work Study Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Office positions is currently $8.00 per hour. Liberal Arts Campus Pacific Coast Campus The Federal Perkins Loan Program provides low- 4901 E. Carson Street 1305 E. PCH interest, long-term loans. No interest is charged, nor is Long Beach, CA 90808 Long Beach, CA 90806 repayment required while the borrower is enrolled in (562) 938-4257 (562) 938-3955 school at least half-time. Payments and interest of five percent per year begins nine months after the borrower Extended Opportunity Program and ceases to be enrolled or is enrolled less than half-time. Services (EOPS) The Extended Opportunity Program provides services The William D. Ford Direct Loan Program provides and activities that are “over and above” what is loans to students to be used for educational expenses. traditionally provided to community college students. Freshman students may borrow up to $3,500 per year EOPS is designed to help low-income and educationally and sophomores (those who have completed 30 units) disadvantaged students have a successful college may borrow up to $4,500 per. experience and complete their career goals.
The amounts awarded to the student from the FSEOG, The following services are provided by the program at FWS, Perkins Loans and the William D. Ford Direct Long Beach City College: priority registration, Loan programs will vary depending upon the financial academic and personal counseling, peer advisement, need of the student. Financial need for these programs is study skills workshops, developmental courses, determined by the use of the Free Application for individual tutoring and financial assistance. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available at the Financial Aid Offices at LAC and PCC. FSEOG, FWS Students who would like to apply for the program must and Perkins Loans funds are limited and early first complete the free application for Federal Student application is strongly advised. Be sure to check the Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov financial aid calendar published in the current schedule of classes for financial aid deadlines. EOPS Eligibility: Students must be enrolled full-time, State Programs be eligible for the California Board of Governors’ Fee Cal Grant A helps low- and middle-income students waiver (BOGFW-B) and meet the educationally with tuition/fee costs at four-year colleges and disadvantaged criteria. universities. Grant recipients are selected on the basis of financial need and grade point average. Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE): The CARE program provides support services If you qualify for a Cal Grant A and want to attend a to assist students in EOPS who are single parents with public community college first, the Student Aid children under the age of fourteen and recipients of Commission will hold the tuition/fee award on reserve CalWorks or GAIN. The objective of the program is to until you transfer to a four-year school, provided you help eligible students complete college-level training continue to qualify. and educational programs. Cal Grant B provides a living allowance and tuition/fee G. I. Bill help for low-income students. Cal Grant B’s may be Generally, veterans’ eligibility for benefits expires 10 used at community colleges, as well as at four-year years after release from active duty. (Extensions are schools. sometimes granted in cases of disability.)
Cal Grant C helps vocational school students with Once a veteran has enrolled in classes, they must tuition and training costs. Recipients must be enrolled in complete a request for VA Benefits, either at the PCC a vocational program at a community college, VA Office or it’s also available through our Lbcc.edu independent college or vocational school, in a program website under Financial- Veterans Affairs. Other of study from four months to two years in length. information is available at the Veteran’s Affairs Office (in the administration wing at the PCC Campus). The application period for all Cal Grants is from G. I. Bill benefits will be paid according to the January 1 until March 2 for the following academic following schedule: year. Application materials and help with filling them out are available in the Financial Aid Offices at LAC Regular Semester and PCC during the application period. Full payment at least 12 units 3/4 payment at least 9 units Applications, Program Guidelines and Deadlines 1/2 payment at least 6 units Students who plan to apply for financial assistance to 1/4 payment at least 3 units met their educational costs at Long Beach City College 15 Student and Community Services
*1/4 payment is not available in all programs and may In addition to these services, the program has as its goal not be advisable under certain conditions. Check with the integration of the student with a disability into the the Veterans Affairs office for more information, (562) mainstream of college activities. For information or 938-3929. appointments, please call: LAC (562) 938-4558; PCC College Programs (562) 938-3921; (562) 938-4833 TDD. You may ask Long Beach City College administers more than 1000 questions of a DSPS counselor online at scholarships each year. These scholarships are funded https://onlinecounseling.lbcc.edu or from the LBCC by campus and community organizations, local website, http://www.lbcc.edu then click Online businesses and private donors. Applications for Counseling. scholarships will be available October 3, 2007 and due Civil Rights Compliance Statement December 15, 2007. The Long Beach Community College District does not The Scholarship Office/Foundation Office is located in discriminate in its admissions, educational programs, Building “I,” Martha Knoebel Center, near Parking Lot activities or employment policies on the basis of race, C at the Liberal Arts Campus. The Scholarship Office religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, is located in AA128 at the Pacific Coast Campus. sexual orientation, age (over 40), disability, marital status, medical condition, or disability (mental and Support Services for Disabled Student physical, including HIV and AIDS), other protected Programs and Services (DSPS) classes, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran, or obligations to the National Guard or Reserve forces of The Department of DSPS provides assistance to the United States. disabled students requiring special services at the college. They include: The District is subject to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational 1. Specially designated parking spaces. Amendments Act of 1972; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, sections 503 and 504; the Age Discrimination Act 2. Registration assistance for students unable to of 1975; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of negotiate regular registration procedures. 1990.
3. Specialized academic, personal and vocational The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier counseling. to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Anyone with a question or a discrimination 4. Special equipment for campus use such as visual complaint should contact the District Compliance enlarging machines, a talking calculator, assistive Officer at (562) 938-4512. listening devices, and adaptive computer equipment. Title IX. Prohibiting Sex Discrimination in Education 5. Services of the State Department of Rehabilitation, The Long Beach Community College District is such as vocational counseling and guidance, committed to support all regulations under Title IX. “No training and job placement. person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be 6. Specialized instruction for students with physical, subjected to discrimination under any operation of an learning, psychological and/or developmental educational institution that receives federal funds.” disabilities. Anyone with a question or a discrimination complaint should contact the District Compliance Officer , 4901 E. 7. An innovative Special Learning Center for disabled Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808, (562) 938-4512. students to provide self-pacing programs and vocational exploration packages, located at the AB 1088 Mandatory Orientation: Sexual Pacific Coast Campus. Violence Prevention
8. Specialized services for the deaf and hard of In compliance with Assembly Bill 1088, the Long hearing, including speechreading (lipreading) Beach Community College District provides sexual instruction, courses in total communication, as well violence prevention information to students during on- as the coordination of classroom interpreters for campus orientations, and posts this information on the deaf students. Students who may need these campus Internet Web site www.lbcc.edu, (follow links: services should inform the DSPS office before they Students, Health Services, Sexual Assault). This site enroll. contains valuable information about Ways to Avoid Rape, What to Do in a Risky Situation, and What to Do 9. Adapted physical education for physically limited in Case of Rape. students requiring specialized physical education. If you are the victim of sexual assault on campus, 10. Access to print in alternate formats. immediately call the Long Beach Police Department unit at the college: 911 from a cell phone or 9911 from a campus phone for an officer response. You may choose 16 Student and Community Services
to go directly to a hospital emergency room for medical The Long Beach Community College District care. In addition, the Sexual Assault Crisis Agency encourages the full participation of students with a (SACA) provides several unique services including: an disability in regular classes. The college offers support advocate to accompany you to the hospital, confidential services to provide students with an equal educational individual counseling, support groups for survivors and experience. Disabled Student Services provides sign families, and advocates to assist you in working with language interpreters, note-takers, readers, disability courts and law enforcement agencies. related counseling, test-taking accommodations, speech services, adapted equipment and a variety of other LBCC Personal Counseling and Health Services are services. available on both campuses during business hours. Counseling Offices: LAC Building A 938-4559 or Anyone with a question or a discrimination complaint PCC Building GG 938-3922. should contact the District Compliance Officer, 4901 E. Student Health Services: LAC Bldg Q120 near the Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808, (562) 938-4512. Gym 938-4210, PCC Bldg AA114 near Administration 938-3992. Declaracion de Cumplimiento de los Sexual Assault Crisis Agency- 24 hour hotline Derechos Civiles (English and Spanish) 562-597-2002, 1703 Termino El distrito de la universidad de la comunidad de Long Avenue, Suite 103, Long Beach Ca 90804. Beach no discrimina en sus normas de admisión, programas educativos, actividades o regulaciones de Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 empleo en lo referente a raza, edad (más de 40 años), The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 sexo, religión, ascendencia, color, nacionalidad, prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities incapacidad, condición médica, estado civil, orientación in employment, public services including public and sexual o por ser veterano de la guerra de Vietnam o por private transportation, public accommodations and tener obligaciones con la Guardia Nacional o con las telecommunications services. Fuerzas de Reserva de los Estados Unidos. El distrito está sujeto a los artículos VI y VII del Acta de 1964 de Support services for students with a disability are los Derechos Civiles, el artículo IX de la Enmienda provided through the Disabled Student Services Educativa de 1972, el Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973, Program. Anyone needing information about our secciones 503, 504 y el Acta de Americanos con services for students with a disability should contact this Incapacidades de 1990. office at (562) 938-4558 voice or (562) 938-4833 TDD. La falta de conocimiento de la lengua inglesa no será Anyone with a question or a discrimination complaint una barrera para la admisión y participación en los should contact the District Compliance Officer, 4901 E. programas del distrito. Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808 at (562) 938-4512. Para hacer preguntas o presentar quejas por Sexual Harassment Policy Statement discriminación, pueden comunicarse con el District The Long Beach Community College District provides Compliance Officer, 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, an educational, employment and business environment CA 90808, (562) 938-4512. free of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct or Articulo IX Prohibición de communications constituting sexual harassment, as Discriminación Sexual en la Educación defined and otherwise prohibited by state and federal El distrito de la universidad de la comunidad de Long statutes. Sexual harassment includes a prohibition Beach está comprometido a apoyar todas las against sexual harassment, gender harassment, and regulaciones del artículo IX que especifica que: harassment based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related Ninguna persona en los Estados Unidos, por condición medical conditions. Sexual harassment is a violation of de su sexo, podrá ser excluída de participar o serle an individual’s civil rights and will not be tolerated. negados los beneficios o ser sujeta a discriminación en
ninguna actividad que se lleve a cabo en una institución Individuals with questions and/or a sexual harassment educativa que reciba fondos federales.” complaint should contact the District Compliance
Officer, 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808 at Para hacer preguntas o presentar quejas por (562) 938-4512. discriminación, pueden comunicarse con el District Section 504, Rehabilitation Act Compliance Officer, 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808, (562) 938-4512. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the District has developed a Disabled Student Americanos con Incapacidades–Acta De Services Program headed by Mark Matsui. He is located 1990 at 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808. Anyone needing information about our program for students El Acta (ADA) de 1990 de Americanos con with a disability should contact this office at (562) 938- Incapacidades prohibe la discriminación contra personas 4558 voice or (562) 938-4833 TDD. con incapacidades en el trabajo, servicios públicos
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incluyendo transportes públicos y privados, alojamientos públicos y servicios de telecomunicación.
Se proveen servicios de ayuda para estudiantes con incapacidades mediante el Programa de Servicios Para Estudiantes Incapacitados. Para informarse de estos servicios, llame al (562) 938-4558 (Voz) o (562) 938- 4833 TDD.
Para hacer preguntas o presentar quejas de discriminación, pueden comunicarse con el District Compliance Officer, 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808, (562) 938-4512. Declaracion de las Normas sobre Acoso Sexual El distrito de la universidad de la comunidad de Long Beach provee un ambiente para la educación, el empleo, y el trabajo que no permite insinuaciones sexuales no soliticitadas, peticiones de favores sexuales, u otra conducta verbal, visual o física, o comunicaciones que constityen el acoso sexual que se define y se prohibe en los estatutos estatales y federales. El acoso sexual incluye la prohibición de acoso sexual, el acoso basado en el sexo de la persona, en el embarazo, en el parto, o en condiciones médicas relacionadas con ellos. El acoso sexual es una violación de los derechos civiles del individuo y no será tolerado.
Para hacer preguntas o presentar quejas por discriminación, pueden comunicarse con Irma Ramos, District Compliance Officer, 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808, (562) 938-4095. Seccion 504, Acta de Rehabilitacion De acuerdo con la Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación, el distrito ha desarrollado un programa de servicios para los estudiantes incapacitados, dirigido por Mark Matsui. Él está localizado en 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach CA 90808. Cualquier persona que necesite información acerca de nuestro programa para estudiantes con incapacidades puede ponerse en contacto con esta oficina al (562) 938-4558 voz o (562)938-4833 TDD.
El distrito de la universidad de la comunidad de Long Beach anima a los estudiantes con incapacidades a que participen completamente en todas nuestras clases. La universidad ofrece servicios de apoyo para dar a los estudiantes una experiencia educativa completa. Los servicios para estudiantes incapacitados ofrecen intérpretes de lenguaje por señas, ayudantes que toman notas, lectores, consejeros sobre incapacidades, acomodación para tomar exámenes, servicios de dicción, equipo especiales y otros varios servicios.
Para hacer preguntas o presentar quejas por discriminación, pueden comunicarse con el District Compliance Officer, 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808, (562) 938-4512.
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Libraries We provide a welcoming learning environment for students re-entering college or attending for the very Libraries at each of the two main campuses serve as first time. Students are assessed and provided with vital information centers. The collections include individualized learning paths designed to address the books, electronic books, periodicals, DVD’s, CD’s, student’s unique learning preferences, needs, and time and other video and audio recordings, carefully table. selected to support the curriculum and information needs of the community of learners. The library The center is open Monday through Thursday 7am- website provides a portal to valuable resources, such 9pm, Friday 7am-2pm and Saturday 10am-2pm as the online catalog, electronic databases, reliable (please check for summer hours). The Center is websites, and instructional materials, accessible on located on the 2nd floor of the Library/Learning campus and remotely over the Internet. During all Resources building (LL Building) at PCC. For further hours the libraries are open, librarians are available to information or to learn hoe the center can meet your assist students in person and via E-mail and instant needs, please call 9 562) 938-3991. messaging. In addition, virtual-chat reference service is available over the Internet on a 24/7 basis. To help CTE Center PCC (MM-112) students develop information competency, the Library The CTE Center provides supplemental learning faculty at both campuses offer instruction in the form assistance, workshops and basic skills assessment and of courses, workshops, and orientations. For more remediation for students in the career technical information, please visit the Library website at Education programs at LBCC. Contextualized http://lib.lbcc.edu. learning via trade-specific materials help students Liberal Arts Campus succeed in their classes and build necessary reading, Hours (fall and spring) writing and math skills for their chosen career Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. program. Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The CTE Center is located on the PCC campus in the For additional information or summer hours, call MM building, room 112, but provides services to (562) 938-4232/4231. students & faculty on both campuses. The center is open Monday through Thursday, 8a.m. – 5p.m. and Pacific Coast Campus Friday, 8a.m.-4p.m (please check for summer hours). Hours (fall and spring): For further information or to learn how the center can Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. meet your needs, please call (562) 938-3125. Friday 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday CLOSED Learning and Academic Resources For additional information or summer hours, call Department (562) 938-3028. Center for Learning Assistance Services The Center for Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) Academic Support and Development in the Learning and Academic Resources department Department offers a variety of programs to help students achieve their academic and occupational goals. For more PCC Multidisciplinary Student Success Center information about CLAS services, check the LAR web Multidisciplinary Success Center (LL-206) page at http://lar.lbcc.edu The multidisciplinary Student Success Center at PCC provides supplemental learning assistance, tutoring Liberal Arts Campus Pacific Coast and adult basic education courses. Students in a Campus nd variety of courses at LBCC can come to the Center to L Building 2 Floor LL Building complete supplemental learning requirements for their (562) 938-4474 (562) 938-3991 classes. We also provide tutoring in a variety of Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. subjects and house a variety of course-related Friday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. materials for student use in the center. Students can Saturday 10:00 am.-2:00 p.m. also enroll in BAE 601 in order to brush up on their Learning and Study Skills basic reading, writing and math skills, prepare for the Skills to enhance learning, such as test taking and note GED, CAHSEE, LBCC placement tests , or work- taking, are taught in a variety of ways. Study skills related tests, or just dip their toes in the waters of assistance is offered through a series of free LBCC. Students can enroll in this free, 0-unit course workshops. Learning skills are taught through and begin our program at any time. Students can also individualized instruction or learning skills courses, earn a Certificate in Basic Skills for the Workplace such as LEARN11. with a minimum of 45 hours of coursework and demonstration of proficiencies in reading, writing and math skills.
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Media Materials instruction. Students may enroll in one or multiple At the Liberal Arts Campus, CLAS houses the levels of a course in one semester depending on the collection for televised instruction courses which may time they have available. Students also may enroll in be viewed in the Center. Music CDs are available for the no-cost Computer & Office Technology Skills students who have listening exercises required by their Center Class for short-term practice to prepare for an music class. CLAS also maintains a reserve section for employer’s typing test or receive help with their instructors who would like to have media materials CAOT distance learning courses. available for their students. Computer Software Applications Instruction Tutoring See CAOTC in courses of instruction. Courses Free tutoring is offered in a variety of college subjects, include Microsoft Windows Operating System (two including accounting, biology, chemistry, physics, course levels), Microsoft Office (two comprehensive foreign languages and math. Students work levels that include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, individually and in small groups. Interested students and the integration of those products), Microsoft Word should inquire in person in the lower level of the E for Office (four levels), Excel for Windows (three Building at LAC or L211 at PCC, or by phone at 562) levels), Desktop Publishing-Small Business (two 938-4474. levels using Microsoft Publisher), Powerpoint for Open Access Computer Lab Windows (two Levels), Access for Windows (two Both Macintosh and PC computers, software, laser levels), Microsoft Outlook, Electronic Records printers and Internet access are available to students in Management (computer filing), Internet for Office and a large open-access computer lab on the lower level of Personal Use, OpenOffice.org, Adobe Acrobat for the the E Building at LAC. Interested students may obtain Office, Financial Applications (TurboTax, Quicken, information about the lab policies and services by and QuickBooks), Data Entry (two levels), and visiting the facility. Computer Transcription (creating documents from voice recordings using Microsoft Word). An open access computer lab with a mix of Macintosh and PC computers with laser printers and Internet Office Skills Instruction access is available in L216 on the Pacific Coast See CAOTO in Courses of Instruction. Courses Campus. For information on the lab hours and include Business Calculating Machines, Filing (two policies, students may visit the lab. levels), Proofreading skills, Job Search Skills, Business Telephone Procedures, Business English, Instructional Technology Student Support Center Professional Development, Customer Service, Call A technology support center for students using Centers, and Customer Conflict Management. multimedia technology as a component of their courses is available in LAC-TT at the Liberal Arts Typing/Keyboarding Instruction Campus. Students can receive assistance with their See CAOTT in courses of instruction. computer-based projects. Macintosh computers with a Typing/Keyboarding courses in which students create wide variety of software are available. Web-based office documents using Microsoft Word include supplemental instruction is also available in the Beginning Typing/Keyboarding, Intermediate Center. Typing/Keyboarding, and Advanced Typing/Keyboarding. To build touch typing skill Computer Proficiencies for Academic Success without document creation, see Beginning The Learning and Academic Resources department Typing/Keyboarding 200A, Computer Keyboarding offers courses designed to teach students the (beginning level, includes number keypad) and Speed technology skills they will need to succeed in their and Accuracy Building for Typists (intermediate academic classes. Both introductory (CPAS 1 and level). LEARN 617) and advanced (CPAS 10) computer skills courses are offered. Pacific Coast Campus Classroom AA202 Phone (562) 938-3033 Supplemental Instruction Hours of Operation: Supplemental Instruction (SI) offers organized group Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. discussion sessions designed to help students master Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. course concepts and improve relevant study skills in Saturday 8 a.m.-12 noon historically difficult courses. Regularly scheduled SI sessions are conducted by trained SI Leaders in Classroom AA205 Phone (562) selected course sections. 938-3035 Hours of Operation: Computer Applications & Office Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Technology Self-Paced Classrooms Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Evenings 5–8 p.m. Instruction is offered in a supportive, self-paced Liberal Arts Campus environment to help students develop computer and Classroom M109 Phone (562) 938-4904 office skills, build typing proficiency, and polish Hours of Operation: personal skills for employment. Register at Monday- Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. designated times during the semester. Please see Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 5 p.m.-9 p.m. specific classes in the Schedule of Classes for dates of Saturday 9 am-1p.m. 20 Learning Assistance
Writing and Reading Center Hours of operation are posted on the door and may vary each semester. Liberal Arts Campus and Pacific Coast Campus The Writing and Reading Center offers a wide range of beginning through advanced writing and reading Foreign Language Multimedia courses taught by certificated instructors. These .5 unit courses are offered to help students improve their Learning Center language skills. Additional instruction by trained Liberal Arts Campus peer tutors is also available. Reading courses include The Foreign Language Learning Center offers reading comprehension, phonics, spelling, and technological and linguistic support in a multimedia vocabulary development. Writing courses include environment for students enrolled in foreign language writing, grammar, punctuation, and usage. classes. The Center also operates as an open access lab Assistance is also available in techniques for writing to support computer-assisted learning. research papers and the analysis of literature. A wide range of written and audiovisual materials are The Center is open Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m.- available for student use. 9:00 p.m., Fridays, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For additional information, please The Writing and Reading Center at the Liberal Arts call (562) 938-4331. Campus is located in D103 in the Mathematics Learning Center. Students can also use the computer labs for engineering courses, such as C++ and Mathematics Learning Center Engineering Graphics. Liberal Arts Campus The Math Success Center provides supplemental Nursing and Allied Health Learning learning assistance, tutoring, course material and Center and Skills Lab computer access in an open, inviting, learning environment. Some Math classes require students to Liberal Arts Campus complete various supplemental learning assistance The Nursing and Allied Health Learning Center activities as part of their class grade. These activities provides supplementary material and skills practice for can be completed at the Math success center at LAC students enrolled in a nursing and/or allied health under the direct supervision and interaction of Math program. A variety of self-paced, print media, faculty. multimedia programs and skills equipment are available Additionally, the Center provides peer tutoring to
The Learning center is located in Room C201 and is students registered in any math course offered at open during posted hours. For additional information, LBCC. In addition, students can arrange to meet call (562) 938-4299. others enrolled in the same course for informal group study or a study room can be reserved. Chemistry and physics tutors are also available. Math faculty are on Life Science Learning Center hand for supplemental instruction.
The Life Science Learning Center is a general study The Math Success Center houses state-of-the-art room hosting a collection of audiovisual and reference computers to provide students with a broad range of materials designed to help students master educational tools. With PC workstations, students can fundamental concepts taught in Biology, Anatomy, access a variety of software that includes word Physiology and Health Education courses. Activities processing, graphics, spreadsheets, statistics, are essentially student-driven with additional Geometers’ Sketchpad and Mathematica. Software is assistance provided by a knowledgeable staff member. available that allows students to see filmed lectures on most math topics that are mentioned in their textbooks. The Life Science Learning Center offers a “hands-on” DVD’s, CD’s and Videos are also available. learning experience through the availability of scientific models, bones, plant and animal specimens The Math Success Center is located in D103 on the currently used in classrooms. Students may check out first floor of the Math and Science Building near the microscopes and various histology slides to review for corner of Clark and Carson Streets. Students may use exams and quizzes. Macintosh computers with CD- the Math Success Center facilities on a Walk-in basis ROM drives offers ready-to-run software currently throughout the semester. They must register for M650 used in various classes. Students enrolled in specific a 0 unit course, and be concurrently enrolled in any courses may check out answer keys, sample tests and math course. Hours of operation are from 7:00 lecture outlines to prepare before class and to assess a.m.-10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from mastery of lecture topics. In addition, the center hosts 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. - a collection of reference books for use, in the Learning 4:00 p.m. Saturday. For further information please Center. call 938-4228.
The Life Science Learning Center at the Liberal Arts Campus is located in room D214, on the second floor of the Science Building (D) facing Carson Street. 21 Academic Policies
Faculty Office Hours percentage of the course length. The fee for auditing a All full-time faculty hold five regularly scheduled office class shall be in accordance with the California State hours per week. Ask your instructors for their hours and code and any materials fees that are ordinarily required office location. for the course. Students enrolled in classes to receive credit for ten or more units shall not be charged a fee to audit three or fewer units per semester. Fees are to be Class Syllabus paid before auditing the course, and fees are non- All instructors are required to publish a course refundable. information sheet and distribute it no later than the end Auditors shall not be permitted to change their of the second week of classes. A copy must be kept on enrollment status in order to receive credit for the course. file in the office of the school to which the department Regularly enrolled students may not change to audit belongs. The information sheet must contain a brief status. Auditors shall not be permitted to earn credit by course description, including goals or purpose, grading examination for an audited course. standards for the class, a description of the means by which the course is to be taught, attendance requirements, and office location and hours for full-time Grading Regulations faculty. Other recommended items are: exam dates, text, Grading System - Final grades are issued after the end assignments and outline of topics. of the semester or summer session in which the class ends. Grades are accessible through the online self service system. The significance of grades is as follows: Student Attendance “A,” excellent; “B,” good; “C,” satisfactory; “D,” Attendance is the responsibility of the student. Students passing but less than satisfactory; “F,” failing; “W,” not attending the first class session may be dropped from withdrawal; “MW,” military withdrawal; “P,” pass (at the class at the discretion of the instructor. In the event of least satisfactory-units awarded not counted in G.P.A.); excessive absences, the instructor may drop a student “NP,” no pass (less than satisfactory-units not counted in from a course or may lower a student’s grade. Students G.P.A.); “RD”, report delayed means a grade has not who are absent in excess of 20 percent of the total class been submitted by the instructor. Courses numbered in hours or for two weeks in a row may be dropped from the 600-band do not award a grade. class. The grade assigned by the instructor upon dropping a student for non-attendance shall be in Make-Up Grades for Incomplete Work accordance with Regulation 4020.3. Such students may Permission for making up incomplete work may be be reinstated only at the discretion of the instructor for granted when unforeseeable emergencies and justifiable extenuating circumstances. reasons cause the student to be unable to complete the academic work by the end of the course. It is the Extenuating circumstances shall be defined as reasons responsibility of the student to initiate the request for the for absence beyond the control of the student. Typical incomplete, but the “I” grade is assigned at the examples of such circumstances would be extended instructor’s discretion. illness, hospitalization, court appearances or death in the immediate family. The instructor gives the grade of “I” and indicates the grade to be assigned in the event the student does not complete the required work within the timeline given on Auditing of Classes the incomplete grade contract. The grade must be “A,” An “auditor” shall mean a person who attends a course “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” except that “P” and “NP” grades but is not regularly enrolled, and does not receive credit may be assigned where the course provides for grading or a grade for the course. To be eligible to audit, a person on this basis and the student has elected to be graded on must be currently enrolled in at least one other course. the P/NP basis by the appropriate deadline. This grade shall be based on the total requirements for the course Students may enroll as an auditor by permission of the and a grade of “W” may not be assigned. Once an instructor only. The participation in an audited class is Incomplete is assigned by the instructor a student is not subject to the discretion of the instructor. Students may eligible to enroll in the same class until the incomplete is audit a specific course only once and shall be limited to resolved. auditing two courses per term. Audited units shall be included in determining student unit load maximums. Petitions to change these grades or to exceed the one- However, audited units shall be excluded in determining year make-up period must first be approved by the student status for credit unit load for financial aid, instructor and then submitted to the Grade Review scholarships and athletic eligibility. Committee for final disposition.
All official restrictions to enrollment shall apply to Withdrawal - The grade of “W” shall be assigned for auditors, including placement and prerequisite withdrawal from a class or classes in accordance with the requirements. Priority in class enrollment shall be given schedule below for both a student-initiated withdrawal to students taking the course for credit. Auditors may and instructor-initiated drop. One exception is when a enroll only after the conclusion of the open and “by student is required to leave a class for reasons of petition” enrollment period and before the end of the academic dishonesty; then a grade of “F” may be given. fourth week of class for an 18-week course or equal 22
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Another exception is for military withdrawal, in which Open Entry/Open Exit Courses an “MW” is assigned. Students completing 0-29 percent of the work or time 1. Students withdrawing or being dropped after the required in an open entry/open exit course a grade will final limit for “W”’s must be assigned a grade of not be recorded. Students completing 30-74 percent of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” “F,” “MW,” “P” or “NP.” The the work or time required will be assigned a “W” grade. grade assigned shall be based on the total semester The “Ws” will be included in completion ratio requirements for the course. calculations. Students completing 75 percent or more of 2. Full semester in length Classes - If the date of last the work or time required will be assigned the grade attendance is within the first two weeks of the classa earned, i.e., “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” “F,” “CR” or “NC.” grade is not recorded. If the date of last attendance The exception to this is the grade of “MW.” is between the beginning of the third week and the end of the deadline week, then the recorded grade Repetition of Courses must be a “W.” After the deadline week a letter grade other than “W” must be assigned and must be Credit courses that may be repeated fall into two based on the total course requirements. Classes that categories, those that may be repeated only once under are less than full-term please see current semester certain conditions and those that may be repeated up to class schedule for withdrawal deadlines. three times (meaning a course may be taken a total of four times). 5. Students may petition for a “W” grade after the A. Unit credit is allowed only once. No credit or grades final limit for “Ws” only for extenuating cir- shall be allowed for unauthorized repeats. All cumstances beyond the control of the student, courses except those indicated in section B below, such as verified accident or illness. Petitions must may be repeated only once and only under one of be reviewed and approved by the Grade Review the following conditions: Committee. 1. A course may be repeated when a grade of D, Military Withdrawal - The grade of “MW” may be F or NC has been recorded. The grade of the assigned to students who are members of an active or repeated course whether higher or lower, will reserve military service and who receive orders be used for determining the grade point compelling a withdrawal from classes. Upon verification average. Unit credit will be based on the of such orders, the grade of “MW” may be assigned at repeated grade only. The grade for the earlier any time from the beginning of the period that “Ws” may course and the repeated course shall both be normally be assigned, through the end of the course. The recorded on the student’s permanent record, insuring a true and complete academic history. “MW” grade shall in no way adversely affect a student’s academic record. The “MW” grade shall not be counted 2. A course may be repeated when a grade of B, in completion ratio or GPA calculations. The grade of C or CR has been recorded provided the “MW” may be applied as appropriate retroactively to district finds that the previous grade was the January of 1990. result of verified cases of accidents, illness or other extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control. Students desiring to repeat a Grade Points course under this section must have prior A system of grade points is used to determine a student’s approval from the Grade Review Committee standing for graduation or transfer. Grade points are before reenrolling in the course. Application assigned to the respective grades as follows: for each unit for such approval must be made in writing to of credit, the grade of “A” is assigned 4 points; “B,” 3 the Dean, Admissions and Records, and must points; “C,” 2 points; “D,” 1 point; “F,” 0 points. P (pass) be supported by documentation that will verify and NP (no-pass) units are not counted in one’s GPA. the extenuating circumstances. A statement from the instructor of record (or department head if the instructor is unavailable) indicating Change of Grades that the recorded grade was lower than it might All grades are final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad otherwise have been, had the extenuating faith or incompetency. circumstances not arisen.
A student who believes a final grade to be incorrect may 3. A course may be repeated when a grade of A, file a “Request for Change of Grade” form obtained from B, C or CR has been recorded provided that a the office of Admissions and Records. All requests for minimum of two semesters has elapsed since grade change should be made by the student, in writing, the student previously took the course for any within two years after the end of the semester in which course numbered 1-99, except for Directed the grade was earned. In the absence of the instructor, the Study. For all courses numbered 100 or higher, request shall be referred to the Grade Review excluding 600 band courses, one semester must Committee. have elapsed. In either case, the District has determined the student would benefit by repeating the course in order to ensure that the
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student’s knowledge is current. For repeated B. At least (1) calendar year must have elapsed from courses in which a grade of A, B, C or CR or P the time grades to be disregarded were earned. has been recorded, the grade of the repeated C. Courses to be disregard shall be on a semester (or course shall not be counted in calculating a term) basis. All courses in the designated semester student’s grade point average. The grade of the will be ignored in determining the requirements for earlier course and the repeated course shall graduation, including GPA, field of concentration, both be recorded on the student’s permanent honors, general education and units. Any courses record, insuring a true and complete academic thus ignored, which would otherwise meet a history. Courses repeated under this criterion particular requirement, will have to be fulfilled by will not be used for determining financial aid, retaking a course or by other alternative educational scholarship and/or athletics. Unit credit is means. allowed only once. Neither credit nor grades shall be allowed for unauthorized repeated D. Only a maximum of two semesters (or terms) may be disregarded. courses.
B. Certain courses may be repeated up to a maximum E. All courses shall remain on the official record. The of three times for a total of four enrollments transcript shall be appropriately annotated to regardless of the grades earned. These courses are indicate that academic renewal has been applied, identified in the college catalog and in the schedule including the specific semester(s) (or terms) that were disregarded. of classes. All grades earned for the authorized repeats shall be counted toward the grade point F. Academic Renewal by Long Beach City College average and are not subject to the repeat rules of does not guarantee that other institutions will honor Section A. These courses are designated by a suffix. this action. It is the student’s responsibility to The letters following the course number indicate the insure that his/her transfer institution will approve number of times the course may be taken: “AB” = of academic renewal from Long Beach City twice, “AC” = three times, “AD” = 4 times. For College. example, Journalism 85AD may be taken a G. Once a certificate or degree is posted at Long Beach maximum of four times. All grades and units earned City College, academic renewal will not be in these types of courses are counted. available. C. Repetition of courses with a grade of A, B, C, or CR, and P shall be permitted when necessary to meet legally mandated training requirement(s), Academic and Progress Probation condition of continued paid or volunteer A. A student shall be placed on probation whenever the employment. student’s academic record indicates any of the following conditions: Enrollment under this provision is limited. Documentation supporting the legal mandated 1. The student’s grade point average falls below training is required. Please submit the required 2.0 (C) in all units graded over the 4.0 grading documentation to the Admissions and records scale after the student has attempted more than 12 units at Long Beach City College. Office. D. It shall be the student’s responsibility to ensure that 2. After enrolling in a minimum of 12 units at the repetition of a course is authorized by these Long Beach City College, the student has regulations. Any student who is determined to be completed fewer than one-half of all units in repeating a course when not authorized to do so which the student has enrolled as reflected in the shall be administratively removed from the class. academic record. E. Credit by examination is not subject to the course B. For the purposes of section A.2, the entries of W, repetition rules. NC, NP and I are counted as incomplete work while entries of A, B, C, D, F and CR and P are counted F. Courses in the 600-number band (non-credit as complete. courses) are not subject to the course repetition rules. C. Students on academic and/or progress probation shall be subject to Counseling Intervention. Counseling Intervention shall include the following Academic Renewal provisions:
The purpose of academic renewal is to disregard a 1. Meeting with a counselor in the Counseling portion of a student’s prior substandard academic work. Department, DSPS or EOP&S;
Students wishing to disregard prior work must complete 2. Completing a student “Strategy for Success” the Academic Renewal Petition and submit it to the contract and/or an Education Plan; Admissions and Records Office. Academic Renewal is subject to the following: 3. Being limited to a maximum of 12 units each semester until the student is off probation; and A. The student must have completed 24 units at Long Beach City College with at least a 2.0 cumulative 4. Completing the sequence of basic skills courses in the Education plan. GPA subsequent to the term to be disregarded.
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D. Any student on probation shall be reclassified as Either: All students with 12 or more units attempted* “satisfactory” whenever the cumulative grade point that semester with 75 percent or better overall average reaches or exceeds 2.0 (C) and the ratio of completion ratio who maintain the necessary units-completed to units-enrolled is one-half or semester GPA to qualify for “outstanding better based on the number of units indicated in scholarship” described above. section A above. Or: All students with 6 to 11.9 units attempted that semester with both a 75 percent or better Academic and Progress Dismissal overall completion ratio and an overall A student on probation for at least two semesters and cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 in 12 or more who has not completed the Counseling Intervention and previously earned units (including the current made up the deficiencies in the student’s academic semester at Long Beach City College) and who record shall be dismissed. maintain the necessary semester GPA to qualify for “outstanding scholarship” described Academic dismissal requires the student to complete above. at least three units during the semester with a *Note: Units attempted are classes with grades of “A,” semester grade point average of at least 2.0. “B,” “C,” “D” or “F.” A class taken for a grade of “CR,” Progress dismissal requires the student to enroll in “P,” “NC,” “NP” does not count in computing the at least three units during the semester. If enrolled number of units attempted. in 3 to 5.5 units, the student must complete all units. If enrolled in six or more units, the student must 80% of the course. Scholarship Society (A.G.S.) Long Beach City College has two chapters of Alpha Academic and Progress dismissals are recorded at the Gamma Sigma, the California Community College honor end of the Spring semester. scholarship society. Students eligible for the Dean’s List are encouraged to apply for membership. Students with a Readmission After Dismissal 3.0 overall cumulative GPA in 12 or more units are also A dismissed student will not be readmitted to the college eligible for membership. for at least one full year, consisting of Fall, Spring and Kappa Chapter is located at the Liberal Arts Campus. Summer, unless the student has completed the Information and applications are available in Room Counseling Intervention and petitioned for readmission M226. Delta Chi Chapter is located at the Pacific Coast by the posted deadline in the Admissions and records Campus. Information and applications are available in Office. the Student Affairs Office.
Students desiring to return after one year of dismissal must submit an application and a readmission petition to Honors at Entrance the Admissions and records Office. The Readmission High school graduates are accorded “Honors at Committee reviews all petitions. Entrance” as a form of recognition for outstanding A dismissed student who is readmitted will be placed on scholarship. To be eligible, the graduate must have probation and may be subject to further enrollment earned a 3.5 GPA or better and must have matriculated to restrictions. LBCC.
Scholarship Honors at Graduation Long Beach City College acknowledges outstanding Students graduating with outstanding scholarship are student scholarship in three ways: on the Dean’s Honors recognized during the graduation ceremony and in the List, in the graduation ceremonies and through a commencement program. To be eligible for honors at scholarship honor society. “Outstanding Scholarship” is graduation, a student must have a cumulative overall classified in the following ways: GPA based on all college work applied to the degree, no matter where completed, that qualifies for “outstanding 1) Scholarship with Honors 3.500-3.749 GPA scholarship” as described above. 2) Scholarship with Distinction 3.750-3.999 GPA
3) Scholarship with Great Distinction 4.000 GPA Course Credit & Class Preparation To earn one unit of credit in a lecture class, you must Dean’s List spend one hour each week, for 18 weeks, in a lecture Students on the Dean’s List are recognized each semester class session. In addition, you are expected to devote a on a posted list and with a personal letter. To be eligible weekly average of two hours in outside-of-class for the Dean’s List, a student must meet the following preparation for each one hour of lecture class time. requirements: To earn one unit of credit in a laboratory, demonstration or practice situation class, you must spend three hours
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each week, for 18 weeks, in a class session. Some During the academic year eligible high school additional outside-of-class preparation will be expected. students may enroll in a maximum of 6 units. See high school concurrent application form For work experience classes, one unit of credit represents for specific requirements. 75 hours of paid employment or 60 hours of volunteer work per semester. Waiver of Maximum Unit Load Pass/No Pass Courses and Grading Limitation Some courses allow the student to change the grading A. A student may request a waiver of maximum unit option to Pass/No Pass instead of a letter grade. Students load limitation, except for the summer session. may change the grading base option online via student Under no circumstances will a student be permitted self-service, or by completing and submitting a Pass/No to exceed the defined maximum unit load limitation Pass form in the Admissions and Records Office. This with waiver. The determination to waive the process must be completed prior to the thirty percent maximum unit load limitation is the responsibility point of the course. The deadline can be found in the of the Counseling Department and will be made class schedule. only for extraordinarily capable students of proven academic ability and excellent past academic Students are required to do all work assigned and take performance. examinations as though they were getting a grade. To receive credit, a student must do the work equivalent to a B. To apply for a waiver, a student must meet the “C” grade or better. Students seeking an associate degree following regulations: are limited to 20 units on a pass/no pass grading basis. 1. The student must be matriculated so that his or All courses not applicable to the degree (courses in the her college placement examination scores, 800-band) shall be graded credit/no-credit. transcripts of previous academic performance Courses taken on pass/no pass grading basis do not affect and other pertinent data are available to the counselor. the grade point average at Long Beach City College. The student should consult the catalog of the school to 2. The student must apply to the Counseling which she/he intends to transfer to determine its policy. Office for a waiver no later than two weeks prior to the first day of walk-in registration for the semester concerned. A waiver request after Maximum Student Unit Load the two-week deadline requires the approval of The full-time unit load definitions for a regular the Dean, Counseling and Student Support academic semester are as follows: Services.
A. Minimum full-time unit load: 12 units C. The Vice President reserves the right to grant special waivers in unusual circumstances. B. Normal full-time unit load: 15 units
C. Minimum full-time unit load: 18 units Students enrolled in more units than permitted for his or her classification by these regulations will have his or D. Maximum full-time unit load with written her program of studies reduced to the applicable permission: 21 units allowable maximum by the Dean of Admissions and
For students with good academic standing, i.e., students Records or designated representative. who are not on any form of probation, the maximum full- time unit load definitions for any one or combination of Credit by Advanced Placement summer terms are as follows: Long Beach City College recognizes the Advanced A. Minimum unit load for full-time summer Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination status: 6 units Board. Students are required to order official copies of their College Board transcripts with the appropriate B. Maximum full-time unit load: 10 units Advanced Placement scores and have the transcripts sent C. Minimum unit load for half-time summer to Long Beach City College’s office of Admissions and status: 3 units Records. Course credit is granted for Advanced Placement examinations with a score of three, four or The requirements by residency category are as follows: five in those instances in which the department A. Residents of California may enroll for up to concerned has determined that the material covered is the maximum full-time unit loads, as stated, comparable to a specific course offering within that during the academic year and summer school. department. B. Non-residents (unless restricted by visa) may Advanced Placement credit is granted for fulfillment of enroll for up to the maximum full-time unit Long Beach City College degree requirements. However, loads, as stated, during the academic year and when a student transfers to any other college or summer school and must pay non-resident university, that institution routinely re-evaluates tuition. advanced placement units in accordance with its own
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Academic Policies intact and do not transfer as Long Beach City College German GER 4P (5) and GER 99P (1) with courses. Unless otherwise stated, credit is awarded for an Language an AP score of 5 AP test score of three, four or five. The number in GER 3P (5) and GER 99P (1) with parentheses after each course is the number of units an AP score of 4 awarded. Courses numbered 99 in the following table are GER 99P (6) with an AP score of 3 elective credit. Latin/Vergil HUMAN 99P (3) to fulfill GE AP Courses and AA/AS Degree General Humanities requirement
Education Requirements Latin/Catullus, HUMAN 99P (3) to fulfill GE AP LBCC Credits Granted Horace Humanities requirement Examination Art ART 1P (3) and ART 99P (3) Macro- ECON 1AP (3) History economics Micro- ECON 1BP (3) Biology BIO 41P (3), BIO 41LP (1) and BIO economics 99P (2)
Calculus AB MATH 60P (5) Music Theory Music 1P (3) and MUSIC 99P (3)
Calculus BC Math 60P† (5) and Math 70P (5) Physics B PHYS 99P (4) with an AP score of 3 †Students who pass both the AB and PHYS 2AP (4) with an AP score of 4 BC exams receive credit for Math PHYS 2AP (4) and PHYS 2BP (4) 60P once. with an AP score of 5 Comparative POLSC 2P (3) Physics C PHYS 2AP (4) with an AP score of 3 Government/ Mechanics PHYS 3AP (5) with an AP score of 4 Politics or 5 Computer ENGR 54P (3), and fulfills A.A/A.S. Physics C PHYS 99P (4) with an AP score of 3 Science A Electricity/ PHYS 3BP (4) with an AP score of 4 Magnetism or 5 English *ENGL 99P (6) with an AP score of (Language and 3 Psychology PSYCH 1P (3) Composition *Students who have earned a three Spanish SPAN 4P (5) and SPAN 99P (1) with and/or on either English Advanced Language an AP score of 5 Literature and Placement exam and have qualified SPAN 3P (5) and SPAN 99P (1) with Composition†) for ENGL on the basis of the English an AP score of 4 Placement Test may petition to have SPAN 99P (6) with an AP score of 3 four units of elective credit substitute for ENGL 105. ENGL 1P (3) and ENGL 99P (3) Spanish HUMAN 99P (3), to fulfill GE with an AP score of 4; ENGL 1P (3) Literature Humanities requirement and SPAN and ENGL 2P (3) with an AP score 99P (3) of 5 Statistics STAT 1P (3) †Students who pass both exams receive a maximum of six-units of Studio Art - ART 15P (3) credit. Drawing
European HIST 1BP (3) United States POLSC 1P (3)-To receive credit for History Government/ POLSC 1P, student must take Politics POLSC 48 (1), which covers French FREN 4P (5) and FREN 99P (1) with California government and which Language an AP score of 5 may be taken Credit by Exam. FREN 3P (5) and FREN 99P (1) with an AP score of 4 United States HIST 10P (3) FREN 99P (6) with an AP score of 3 History
French HUMAN 99P (3), to fulfill GE Literature Humanities requirement and FREN High School Articulation Project 99P (3) Long Beach City College (LBCC) is involved in the
High School Articulation Project, which is a joint program with local high schools primarily in the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) and the Long Beach Regional Occupational Program (ROP). The aim
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of the High School Articulation Project is to assist any approved topic within a subject area. The following students to move seamlessly from high school to LBCC. are the basic elements of the program: Students interested in completing articulated courses must adhere to the criteria set forth by both the 1. Students must have earned at least a cumulative 3.0 (B) grade point average. LBUSD/ROP and LBCC faculty. 2. Students must have completed 24 units, at least 12 Students that have received a high school/ROP of which must be earned at Long Beach City Articulation Certificate and/or have questions regarding College. Credit applied from other colleges must be current agreements must contact the Office of School supported by official transcripts on file with the and College Articulation at (562) 938-4469. Records Office.
3. Prior approval of the faculty mentor (the faculty Credit by Examination member who directs the study), Department Head Credit by Examination is a provision whereby a student and School Dean must be obtained before who is enrolled in the college and is in good standing commencing work on the project under the mentor’s may, with departmental approval, take an examination direction. Failure to do so may result in denial of for credit in a specific course. The student must have credit for the project.
completed at least 12 semester units at Long Beach City 4. Directed Study may not parallel or equate with College and have the prior approval of the department work in an approved course within the department. head and school dean before being allowed to take the It is expected that Directed Study is of an advanced examination for credit. Exceptions to the 12-unit nature and goes beyond the treatment in an limitation must be approved by the office of the School approved course or series of courses. Work Dean. For courses identified in the High School involving simply the production of a book report or Articulation Project as eligible for Credit by term paper is not deemed an appropriate project. Examination, the 12-unit limitation does not apply. In all 5. While the student’s work is of an autonomous cases, courses eligible for Credit by Examination will be nature, it is expected the student will meet at regular determined by the department. It is up to the Department intervals with his/her faculty mentor to discuss to determine how many times credit by examination is progress and seek guidance and direction. offered to an individual student per semester and how many times students are allowed to attempt to pass the 6. The product of the directed study will be a written exam. report or an equivalent project that demonstrates an amount of work equal to an approved course of the 1. In addition, the department concerned also same number of units–54 hours of work for each determines specific standards of student eligibility. unit of credit earned.
2. The method of evaluation, including a copy of any 7. The project will be evaluated on a standard written exam or a description of its contents, must comparable to that used in the courses within the be approved by the department and kept on file in department granting the credit. The project will be the department and the office of the School Dean. evaluated by the faculty mentor and kept on file in For courses identified in the High School the department office. The completed form will be Articulation Project, a description of the contents of forwarded through the approval process. the examination, as developed and approved in the 8. One to three units of credit will be granted upon articulation process, must be kept on file in the satisfactory completion of a project. Each unit of department. credit shall be equal to 54 hours of work. 3. Students who take an exam for credit will be given 9. Units will be placed on the student’s transcript as the grade earned. For high school articulated Directed Study 99 in the subject matter area. courses, they will be given the grade earned or receive a “Credit” depending on the method of 10. The student shall earn no more than six units in grading for the course; if they do not pass the directed study courses. examination, there will be no notation made on the transcript and no credit awarded. Units earned Transfer Credit from other Colleges, through Credit by Examination may not be counted Universities and Institutions toward the 20-unit residence requirement for the It shall be the policy of the Long Beach Community associate degree. College District to accept unit transfer credit from other 4. A fee will be charged to take Credit by appropriately accredited academic and professional Examination. The fee will be waived for institutions, provided that the student establishes participants in the High School Articulation Project. residency at Long Beach City College, and satisfies any other curricular or academic limitations imposed by the District. Credit by Directed Study Program The Directed Study Program provides challenge for the talented student. It allows the student in-depth study on
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Responsibilities Statement of Policies for Transfer Credit, A. The Vice President, Academic Affairs, shall be responsible for the establishment of appropriate Advanced Placement and Credit by standards for the acceptability of transfer credit. Examination for the Associate Degree B. The Dean of Admissions shall be responsible for the Nursing Program enforcement of the standards of acceptability and for maintaining appropriate records on all transfer credit. General Policy: Candidates for transfer credit, Credit by Examination and Institutions Within the United States Advanced Placement must meet the same general A. Transfer credit, if otherwise appropriate, shall only be entrance requirements as all regular students at Long accepted from colleges and universities which have been Beach City College. Acceptance into the Associate properly accredited by one of the regional Associations Degree or Vocational Nursing program is a prerequisite of Schools and Colleges. (see the curriculum guides in this catalog or in the B. The acceptable accrediting associations are the Counseling Office for more specific information) for Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; transfer, Credit by Examination and Advanced North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; Placement. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; New Transfer Credit: England Association of Schools and Colleges; Northwest Credit for nursing courses taken at an accredited school Association of Schools and Colleges; and the Western of nursing (RN and VN) will be granted upon the Association of Schools and Colleges. following conditions:
Foreign Institutions 1. Candidates must qualify for admission as listed in Acceptance of transfer credit from foreign schools shall the general policy statement. be subject to the student obtaining, or his or her own expense, a transcript evaluation from a Credentials 2. Candidates must be recommended by previous school of nursing. Evaluation Service as designated by the Dean of Admissions. 3. Course work must have been completed within the last three years. Acceptable Credit A. Only lower division credit will generally be accepted. 4. Credit will be given for nursing courses comparable An upper division course will only be accepted if the to those offered at Long Beach City College. Credit specific course is substantially the same as the will be given for science courses comparable to corresponding course at Long Beach City College. those offered at Long Beach City College or applicant must complete the following science B. Second party credits will not be accepted. Example: courses at Long Beach City College: School A, whose credits we would normally accept, has itself accepted credits from School B. We will not accept Anatomy 1 credits from School B through School A, but only Physiology 1 Biology 2 – General Microbiology directly from School B if otherwise acceptable. C. Credits from other schools which are equivalent to 5. Credit for General Education courses will be one or more of our course offerings, or which may be granted according to the college policy. used in lieu of one or more of our course offerings, may Advanced Placement: be applied to our degree and certificate requirements as Qualifying students will be granted Advanced Placement if the coursework were taken here. If not equivalent, upon completing the following conditions: transfer credits may only be used for elective credit 1. All students must qualify for admission as listed in toward our degree and/or certificates. the general policy statement.
D. Where equivalency of transfer credits is questionable, 2. Request advanced placement in a specific course, in the Records Office shall solicit the assistance of the writing, within the first week of that course. School and College Relations Office and the appropriate Instructional Dean or Department Head in determining 3. Achieve 75 percent on a written objective examination covering the material in that course. whether or not a transfer credit is equivalent to our coursework. 4. Satisfactorily pass a clinical performance examination for that course. E. Credit for six units, four in Physical Education and two in Health Education, will be granted to any student 5. Advanced placement for the clinical portion of a who supplies proper proof of at least one year of service course is determined by the individual teaching in the armed forces of the United States. team. F. No credit will be granted for seminars or other Advanced Placement: LVN to RN (Career Ladder) instruction conducted by private or public agencies even Licensed Vocational Nurses seeking advanced placement though the academic level can be shown to be equal to into the Registered Nursing program are urged to review ours. Students in these situations may apply for credit by the curriculum guide in this catalog and is available in examination. the Counseling Office.
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Credit by Examination (Challenge Option): given discipline is offered. In this instance the student Both Nursing Departments follow the college policy for would be allowed to exceed the maximum four semester granting Credit by Examination. Applicants with limit. It may be possible for the student to earn the previous nursing experience must qualify for admission maximum sixteen VCWEE units in the discipline in as listed in the General Policy statement. which the two or three unit classes are offered. Applicants with 12 semester units at Long Beach City College are granted credit upon successful completion of Students must enroll in a minimum of one additional theory and practical examinations in the area they are course in the same discipline which the Work challenging. Experience/Issues is assigned.
Applicants without 12 semester units at Long Beach City International Students who want to enroll in Vocational College will be allowed to proceed in the program after Cooperative Work Experience Education in must get a successful completion of theory and practical release from the International Student Office prior to examination. To comply with college policy, the credit is enrolling in Work Experience. The office is located at withheld until 12 semester units are successfully the Liberal Arts Campus, building “O”, room 100. completed. Telephone: (562) 938-4783
Syllabi for nursing courses are available in the Learning Center for the School of Health and Science. Vocational Cooperative Work Experience Education units meet eligibility requirements for veteran benefits, social security, and financial aid. Vocational Cooperative Credit for Vocational Cooperative Work Work Experience operates without regard to race, age, Experience Education sex, religion, color, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, medical condition Long Beach City College recognizes job experience as a (e.g., cancer related) or status as a veteran. valuable learning resource. The Vocational Cooperative Work Experience Education Program affords students Additional information on the program and enrollment is the opportunity to earn college credit for learning, while available at the Cooperative Work Experience Education working on their job. Office, located on the Liberal Arts Campus, building “F” Room 106, or by calling (562) 938-4938. Measurable learning objectives are created that the student must successfully accomplish prior to the completion of the semester. This process involves the Credit for Educational Experience In employer directly and helps identify the learning outcomes of the student employee. The work experience Military Service instructor visits each job site to validate the learning Long Beach City College presently requires three units environment and working conditions and to ensure good in a combination of physical education and health communication between the employer and the college. education classes for the associate degree. Veterans may be granted these three units of credit toward graduation if The student must enroll in two courses: The first course they served on active duty for at least 12 continuous Work Experience (1-3 units) represents the actual “on- months. The student who needs these credits for a degree the-job” learning and does not involve class time. The must have a copy of his/her DD-214 and file number second course is the coordination class, Work from the Veterans’ Administration to request such credit. Experience Issues (1 unit), which meets once a week. Please contact the Veterans Affairs Office at PCC for The student will enroll in one class number which will additional assistance. automatically enroll him/her in both courses. The only exception to this is Fashion Design and Interior Design If a veteran feels his/her military schooling provided which do not have the Work Experience and Issues class sufficient knowledge in a particular subject area and this combined under one class number. Students in these credit is needed for graduation or advanced placement, programs must enroll in two designated class numbers to he/she should refer to the section, “Credit by be correctly registered Examination.” Each Department Head handles the particular subjects under his/her administration. Not all Number of Work hours required for course units: departments allow Credit by Examination so check the Paid Employment Volunteer eligibility requirements carefully, then contact the 2 unit Work Experience Class 75 hours 60 hours Department Head involved to make the necessary 3 units Work Experience Class 150 hours 120 hours arrangements for an exam, if permissible. 4 units Work Experience Class 225 hours 180 hours
While successfully completing both the Work Policy on Academic Honesty Experience class and the Work Experience Issues It is the policy of the Long Beach Community College class, a student may earn up to four units per semester, District to establish an academic environment in which not to exceed a total of 16 units (or four semesters) at inquiry is nurtured, individual responsibility is rewarded Long Beach City College. In some circumstances an and academic dishonesty, cheating and plagiarism are exception to the General Repetition Rule may be made if not tolerated. only the two or three unit Work Experience class in a 30
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Academic Freedom On the Campus In the spirit of academic inquiry and in keeping with the Like the classroom, creating a proper campus code of ethics adopted by the Academic Senate of Long environment is also of great importance to assure Beach City College, it is the policy of the Board of academic and individual success. The Board of Trustees Trustees that the professional staff shall be free to define has established campus-wide standards of student and discuss relevant information and concepts in the conduct and simple campus rules, which are enforced at classroom or any other appropriate forum and shall be all times. These are particularly important in large free to select materials and methods of presentation. common areas, such as the cafeteria, bookstore, vending, campus offices, College Center, Student Center, Activities Center, campus quads, athletic areas and other Policy on Open Courses highly frequented areas. It is the policy of the Long Beach Community College District that, unless specifically exempted by statute, Standards of Student Conduct every course, course section or class, the full time equivalent student (FTES) units of which are to be These standards of student conduct and disciplinary reported for state aid, shall be fully open to enrollment action for violation of rules were established by a and participation by any person who has been admitted student-college staff committee in compliance with to the college and who meets course prerequisites. section 22635 of the State Educational Code, printed and distributed for students’ information and guidance. Students shall respect and obey civil and criminal law Creating a Collegiate Environment and shall be subject to the legal penalties for violation of In the Classroom the laws of the city, county, state and nation.
Creating a proper learning environment is the Student conduct at Long Beach City College must cornerstone of getting a good education. Everyone at conform to district policy and regulations and college Long Beach City College is responsible for helping to procedures. Violations, for which students are subject to create this environment, including students. Simple rules disciplinary action, include but are not limited to the of courtesy apply. following: 1. Respect for the Instructor - This means arriving to 1. Willful disobedience to directions of college class on time, not leaving early, bringing officials (including faculty) acting in the appropriate materials, not speaking with other performance of their duties. students while a lecture is in progress, not bringing food or drink to the classroom, not being loud, 2. Violation of college rules and regulations, including boisterous or argumentative. those concerning student organizations, the use of college facilities or the time, place and manner of 2. Respect for Other Students - This means not public expression or distribution of materials. interfering with the rights of others to listen and participate, not being disrespectful, not using 3. Dishonesty, such as cheating or knowingly furnishing false information to the college. inappropriate language or harassing others in any way. 4. Forgery, alteration or misuses of college documents, records or identification. 3. Academic Honesty - Lack of honesty in the classroom is considered a very serious offense. Any 5. Unauthorized entry to or use of the college form of cheating on tests, turning in work which is facilities.
not one’s own (plagiarism), talking during tests, 6. Obstruction or disruption of classes, administration, furnishing false information to instructors or disciplinary procedures or authorized college knowingly misrepresenting one-self to the college is activities. grounds for disciplinary action. The consequences of cheating are severe and may include the 7. Theft or damage to property belonging to the possibility of expulsion. college, a member of the college community on campus or at a campus activity or a visitor to the 4. Instructor’s Rights - An instructor has the right to campus. remove a student from class at any time he/she considers a student’s actions to be interfering with a 8. Disorderly, lewd, indecent or obscene conduct, including profanity. proper collegiate environment. The instructor may also refer the incident to the Dean of Student Affairs 9. Conduct which disrupts orderly operation of the for disciplinary action as warranted. college, or which disrupts educational activities of
5. Student’s Rights - All students have a right to due individual members of the college community process. If classroom conflicts occur, discuss them including, but not limited to, the harassment of with your instructor during his/her office hours. another member of the college community based on Additional resources for help include the race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. Department Head, School Dean and Vice President of Student Support Services or Designee. 10. Use, possession, distribution or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs or
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other controlled substances while on campus or in Summary Suspension connection with college activities. When serious violations of college regulations or 11. Assault or battery, abuse or any threat of force or procedures occur as a result of inappropriate student violence directed toward any member of the college conduct, the college shall take immediate action to community or campus visitor engaged in authorized resolve the problem. This action may occur as follows: activities. 1. Removal from Class by Instructor - Any
12. Possession, while on the college campus or at a instructor is authorized to remove a student from college sponsored function, of any weapons (except his/her class for the class meeting where the by persons given permission by the superintendent- infraction occurs, as well as the next scheduled class president or members of law enforcement agencies, meeting. The instructor shall immediately report the such as police officers acting in their capacity as removal of the student to the Vice President of officers). Student Support Services or designee, including the reason for removal, for appropriate action. 13. Possession of any article, not usually designated as 2. Summary Suspension by Administration - A a weapon, when used to threaten bodily harm. summary suspension is an administrative action for 14. Misuse of any computer technology, including the purpose of removing any immediate tension or equipment, software, network or Internet access. threat to the well being of students and staff in order This includes non-compliance with any policy, to assure that an appropriate academic environment regulation, rule or guideline developed by any exists. It is also for the purposes of further segment of the College which relates to computer investigation of reported inappropriate conduct and technology. to determine what disciplinary action, if any, is appropriate. The Dean of Student Affairs or designee may summarily suspend a student for good Campus Rules cause for a period of up to 10 instructional days to 1. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings. ensure that the intended purpose is served. 2. Eating and drinking are prohibited in all buildings except where food is sold or is part of an approved and scheduled activity. Disciplinary Action 3. Gambling on the campus is prohibited. Gaming is Violations of the above regulations and rules subject restricted to the PCC Student Lounge and the LAC students to the following types of disciplinary action, Activities Room. which are to be administered by the appropriate college 4. Animals not indigenous to the campus grounds are authorities. These disciplinary actions are listed in degree not allowed on campus. Exceptions shall be made of severity but not necessarily in sequential order. for certified companion animals and those animals Disciplinary actions may be imposed singly or in previously approved by college officials for specific combination. A student has the right to appeal any of the educational purposes. actions through established procedures of due process. 5. Literature to be distributed must be approved in the 1. Warning - Notice to the student that continuation Office of Student Life. or repetition of specified conduct may be cause for 6. Children are not allowed on campus unless under other disciplinary action. the supervision of a parent/guardian or are officially 2. Reprimand - Notice to the student in writing that enrolled in an approved college program. Children officially recognizes a violation of the standards of may not attend classes with a parent/guardian unless student conduct or campus rules. The reprimand the course is specifically designed to include admonishes the student to avoid future infractions in children. Children must be supervised so order to avoid additional formal action. educational activities are not interrupted and may 3. Probation - An official disciplinary action, which not be left unattended in common areas, such as the returns the offender to the college community on a library, computer labs, cafeterias, quads or lounges. promise of appropriate future behavior. Any 7. Unauthorized vehicles (vehicles without a parking violation of this promise mandates formal action. permit) must use visitor parking or purchase a one- 4. Social Suspension - Social Suspension limits a day parking permit. student’s attendance on campus to scheduled 8. Students are required to be fully attired, including classroom hours. Other privileges can be set forth in shirts or blouses and footgear. the Notice of Social Suspension for a specified 9. Skateboarding, skating and bike riding are period of time. The imposition of social suspension prohibited on campus grounds, officers will cite any involves notification in writing of the reason for violations. social suspension to the student(s) or president of 10. The use of radios, electronic recording devices, tape the student organization involved. or compact disc players without headphones is 5. Disciplinary Suspension - Disciplinary suspension prohibited on campus except in connection with follows a hearing based on due process of law. It approved campus/classroom activities. shall be invoked by the college president, 11. Electronic recording devices may not be used in appropriate administrator, or other staff members classrooms without the permission of the instructor. designated by the president upon students for misconduct when other corrective measures have 32
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failed or when the seriousness of the situation warrants such action. 6. Expulsion - An expulsion is a long-term or permanent denial of all campus privileges including class attendance. The Board of Trustees may expel a student after a hearing by a campus body or upon recommendation of the Superintendent-President. Permanent expulsion and active prosecution shall automatically result for any student found to be in possession of a gun. Board action is not necessary in this instance. 7. Restitution - Reimbursement for damage or for misappropriation of property. Reimbursement may take the form of appropriate service to repair or otherwise compensate for damage.
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All students must consult a counselor when following Plans A, B or C ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT at LBCC, students are encouraged to take the LBCC Assessment Test. Submit high school and college transcripts and any Advanced Placement (AP) test scores to Admissions and Records.
CHANGES TO THE GENERAL EDUCATION PLANS (The ABC Guide): The ABC Guide (this handout) is reviewed and updated annually by the Associate Degree/General Education Subcommit- tee (AD/GE) to incorporate curriculum changes and pertinent information. The ABC Guide is available in the LBCC Catalog, the Schedule of Classes, the LAC and PCC Student Success/Transfer Services Centers, and on the web at http://osca.lbcc.edu/genedplan.cfm. Students are responsible for securing an updated copy of the ABC Guide at the beginning of the fall semester. Due to printing deadlines, changes to the ABC Guide may be required after publication of the catalog. If the ABC Guide requires changes after catalog publication, the revised version will be posted on the web at http://osca.lbcc.edu/genedplan.cfm.
CERTIFICATION: the process whereby Long Beach City College approves lower-division general education coursework for CSU/UC transfer. Only courses taken from approved lists are eligible for certification of CSU GE-Breadth and/or IGETC. Long Beach City College requires that students must complete a minimum of 12 general education units in residence for certification of CSUGE- B (Plan B). For additional information on certification and residency for PlansA, B, or C, see the CERTIFICATION and RESIDENCY sections on the following pages.
ALTERNATIVE GENERAL EDUCATION PLANS: Consult a counselor to determine the best general education pattern for you. CURRICULUM GUIDES: There are two types of curriculum guides; the LBCC Curriculum Guide and the Transfer Curriculum Guide. The LBCC Curriculum Guides contain information on specific fields of concentration and list courses required for the Associate Degree or certificate for that field. The Transfer Curriculum Guides contain lower-division major preparation courses required at specific CSUs, UCs, or privates. The information on the Transfer Curriculum Guide derives from various college catalogs and articulation agreements posted on the www.assist.org web site. To view the LBCC Curriculum Guides and/or the Transfer Curriculum Guides, visit the LBCC web site at http://osca.lbcc.edu. To view the most current articulation agreements, visit www.assist.org. The ASSIST database is the official repository of articulation and transfer for the State of California.
PRIVATE UNIVERSITY TRANSFER: Most private universities have specific lower-division and general education requirements. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that students consult the catalog of the college/university to which they plan to transfer and meet with a counselor. Students may also find information for private universities throughThe Association of Independent California Col- leges and Universities (AICCU) web site at www.aiccu.org. A counselor may assist students with developing a plan consistent with their educational goals. Students are advised to plan early so that they will be well-prepared at the time of transfer.
- PLAN A - - PLAN B - - PLAN C - ASSOCIATE DEGREES (AA/AS) CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA & These general education (GE) requirements are designed (CSU GE-Breadth) CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY for students planning to obtain an Associate Degree. These requirements are designed for students INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION The GE requirement is only a component of the Associate planning to transfer to the California State TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) Degree. Refer to “Degrees and Programs-Plan A ” in the University (CSU) System. Courses on this pattern These requirements are designed for students LBCC catalog for complete degree requirements. are lower-division general education breadth transferring to the University of California (UC) NOTE: Effective Fall 2009, all California Community requirements specific to the California State System or the California State University (CSU) Colleges have established new graduation proficiency University System and used to obtain full or partial System. Courses on this pattern are lower-division requirements in Math and English. The new requirements certification. general education requirements unique to IGETC are reflected below in the Plan A PROFICIENCIES and established by the UC and CSU. Students section. These changes apply to all students who begin MUST meet with an LBCC counselor to initiate and courses at LBCC in Fall 2009 and students who may have complete the IGETC Certification process. a break in enrollment at LBCC who resume courses in Fall 2009 or later. Associate Degrees (AA/AS) General Information California State University University of California Preparing for Graduation: Fill out the “Request for On-Line Application at www.csumentor.edu On-Line Application at www.ucop.edu/pathways Graduation” form and submit it to the Records Office no later than the seventh week of the last semester of Priority Application Filing Periods: Priority Application Filing Periods: the program. Fall Quarter/Semester: October 1 - November 30 Fall Quarter/Semester: November 1 - 30 Dual Majors: See a counselor for information. Winter Quarter/Semester: June 1 - 30 Winter Quarter: July 1 - 31 Spring Quarter/Semester: August 1 - 30 Spring Quarter: October 1 - 31 Additional Associate Degrees: Each additional Asso- Summer Quarter: February 1 - 28 (except Berkeley) ciate Degree requires twenty additional units at LBCC Spring Semester- AFTER receiving the last degree AND completion of all UC Merced: July 1 - 31 degree requirements in effect at the time work for the second degree is started.
LBCC General Education Plans 2009-2010 Published: April 2009 - PLAN A - - PLAN B - - PLAN C - ASSOCIATE DEGREES (AA/AS) CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU GE-Breadth) UC & CSU CONTINUOUS INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION ENROLLMENT CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT is enrollment in and CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT AND CONTINU- TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) OUS ATTENDANCE is enrollment at an accredited AND receiving a grade (A, B, C, D, F, P or NP) for at least one class per ACADEMIC YEAR (August to June) at LBCC or college for at least one semester or two quarters in any CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT AND CONTINU- CONTINUOUS OUS ATTENDANCE required to insure catalog rights. any other accredited higher education institution after being one CALENDAR year (January to December) to insure ATTENDANCE catalog rights. initially enrolled at LBCC. Students enrolled in non-credit STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT ATTENDED COLLEGE FOR A courses may qualify for continuous enrollment if the course Note: Please check with SEMESTER (NOT INCLUDING SUMMER) MAY STILL MEET Note: Please check with a counselor instructor has noted satisfactory progress in the class a counselor regarding THE REQUIREMENTS OF CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT & major admissions require- regarding major rollbook. For additional information, see Degrees and ments. CONTINUOUS ATTENDANCE. REFER TO DEGREES AND admissions require- Programs section of the Catalog. PROGRAMS SECTION OF THE CATALOG. ments.
For the field of concentration (LBCC Major), 50% of A MINIMUM OF 12 GENERAL EDUCATION To use the IGETC, all courses must be RESIDENCY the requirements as defined by the appropriate curriculum UNITS MUST BE COMPLETED IN RESIDENCE AT completed at an accredited community college or guide must be completed at LBCC. LBCC in order to qualify for CERTIFICATION. You must university prior to transfer. This means that courses see a counselor to use non-LBCC courses on this plan. may be transferred from one community college or And, one of the following must be met: When a transcript is certified by LBCC, it is marked university to another and may be used for certification. A) Minimum of 20 units within the last 30 units applied to indicate that the lower-division general education requirements for CSU have been met. Completion of the Students who begin their college work at any UC may to the degree must be completed at LBCC, NOT use the IGETC to transfer back to the same UC. OR full 39 unit pattern is recommended. With permission of B) at least 50% of the units required for a degree must the CSU, students may transfer to a CSU and return to be completed at LBCC. LBCC to complete classes for certification.
: Generally, 2.0 overall G.P.A. : A minimum 2.4 G.P.A. in trans- GRADE POINT FOR GRADUATION: Overall G.P.A. of 2.0 (“C” FOR ADMISSION FOR ADMISSION average) based on all grades from all colleges from which in CSU transferable units. (LBCC courses numbered ferable units (UC transferable courses noted in LBCC AVERAGE (G.P.A.) courses are applied to LBCC degree. Some fields may 1-99 are CSU transferable). Majors may require a higher catalog and schedule of classes). Some majors require REQUIREMENT have additional G.P.A. requirements; check the appropriate G.P.A. (See application and major requirements for more a higher G.P.A. (See application and major require- curriculum guide. information). ments for more information). For CSU, see Plan B. A grade of “C” or better is required for each class in A grade of “C” or better is required in each class. CERTIFICATION Not applicable Areas A1, A2, A3, & B4. The “C” grade must be equiva- lent to a 2.0 G.P.A. to qualify.
UNITS FOR GRADUATION: Minimum of 60 AA/AS FOR ADMISSION: Effective Fall 2005, the CSU FOR ADMISSION: The UC and CSU systems require applicable units (courses numbered 1-599). Some fields of requires the completion of a minimum of 60 transferable a minimum of 60 transferable units for admission for students concentration may require more units; consult appropriate units for junior standing for students not eligible for not eligible for admission from high school. All LBCC/UC curriculum guide for information. admission to CSU from high school. LBCC courses transferable courses are listed at www.assist.org. Only 14 UC numbered 1-99 will transfer to all CSUs. transferable units may be completed on a P/NP basis. Note: Courses numbered 600-899 are NOT applicable to A maximum of 70 transferable semester units earned A maximum of 70 transferable semester units the 60 unit minimum required for graduation. Examples of at a California community college will be accepted by earned at a California community college will be ac- a CSU toward a Bachelor’s Degree. cepted by the UC or CSU system toward a degree this include: English 801A-B, 895AB, Math 805. awarded by either system.
A.A./A.S. GRADUATION PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS: There are NO FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-IGETC PROFICIENCIES MATHEMATICS: A qualifying score on the LBCC Assessment Test which places a student in proficiencies AREA 6. Those students using the IGETC for transfer Mathematics 37, 37H, 40, 45, Statistics 1, 1H, or higher; or successful completion with a grade of to one of the campuses of the University of California “C” or better in a college math course at the level of Mathematics 120 or 130A or 130 or higher. required by the California State must show proficiency in a foreign language. WRITING: Complete English 1 or 1H with a grade of “C” or better. Universities. This requirement may be met by: • Completion of two years of foreign language in high READING: Satisfying this proficiency may be achieved by any one of the following: • A qualifying score achieved through multiple LBCC assessment measures OR school with a grade of “C” or better, OR • Completion of READ 82 or 83 (“C” or better) at LBCC (courses taken at other colleges may • Performance on foreign language proficiency tests be individually reviewed for equivalency by the English Department Reading Coordinator) OR administered at a campus of the UC, OR • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. • Earning a score of 550 on an appropriate College Board Achievement Test, OR INFORMATION COMPETENCY: (Information Competency replaced Computer Proficiency • Completion of a second or more advanced level of in Fall 2006) Information Competency is the ability to find, evaluate, use, and communicate foreign language course offered at LBCC: information in all its various formats. It combines aspects of library literacy, research methods and Chinese: 2 technology proficiency. Communicative Disorders: 2B, 3A, 3B Students must complete ONE course from INFORMATION and ONE course from TECHNOLOGY: French: 2, (2A+2B), 3, 4 (courses MUST be completed with a grade of "C" or better) German: 2, (2A+2B), 3, 3H, 4, 4H INFORMATION: English: 1, 1H, 3, 3H TECHNOLOGY: Computer & Business Information Systems: 6A Italian: 2, (2A+2B), 3 Library: 1, 3 AND Computer Applications: 34, 35, 44D, 44E, 47A, 211 Japanese: 2 Computer/Typing Keyboarding: 200, (200B+200C) Computer and Information Science: 1 Spanish: 2, (2A+2B) , 3, 3H, 4, 9, 10 Computer Proficiency for Academic Success: 1, 10 --Both courses must be completed to satisfy the requirement.
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Note: - PLAN A - - PLAN B - - PLAN C - Unless otherwise indicated, a single ASSOCIATE DEGREES (AA/AS) CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU GE-Breadth) UC & CSU General Education (GE) course may GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS This plan is for any of the California State Universities. INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION not be double counted for credit LBCC requires students to complete a minimum of 12 TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) within the same Plan. However, a These are the General Education (GE) requirements for the Associate Degree at LBCC. A minimum of 24 general education units in residence for certification of This plan enables a student to fulfill the lower-division single GE course may be used to CSUGE-B. fulfill an area of each individual GE GE units is required in Plan A for the A.A. degree. A general education requirements for either the California pattern. For example, English 1 may minimum of 18 GE units is required in Plan A for the State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) A.S. degree. Note: Students must see a counselor to apply systems. A “C” grade minimum is required for each course. be used for Plan A, B and C. courses from other schools to this plan. ENGLISH One Class Required (3 Units Minimum) Area A2--One Class Required Area 1A--One Class Required for UC & CSU COMPOSITION English: 1, 1H English: 1, 1H English: 1, 1H FOR CSU ADMISSION: One Class Required (3 Units Minimum) Area A3--One Class • 60 CSU transferable units Area 1B--One Class Required for UC & CSU COMMUNICATION Computer & Business Information Systems: 8B, 216A Required • 30 units of GE (part of 60 English: 3, 3H AND Computer Science: 11, 21 English: 3, 3H units) Electricity: 225 ANALYTICAL Philosophy: 11, 12 • Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 with English: 3, 3H or Reading: 82, 83, 84 Speech: 60 Area 1C--One Class Required (CSU ONLY) THINKING Library: 3 a grade of “C”/“P” or better Speech: 10, 30, 60 Mathematics: 27, 28, 37, 37H, 40, 45, 47, 50, 60, 70, 80, AND (AKA: Golden 4) 84, 120, 130, 130A, 130B Philosophy: 11, 12 Area A1--One Class • 2.0 overall minimum transfer Speech: 10, 20, 25, 30, 60 Required GPA for non-impacted majors Statistics: 1, 1H Speech: 10, 20, 30, 60 (actual competitive GPA could No class required, but proficiency must be met. Area B4 be higher) Area 2--One Class Required (3 Units Minimum) MATHEMATICS For more information, see Mathematics Proficiency One Class Required (3 Units Minimum) Mathematics: 37, 37H, 45*, 47*, 50, 60*, 70, 80, 84 section below. Mathematics: 27, 28, 37, 37H, 40, 45, 47, 50, 60, 70, 80, 84 Statistics: 1, 1H Statistics: 1, 1H One Class Required (3 Units Minimum) Areas B1, B2, and B3 Area 5--Two Classes Required (7 Units Minimum) Physical Sciences: Two Classes Required (6 Units Minimum) NOTE: ONE CLASS IN THIS SECTION MUST BE TAKEN WITH NATURAL SCIENCES Astronomy: 1, 1L NOTE: ONE CLASS IN THIS SECTION MUST BE TAKEN WITH A LABORATORY- DENOTES LABORATORY CLASSES. A LABORATORY- DENOTES LABORATORY CLASSES (B3) Chemistry: 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 12A, 12B One (3 Units Minimum) Class Required: Physical Sciences: One Class Required From Area B1: Physical Sciences Environmental Science: 1 Astronomy: 1, 1L Astronomy: 1, 1L Chemistry: 1A , 1B , 2 *, 3 Geology: 1, 1H, 2, 2F, 2L, 3, 3H, 4, 5, 7AD, 16, 17, 18 Chemistry: 1A , 1B , 2 , 3 Physical Geography: 1, 2 Environmental Science: 1 Geology: 1 *, 1H *, 2*, 2L , 3, 3H , 5, 18 Physical Geography: 1, 2 Physics: 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, 10 Geology: 1 , 1H , 2, 2F, 2L , 3, 3H , 4 , 5, 7AD, 18 Physical Geography: 1, 2 Physics: 2A *, 2B *, 3A *, 3B *, 3C *, 10 * Biological Sciences: Physics: 2A , 2B , 3A , 3B , 3C , 10 AND Anatomy: 1, 41 Biology: 1A, 1B, 2, 5, 11, 18, 20, 20H, 22, 25, AND One (3 Units Minimum) Class Required: Biological Sciences: One Class Required From Area B2: Biological Sciences Anatomy: 1*, 41* 28, 30, 31, 37, 41, 41H, 41L, 60, 60L, 61 Anatomy: 1, 41 Biology: 1A, 1B, 2, 5*, 20, 20H, 30*, 41*, Physiology: 1 Biology: 1A, 1B, 2, 5, 11, 20, 20H, 22, 25, 30, 41H*, 41L , 60*, 60L *, 61* 41, 41H, 41L , 60, 60L , 61 Physiology: 1* Physiology: 1 One Class Required (3 Units Minimum) (For CSU Graduation Only) Area 7 (For CSU Graduation Only) AMERICAN HISTORY History: (8A+8B), (8AH+8BH), 10, 10H, 11, 11H, 25, 3 Units Minimum Required 3 Units Minimum Required 27A, 27B (Not required for the AS Degree) History: (8A+8B), (8AH+8BH), 10, 10H, 11, 11H History: (8A+8B), (8AH+8BH), 10, 10H, 11, 11H One Class Required (3 Units Minimum) (For CSU Graduation Only) Area 7 (For CSU Graduation Only) POLITICAL SCIENCE Political Science: 1, 1H, 3 One Class Required (3 Units Minimum) One Class (3 Units Minimum) Required (Not Required for AS Degree) Political Science: 1, 1H Political Science: 1, 1H 3 Units Minimum (complete option A OR B): One Unit required if Health Education 2 option is chosen in No specific Physical Education requirement. Option A: PHYSICAL Health Education requirement below. Two P.E. activity classes (a minimum of 1 semester unit) EDUCATION AND ACTIVITY one of the following: (Health Education 2) or (Biology (60 + 61) + Psychology 1) or (Anatomy 41 + Diagnostic Medical Imaging 60 + Psychology 1) or (Anatomy 1 + Physiology 1 + Psychology 1) OR Option B: One class chosen from: Health Education 3, 4, 5, or Food and Nutrition 20 Note: Completion of this requirement also satisfies the Health Education requirement listed below. One Class Required (3 Units Minimum) Area C--Three Classes Required (9 Units Minimum) Area 3--Three Classes Required (9 Units Minimum) Art: 1, 1H, 2, 2H, 3, 3H, 4, 4H, 5, 5H, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, NOTE: Students must complete one class from both Areas C1 and NOTE: Students must complete one class from both the Arts and HUMANITIES 11, 11H, 15, 23, 24, 26AD, 30, 31, 34AD, 35AD, C2 and a second course from either Area (for a total of 3 classes). Humanities lists and a second course from either list (for a total of AND 43AD, 50, 51AD, 60, 70AD, 71AD, 80 Area C1: 3 classes). ARTS Chinese: 1, 1A, 1B, 2 Art: 1, 1H, 2, 2H, 3, 3H, 4, 4H, 5, 5H, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 11H, 30, 31, 80 Arts (One Class Minimum Required) Creative Arts: 41 Creative Arts: 41 Art: 1, 1H, 2, 2H, 3, 3H, 4, 4H, 5, 5H, 10, 11, 11H Dance: 1 Dance: 1 Creative Arts: 41 English: 2, 26, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, Film: 1 Dance: 1 43A, 43B, 44, 44H, 45, 45H, 46, 47, 48, 48H, 49, Interior Design: 80, 90 Film: 1 49H, 79 Music: 6, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33B, 35, 40, 40H, 89 R/TV: 1 Music: 30A, 30B, 32, 33B, 35, 40, 40H, 89 Film: 1 Theatre Arts: 25, 30 French: 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 4, 8AD, 25A, 25B, Speech: 50 Theatre Arts: 1, 25, 30 Humanities (One Class Minimum Required) 25C, 25D Area C2: English: 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43A, 43B, German: 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3H, 4, 4H, 8AD, Chinese: 1, (1A+1B) , 2 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D 44, 44H, 45, 45H, 46, 47, 48, 48H, 49*, 49H*, 79 Humanities: 1, 1H, 7 English: 2, 26, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43A, French: 3, 4, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D Interior Design: 80, 90 43B, 44, 44H, 45, 45H, 46, 47, 48, 48H, 49, 49H, 79 German: 3, 3H, 4, 4H, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D French: 1, (1A+1B), 2, (2A+2B), 3, 4, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D History: 1A, 1AH, 1B, 1BH, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2CH, 5A, Italian: 1, 1A, 1B Japanese: 1, 1A, 1B, 2 German: 1, (1A+1B) , 2, (2A+2B) , 3, 3H, 4, 4H, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D 5B, 6, 8A, 8AH, 8B, 8BH, 9A, 9B, 9C, 10*, 10H*, Music: 6, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33B, 35, 40, 40H, 89 History: 1A, 1AH, 1B, 1BH, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2CH, 5A, 5B, 6, 8A, 8AH, 11*, 11H*, 18, 25, 27A, 27B Philosophy: 3, 6, 6H, 7, 7H, 8, 9, 14 8B, 8BH, 9A, 9B, 9C, 10, 10H, 11, 11H, 18, 25, 27A, 27B Humanities: 1, 1H, 7 R/TV: 1 Social Science: 1, 1H, 7 Philosophy: 3, 6, 6H, 7, 7H, 8, 9, 14 Spanish: 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3H, 4, 8AD, 9, Humanities: 1, 1H, 7 Social Sciences: 1, 1H, 7 10, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D Italian: 1, (1A+1B) Spanish: 3*, 3H*, 4*, 9*,10*, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D Speech: 50 Japanese: 1, (1A+1B), 2 Theater Arts: 1, 25, 30 Philosophy: 3, 6, 6H, 7, 7H, 8, 9, 14 Vietnamese: 1, 1A, 1B Spanish: 1, (1A+1B), 2, (2A+2B), 3, 3H, 4, 9, 10, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D Vietnamese: 1, (1A+1B) PROFICIENCIES See Reverse None Required Area 6--Foreign Language Proficiency - See Reverse One Class Required (3 Units Minimum) Area D--Three Classes Required (9 Units Minimum) Area 4--Three Courses Required (9 Units Minimum) SOCIAL SCIENCES Anthropology: 1, 1H, 2, 2H, 3 NOTE: Courses must be taken in at least two different disciplines (D1-D0) NOTE: Courses must be taken in at least two different disciplines (4A-4J). Child Development: 45, 47 Economics: 1A, 1AH, 1B, 1BH, 4, 5 D1 Anthropology: 1, 1H, 2, 2H, 3, 10 4A Anthropology: 1, 1H, 2, 2H, 3, 10 Fashion Design: 32 D2 Economics: 1A, 1AH, 1B, 1BH, 4 4B Economics: 1A, 1AH, 1B, 1BH, 4 D3 History: 27A, 27B; Sociology: 13 Geography: 2, 5 , 40, 48 4E Geography: 2, 40 Health Education: 10 D4 History: 25 History: 1A, 1AH, 1B, 1BH, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2CH, 5A, D5 Geography: 2, 40 4G Economics 5* ; Geography 5* ; 5B, 6, 9A, 9B, 9C, 18, 25, 27A, 27B, 48 D6 History: 1A, 1AH, 1B, 1BH, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2CH, 5A, Humanities: 1, 1H, 7; Philosophy: 3; (History 8A, 8B, 10, 11 may be taken for the A.S. Deg.) 5B, 6, 8A, 8AH, 8B, 8BH, 9A, 9B, 9C, 18 Social Science: 1, 1H, 7; Speech: 25 Political Science: 2, 4, 9, 10, 11 D7 Economics 5; Geography 5; Humanities: 1, 1H, 7; 4H Political Science: 1, 1H, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 (PolSc 1,1H, 3 may be taken for the A.S. Deg.) Philosophy 3; Social Science: 1, 1H, 7; 4I Psychology: 1, 1H, 11, 14 Psychology: 1, 1H, 2, 4, 10, 11, 14, 33 Speech: 25; Child Development: 45 4J Sociology: 1, 1H, 2, 11, 13, 40 Public Administration: 1 D8 Political Science: 1 , 1H , 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 Social Science: 1 , 1H , 7 Public Administration: 1 Sociology: 1, 1H, 2, 11, 12, 13, 40 D9 Psychology: 1, 1H, 11, 14, 33 D0 Sociology: 1, 1H, 2, 11, 13, 40 (Plan A) 3 Units Minimum (complete option A OR B): Area E--Lifelong Understanding & Self-Development No Specific Health Education or HEALTH EDUCATION Option A: One class chosen from: (3 Units Required) Lifelong Understanding & Self-Development Health Education 3, 4, 5, or Food and Nutrition 20 Complete one course from: Requirement (Plan B) OR Option B: Child Development-Early Childhood Education 45, 47; LIFELONG UNDER- Two P.E. activity classes (a minimum of 1 semester unit) Counseling 7; Food and Nutrition 20; Health Education 3, 4, 5, STANDING & SELF AND 10; Psychology 4, 10 DEVELOPMENT one of the following: OR (Health Education 2) or Complete one of the following: (Biology (60 + 61) + Psychology 1) or (Health Education 2 + 1 unit P.E. Activity) (Plan C) (Anatomy 41 + Diagnostic Medical Imaging 60 + Psychology 1) or or No specific require- (Anatomy 1 + Physiology 1 + Psychology 1) (Physical Education Professional Preparation 41 + 1 unit P.E. Activity) ment Note: Completion of this requirement also satisfies the Physical Education requirement listed above. Legend: -Indicates all courses grouped in parentheses “(+)” must *-Indicates course limitations may exist. -Cross-listed courses. A cross-listed course is interdisciplinary and is the same course as its cross-listed counterparts. be completed to satisfy the requirement. For an explanation of limitations, please A cross-listed course CANNOT be used in more than one discipline NOR can it be used to certify more than one area -Denotes laboratory classes. refer to the University of California Trans- on Plans B or C: ECON 5 = GEOG 5: The Global Economy HUMAN 1/1H = SOCSC 1/1H: Comparative World Cultures/Honors CWC -Acceptable for use in this category only if not used in fer Course Agreement, which is available on the ASSIST web site at (www.assist. HUMAN 3 = PHIL 3: Intro to Issues/Phil, Psych & Religion fulfillment of the United States History, Constitution, and HUMAN 7= SOCSC 7: American Pluralism and Identity American Ideals requirement. org) as UC Transferable Courses. Or, for more information, consult a counselor. HLED 10 = PSYCH 10: Human Sexuality
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Associate Degree and Transfer STUDENTS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE COMPRISES TWO Programs MAJOR COMPONENTS: A GENERAL In accordance with the Long Beach City College EDUCATION PATTERN AND A FIELD OF mission statement, our school offers three possible CONCENTRATION. A TRANSFER PROGRAM degree patterns. These three patterns are listed below as COMPRISES THREE MAJOR COMPONENTS: Plan A, B and C. If a student wants to select courses to ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, A GENERAL prepare for a career immediately after graduation from EDUCATION REQUIREMENT AND A MAJOR Long Beach City College, he or she should choose Plan FIELD OF PREPARATION. A. Under Plan A, a student can finish an Associate Degree and combine it with one of Long Beach City Determination of Requirements to be Used for College’s Certificate Programs or prepare for Certificates, the A.A./A.S. Degree and General transfer. Many employers prefer their employees to Education Certification have both a degree and a certificate. If students are Students may be granted an A.A./A.S. Degree and/or be interested in an Associate Degree and a career, then certified for general education based on the Plan A should be followed. All students, however, requirements in effect at any time between their initial should be aware that such a plan requires continuous enrollment at Long Beach City College and the present, enrollment. All students seeking such career goals need provided continuous enrollment is maintained advice to achieve good results. To accomplish the most throughout. If continuous enrollment is not maintained, with your time in school, students are encouraged to students may only use requirements in effect beginning meet with a counselor. Counselors know best how to with such time as continuous enrollment was combine a degree with a Certificate program. established and maintained to the present.
If a student wants to complete an Associate Degree and Definition of Continuous Enrollment “Continuous enrollment” shall be defined as enrollment transfer to a B.A./B.S. program, then the general in, and receiving a grade for, at least one class per education (G.E.) patterns Plan B and C should be academic year at Long Beach City College or any other followed. Plan B will prepare students for transfer to accredited higher educational institution, after having the California State University System. Plan C will initially enrolled at Long Beach City College. prepare students for transfer to either the University Continuous enrollment secures “catalog rights” for the of California or the California State University student. Catalog rights are defined as guaranteeing systems. It is imperative for students to see a counselor students the specific degree requirements of the year for use of this plan. Students may also choose to attend they first enrolled. Continuous enrollment applies to all a private university or college, or they may wish to students interested in earning an Associate Degree or transfer out of state. If you have such plans, see a transferring to the University of California. counselor or go to the Transfer Center. While the UC System requires continuous enrollment, the CSU adds a “Continuous Attendance” is a definition of enrollment definition of continuous attendance for successful that applies to those Long Beach City College students transfer. If students are careful in the courses they interested in transferring to the CSU system. Since the select, they will be able to complete an Associate CSU system defines “continuous attendance” as Degree and a transfer program at the same time. The enrollment at an accredited college “...for at least one best way for a student to prepare such a program would semester or two quarters in any one calendar year,” be to make an appointment with a counselor. Long transfer students must be careful to combine Beach City College’s counselors have a complete list of “continuous enrollment” with “continuous attendance.” transfer requirements and can help to design the most The difference between these two definitions rests on efficient program to meet your needs. how a school defines a “year.” Long Beach City College must use the academic year (fall and spring Finally, the G.E. patterns listed as Plan A, B and C semesters) and the CSU system must use the calendar represent three different ways one can prepare for a year (January to December). When students combine degree. The plan best suited for you requires careful continuous enrollment and attendance definitions, they consideration. Long Beach City College Counselors need to attend at least one class every semester until have the knowledge you need to get the most out of they transfer. Only this way can they secure their your education. If a student wanted a program that catalog rights. Because of the confusion these two combined a career, transfer and a degree, a counselor definitions might create, Long Beach City College could show him/her how to achieve all three in the strongly recommends that all new students see a shortest amount of time. Therefore, making an counselor. appointment with a counselor as soon as possible is probably the first logical step everyone should take in Acceptable grades that will satisfy continuous their educational career. enrollment are A-F, CR and NC. This policy is effective for students who established continuous STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT enrollment at the start of the Fall 1983 semester or STARTING ONE PLAN DOESN’T PRECLUDE later. Coursework transferred from other institutions CHANGING TO ANOTHER. IT IS POSSIBLE TO will be evaluated for satisfaction of all Associate CHANGE PLANS WITH PROPER Degree requirements, including the proficiency COUNSELING. requirements and for certificates of completion. 38 Degrees and Programs
Military personnel who had to withdraw with grades of occupational area. Students must complete 50 percent MW because of military orders will be given one or more of the total units required for a certificate while academic year after the end of the military conflict to enrolled at Long Beach City College. For specific unit return to college without losing their continuous requirements, consult the program director. All enrollment status and catalog rights. certificates of Achievement and certificates of Accomplishment are reviewed by advisory committees Students who encounter problems fulfilling both the comprised of representatives of the industry, students general education and the field of concentration and faculty. This assures that programs meet the requirements in effect for any one year may appeal current and future needs of industry. immediately to the Graduation Appeals Committee. Criteria Dual Associate Degrees A goal of education leading to a career is to make Students seeking multiple degrees in the same term occupations accessible to students. The elements of must meet the following requirements: such an education include: understanding the origins, 1. To obtain a dual degree students must complete a technology, skills and theories involved in that minimum of 80 semester units and a third degree occupation. Part of any occupational program should would require a total of 100 semester units. Each include the ability for students to analyze changing additional degree would require an additional 20 conditions in their areas of employment. Finally, an semester units that are unique to the additional understanding of how a career fits into the current degree. economy helps students to find alternatives when their
2. Fifty percent or 20 units (whichever is less) of the career changes over time. major requirements from the second degree must be distinct from the first degree. In addition to the Philosophy of General Education, above requirements, degree requirements, Associate Degrees including degree residency requirements, General education is designed to introduce students to scholarship, field of concentration, and general the variety of means through which people comprehend education and proficiency requirements must also the past, present and future world. It reflects the be met. conviction of Long Beach City College that those who Post Associate Degree(s): receive an Associate Degree should possess in common Students wishing to obtain an additional Associate certain basic principles, concepts and methodologies of Degree after they have received their first degree must the various disciplines. The general education obtain twenty additional units at LBCC after receiving experience should enable individuals to use this the last degree. Degree requirements for an additional knowledge when evaluating and appreciating the degree will start at the time the students enroll after physical environment, arts, culture and the society in receiving the initial Associate Degree. In addition to which they live. Most importantly, since education is a the above requirements, degree requirements, including life-long process, general education should lead to degree residency requirements, scholarship, field of better self-understanding and the capacity to adapt, concentration, and general education and proficiency respond and grow in a changing world. requirements must also be met. In its general education program, Long Beach City College strives to create coherence and integration Philosophy of Education Leading to a among the separate requirements. Further, through this Career, a Career Certificate or a program, the college involves students in examining the Certificate of Completion. values inherent in proposed solutions to major social problems. Long Beach City College provides many opportunities for students to gain marketable skills. Critical thinking Criteria experiences are included as part of the training. Since it is expected to produce the skills, methods or Changing technologies have placed greater demands on knowledge common to all, a course which satisfies the workers and critical thinking skills are necessary for general education requirement should be of an success in most occupations. introductory or survey nature. In addition, a non-survey course may qualify as general education if its course Occupational programs teach the theory and the design incorporates a substantial integration of the basic practical applications of a career. The goal of an principles and methodologies of the discipline in occupational program is gainful employment. The relation to the specific subject matter of the course. course of study for such a program will enable students to become familiar with the requirements and methods Plan A: of an occupation to progress beyond an entry-level position. One of the college’s goals is to help students Associate Degree (Degree and/or Career Option) make informed career decisions. 1. Students may use this plan to simply complete an Associate Degree. A certificate of Achievement is defined as a course of study consisting of at least 18 units; a certificate of 2. Those students interested in preparing for a career Accomplishment is defined as a course of study upon graduation may use this plan by combining consisting of less than 18 units–both in a specific the Associate Degree with a Certificate Program. 39
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3. This plan may also be used to combine a career, concentration and the Associate Degree general degree and transfer goals. education and proficiency requirements.
4. Students must maintain continuous enrollment and 5. Students must maintain continuous attendance. complete a field of concentration.
5. If you are considering transferring to CSU or UC Plan A and need additional units to complete the 18 unit Additional Graduation Requirements general education requirement for Plan A, it is 1. Units - The Associate Degree requires a minimum recommended that you select needed units from of 60 units passed, including the field of the CSU General Ed/Breadth or the Intersegmental concentration, required general education courses General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). and free electives (if applicable) as defined in the 6. For the best program see a counselor. college catalog. The curriculum guide for the field of concentration and the LBCC graduation Plan B: requirements identify the exact number of units.
General Education Certification Pattern for 2. Scholarship - An overall grade point average CSU Transfer and The Associate Degree (G.P.A.) of 2.0 (“C” average) based on all 1. Students may use this program to combine the accredited college work that is applied to the degree, no matter where completed. CSU general education requirements with an Associate Degree. 3. Residence - Either a.) a minimum of 20 units
2. Those students interested only in transfer to a CSU within the last 30 units of work applied to the can achieve that goal by following the certification degree must be completed at LBCC; or b.) at least pattern listed here. 50 percent of the units required for the degree must be completed at LBCC. 3. To complete an Associate Degree with this program, a student must complete a field of 4. Field of Concentration - Completion of 50 concentration and the Associate Degree general percent or more, in residence (which may include education and proficiency requirements. credit earned by exam, where applicable), of the requirements for the chosen field of concentration 4. Students must maintain continuous attendance. as defined in the appropriate curriculum guide. The 5. See a counselor to select courses which meet both field of concentration, the general education and CSU and Associate Degree requirements at the the proficiency requirements must be those in same time. effect for the same year.
Note: There is no “double-counting”–that is, Plan C: courses required for the field of concentration may Intersegmental General Education Transfer not also fulfill general education requirements, Curriculum (IGETC) for the UC/CSU Systems unless specifically noted.
and the Associate Degree 5. General Education and Proficiency The Intersegmental Committee of the Academic Senates requirements - Refer to Plan A for the for the combined university and college systems in the requirements in general education and proficiency state of California approved the Intersegmental General in reading, writing, mathematics and information Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) which was competency. The field of concentration, the implemented Summer 1991. general education and the proficiency requirements must be those in effect for the same 1. The IGETC is a series of courses that community year. A student may use a course to fulfill a college students can use to satisfy lower division general education requirement in effect at the time general education requirements at any CSU or UC the course was completed, even though the course campus. may have been subsequently removed from the list 2. The IGETC provides an option to the California of approved general education courses. State University General Education requirements and replaces the University of California Transfer 6. Matriculation - Matriculation materials must be Core Curriculum. submitted to the Admissions and Records Office prior to the application for graduation. 3. Completion of the IGETC is not a requirement for transfer to a CSU or UC, nor is it the only way to Changes to the Associate Degree and Certificate fulfill the lower-division general education requirements may be made after the printing of the requirements of the CSU or UC prior to transfer. catalog. Students should consult a counselor or the Students may find it advantageous to take courses appropriate Associate Degree curriculum guide to at the community college fulfilling CSU’s General determine the current status of degree requirements. Education requirements or those of a particular UC Students who encounter problems fulfilling both the campus. general education and the field of concentration
4. To complete an Associate Degree with this requirements in effect for any one year may appeal program, a student must complete a field of immediately to the Graduation Appeals Committee.
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Completing the degree requirements is the 3. All courses numbered 1-99 in the catalog will responsibility of the student. transfer to the CSU at least as elective credit. These requirements become effective for students 4. Completing the general education requirements entering the 1992 Summer session. Students who and the major requirements is the responsibility of entered Long Beach City College prior to the 1992 the student. Summer session and who have been continuously enrolled may use the graduation requirements in effect General Education-Major Requirements at any time between their initial enrollment at Long The Baccalaureate Degree has two major components: Beach City College and the present. general education and a major field of study. The major allows one to concentrate in depth in a field of study. “Continuous enrollment” is defined as enrollment in, General education, which should be done primarily at and receiving a grade for, at least one class per the lower division level (first two years of college), is academic year at either Long Beach City College or any designed to provide a common educational overview of other accredited higher education institution, after the great accomplishments of humanity. having initially enrolled at Long Beach City College. Acceptable grades that will satisfy continuous While attending Long Beach City College, students enrollment are A-F, CR and NC. Students enrolled in planning to transfer to the California State University non-credit courses may qualify for continuous system should follow the recommended pattern of enrollment if the instructor has noted their satisfactory general education-breadth requirements listed. (Note: participation in the class rollbook. This policy is Courses that fulfill these CSU requirements do not effective for students who established continuous necessarily meet the requirements for the University of enrollment at the start of the Fall 1983 semester or later. California system).
Coursework transferred from other institutions will be In addition, students should take the specific lower evaluated for satisfaction of all associate degree division courses required for their chosen major; these requirements, including the proficiency requirements, are listed on transfer curriculum guides available in the and for certificates of completion. Counseling Centers. Careful educational planning will enable students to prepare for transfer and also complete Plan B the graduation requirements for an Associate Degree. Additional Requirement Information for Consult a counselor for assistance in correlating these California State University requirements. 1. To obtain a Bachelor’s Degree from any of the Admission Requirements California State University campuses, students are Students may apply to any of the 22 campuses of the required to complete a minimum of 48 semester California State Universities: Bakersfield, Channel units of general education courses in the following Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, Fresno, Fullerton, areas: Area A (9 units), Area B (12 units), Area C Hayward, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, (12 units), Area D (12 units), Area E (3 units). Monterey Bay, Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Up to 39 lower-division units may be completed at Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma and Stanislaus. and certified [see below] by California community colleges. Long Beach City College recommends Lower Division Transfers - Undergraduate transfer the pattern of 39 lower-division units as listed in applicants with fewer than 56 transferable semester Plan B. After the student has transferred, the CSU units of study may qualify for regular admission if they campus will then specify a minimum of nine are eligible as freshmen and have been in continuous more upper-division units to be taken primarily attendance since high school graduation; or were in Areas B, C and D. eligible as freshmen except for the subject requirements and have completed appropriate college courses in the Certification means that LBCC will officially missing subjects (all transfers must have a 2.0 designate on transcripts sent to any CSU those minimum grade point average and be in good standing general education courses, which have been at last college attended). Applicants not eligible as completed, and then the CSU campus will accept freshmen cannot be admitted as lower division those courses toward fulfillment of the breadth transfers. They must establish eligibility by completing requirements. It is very important for students to the requirements for upper division transfers. consult with their counselor regarding the selection of courses from a valid list for certificate Undergraduate transfer applicants with fewer than 56 purposes.] semester units of transferable college credit, who have
not completed the subject requirements, may do so by: 2. No course may be used to fulfill more than one general education requirement. In most cases you 1. Completing appropriate courses with a “C” or may not use courses from your major department better in adult school or high school summer to also fulfill general education requirements sessions; OR (“double-counting”) unless the same course is 2. Completing appropriate courses in college with a required both in your major and in general “C” or better. One course of three semester (or four education and no alternative is available.
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quarter) units will be considered equivalent to one (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San year of high school study; OR Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz) is
3. Earning appropriate scores on specified well advised to concentrate on university and college examinations. requirements and on available prerequisite and introductory courses required by the major. The Upper Division Transfers - Upper division transfers specific UC requirement for American history and may qualify for admission if they have completed 60 institutions is met by those students who have earned a transferable semester (90 quarter) units and have grade of “B” or better in their high school history and completed appropriate college courses to make up any government classes. missing college preparatory subject requirements. (It is also possible for an applicant eligible as a freshman to Courses acceptable at the University of California are be admitted as an upper division transfer.) identified as such at the end of each catalog description (see courses of instruction). A student may transfer up The missing college preparatory subject requirements to 70 semester units from Long Beach City College. may be made up in the following ways: Admission Requirements 1. Complete the missing subjects in ways specified There are basically three options by which a transfer for lower division applicants; OR student from Long Beach City College may meet
2. a) High school graduates prior to 1988: Complete University of California admission requirements. In all with grades of “C” or better the CSU general cases, transfer students who are California residents education requirements in communication in the must have at least a “C” average (2.0) in all transferable English language (9 units in Areas A1, A2, A3) coursework to be admitted to the University. Other and math (from Area B4); OR requirements depend on whether a student was eligible for admission to the university when he/she graduated b) 1988 and later high school graduates: Complete from high school. (Note: There are changes in the “A- with grades of “C” or better a minimum of 30 G” subject requirements for students who graduated semester (45 quarter) units selected from courses in from high school June 1986 and later.) The options are English, arts and humanities, social science, as follows: science and math of at least equivalent level to courses that meet general education or transfer Option 1: If a student was eligible for admission curriculum requirements. Each student must to the university when he/she graduated from high complete all of CSU general education school, that student may transfer at any time provided requirements in communication in the English that a “C” average in transferable community college language (9 units in Areas A1, A2, A3) and the courses has been maintained.
general education requirement in math (from Area Option 2: If a student was not eligible for B4) as part of the 30-semester unit requirement. admission after high school because subject requirements were not met, the student may take Please consult with the Long Beach City College college courses in the subjects which were missed and Counseling Department and Transfer Center transfer upon their completion. Students need a grade of regarding appropriate courses and tests to satisfy the “C” or better in each of these required courses and an subject requirements, as well as continuous overall “C” average in all transferable college course attendance issues and criteria used to determine work. If less than 12 semester or quarter units of eligibility as first-time freshman. transferable college coursework are completed, the Courses numbered 1-99 in the Long Beach City College examination requirements for freshman applicants must catalog are transferable as general education and/or also be satisfied.
elective credit to the CSU. Students with 60 Option 3: If a student was not eligible for transferable units will be admitted as juniors. A admission after high school graduation because they did maximum of 70 semester transferable units earned in a not achieve the required score on the Eligibility Index California community college will be accepted by a and may also have lacked the required “A-G” subjects, CSU campus towards the baccalaureate degree. the student must:
Some programs are impacted at various CSU campuses (1) Complete 60 semester units of transferable when the number of applicants received in the first college credit with a grade point average of at month of the admission filing period is greater than the least 2.4 and satisfy either (2) or (3) below.
number of spaces available. For these programs, (2) Complete appropriate college courses with a students are urged to consult with a Long Beach City “C” grade or better in the “A-G” subjects that College counselor to be aware of the filing deadlines were lacking. (The university will waive up to and any supplemental admissions criteria. two units, i.e., two academic years, of the required high school coursework except in Plan C math and English.)
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(b) Math: math courses equivalent to three sophomore years to prepare for transfer to a university years of high school math (i.e., elementary (i.e. CSU-Long Beach, Chapman, UC-Irvine, USC, algebra, intermediate algebra and geometry); etc.) or one course in math or statistics for which A=Associate Degree – Two-year college degree intermediate algebra is the prerequisite (for awarded by Long Beach City College which includes applicants who graduated prior to June 1986, general education courses and a major. the math course must have elementary ACH=Certificate of Achievement – One to two year algebra as a prerequisite). programs in occupational/technical areas at Long Beach City College which provide training in job skills (c) U.S. history, lab science, foreign and employment opportunities. language: one transferable college course selected from these subjects. Students are ======advised to see a counselor to ensure they are SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & SOCIAL SCIENCE following the correct academic program. BUSINESS Private Colleges and Universities Business Administration Transfer Information T A ACH Private colleges and universities, often called X X X Accounting independent institutions, offer a diversity of educational X X Accounting Clerk programs and opportunity. There are great differences X X X Business Administration (Transfer) in size, educational purpose and emphasis among the X X X Business, General more than 50 independent colleges and universities in X X X Business, International the state of California. X X X Business, Management X X X Marketing Long Beach City College has developed curriculum X X X Real Estate guides for many popular majors at nearby independent X Retail Management, Food Industry colleges and universities. The Library, Student Success Emphasis & Transfer Services, and Career & Job Services also Computer & Business Info Systems have complete sets of college catalogs for inspection X X X Computer Applications Specialist and reference. It is advisable for students to write X X X Computer and (Bus. Info directly to the independent college or university for a Systems and Computer Science) catalog and information concerning their particular interest or major. Computer & Office Technologies X X Administrative Assistant Transfer students who plan to attend a private college or X X X Computer Applications Specialist university are encouraged to consult with a college X X Customer Service Representative counselor to plan their academic program. X X Data Entry X X Legal Secretary Long Beach City College Certificate and X X Office Assistant Degree Programs X X Word Processing Long Beach City College provides students with an Tourism/Baking/Culinary Arts instructional program in higher education that may X X Baking culminate in a Certificate of Accomplishment, a X X Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement, an Associate in Arts or an X X Hotel Management Associate in Science Degree or appropriate preparation X X Food & Beverage Management for transfer to a four-year college or university. SOCIAL SCIENCE Certificate (Achievement or Accomplishment) and/or Public Services Associate Degrees are offered in the fields of X X X Administration of Justice concentration on the following lists(s). The X X X Fire Science requirements for each field of concentration are listed X X X Human Services on the curriculum guides available in the Counseling X X Human Services–Alcohol and Drug Center at the Liberal Arts and the Pacific Coast Studies campuses as well as the LBCC Catalog. Social Science In addition, a Curriculum Guide may be developed to X X Social Sciences meet the educational need of individual students that would include two or more appropriately related SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS & APPLIED subject areas. Such an alternate plan requires the SCIENCE approval of the appropriate instructional dean and the CREATIVE ARTS Office of School and College Relations. Art
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Fine Arts NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH T A ACH Allied Health X Fine Arts T A ACH Music/Radio/Television X X Medical Assisting: Clinical and/or X X Music Administrative Certificate X X X Commercial Music: X X Diagnostics Medical Imaging Composer/Arranger (Rad Tech) X X X Commercial Music: Professional Nursing Instrumentalist X X X Associate Degree (RN Program) X X X Commercial Music: Professional X X X LVN to RN Career Ladder Technology Program X X X Commercial Music: Professional X X Vocational Vocalist X X X Commercial Music: Record SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE ARTS Producer English X X X Commercial Music: Recording X X Desktop/Media Publishing Engineer X X English: Language & Literature, X X X Commercial Music: Songwriter Creative Writing X X X Radio/Television: Broadcast News X X X Journalism: Newspaper/Magazine, X Radio/Television: Multimedia Public Relations, Publication Spec Production X Photojournalism X X X Radio/Television: Performance X X X Radio/Television: Producer Foreign Language X X X Foreign Language Speech Communication X X Speech Communication SCHOOL OF LEARNING RESOURCES, Theatre Arts TEACHING & TECHNOLOGIES X X Dance X X Library Technician X X Film SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & X X Theatre: Acting, ATHLETICS Technical and General X X Physical Education/Recreation APPLIED SCIENCES SCHOOL OF TRADES & INDUSTRIAL Child/Adult Development TECHNOLOGIES X X Child Development X X Child Development: Early Aeronautics Childhood Education X X X Aeronautics Program-Aviation X X Child Development: School Maintenance Age Child Care AutoBody X X Child Development: Special X X Auto Body Repair Education Assistant Auto Mechanics/Diesel Family & Consumer Studies X X Advanced Transportation X X Dietetics Program: Dietetic Technology: Alternate Fuels Tech & Dietetic Service Supervisor X X Advanced Transportation X X X Family and Consumer Studies Technology: Electric Vehicles X X X Fashion Design X X Auto Mechanics X X Fashion Design – Asst Designer X X Diesel Mechanics X Fashion Design – Patternmaker Construction & Related Trades X Fashion Design – Samplemaker X X Air Conditioning/Refrigeration- X X X Fashion Merchandising Theory and Practical Experience X X Floral Design X X Air Conditioning/Refrigeration- X X X Interior Design X X Carpentry Tech/Trade Home X X X Interior Design: Technical Skills Remodel & Repair SCHOOL OF HEALTH & SCIENCE X X Horticulture X X Mechanical Maintenance Tech MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE X X Woodworking Technologies Life Science X X Biological Sciences Drafting X X X Architectural Design (Transfer) Mathematics & Engineering X X Drafting – Architectural X X Engineering (Occupational) X X Mathematics X X Drafting – Mechanical Design Physical Science (Occupational) X X Physical Sciences 44 Degrees and Programs
T A ACH X X X Machine Operator/Manufacturing Technology X X X Numerical Control Tech/Manufacturing Technology X X X Tool Designer Electricity X X Electrical Technology Manufacturing Technology X X Machine Tool Technology X X Sheet Metal X X Welding Technology (Prep) INTERDISCIPLINE STUDIES X Liberal Arts
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CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
Long Beach City College offers a variety of Certificates of Accomplishment. A Certificate of Accomplishment certifies a competency in a given area and requires 18 units or less. Listed below is a list of Certificate of Accomplishment as well as a list of curriculum guides that provide detailed information required to obtain a Certificate of Accomplishment, etc.).
CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT CURRICULUM GUIDES 3D Studio MAX – Animation Technician Drafting, Mechanical Design 3D Studio MAX – Modeling Technician Drafting, Mechanical Design 3D Studio MAX – Texture and Lighting Technician Drafting, Mechanical Design 3D Studio MAX - Technical Design Animator Drafting, Mechanical Design Activity/Recreation Leadership Training Human Services Advanced Transportation Technology – Light-Medium Advanced Transportation Technology Duty Alternate Fuels Advanced Transportation Technology – Electric Vehicle Advanced Transportation Technology – Electric Vehicle Advanced Transportation Technology – Heavy Duty Advanced Transportation Technology Alternate Fuels Application Developer Computer Business Information Systems/Computer Science Arc Welding Welding Technology ( Prep Program) Arc Welding and Fabrication Welding Technology ( Prep Program) AutoCAD I, Fundamentals Drafting, Mechanical Design AutoCAD II, Advanced Concepts Drafting, Mechanical Design AutoCAD III, Visualization, Rendering, Animation Drafting, Mechanical Design Baking and Pastry 1 Baking, Culinary Arts Baking and Pastry 2 Baking, Culinary Arts Basic Business Communication Administrative Assistant, Word Processing Basic Computing and Internet Literacy Administrative Assistant, Computer Applications Specialist, Office Assistant Basic Customer Service Customer Service Representative Basic Data Entry Data Entry, Customer Service Representative Basic Legal Office Procedures Legal Secretary Basic Office Computer Skills Office Assistant, Word Processing Basic Office Skills Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary, Office Assistant Basic Word Processing Medical Transcription, Office Assistant, Word Processing CAD Professional Drafting, Mechanical Design Carpenter Trainee Carpentry Chemical Dependency Human Services – Alcohol & Drug Studies Child Development Permit Specialization-Child Health Child Development: Early Childhood Education & Safety Child Development Permit Specialization-Children with Child Development: Early Childhood Education Exceptional Needs Child Development Permit Specialization- Early Literacy Child Development: Early Childhood Education Child Development Permit Specialization-Family Child Child Development: Early Childhood Education Care Child Development Permit Specialization-Infant/Toddler Child Development: Early Childhood Education Child Development Permit Specialization-School Age Child Development: Early Childhood Education Child Development – Early Childhood Education- Child Development: Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Child Development – Early Childhood Education- Child Development: Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher Computer Tech A+ Preparation Computer Business Information Systems/Computer Science Commercial Cake Decorating Baking, Culinary Arts Commercial Formal Buffet Culinary Arts Criminal Forensics Administration of Justice Emergency Medical Technician Medical Assistant Family Development Child Development: Early Childhood Education Food Preparation 1 Baking, Culinary Arts Food Preparation 2 Culinary Arts Food Preparation 3 Culinary Arts Food Service Sanitation Baking, Culinary Arts Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Welding Technology (Prep Program) Health Unit Coordinator Medical Assistant Home Remodeling & Repair Technician Carpentry
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CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT CURRICULUM GUIDES Hotel, Restaurant: Institutional Cooking 1 Culinary Arts Hotel, Restaurant: Institutional Cooking 2 Culinary Arts Information Security Computer Business Information Systems/Computer Science Introduction to Baking Baking, Culinary Arts Introduction to Chocolate Culinary Arts Java Web Programmer Computer Business Information Systems/Computer Science Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology Diagnostic Medical Imaging Mammography Diagnostic Medical Imaging Medical Insurance Billing Medical Assistant Microsoft Access Administrative Assistant, Computer Application Specialist, Data Entry Microsoft Excel Administrative Assistant, Computer Application Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Office Assistant, Word Processing Microsoft Office Administrative Assistant, Computer Application Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Office Assistant Microsoft Windows System Administration Computer Business Information Systems/Computer Science Microsoft Word Administrative Assistant, Computer Application Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Legal Secretary, Medical Transcription, Office Assistant, Word Processing Network Cabling Specialist Electrical Technology Network Installation Electrical Technology Network Installation and Design Electrical Technology Nutrition for Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Associate Computer Business Information Systems/Computer Science Oracle Developer Associate Computer Business Information Systems/Computer Science Oracle Developer Professional Computer Business Information Systems/Computer Science Oxygen Acetylene Welding/Cutting Welding Technology (Prep Program) Phlebotomy Medical Assistant Pre-apprenticeship Training Carpentry Professional Gourmet Cooking Culinary Arts ProTools Assistant Recording Engineer, Record Producer Quick Service Tech – Brake Inspection Auto Mechanics Quick Service Tech – Lubrication Service Auto Mechanics Quick Service Tech – Tire Service Auto Mechanics Radiologic Technology Fluoroscopy Permit Diagnostic Medical Imaging Real Estate Appraisal Real Estate Real Estate Lending Real Estate Real Estate Property Management Real Estate Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (ARC) Welding Technology (Prep Program) Structural Certification Welding Technology (Prep Program) Studio Assistant Recording Engineer, Record Producer Traffic Signals Systems 1 Electrical Technology Vocational Media – Commercials Theatre Arts Vocational Media – Film Acting Theatre Arts Vocational Media – Voice-Over Theatre Arts Web Construction Computer Business Information Systems/Computer Science Windows Network Administrator Computer Business Information Systems/Computer Science
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
NONCREDIT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
The NONCREDIT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION is based on hours of instruction rather than on credit. The Noncredit Certificate of Completion was created in response to Senate Bill 361 (SB 361), which encourages California Community Colleges to offer certificates leading to improved employability or job opportunities.
Courses leading to a Noncredit Certificate of Completion are in the area of Career Development or College Preparation and must be part of one of the following: (1) a short-term vocational program with high employment potential; (2) a sequence of courses in (A) elementary or secondary basic skills including sequences of courses leading to a high school diploma; (B) workforce preparation in the basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing, mathematics, decision-making, and problem-solving skills that are necessary to participate in job-specific technical training; or (C) English as a Second Language (ESL) or Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL).
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
NONCREDIT CERTIFICATE OF COMPETION ADVISORY GUIDE Basic Skills for the Workplace (BAE) College and Workforce Preparation English for Every Day (ESL) College and Workforce Preparation
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The following Certificate and Associate Degree programs GBUS 5 Introduction to Business 3 are offered by Long Beach City College. Please note that LAW 18A Business Law 3 the information presented in this section for each of the TOTAL UNITS 29 LBCC Curriculum Guides represents only a portion of the RECOMMENDED but not required courses: complete LBCC Curriculum Guide available on the ACCTG 200A Intro to Accounting 3 LBCC website due to space limitations. The information ACCTG 400 Personal Financial Management 3 selected for the catalog, is comprised of the core CAOTT 233 Computer Keyboarding 1 curriculum most useful when registering for courses in the CBIS 6A Intro to IT Concepts & Applications 4 major. All other pertinent information regarding IBUS 40 International Banking and Finance 3 graduation proficiencies and general education is not LAW 18B Business Law 3 presented in this section of all catalog but is available on the curriculum guides posted on the LBCC website. The ACCOUNTING CLERK information contained herein is subject to change Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Arts without notice and/or may include clerical errors due to printing deadlines or format restrictions. If you This field of concentration is designed to prepare the become aware of inconsistencies between the information student for entry as a clerk in a financial department or in provided in this catalog and the information provided in other clerical positions in a business setting. This other sources, please contact the appropriate department Certificate of Achievement will prepare students for a office for the specific majors. Your observations will variety of clerical positions in a business setting. This help us provide the most current and accurate information Associate Degree will prepare students for career possible. advancement once a certificate has been earned. A complete list of Curriculum guides is available at the Appropriate course selection will also facilitate transfer in following website: http://students.lbcc.edu Click on a related major. For more departmental information call Curriculum Guides heading located on the left side of the (562) 938-4737. webpage. REQUIRED COURSES UNITS ACCTG 200A Introduction to Accounting 3 LEGEND †ACCTG 228 Computerized Gen Ledger Acct Systems 2 ACCTG 230 Quickbooks Accounting 1 † This course has a prerequisite; prerequisite courses must be CAOTC 35 Microsoft Office- Specialist 3 completed with at least a "C" or "CR" grade (see catalog or CAOTO 15 Business Communications 3 schedule of classes). GBUS 5 Introduction to Business 3 ■ Identifies the courses need for an Associate Degree in that area. * This course is an exception to the “double counting” rule; it GBUS 251 Business Mathematics 3 may be double counted. TOTAL UNITS 18 Φ Cannot be used as an elective if counted under required units. RECOMMENDED but not required courses: ▲ Any of these courses may be taken as a 300 band course. ACCTG 1A Principles of Accounting 4 Note: The footnotes for all other symbols can be found at the ACCTG 205 Fundamentals of Tax 3 end of each guide. †ACCTG 229 Spreadsheet Accounting 3 ACCTG 400 Personal Financial Management 3 ACCOUNTING LAW 18A Business Law 3 Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Arts Students prepare for an entry-level position in the ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE accounting office. Student is provided partial lower Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Arts division preparation for the baccalaureate degree in and/ or Certificate of Accomplishment Business Administration. This Certificate of Achievement Students are prepared for entry-level employment in the will prepare students for a variety of entry-level criminal justice system. Technical education courses accounting positions. prepare students in the concepts and methodologies of the This Associate Degree will prepare students for career disciplines. This program also provides partial lower advancement once a certificate has been earned. division preparation for the baccalaureate degree in this Appropriate course selection will also facilitate transfer in field. This Certificate of Achievement will prepare a related major. For more departmental information call students for an entry-level position in a variety of entry (562) 938-4328 or go to the department website level employment opportunities within the criminal @http://business.lbcc.edu. justice system such as Law Enforcement, Corrections, and REQUIRED COURSES UNITS the Courts. This Associate Degree will prepare students ACCTG 1A Principles of Accounting 4 for career advancements in Law Enforcement, †ACCTG 1B Principles of Accounting 4 Corrections, and the Courts. Appropriate course selection ACCTG 205 Fundamentals of Tax 3 will also facilitate transfer in a related major. For more †ACCTG 228 Computerized Gen Ledger Acct Systems 2 departmental information call (562) 938-4399. †ACCTG 229 Spreadsheet Accounting 3 REQUIRED CORE COURSES UNITS ACCTG 230 Quickbooks Accounting 1 ADJUS 2 Intro. to Administration of Justice 3 CAOTC 35 Microsoft Office- Specialist 3 ADJUS 3 Intro. to Criminal Procedures 3 CAOTO 15 Business Communications 3 ADJUS 4 Criminal Law 3
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ADJUS 5 Community and Human Relations 3 ADJUS 19 Fingerprint Classif & Identification 3 ADJUS 6 Intro. to Evidence 3 ADJUS 255 Intro to Forensics 3 ADJUS 8 Introduction to Investigation 3 Subtotal units 12 Subtotal Units 18 IN ADDITION, select SIX (6) units from the following: IN ADDITION, select ONE of the following: ADJUS 10 Writing for Criminal Justice 3 ADJUS 3 Criminal Procedures or 3 ADJUS 12 Crime and Delinquency 3 ADJUS 4 Criminal Law or 3 ADJUS 14 Juvenile Law and Procedure 3 ADJUS 10 Writing for Criminal Justice or 3 ADJUS 16 Vice, Narcotics and Organized Crime 3 ADJUS 17 Computer Usage in Criminal Justice 3 ADJUS 17 Computer Use in Criminal Justice 3 Subtotal Units 3 ADJUS 18 Police Field Operations 3 TOTAL UNITS 15 ADJUS 19 Fingerprint Classification & Identification 3 ADJUS 20 Introduction to Corrections 3 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ADJUS 40 Street Gangs and Law Enforcement 3 Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Arts or ADJUS 45 Drug Abuse and Law Enforcement 3 Certificate of Accomplishment ADJUS 61AD Defensive Tactics (F, Sp) 1 Students develop computer and interpersonal skills for an ADJUS 62AB Firearms (F, Sp) 1 intermediate-level administrative assistant position: ADJUS 200 Constitutional Law for Criminal Law 3 composing correspondence; compiling financial reports; ADJUS 253 Understanding Domestic Violence 3 coordinating workflow, appointments, and confidential ADJUS 255 Introduction to Forensics (F, Sp) 3 data. This Certificate of Achievement prepares students ADJUS 269 Pre-Employ Prep for Law Enforcement 3 for an intermediate-level position in a variety of office ADJUS 271AD or 272AD or 273AD – Work Experience settings and serves as a foundation for specialization. This - Adm. of Justice 2:2 or 3:3 or 4:4 Associate Degree prepares students for career PUBAD 1 Intro. to Public Administration 3 advancement once a certificate has been earned. For more PUBAD 4 Fundamentals of Supervision 3 departmental information call (562) 938-3033. Subtotal units 6 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS TOTAL UNITS 24 CAOTC 31A Microsoft Windows Operating Sys, Beg 1 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CAOTC 39C, D Word for Windows, Levels 3, 4 1:1 CAOTC 41F Excel for Windows - Intermediate 1 REQUIRED CORE COURSES UNITS CAOTC 44D PowerPoint for Windows, Beginning 1 ADJUS 2 Intro. Administration of Justice 3 CAOTC 45 Internet for Office and Personal Use 2 ADJUS 3 Intro. to Criminal Procedures 3 CAOTC 47A Access for Windows, Beginning 3 ADJUS 4 Criminal Law 3 CAOTC 215A Microsoft Outlook for Windows 2 ADJUS 5 Community and Human Relations 3 CAOTC 246 Financial Applications 3 ADJUS 6 Introduction to Evidence (F, Sp) 3 CAOTO 15 Business Communications 3 Subtotal units 15 CAOTO 214A Filing 1 1 CAOTO 216 Proofreading Skills 1 Select NINE (9) units from the following: CAOTO 260 Business Telephone Procedures 1 †ENGL 1 Reading & Composition 4 CAOTO 261 Business English 3 †ENGL 105 Fundamentals of Writing 4 CAOTO 263 Customer Service 1 POLSC 1 Intro. to Government 3 CAOTO 272AD Work Experience-CAOT 3 PSYCH 1 Intro. to Psychology 3 CAOTT 201 Intermediate Typing/Keyboarding 2 SOCIO 1 Intro. to Sociology 3 Subtotal Units 30 SP 10 Elements of Public Speaking 3 REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: (1) Typing certificate of SP 30 Elements of Group Discussion 3 at least 45 words per minute for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer Subtotal units 9 errors by the end of the program. (2) Business calculating ALSO complete SIX (6) units from any Foreign machines certificate of at least 170 keystrokes per minute Language, Computer/BIS, or other Administration of for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer errors by the end of the Justice courses. program. Subtotal units 6 Select any THREE (3) units from the following: TOTAL UNITS (for Certificate of Achievement) 30 CAOTC31B Microsoft Windows Operating Sys, Adv 1 NOTE: Any 300 or 400 band course in Administration of CAOTC34 Introduction to Computers & Applications 3 Justice or Public Administration can be applied as an CAOTC 35 Microsoft Office- Specialist 3 elective to a degree or certificate. CAOTC 39A, B Word for Windows, Levels 1, 2 1:1 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT CAOTC 41E, J Excel for Windows, Levels 1, 3 1:1 Criminal Forensics Certificate CAOTC 42A, B Publisher for Windows, Levels 1,2 1:1 CAOTC 44E PowerPoint for Windows, Advanced 1 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CAOTC 47B Access for Windows, Advanced 3 ADJUS 6 Intro to Evidence 3 CAOTC 211 OpenOffice.org 1 ADJUS 8 Intro to Investigations 3 CAOTC 215B Electronic Records Management 2 Consult guides available in Counseling Centers for specific general education and required grades.
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CAOTC 230 Adobe Acrobat for the Office 3 Microsoft Excel Certificate CAOTC 235 Microsoft Office- Expert 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CAOTC 265 Computer Transcription 2 CAOTC 41E Excel for Windows-Beginning 1 CAOTO 30 Business Calculating Machines 2 CAOTC 41F Excel for Windows-Intermediate 1 CAOTO 222 Job Search Skills 3 CAOTC 41J or Excel for Windows-Advanced 1 CAOTO 262 Software Skills for the Workplace 1 TOTAL UNITS 3 CAOTO 264 Call Centers 1 CAOTO 265 Customer Conflict Management 1 Microsoft Word Certificate CAOTO 272AD Work Experience - CAOT 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CAOTT 209AB Speed/Accuracy Bldg for Typists 1:1 CAOTC 39A Word for Windows, Beg 1 Subtotal Units 3 CAOTC 39B Word for Windows, Int 1 TOTAL UNITS 33 CAOTO 39C Word for Windows, Adv 1 CAOTO 39D Word for Windows, Expert 1 CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: TOTAL UNITS 4 Basic Business Communications Certificate REQUIRED COMPETENCY: Typing certificate of at REQUIRED COURSES UNITS least 35 words per minute for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer CAOTC 39A Word for Windows, Beginning 1 errors completed within the previous 12 months. CAOTC 44D PowerPoint for Windows, Beginning 1 CAOTO 15 Business Communications 3 ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION CAOTO 261 Business English 3 CAOTO 262 Software Skills for the Workplace 1 TECHNOLOGY TOTAL UNITS 9 ALTERNATE FUELS Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Science Basic Computing and Internet Literacy or Certificate of Accomplishment REQUIRED COURSES UNITS The certificate and degree programs will prepare students CAOTC 34 Introduction to Computers & Applications 3 for an entry-level position as a light/medium and heavy CAOTC 35 Microsoft Office- Specialist 3 duty technician in such fields as car, bus, truck, and CAOTC 45 Internet for Office and Personal Use or 2 specialty equipment diagnosis and repair industry. CBIS 6A Intro to IT Concepts & Applications 4 Students prepare for a career in alternative fuel vehicle CBIS 6B Intermediate Business Applications 3 conversion, maintenance and repair using state-of-the-art- CBIS 206A Internet Basics 1 equipment. Computerized engine management is TOTAL UNITS 8 emphasized. For more departmental information call ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 2.5 minimum GPA in (562) 938-3067. courses for this certificate. Completion of certificate courses must be completed within three semesters. REQUIRED COURSES UNITS AMECH 490 Introduction to Alternative Fuels 3.5 Microsoft Office Certificate AMECH 491 Heavy Duty Alternative Fuels 3.5 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS AMECH 492 Heavy Duty Alt Fuel Diag & Repair 3.5 CAOTC 35 Microsoft Office- Specialist 3 AMECH 493 Alt Fuel Conversion, Diag & Repair 3.5 CAOTC 235 Microsoft Office-Expert 3 Subtotal Units 14 TOTAL UNITS 6 Select one (1) class from the following: Basic Office Skills Certificate AMECH 233 Auto Electrical & Fuel Systems 9 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS AMECH 236 Automotive Emissions & Computers Control 9 CAOTC 39A Word for Windows, Beginning 1 AMECH 438 Auto Emission Controls (F-night) 6 CAOTC 45 Internet for Office and Personal Use 2 AMECH 440 Automotive Computer Systems (night) 6 CAOTO 214A Filing 1 1 AMECH 442 Automotive Fuel Systems (F-night) 6 CAOTO 260 Business Telephone Procedures 1 AMECH 444 Automotive Electrical Systems (night) 6 and Either both of these courses DIESL 282 Cummins Four-Cycle Engine 10 CAOTT 200A Beginning Typing/Keyboarding 1 1 DIESL 289 Caterpillar 3406 AND 3116 10 CAOTT 200B Beginning Typing/Keyboarding 2 1 DIESL 293AD General Engines 4 Or this course Subtotal Units 4-10 CAOTT 200 Beginning Typing/Keyboarding 3 TOTAL UNITS 18-24 TOTAL UNITS 7-8 CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: REQUIRED COMPETENCY: Typing certificate of at least 25 words per minute for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer Advanced Transportation Technology–Light– Medium errors completed within the previous 12 months. Duty Alternate Fuels Certificate Microsoft Access Certificate REQUIRED COURSES UNITS AMECH 490 Introduction to Alternative Fuels 3.5 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS AMECH 493 A/F Conversion, Diagnosis & Repair 3.5 CAOTC 47A Access for Windows, Beginning 3 TOTAL UNITS 7 CAOTC 47B Access for Windows, Advanced 3
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Advanced Transportation Technology–Heavy Duty individual to have the theory and manipulative skills that Alternate Fuels Certificate will enable that person to be a productive member of the REQUIRED COURSES UNITS air conditioning and refrigeration industry. For more AMECH 491 Heavy Duty Alternative Fuels 3.5 departmental information call (562) 938-3053 or 938- AMECH 492 H/D Alt. Fuel Diagnosis & Repair 3.5 3054. TOTAL UNITS 7 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS AC_R 211 Air Conditioning & Refrig. Fundamentals 10 ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION AC_R 212 Electrical Theory & Component App 10 †AC_R 213 Psychrometrics, Ducting & Load Calc 10 TECHNOLOGY †AC_R 214 Troubleshooting Total Comfort Systems 10 Electric Vehicles TOTAL UNITS 40 Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Science RECOMMENDED but not required course: or Certificate of Accomplishment FORK 801 Forklift Safety & Operation 1 The certificate and degree programs will prepare students for an entry-level position as a light/medium and heavy- AIR CONDITIONING/ duty technician in such fields as car, bus, truck and specialty equipment diagnosis and repair industry. REFRIGERATION Students prepare for a career in hybrids, fuel cells and Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Science electric vehicle conversion, maintenance and repair using Student is provided the basic theory, upgrading and/or state-of-the-art equipment. For more departmental continuing education in H.V.A.C.R. (Heating, information call (562) 938-3067. Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration). For REQUIRED COURSES UNITS more departmental information call (562) 938-3066. AMECH 480 Hybrid, Fuel Cell, & Electric Vehicles 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS AMECH 481 Adv. Hybrid & Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 3 AC_R 220 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3 AMECH 483 Electric Vehicle Projects 3 AC_R 223 Gas Heating Fundamentals 3 AMECH 490 Introduction to Alternative Fuels 3.5 AC_R 226 Air Properties and Measurement 2 Subtotal Units 12.5 AC_R 229 Heat Pumps 3 Select SIX (6) units from the following: AC_R 230 Electrical Fundamentals 3 ABODY 211 Introduction to Basic Auto Body Repair 9 AC_R 233 Commercial Electrical for HVAC 3 ABODY 240 Automotive Refinishing I 4.5 AC_R 240 Advanced Air Conditioning 4 ABODY 419AD Auto Body Repair 4 AC_R 421A Automatic Controls for HVAC 3 AMECH 233 Auto Electrical & Fuel Systems 9 Subtotal Units 24 AMECH 236 Automotive Emissions & Computer Control 9 Select SIX (6) units from the following courses: AMECH 438 Auto Emission Controls (F-night) 6 †AC_R 421B Automatic Controls for Refrig., Air AMECH 440 Automotive Computer Systems (night) 6 Conditioning & Heating 3:3 AMECH 444 Automotive Electrical Systems (night) 6 AC_R 422 Air Conditioning System Design & Install 3 DIESL 391B Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems 5 AC_R 400A-B Uniform Mech. Code I & II 3:3 SHMET 201 Sheet Metal 1 10 AC_R 450A-B Transport Refrigeration 5:5 SHMET 220A Surface Development & Fabrication 1 5 †AC_R 271AD or 272AD or 273AD Work Experience SHMET 420AD Sheet Metal Fabrication 2 (Maximum 4 units) 2-4 Subtotal Units 6 FORK 801 Forklift Safety & Operation 1 TOTAL UNITS 18.5 Subtotal units 6 CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: TOTAL UNITS 30 Advanced Transportation Technology–Electric Vehicle ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN (Transfer) Certificate Associate in Science/ Certificate of Achievement REQUIRED COURSES UNITS This field of concentration is designed to provide AMECH 480 Hybrid, Fuel Cell, & Electric Vehicles 3 foundation knowledge of the practice of architecture with AMECH 481 Adv. Hybrid & Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 3 the option of maximizing the number of lower division TOTAL UNITS 6 transfer units. This Certificate of Achievement will prepare students for an entry-level position in a variety of AIR CONDITIONING/ design profession settings and will serve as a foundation REFRIGERATION for specialization. This Associate Degree will prepare THEORY & PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE students for a design-related career, and appropriate Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Science course selection will facilitate transfer to a professional degree program. The Associate Degree requires only 24 Students prepare for entry-level positions in air units from the following courses identified with "•". The conditioning and refrigeration. The program includes Certificate of Achievement requires 37 units as specified H.V.A.C.R. (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and below. For more departmental information call (562) 938- Refrigeration) technology for commercial and industrial 4718. applications. Emphasis will be placed on training an Consult guides available in Counseling Centers for specific general education and required grades.
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Complete with a "C" average TWENTY FOUR (24) Select one option from below. Complete six (6) units units from the following: from that option only: REQUIRED COURSES UNITS APPLIED DESIGN ■ARCHT 60, Architectural Design or 8 ART 33AD Three Dimensional Practicum 1 ■ ARCHT 61, Architectural Design 4 *ART 34AD Applied Design/Crafts 3 and †ART 36AD Jewelry/Metalsmithing 2 3 ■ARCHT 62, Architectural Design 4 †ART 37AD Jewelry/Metalsmithing 3 3 ■†ARCHT 64, Architectural Design or 8 †ART 38AD Jewelry/Metalsmithing 4 3 ■†ARCHT 65, Architectural Design 4 *†ART 51AD Ceramics II 3 and †ART 52AD Ceramics III 3 ■†ARCHT 66, Architectural Design 4 †ART 53AD Ceramics IV 3
■†ARCHT 70AB, Architectural Design or 8:8 ■†ARCHT 71AD, Architectural Design 4:4:4:4 ART HISTORY *ART 3 Modern & Contemporary Art 3 Subtotal Units 24 *ART 4 Tribal Art 3 Select SIX (6) units from the following: *ART 5 History of Asian Art 3 *ART 1 Art & Civilization 3 *ART 6 Art on the Town/Museum Study Visits 3 *ART 3 Modern and Contemporary Art 3 *ART 7 Art on the Town/Studio & Gallery Visits 3 ART 17AD Illustration I 3 *ART 8 Art on the Town/Special Exhibits 3 *ART 30 Fund. of Art/Volume, Plane & Form 3 *ART 11 Pre-Columbian Art 3 *ART 31 Fund. of Art/Comp. & Color 3 ART 12AD Gallery and Exhibition Design 3 Subtotal Units 6 Select THREE (3) units from the following: NOTE: (Students considering a baccalaureate degree in †*MATH 40 OR A more advanced Trigonometry level Art History should be aware that most four-year schools of Mathematics 3 also require a foreign language proficiency usually in Subtotal Units 3 German or French.) Select one course from the following: COMPUTER ART †*PHYS 2A General Physics 4 †ART42 Intro to 3D & Multimedia Computergraphics 3 †*PHYS 3A Physics for Sci. & Eng. Mechanics 5 †ART 43AD Beginning Website Design 3 Subtotal Units 4-5 †ART 44AD Graphic Design Tools and Techniques 3 TOTAL UNITS 37-38 †ART 45AD Computer Art for Drawing & Painting 3 †ART 46AD Computer Art & Design in 3-D Modeling 3 ART †ART 47AD Computer Art & Design for Multimedia 3 Applied Design, Art History, Computer Art, Drawing & †ART 55AD Introduction to Graphic Design 3 Painting, Design, Illustration, Printmaking, Sculpture DRAWING AND PAINTING Associate in Arts †ART 16AD Intermediate Drawing 3 This field of concentration is designed to provide a ART19AD Life Drawing 3 fundamental education for a variety of specializations *ART 24 Beginning Watercolor 3 within the field. It also substantially fulfills lower division requirements for a baccalaureate degree in this major. *†ART 26AD Figure Painting 3 This Associate Degree will prepare students for transfer to †ART 27AD Intermediate Painting 3 a four-year college for university. For more departmental DESIGN information call (562) 938-4319. ART 32 Intermediate Design 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS †ART 43AD Beginning Website Design 3 *ART 1 Art and Civilization 3 †ART 44AD Graphic Design Tools and Techniques 3 *ART 2 Art and Civilization 3 †ART 55AD Introduction to Graphic Design 3 *ART 15 Beginning Drawing 3 ART 56AB Intro to Typography (One semester only) 1.5 *ART 23 Beginning Painting 3 *ART 30 Fundamentals of Art: Volume, Plane & Form 3 ILLUSTRATION *ART 31 Fundamentals of Art: Composition & Color 3 ART 17AD Illustration I 3 ART 35AD Jewelry/Metalsmithing 1 3 ART 18AD Illustration II 3 ART 41 Introduction to Computergraphics 3 ART 19AD Life Drawing (One semester only) 3 *ART 50 Ceramics I 3 *†ART 26AD Figure Painting 3 *ART 60 Beginning Sculpture 3 †ART 45AD Computer Art for Drawing & Painting 3 ART 81AD Introduction to Fine Art Photography 3 PRINTMAKING ART 292 Professional Skills for Artists 3 *†ART 70AD Printmaking, Silkscreen 3 Subtotal Units 36 *†ART 71AD Printmaking, Intaglio 3 †ART 72AD Printmaking, Advanced 3 SCULPTURE †ART 61AD Intermediate Sculpture 3
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ART 62AD Sculpture - Metal Fabrication 3 AMECH 801 Quick Service Technician- Lubrication Service 2 ART 63AD Sculpture – Metal Casting 3 TOTAL UNITS 2 Subtotal (Units from Chosen Option Only) 6 Quick Service Technician- Tire Service Certificate TOTAL UNITS 42 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS AMECH 802 Quick Service Technician- Tire Service 2 AUTO BODY REPAIR TOTAL UNITS 2 Certificate of Achievement and/ or Associate in Science Advanced Transportation Technology- Electric Vehicle Students learn skills necessary for entry-level jobs in the Certificate automotive industry relating to painting & collision REQUIRED COURSE UNITS repair. For more departmental information call (562) 938- AMECH 480 Hybrid, Fuel Cell & Electric Vehicles 3 3072 or 938-3054. AMECH 481 Adv. Hybrid, Fuel Cell & Electric Vehicles 3 TOTAL UNITS 6 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS ABODY 211 Intro. Basic Auto Body Repair 9 Advanced Transportation Technology- Light- Medium †ABODY 212 Minor Collision Repair 9 Duty Alternate Fuels Certificate †ABODY 213 Major Collision Repair 9 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS ABODY 240 Automotive Refinishing I 4.5 AMECH 490 Introduction to Alternate Fuels 3.5 AMECH 421 Auto Mechanics 1 3 AMECH 493 A/F Conversion Diagnosis & Repair 3.5 CAOTC31A Microsoft Windows Operating System Beg1 TOTAL UNITS 7 CAOTT 200A Beginning Typing/Keyboarding 1 1 Advanced Transportation Technology- Heavy Duty SHMET 220A Surface Development & Fabrication 1 5 Alternate Fuels Certificate WELD480AB Welding (Inert Gas)(One Semester Only) 2 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS TOTAL UNITS 43.5 AMECH 491 Heavy Duty Alternate Fuels 3.5 AMECH 492 H/D Alt. Fuel Diagnosis & Repair 3.5 AUTO MECHANICS TOTAL UNITS 7 Associate in Science and/or Certificate of Achievement or Certificate of Accomplishment AERONAUTICS PROGRAM Students prepare for entry-level jobs in the automotive AVIATION MAINTENANCE service industry. The 200 series of courses are taught (Airframe/Powerplant Mechanic) during the day and the 400 series in the evening. Students Associate in Science/ Certificate of Achievement/ FAA may take day or evening classes or a combination of the Certificate of Completion two to fulfill the Certificate of Achievement and Degree requirements. For more departmental information call Program Graduates fulfill the Federal requirements to take (562) 938-3054 or 938-5207. the FAA certification exams. Upon successful completion of these examinations, applicants may obtain Airframe REQUIRED COURSES UNITS and/or Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificates. AMECH 231 Eng. Repair & Automatic Transmissions or 9 Excellent career opportunities exist in the fields of AMECH 434 Engine Repair AND 6 general, corporate, military, and commercial aviation. AMECH 436 Automatic & Standard Transmission 6 AMECH 232 Brakes/Steering Systems or 9 UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE LONG AMECH 430 Auto Wheel Alignment AND 6 BEACH CITY COLLEGE AVIATION MAINTENANCE AMECH 432 Automotive Brake Systems 6 TECHNICIAN PROGRAM, THE GRADUATE WILL AMECH 233 Auto Electrical & Fuel Systems or 9 BE ABLE TO: AMECH 442 Automotive Fuel Systems AND 6 1. Exhibit sufficient knowledge to maintain, AMECH 444 Automotive Electrical Systems 6 inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair AMECH 236 Auto Emission & Computer Control or 9 Airframe Systems & Components. AMECH 438 Auto Emission Controls AND 6 2. Exhibit sufficient knowledge to maintain, AMECH 440 Automotive Computer Systems 6 inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and MACHT 50A Machine Tool Operations and Practices 3 repair Powerplant Systems & Components. WELD 460AD Welding (Acetylene Gas) 2 3. Demonstrate the ability to perform the TOTAL UNITS 41-53 manipulative skills necessary to conduct CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: Airframe maintenance operations. Quick Service Technician- Brake Inspection Certificate 4. Demonstrate the ability to perform the REQUIRED COURSE UNITS manipulative skills necessary to conduct AMECH 803 Quick Service technician- Brake Inspection 2 Powerplant maintenance operations. TOTAL UNITS 2 Pursuant to Title 14 CFR Part § 65.7(a) (2) Mechanics Quick Service Technician- Lubrication Service Eligibility Requirements: General, Applicants (Students) Certificate must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the REQUIRED COURSE UNITS Consult guides available in Counseling Centers for specific general education and required grades.
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English language. For more program information call TOTAL UNITS 11.5 (562) 938-3069 or go to www.LBCCAVIATION.COM Food Service Sanitation Certificate REQUIRED COURSES UNITS REQUIRED COURSE UNITS ±AVMNT 201 General Aircraft Science 8 CULAR 20 App Food Serv Sanit Hotel/Rest Mgmt 3 ±AVMNT 202 General Aircraft Maintenance 8 TOTAL UNITS 3 ±AVMNT 203 Airframe Structures 8 ±AVMNT 204 Airframe Components 8 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ±AVMNT 205 Airframe Systems 8 Associate in Arts or Science ±AVMNT 206 Powerplant Systems 8 ±AVMNT 207 Powerplant/ Reciprocating Engines 8 This field of concentration provides the student with an ±AVMNT 208 Powerplant/Turbine Engines 8 introductory education to this field, not necessarily career TOTAL UNITS 64 related, ending with the associate degree, or a partial lower division preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate RECOMMENDED but not required degree in the biological sciences. No certificates are AVMNT 401AD Aircraft Mechanics License Prep. 4 offered in the Life Science Department. This Associate Degree will provide the student with an introductory BAKING education to this field of study, not necessarily career Associate in Science and/or Certificate of Achievement related, but ending with the Associate Degree or a partial or Certificate of Accomplishment lower division preparation for transfer to a Baccalaureate Students learn skills for positions in baking and pastry for Degree in the biological sciences. For more departmental institutional, restaurant, airline catering, convention information call (562) 938-4957. center, cruise line, supermarket, and hotel restaurant type food operations. Students will enhance their skills in REQUIRED COURSES UNITS baking, pastry and chocolate. For more departmental Select courses from the following to total 18 units information call (562) 938-4328 or 938-4502. Complete 9 - 12 units in courses from any of the following biological science programs: REQUIRED COURSES UNITS ANAT F&N 250 Nutrition for Culinary 2 BIO (excluding BIO 47, 48 or 49) CULAR 20 App Food Service Sanit Hotel/Rest Mgmt 3 PHYSI (prerequisite ANAT 1, 41, or BIO 60) (F, SP) CULAR 200AD Introduction to Chocolate 1 Subtotal Units 9-12 CULAR 204 Introduction to Baking 5 Complete 6 - 9 units in courses from any of the †CULAR 205 Baking & Pastry I 5 following physical science or mathematics programs: †CULAR 206 Baking & Pastry II 5 ASTR CULAR 207 Commercial Cake Decorating 5 CHEM †CULAR 213A Food Preparation 1 11.5 ENVRS 1 PGEOG 1 [excluding all other Geography courses] †CULAR 271AD Work Experience: Food Services2:2:2 GEOL TOTAL UNITS 43.5 MATH [excluding MATH 110, 805 and 815] CERTIFICATES OF ACCCOMPLISHMENT: Physical Science Introduction to Baking Certificate PHYS REQUIRED COURSE UNITS Subtotal Units 6-9 CULAR 204 Intro to Baking 5 TOTAL UNITS 18 TOTAL UNITS 5 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Baking and Pastry 1 Certificate (Transfer) REQUIRED COURSE UNITS Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Arts CULAR 204 Intro to Baking 5 †CULAR 205 Baking and Pastry 1 5 This field of concentration allows students to earn the TOTAL UNITS 10 Associate Degree while partially preparing them for transfer into the business administration major at a Baking and Pastry 2 Certificate university. In addition, it prepares the student for an REQUIRED COURSE UNITS entry-level position in any business office. This CULAR 204 Intro to Baking 5 Certificate of Achievement will prepare students for an †CULAR 206 Baking and Pastry 2 5 entry-level position in a variety of business settings and TOTAL UNITS 10 will serve as a foundation for specialization. This Commercial Cake Decorating Certificate Associate Degree will prepare students for career advancement once a certificate has been earned. REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CULAR 207 Commercial Cake Decorating 5 Appropriate course selection will also facilitate transfer in a related major. For more departmental information call TOTAL UNITS 5 (562) 938-4328 or go to the department website @ Food Preparation 1 Certificate http://business.lbcc.edu. REQUIRED COURSE UNITS REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CULAR 213A Food Preparation 1 11.5 ACCTG 1A Principles of Accounting 4
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†ACCTG 1B Principles of Accounting 4 RECOMMENDED but not required courses: †*ECON 1A-B Principles of Economics (Macro/Micro) 3:3 †ACCTG 1B Principles of Accounting 4 LAW 18A Business Law 3 †ACCTG 228 Computerized Gen Ledger Account Sys 2 Select ONE of the following options: †ACCTG 229 Spreadsheet Accounting 3 CAOTC 34 Intro to Computers and Applications 3 ACCTG 400 Personal Finance Management 3 CBIS 8B Visual BASIC Programming 4 CAOTO 15 Business Communications 3 †CBIS 208B Advanced Visual BASIC Programming 4 CAOTO 261 Business English 3 CBIS 6B Intermediate Business Applications 3 IBUS 1 Introduction to International Business 3 CBIS 6A Intro to IT Concepts and Applications 4 LAW 18B Business Law 3 MGMT 80 Small Business Entrepreneurship 3 Select ONE of the following courses: MKTG 40 Salesmanship 3 †*MATH 37 Finite Mathematics 3 †*MATH 47 Calculus for Business 3 BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL †*MATH 50 Precalculus Mathematics 5 Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Arts †*MATH 60 First Calculus Course 5 TOTAL UNITS 23-26 Students learn both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the wide-ranging field of international business. RECOMMENDED courses but not required: Transfer students will gain a strong international elective CAOTO 15 Business Communications 3 base for further study in a variety of fields. Working †CBIS 36 Systems Analysis and Design 3 students acquire new skills and career opportunities. Any GBUS 5 Introduction to Business 3 of the courses in this concentration provide knowledge of IBUS 1 Intro to International Business 3 the global economy and discussions of international issues LAW 18B Business Law 3 important to personal growth. These certificates and *PHIL 7 Introduction to Ethics 3 degree programs prepare students for entry-level positions *PHIL 12 Introduction to Logic 3 in a wide range of international business as well as †*STAT 1 Elementary Statistics 3 entrepreneurial opportunities. For more departmental information call (562) 938-4328 or go to the department BUSINESS GENERAL website @ http:// business.lbcc.edu. Associate in Arts/ Certificate of Achievement REQUIRED COURSES UNITS This field of concentration is designed to acquaint the IBUS 1 Introduction to International Business 3 student with the business world in general. With IBUS 20 Export-Import Business Practice 3 additional course work, it can prepare students for either IBUS 30 International Business Management 3 employment or further education. Students with definite IBUS 40 International Banking & Finance 3 career/educational goals are recommended to follow the IBUS 52 International Marketing 3 appropriate curriculum guide for their specific field of IBUS 55 Export/Import Traffic Management 3 concentration, such as Accounting or Business †IBUS 60 International Business Law 3 Administration (transfer). This Certificate of Achievement IBUS 75 International Logistics 3 will prepare students for an entry-level position in a TOTAL UNITS 24 variety of business settings and will serve as a foundation Recommended Preparation for the International for specialization. This Associate Degree will prepare Business Program Certificate: students for career advancement once a certificate has GBUS 5 Introduction to Business 3 been earned. Appropriate course selection will also GEOG 40 World Regional Geography 3 facilitate transfer in a related major. For more CAOTO 15 Business Communications 3 departmental information call (562) 938-4328. CAOTC 34 Intro to Computers and Applications or 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CBIS6A Introduction to IT Concepts & Apps or 4 GBUS 5 Introduction to Business 3 COMIS 1 Computer Information Competency 1 GBUS 251 Business Mathematics 3 LAW 18A Business Law 3 LAW 18A Business Law 3 MGMT 49A Introduction to Management 3 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MKTG 47 Essentials of Marketing 3 Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Arts Subtotal Units 15 The certificate and degree programs prepare students for a Select ONE of the following courses: wide range of entry and mid-level positions in business ACCTG 1A Principles of Accounting 4 management. Students can enhance their skills in ACCTG 200A Introduction to Accounting 3 management by studying the internal and external forces Subtotal Units 3-4 that affect all organizations. With additional courses Select ONE of the following courses: identified on a transfer curriculum guide for Business CBIS 6A Intro to IT Concepts and Applications 4 Administration, students can prepare for a baccalaureate CAOTC 34 Intro to Computers and Applications 3 degree in this field. For more departmental information Subtotal Units 3-4 call (562) 938-4328 or go to the department website @ TOTAL UNITS 21-23 http://business.lbcc.edu.
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REQUIRED COURSES UNITS ELECT 202 Electrical Mathematics 3 MGMT 49A Introduction to Management 3 SHMT 220A Surface Development and Fabrication 1 5 MGMT 49B Human Resources Management 3 SPAN 1A Elementary Spanish 1A 3 MGMT 58 Leadership and Supervision 3 WELD 400AD Welding (General) 2 MGMT 60 Management & Organizational Behavior 3 Carpentry Trainee Certificate MGMT 80 Small Business Entrepreneurship 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Subtotal Units 15 CARP 311 Carpentry Trade 1 3 Select ONE (1) classes from the following: †CARP 312 Carpentry Trade 2 3 GBUS 5 Introduction to Business 3 †CARP 313 Carpentry Trade 3 3 IBUS 30 International Business Management 3 †CARP 314 Carpentry Trade 4 3 MKTG 47 Essentials of Marketing 3 Subtotal Units 12 Subtotal Units 3 Select 3-4 units from the following courses: TOTAL UNITS 18 CARP 230 Cost Estimating 4 RECOMMENDED but not required courses: AC_R 230 Electrical Fundamentals 3 ACCTG 1A Principles of Accounting 4 ARCHT 360M1 Basic Auto-CADD for Architecture and 1.5 †ACCTG 1B Principles of Accounting 4 ARCHT 360M2 Architecture Design-Auto CADD 1.5 ACCTG 200A Introduction to Accounting 3 CARP 440 Blueprint Reading for Construction Trade 3 ACCTG 400 Personal Financial Management 3 ELECT 240 Electrical Code-Residential 3 CAOTC 34 Intro to Computers and Applications 3 HORT 223AD Landscape Construction 4 CAOTO 15 Business Communications 3 SHMT 220A Surface Development and Fabrication 1 5 CBIS 6A Introduction to IT Concepts & Applications 4 WELD 400AD Welding (General) 2 *ECON 1A-1B Macro & Micro Economic Analysis 3:3 TOTAL UNITS 15-16 LAW 18B Business Law 3 Home Remodeling & Repair Technician Certificate MKTG 40 Salesmanship 3 MKTG 41 Marketing Communications 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CARP 415A Home Remodeling & Repair 2 CARPENTRY †CARP 415B Home Remodeling & Repair 2 †CARP 415C Home Remodeling & Repair 2 Technology/Trade †CARP 415D Home Remodeling & Repair 2 Home Remodeling & Repair Subtotal Units 8 Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Science Select 3-4 units from the following courses: or Certificate of Accomplishment AC_R 230 Electrical Fundamentals 3 Students prepare for jobs in the carpentry industry. ARCHT 360M1 Basic Auto-CADD for Architecture and 1.5 Students earn an Associate of Science Degree or Career ARCHT 360M2 Architecture Design-Auto CADD 1.5 Certificate in Carpentry Technology, a Completion CARP 230 Cost Estimating 4 Certificate in Carpentry Trainee, or a Completion ELECT 204 1st Sem Fundamentals of DC Electricity 3 Certificate in Home Remodeling and Repair. For more ELECT 240 Electrical Code-Residential 3 departmental information call (562) 938-3091 or 938- HORT 223AD Landscape Construction 4 3055 or 938-3104. TOTAL UNITS 11-12 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Pre-Apprenticeship Training Certificate CARP 211 Carpentry 1 10 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS †CARP 212 Carpentry 2 10 CARP 250 Pre-Apprenticeship Training 5.5 †CARP 213 Carpentry 3 10 TOTAL UNITS 5.5 CARP 440 Blueprint Reading for Construction Trade 3 Subtotal Units 33 CHILD DEVELOPMENT Select Seven (7) units from the following courses: Associate in Arts CARP 219 Residential Roof Framing (Sp) 4 University Transfer: This field of concentration is CARP 222 Residential Stairs (F) 4 designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year CARP 225 Metal Framing (S) 4 degree program in Child Development or Early Childhood CARP 227 Finish Carpentry 3 Education. If your objective is to transfer to a four-year CARP 230 Cost Estimating (F) 4 degree program universities will only accept transferable CARP 240 Safety for the Building Trades 2 units which means the LBCC course number must be CARP 245 Contracting Laws and Management 3 from 1-99. Be sure to meet with an academic counselor HORT 223AD Landscape Construction 4 before you begin your course of study. For more MGMT 80 Small Business Entrepreneurship 3 departmental information call (562) 938-4549. Subtotal Units 7 TOTAL UNITS 40 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS ▲ RECOMMENDED Courses but not required: ±CDECE 1 The Developing Professional DS3 1 ▲ AC_R 230 Electrical Fundamentals 3 ±CDLL 52A Preschool Techniques DS3 2 COMIS 1 Computer Information Competency 1 ▲±CDECE 45 Child Development DS1 or 3
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▲±CDECE 47 Human Development DS1 3 4547 for an appointment. For more departmental ▲±CDECE 53 Principles and Practices DS3 3 information call (562) 938-4549. *SOCIO 1 Introduction to Sociology 3 REQUIRED COURSES- Complete level 1, 2 and 3 *PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology 3 then choose one AREA OF FOCUSED STUDY Subtotal Units 15 LEVEL 1 UNITS CDECE 1 The Developing Professional DS3 1 Select TWO of the following courses Not all courses CDLL 52A Preschool Techniques DS3 or 2 transfer to all universities. Be sure to see an academic CDLL 51A Ecology of the Whole Child (infant/toddler)2 counselor for specific transfer agreement before you CDECE 45 Child & Adolescent Development DS1 or 3 choose. ▲ CDECE 47 Human Development DS1 3 ±CDECE 40 Infant Development and Educaring DS4 3 CDECE 48 Child, Family, and Community DS2 3 ▲ ±CDECE 41 Toddler Development and EducaringDS43 Subtotal Units 9 ▲±CDECE 48 Child, Family and Community DS2 3 ▲ LEVEL 2 ±CDECE 50 Intro to Curriculum for Young Child DS33 CDECE 19 Health, Safety and Nutrition DS7 3 ▲ ±CDECE 59 Guiding Young Children DS3 3 †CDECE 50 Intro to Curriculum for Young Child DS3 3 ▲±CDECE 61 Teaching in a Diverse Society DS3 3 CDECE 53 Principles and Practices DS3 3 ▲±†CDECE 66 Observation and Assessment DS3 3 CDECE 61 Teaching in a Diverse Society DS3 3 Subtotal Units 6 Subtotal Units 12 TOTAL UNITS 21 LEVEL 3 ± These courses also apply towards a Program Certificate †CDECE 66 Observation and Assessment DS3 3 in Early Childhood Education offered at LBCC. †CDECE 68 Practicum DS3 3 ▲ This pattern of child development also applies toward a Subtotal Units 6 Child development Permit by the California Commission Subtotal Level 1 + Level 2 + Level 3 27 for Teacher Preparation and Licensing. This permit is In addition to the 27 units listed above, choose one required for employment in certain programs (Title 5). AREA OF FOCUSED STUDY from the following page. To earn a Child Development Certificate you CHILD DEVELOPMENT: will need to complete between 33 and 36 total units EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION depending on the area of focused study that you Associate in Arts/ Certificate of Achievement or choose. Certificate of Accomplishment Choose one of the following AREAS OF This field of concentration is designed for students preparing to work preschool children in group settings as FOCUSED STUDY: an aide, teacher or center director. Child Behavior CDECE 59 Guiding Young Children DS3 3 For STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Title 22): CDLL 52B or C Preschool Techniques DS3 2 This program satisfies the State of California licensing CDPE 402 Special Topics in Parent Education 1 requirement for employment in early childhood education Subtotal Units 6 programs (private, church, industrial, coop). The minimum Title 22 licensing requirement to work as a Curriculum teacher is that six units be completed before employment CDECE 54 Art & Creative Dev in Early Childhood DS3 3 and that an additional six units be completed immediately CDECE 55 Music & Movement in Early Childhood DS33 thereafter. It is recommended that the requirement for CDECE 57 Science & Math in Early Childhood DS3 3 courses in DS 1* and DS 2* be satisfied with at least three Subtotal Units 9 semester units in each category. It is also recommended Family Child Care that a minimum of six semester units be taken in the DS CDFDC 212A Family Child Care Management A DS3 3 3* -Program/Curriculum with the option that if the person CDFDC 212B Family Child Care Management B DS3 3 is working specifically with infants or school-age children Subtotal Units 6 that they should apply three units in DS 4* or DS 5* towards these six units. The DS designation can be found Working with Parents following the course title. CDF 210A Skills and Strategies for Family Workers I 3 CDF 210B Skills and Strategies for Family Workers II 3 For CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - (formerly CDLL 231A Practicum for Working with Parents 2 called Children’s Center Permit) (Title 5): The Early Subtotal Units 8 Childhood Certificate program, plus 16 units in general education including one course in humanities, social Infant/Toddler sciences, mathematics, and/or science, and English, and †CDECE 40 Infant Development and Educaring DS4 3 an experience component, satisfies the requirements for a †CDECE 41 Toddler Development and Educaring DS4 3 Child Development Permit required to teach in subsidized CDLL 51B Ecology of the Whole Child(infant/toddler) DS3 2 early childhood education programs (State or Headstart Subtotal Units 8 preschool programs run by school districts). To Apply for Early Literacy your state Child Development Permit call 562-938- CDECE 34 Children’s Literature DS3 3 Consult guides available in Counseling Centers for specific general education and required grades.
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CDECE 58 Language and Literacy 3 CDFDC 212B Family Child Care Management B 3 Subtotal Units 6 TOTAL UNITS 6 Special Needs Child Development Permit Specialization Area- CDSED 5 Community Resources/Special Ed DS3 3 Infant/Toddler Certificate CDSED 67 The Exceptional Child DS3 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CDSED 70 Teaching Exceptional Students DS3 3 CDECE 40 Infant Development & Educaring DS4 3 Subtotal Units 9 CDECE 41 Toddler Development & Educaring DS4 3 School Age TOTAL UNITS 6 CDSA 62 Creative Expressions for School Age Children DS52 Child Development Permit Specialization Area- Early CDSA 63 The School Age Child DS5 3 Literacy Certificate CDSA 65 School Age Curriculum DS5 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Subtotal Units 8 CDECE 34 Children’s Literature DS3 3 Administration (Advanced Level) CDECE 58 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood DS3 3 †CDECE 60A Admin. of Child Development Prog DS6 3 TOTAL UNITS 6 †CDECE 60B Advanced Supervision of E.C.E DS6 3 Child Development Permit Specialization Area- School †CDECE 31 Adult Supervision DS6 2 Age Certificate Subtotal Units 8 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS TOTAL UNITS 33-36 Choose SIX (6) units from the following: CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: CDSA 62 Creative Expressions for School Age Children DS52 Child Development- Early Childhood Education CDSA 63 The School Age Child DS5 3 Assistant Teacher Certificate CDSA 65 School Age Curriculum DS5 3 May assist in the instruction of children under supervision TOTAL UNITS 6 of Associate Teacher or above. Family Development Certificate REQUIRED COURSES UNITS REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CDECE 45 Child & Adolescent Development DS1 or 3 CDECE 47 Human Development 3 CDECE 47 Human Development DS1 3 CDECE 48 Child, Family & Community 3 CDECE 48 Child, Family and Community DS2 3 CDF 210A Skills & Strategies for Family Workers Pt. I 3 TOTAL UNITS 6 CDF 210B Skills &Strategies for Family Workers Pt.II 3 Child Development- Early Childhood Education TOTAL UNITS 12 Associate Teacher Certificate May provide instruction and supervise Assistant. CHILD DEVELOPMENT: REQUIRED COURSES UNITS SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE CDECE 1 The Developing Professional DS3 1 Associate in Arts and/or Certificate of Achievement CDLL 52A Preschool Techniques DS3 or 2 This field of concentration is designed for students CDLL 51A Ecology or the Whole Child DS4 2 preparing to teach in before-and after-school aged child CDECE 45 Child & Adolescent Development DS1or 3 care programs. It also provides students preparing for a CDECE 47 Human Development DS1 3 career as an elementary school teacher an opportunity to CDECE 48 Child, Family and Community DS2 3 gain knowledge of the school-age child as well as CDECE 50 Intro to Curriculum for Young Child DS3 3 effective curriculum and guidance methods. This TOTAL UNITS 12 Certificate of Achievement leads towards positions as Child Development Permit Specialization Area-Child aides, teachers, directors in before-and-after school Health and Safety Certificate programs or as recreation aides or leaders. For more REQUIRED COURSES UNITS departmental information call (562) 938-4549. CDECE 19 Child Nutrition and Safety DS7 3 For STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Title 22): PEPP 23 First Aid and Safety Education 3 This program satisfies the State of California licensing TOTAL UNITS 6 requirement for employment in early childhood education Child Development Permit Specialization Area- programs (private, church, industrial, coop). The Children with Exceptional Needs Certificate minimum Title 22 licensing requirement to work as a teacher is that six units be completed before employment REQUIRED COURSES UNITS and that an additional six units be completed immediately Choose SIX (6) units from the following: thereafter. It is recommended that the requirement for CDSED 5 Community Resources/Special Ed DS3 3 courses in DS 1* and DS 2* be satisfied with at least three CDSED 67 The Exceptional Child DS3 3 semester units in each category. CDSED 70 Teaching Exceptional Students DS3 3 TOTAL UNITS 6 For CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT – SCHOOL AGE EMPHASIS (formerly called Children’s Center Child Development Permit Specialization Area-Family Permit) (Title 5): The School Age Child Care Certificate Child Care Certificate program, plus 16 units in general education including one REQUIRED COURSES UNITS course in humanities, social science, mathematics, and/or CDFDC 212A Family Child Care Management A 3
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science, and English, and an experience component, (15 of the 27 required units must be taken at Long satisfies the requirements for a Child Development Beach City College.) Permit-School Age Emphasis to teach in subsidized early Recommended: A valid Red Cross First Aid Certificate childhood education programs (State programs run by school districts). COLLEGE AND WORKFORCE REQUIRED COURSES UNITS PREPARATION CDECE 45 Child & Adolescent Development DS1or 3 Noncredit Certificates of Completion CDECE 47 Human Development DS1 3 BASIC SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE: The CDECE 48 Child, Family and Community DS2 3 certificate in Basic Skills for the Workplace will certify CDSA 63 The School Age Child DS5 3 that students have achieved the basic skills of reading, CDSED 67 The Exceptional Child DS3 3 writing and computation necessary for the workplace. CDSA 62 Creative Expression, School Age Children DS5 2 Furthermore, this certificate will verify that students have CDSA 65 School Age Curriculum DS5 3 demonstrated skill achievement at levels that are †CDSA 75 School Age Child Care Practicum DS5 3 necessary for pursuing high-skill, high wage employment. Subtotal Units 20 For more departmental information on the Basic Adult Select SIX (6) units from the following: Education (BAE) program you may call 562-938-3991. CDECE 19 Health, Safety and Nutrition DS7 3 For more information on the English as a Second CDECE 50 Intro to Curriculum for Young Children DS7 3 Language (ESL) Department you may call 562-938-3037. CDECE 54 Art & Creative Dev in Early Childhood DS3 3 CDECE 55 Music & Movement in Early Childhood DS3 3 NONCREDIT CERTIFICATES OF CDECE 57 Science & Math in Early Childhood DS3 3 COMPLETION: CDECE 58 Language & Literacy in Early Childhood DS3 2 Basic Skills for the Workplace CDECE 59 Guiding Young Children DS3 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS †CDECE 60A Admin of Child Dev. Programs DS6 3 BAE 601A Adult Basic Education: Literacy Development 0 †CDECE 60B Advanced Supervision of ECE DS6 3 BAE 601B Adult Education: Basic Skills/GED 0 CDECE 61 Teaching in a Diverse Society DS3 3 TOTAL UNITS 0 CDECE 72AD or 73AD Work Experience Students must log in a minimum of 57 contact hours of (Not to exceed 4 units) DS5 3 or 4 laboratory work. The student must complete the required CDSED 70 Teaching Exceptional Children DS3 3 assessment/proficiency exams in reading, writing, and TOTAL UNITS 26 mathematics for each course with a score of 80% or RECOMMENDED but not required courses: above in each required assessment/proficiency exam. CDF 210A Skills & Strategies for Family Workers I 3 CDF 210B Skills & Strategies for Family Workers II 3 English for Everyday REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CHILD DEVELOPMENT: ESL 640 English for Everyday 0 ESL 641 English for Everyday 0 SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT ESL 642 English for Everyday 0 Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Arts ESL 643 English for Everyday 0 Students prepare to work as an assistant with children ESL 644 English for Everyday 0 who have special needs. For more departmental ESL 645 English for Everyday 0 information call (562) 938-4549. ESLLC 699 Basic Skills for ESL Students (at least 18 hours)0
REQUIRED COURSES UNITS TOTAL UNITS 0 CDECE 47 Human Development DS1 3 Completion of ESL 645 (a minimum of 234 hours). For CDECE 59 Guiding Young Children DS3 3 these promotion/Retention courses, students must earn CDSED 5 Community Resources/Special Education (F) DS3 3 70% or higher in each course to pass. CDSED 67 The Exceptional Child DS3 3 CDSED 70 Teaching Exceptional Students DS3 3 Reading Skills for ESL Students †CDSED 69 Special Education Practicum DS3 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS COMDI 2A-B American Sign Language, Beginning 3 ESL 602A English for Everyday 0 Subtotal Units 21 ESL 602B English for Everyday 0 Select Six (6) units from the following: ESL 602C English for Everyday 0 CDECE 19 Health, Safety, and Nutrition DS7 3 ESL 602D English for Everyday 0 CDECE 61 Teaching in a Diverse Society DS3 3 ESL 602E English for Everyday 0 CDECE 72AD, 73AD Work Experience ESL 602F English for Everyday 0 (Not to exceed 4 units) 3:4 ESLLC 699 Basic Skills for ESL Students (at least 18 hours)0 ΦCOMDI 2B American Sign Language, Beginning 3 TOTAL UNITS 0 †COMDI 3A-B American Sign Language, Intermed. 3 Completion of ESL 602F (a minimum of 72 hours). For Subtotal Units 6 these promotion/Retention courses, students must earn TOTAL UNITS 27 70% or higher in each course to pass.
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS CAOTC 39B, C, D Word for Windows, Levels 2, 3, 4 1:1:1 SPECIALIST CAOTC 41F, J Excel for Windows, Levels 2, 3 1:1 Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Arts or CAOTC 44E PowerPoint for Windows, Advanced 1 Certificate of Accomplishment CAOTC 45 Internet for Office and Personal Use 2 Students prepare for an entry-level position working with CAOTC 47A Access for Windows, Beginning 3 computer application software, including operating CAOTC 215A Microsoft Outlook for Windows 2 systems, programming, word processing, spreadsheet Subtotal Units 18 applications, desktop publishing, and telecommuni- cations. The Concentration in Computer Business Electives for CAOT Concentration Information Systems emphasizes help-desk support, while Select any THREE (3) units from the following: the Concentration in Computer Applications and Office CAOTC 34 Introduction to Computers & Applications 3 Technologies focuses on administrative support. This CAOTC 41E Excel for Windows - Beginning 1 Certificate of Achievement prepares students for an entry- CAOTC 42A, B Publisher for Windows, Levels 1, 2 1:1 level position in a variety of business settings and serves CAOTC 44D PowerPoint for Windows, Beginning 1 as a foundation for specialization as a software trainer, PC CAOTC 47B Access for Windows, Advanced 3 support specialist, software support specialist, help desk CAOTC 211 OpenOffice.org 1 technician, software/hardware salesperson, or software CAOTC 230 Adobe Acrobat for the Office 3 tester. This Associate Degree prepares students for career CAOTC 235 Microsoft Office- Expert 3 advancement once a certificate has been earned. CAOTO 272AD Work Experience - CAOT 3 Appropriate course selection also facilitates transfer in a Subtotal Units 3 related major. For more information about CBIS courses, TOTAL UNITS WITH CAOT CONCENTRATION 29-31 call (562) 938-4333 or email [email protected]; for CAOT CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: classes, call (562) 938-3033. Basic Computing and Internet Literacy Certificate REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR BOTH REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CONCENTRATIONS UNITS CAOTC 34 Intro to Computers & Applications 3 CBIS 6A Intro to IT Concepts & Applications 4 CAOTC 35 Microsoft Office- Specialist 3 CAOTO 15 Business Communications 3 CAOTC 45 Internet for Office and Personal Use or 2 Subtotal Units 7 CBIS 6A Intro to IT Concepts & Applications 4 Select ONE from the following: CBIS 6B Intermediate Business Applications 3 CAOTT 200 Beg. Typing/Keyboarding 3 CBIS 206A Internet Basics 1 CAOTT 200A Beg Typing/Keyboarding 1 1 TOTAL UNITS 8 CAOTT 233 Computer Keyboarding 1 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 2.5 minimum GPA in Subtotal Units 1-3 courses for this certificate. Complete certificate courses CHOOSE ONE AREA OF CONCENTRATION within three semesters. (CBIS OR CAOT) Microsoft Office Certificate CONCENTRATION IN COMPUTER BUSINESS REQUIRED COURSES UNITS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CBIS) CAOTC 35 Microsoft Office- Specialist 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CAOTC 235 Microsoft Office- Expert 3 CBIS 3 Operating Systems: Software and Hardware 3.5 TOTAL UNITS 6 CBIS 6B Intermediate Business Applications 3 Microsoft Access Certificate CBIS 6C Advanced Business Applications 3 CBIS 8B Visual BASIC Programming 4 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CBIS 38 Database Concepts 4 CAOTC 47A Access for Windows, Beg. 3 CBIS 206A Internet Basics 1 CAOTC 47B Access for Windows, Advanced 3 CBIS 207AD Web Construction I 2 TOTAL UNITS 6 Subtotal Units 20.5 Microsoft Excel Certificate Required Work Experience in the Computer Labs for REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CBIS Concentration: CAOTC 41E Excel for Windows-Beginning 1 †CBIS 71AD Work Experience-Comp Bus Info Sys 2 CAOTC 41F Excel for Windows-Intermediate 1 †CBIS 72AD Work Experience - Comp Bus Info Sys 3 CAOTC 41J Excel for Windows-Advanced 1 †CBIS 73AD Work Experience - Comp Bus Info Sys 4 TOTAL UNITS 3 Subtotal Units 2-4 Microsoft Word Certificate TOTAL UNITS with CBIS Concentration 30.5-34.5 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CONCENTRATION IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS CAOTC 39A Word for Windows, Beginning 1 AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY (CAOT) CAOTC 39B Word for Windows, Intermediate 1 Required Courses for CAOT Concentration: UNITS CAOTC 39C Word for Windows, Advanced 1 CAOTC 31A, B Microsoft Windows Operating System, CAOTC 39D Word for Windows, Expert 1 Levels 1, 2 1:1 TOTAL UNITS 4 CAOTC 35 Microsoft Office- Specialist 3
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REQUIRED COMPETENCY: Typing certificate of at CBIS 251 Introduction to ASP.NET 3.5 least 35 words per minute for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer CBIS 223 Unix/Linux Fundamentals 3 errors completed within the previous 12 months. CAOTO 263 Customer Service 1 CAOTO 264 Call Centers 1 COMPUTER and BUSINESS CAOTO 265 Customer Conflict Management 1 INFORMATION SYSTEMS & SP 20 Elements of Interpersonal Communication 3 Subtotal Units 5 COMPUTER SCIENCE TOTAL UNITS FOR TRACK 1 32-34 Associate in Arts/ Certificate of Achievement and/or Certificate of Accomplishment Track 2 - Programmer The CBIS Department has four Certificate of Track 2 is intended for students interested in becoming a Achievement programs and several Certificate of computer programmer. Accomplishment programs for students interested in REQUIRED COURSES FOR TRACK 2 UNITS working in the computer industry. Track 1 is intended for CBIS 3 Operating Systems: Software and Hardware 3.5 those students interested in working as help desk CBIS 6A Intro to IT Concepts & Applications 4 technicians assisting end-users resolve software and CBIS 7 Business Programming Logic & Design 3.5 hardware problems. Track 2 is intended for students CBIS 36 Systems Analysis & Design 3 interested in developing computer application software in CBIS 38 Database Concepts 4 business and industry as an entry-level computer CBIS 223 Unix/Linux Fundamentals 3 programmer on PCs, mid-range or larger sized computers. Subtotal Units 21 Track 3 is intended for students interested in a solid Choose one series of the following: foundation of programming and software engineering CBIS 8B Visual BASIC Programming 4 skills for use in Computer Science. Track 4 is intended for and students who want to know how networking is going to CBIS 208B Advanced Visual Basic Programming or 4 affect their work life, and want to understand what this CS 11 Computer Programming/C++ I 3.5 technology is all about, or are trying to find out if a and network would help their organization. It will also †CS 12 Computer Programming/C++ II or 3.5 prepare students for MS Windows Certification. The CBIS 14 Introduction to Java Programming 3.5 CBIS department offers several Certificates of and Accomplishment, many of which are also designed to CBIS 8B Visual BASIC Programming or 4 prepare the student to pass industry certification exams. CBIS 242 Introduction to Oracle: SQL 2.5 The Associate Degree will prepare students for transfer to and the four-year college or university. For more departmental CBIS 243 Program with Oracle PL/SQL 2.5 information email: [email protected] or see cbis.lbcc.edu and web site or call (562) 938-3333. CBIS 246 Oracle DBA Fundamentals 2.5 Track 1- Microcomputer Help-Desk Technician Subtotal Units 7-8 Track 1 is intended for students interested in working as a Choose one of the following alternative languages: help desk technician or in technical support of the PC CBIS 8B Visual BASIC Programming 4 systems. CS 11 Computer Programming/C++ I 3.5 REQUIRED COURSES FOR TRACK 1 UNITS CBIS 14 Introduction to Java Programming 3.5 CBIS 3 Operating Systems: Software and Hardware 3.5 CBIS 216A Introduction to C# Programming 3.5 CBIS 6A Intro to IT Concepts & Applications 4 CBIS 245 ST Database and Business Intelligence 2.5 CBIS 6B Intermediate Business Applications 3 CBIS 420 PHP & My SQL for the Web 3.5 CBIS 6C Advanced Business Applications 3 CBIS 430 Ruby on Rails Web Development 3.5 CBIS 41 Networking Fundamentals 3 CBIS 492 ST Interpretive Programming languages 2.5 CBIS 200 Computer Technician Hardware Basics 3.5 Subtotal Units 2.5-4 CBIS 206A Internet Basics 1 ELECTIVES: Choose 4 Units from classes below or CBIS 207AD Web Construction I 2 from the alternate Languages above †CBIS 260 Help Desk Concepts 1 †CBIS 71AD Work Experience-Comp Bus Info Sys 2 CBIS 270 Introduction to Information Security 1 †CBIS 72AD Work Experience-Comp Bus Info Sys 3 Subtotal Units 25 †CBIS 73AD Work Experience-Comp Bus Info Sys 4 CBIS 251 Introduction to ASP.NET 3.5 Required Work Experience in the CBIS Computer CBIS 207E Dynamic HTML Web Construction 2.5 Labs - Choose a minimum of two units: CBIS 206C World Wide Web Database Programming 2.5 †CBIS 71AD Work Experience – Comp Info Sys (60 Hours) 2 †CBIS 72AD Work Experience – Comp Info Sys (120 Hours) 3 CBIS 436A Intro to Project Management Systems 3 †CBIS 73AD Work Experience – Comp Info Sys (180 Hours) 4 Subtotal Units 4 Subtotal Units 2-4 TOTAL UNITS FOR TRACK 2 32-34.5
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Subtotal Units 8-10.5 CBIS 3 Operating Systems: Software and Hardware 3.5 Choose one of the following alternative languages: CBIS 200 Computer Technician Hardware Basics 3.5 CBIS 8B Visual BASIC Programming 4 †CBIS 71AD,72AD,or 73AD Work Experience 2-4 CS 11 Computer Programming/C++ I 3.5 TOTAL UNITS 13-15 Note: A letter grade of “C” or better must be earned in each course, and a CS 21 Introduction to Computer Science I 3.5 cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 must be maintained. All courses must be CBIS 216A Introduction to C# Programming 3.5 completed within 5 year span. CBIS 420 PHP & My SQL for the Web 3.5 Application Developer Certificate CBIS 492 ST Interpretive Programming languages 2.5 Subtotal Units 2.5-4 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CBIS 6A Intro to IT Concepts & Applications 4 ELECTIVES: Choose 5 Units from classes below †CBIS 7 Business Programming Logic & Design 3.5 †MATH 60 First Calculus Course 5 CBIS 6B Intermediate Business Applications 3 †MATH 70 Second Calculus Course 5 CBIS 6C Advanced Business Applications 3 †MATH 80 Third Calculus Course 5 CBIS 8B Visual Basic Programming 4 †MATH 55A Discrete Mathematics I 4 †CBIS 71AD Work Experience 2 †MATH 55B Discrete Mathematics II 3 TOTAL UNITS 19.5 †PHYS 3A Physics for Sci & Eng-Mechanics 5 †PHYS 3B Physics for Sci & Eng - E & M 4 Information Security Certificate †PHYS 3C Physics for Sci and Eng – Modern Physics 4 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CS 51 Introduction to Computer Architecture 3.5 CBIS 41 Networking Fundamentals 3 †CS 52 Introduction to Software Engineering 3.5 CBIS 220 i-Net+ Internet Technologies 3 Subtotal Units 5 CBIS 270 Introduction to Information Security 1 TOTAL UNITS FOR TRACK 3 34-38 CBIS 271 Network Security Fundamentals 3 Track 4 - Networking TOTAL UNITS 10 This area of concentration is to prepare students for a job Recommended but not required course(s): as a network professional and for students who want to CBIS 223 Unix/Linux Fundamentals 3 know how networking is going to affect their work life, CBIS 225 MS Windows Client OS 2.5 and want to understand what this technology is all about, CBIS 226 MS Windows Server OS 2.5 or are trying to find out if a network would help their CBIS 227 MS Windows Networking 2.5 organization. It will also prepare students for CompTIA, CBIS 235A Linux Server Administration 3.5 Network+, and MS Windows Certification. CBIS 235B Linux Networking & Security 3.5 REQUIRED COURSES FOR TRACK 4 UNITS Java Web Programmer Certificate CBIS 3 Operating Systems: Software and Hardware 3.5 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CBIS 6A Intro to IT Concepts & Applications 4
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†CBIS 7 Business Programming Logic & Design 3.5 CULINARY ARTS CBIS 14 Introduction to Java Programming 3.5 Associate in Science and/or Certificate of Achievement CBIS 38 Database Concepts 4 or Certificate of Accomplishment CBIS 220 i-Net+ Internet Technologies 3 Students will learn the skills for all phases of cooking for CBIS 207AD Web Construction I 2 institutional, restaurant, airline catering, convention TOTAL UNITS 16 center, cruise line, supermarket, and hotel restaurant type Microsoft Windows System Administration Certificate food operations. It is appropriate for students currently REQUIRED COURSES UNITS employed to enhance their skills in food services. For CBIS 225 Microsoft Windows Client OS (F) 2.5 more departmental information call (562) 938-4328 or CBIS 226 Microsoft Windows Server OS (F) 2.5 938-4502. CBIS 227 Microsoft Windows Networking (SP) 2.5 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CBIS 228 Microsoft Windows Directory Services 2.5 F_N 250 Nutrition for Culinary Arts 2 CBIS 229 Microsoft ISA Server 2.5 CULAR 20 App Food Serv Sanit in Hotel/Rstr Mgt 3 TOTAL UNITS 12.5 CULAR 200AD Introduction to Chocolate 1 Oracle Developer Associate Certificate CULAR 204 Introduction to Baking 5 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CULAR 213A Food Preparation 1 11.5 CBIS 38 Database Concepts 4 †CULAR 213B Food Preparation 2 11.5 CBIS 242 Introduction to Oracle: SQL 2.5 †CULAR 213C Food Preparation 3 11.5 CBIS 243 Program with Oracle PL/SQL 2.5 Subtotal Units 45.5 TOTAL UNITS 9 Complete a minimum of six (6) units from the following: Oracle Developer Professional Certificate †CULAR 271AD Work Experience: Food Services 2:2:2 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Subtotal Units 6 CBIS 36 System Design and Analysis 3 TOTAL UNITS 51.5 CBIS 38 Database Concepts 4 RECOMMENDED but not required courses: CBIS 242 Introduction to Oracle: SQL 2.5 †CULAR 205 Baking and Pastry I 5 CBIS 243 Program with Oracle PL/SQL 2.5 †CULAR 206 Baking and Pastry II 5 CBIS 244 Oracle Forms: Build Internet Apps I 2.5 CULAR 207 Commercial Cake Decorating 5 TOTAL UNITS 14.5 CULAR 214 Professional Gourmet Cooking 2 Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Associate CULAR 215 Commercial Formal Buffet 2 Certificate THRFB 18 Introduction to Culinary Preparation 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS THRFB 19 Food & Beverage Purchasing/Plan/Control 3 CBIS 38 Database Concepts 4 CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: CBIS 242 Introduction to Oracle: SQL 2.5 Hotel, Restaurant: Institutional Cooking 1 Certificate CBIS 246 Oracle DBA Fundamentals 2.5 TOTAL UNITS 9 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS Web Construction Certificate CULAR 201A Hotel, Restaurant: Institutional Cooking 1 8 TOTAL UNITS 8 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CBIS 207AD Web Construction I 2 Hotel, Restaurant: Institutional Cooking 2 Certificate CBIS 220 i-Net+ Internet Technologies 3 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CBIS 207E Dynamic HTML Web Construction 2.5 CULAR 201B Hotel, Restaurant: Institutional Cooking 2 8 CBIS 206C World Wide Web Database Programming 2.5 TOTAL UNITS 8 CBIS 211AD Web Construction II 2 TOTAL UNITS 12 Introduction to Baking Certificate Recommended but not required course(s): REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CBIS 6A Intro to IT Concepts & Applications 4 CULAR 204 Intro to Baking 5 CBIS 41 Networking Fundamentals 3 TOTAL UNITS 5 Windows Network Administrator Certificate Introduction to Chocolate Certificate REQUIRED COURSES UNITS REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CBIS 3 Operating Systems: Software and Hardware 3.5 CULAR 200AD Introduction to Chocolate 1 CBIS 41 Networking Fundamentals 3 TOTAL UNITS 1 CBIS 212 Wireless Communications 1.5 Baking and Pastry 1 Certificate CBIS 225 Microsoft Windows Client OS 2.5 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CBIS 226 Microsoft Windows Server OS 2.5 CULAR 204 Introduction to Baking 5 CBIS 227 Microsoft Windows Networking 2.5 CULAR 205 Baking and Pastry 1 5 TOTAL UNITS 16.5 TOTAL UNITS 10
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Baking and Pastry 2 Certificate CAOTC 39A Word for Windows - Beginning 1 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CAOTC 41E Excel for Windows - Beginning 1 CULAR 204 Introduction to Baking 5 CAOTC 45 Internet for Office and Personal Use 2 †CULAR 206 Baking and Pastry 2 5 CAOTC 215A Microsoft Outlook for Windows 2 TOTAL UNITS 10 CAOTC 250A, B Data Entry - Levels 1, 2 3:3 CAOTO 15 Business Communications 3 Commercial Cake Decorating Certificate CAOTO 260 Business Telephone Procedures 1 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CAOTO 261 Business English 3 CULAR 207 Commercial Cake Decorating 5 CAOTO 262 Software skills for the Workplace 1 TOTAL UNITS 5 CAOTO 263 Customer Service 1 Food Preparation 1 Certificate CAOTO 264 Call Centers 1 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CAOTO 265 Customer Conflict Management 1 CULAR 213A Food Preparation 1 11.5 CAOTT 209AB Speed/Accuracy Bldg for Typists 1 TOTAL UNITS 11.5 Subtotal Units 25 Food Preparation 2 Certificate ELECTIVES Select any THREE (3) units from the following: REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CAOTC 31B Microsoft Windows Operat System, Advanced 1 †CULAR 213B Food Preparation 2 11.5 CAOTC 34 Introduction to Computers & Applications 3 TOTAL UNITS 11.5 CAOTC 35 Microsoft Office- Specialist 3 Food Preparation 3 Certificate CAOTC 39B, C, D Word for Windows 1:1:1 CAOTC 41F, J Excel for Windows, Levels 2, 3 1:1 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CAOTC 47A Access for Windows, Beginning 3 †CULAR 213C Food Preparation 3 11.5 CAOTC 47 B Access for Windows, Advanced 3 TOTAL UNITS 11.5 CAOTC 211 OpenOffice.org 1 Nutrition for Culinary Arts Certificate CAOTC 230 Adobe Acrobat for the Office 3 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CAOTC 235 Microsoft Office-Expert 3 F_N250 Nutrition for Culinary Arts 2 CAOTO 30 Business Calculating Machines 2 TOTAL UNITS 2 CAOTO 216 Proofreading Skills 1 CAOTO 272AD Work Experience - CAOT 3 Professional Gourmet Cooking Certificate CAOTT 209AB Speed/Accuracy Bldg for Typists 1 REQUIRED COURSE UNITS MKTG 40 Salesmanship 3 CULAR 214 Professional Gourmet Cooking 2 Subtotal Units 3 TOTAL UNITS 2 TOTAL UNITS 28 Commercial Formal Buffet Certificate REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Typing certificate of at least 30 words per minute for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CULAR 215 Commercial Formal Buffet 2 errors by the end of the program. Data entry certificate of TOTAL UNITS 2 at least 9,000 keystrokes per hour and at least 98 percent accuracy on a 5-minute test within the previous 12 Food Service Sanitation Certificate months. REQUIRED COURSE UNITS CULAR 20 App Food Serv Sanit in Hotel/Rstr Mgmt 3 CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: TOTAL UNITS 3 Basic Customer Service Certificate REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CUSTOMER SERVICE CAOTC 250A Data Entry – Level 1 3 CAOTC 250B Data Entry – Level 2 3 REPRESENTATIVE CAOTO 260 Business Telephone Procedures 1 Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Arts or CAOTO 262 Software Skills for the Workplace 1 Certificate of Accomplishment CAOTO 263 Customer Service 1 Students prepare for a customer service representative CAOTO 264 Call Centers 1 position in a call center or walk-in service center by CAOTO 265 Customer Conflict Management 1 developing essential skills for telephone and written TOTAL UNITS 11 communication, computer proficiency, data entry, time REQUIRED COMPETENCY: Data entry certificate of at management, and successful customer interactions. This least 9,000 keystrokes per hour and at least 98% accuracy Certificate of Achievement prepares students for a career on a 5-minute test within the previous 12 months. in customer service and serves as a foundation for specialization. This Associate degree prepares students for Basic Data Entry Certificate career advancement once a certificate has been earned. REQUIRED COURSES UNITS For more information regarding courses, call (562) 938- CAOTC 250A Data Entry – Level 1 3 3033. CAOTC 250B Data Entry – Level 2 3 CAOTT 209AB Speed/Accuracy Bldg for Typists 1 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS TOTAL UNITS 7 CAOTC 31A Microsoft Windows Operat System, Beg 1
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REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Typing certificate of at Subtotal Units (for Semester 2) 8 least 40 words per minute for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer Semester 3 errors completed within the previous 12 months. Data †DANCE 11AB Intermediate Ballet (1st semester) 1 entry certificate of at least 9,000 keystrokes per hour and DANCE 17AB Inter. Modern Dance (1st semester) 1 at 98 percent accuracy on a 5-minute test within the †DANCE 21AB Intermediate Dance-Jazz (1st semester) 1 previous 12 months. Completion of certificate courses †DANCE 31AB Choreography I (1st semester) or 1 with a minimum grade of “B” in each course. †DANCE 41/1 Dance Performance (1st semester) or 0.5 Microsoft Office Certificate †DANCE 41/2 Dance Performance (1st semester) or 1 †DANCE 41/3 Dance Performance(1st semester) or 1.5 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS st CAOTC 35 Microsoft Office-Specialist 3 †DANCE 41AD Dance Performance (1 semester) 2 CAOTC 235 Microsoft Office-Expert 3 Select ONE of the following courses: TOTAL UNITS 6 TART 42AD Stage Lighting 2 Microsoft Excel Certificate TART 43 Costume Crafts 2 TART 55 Stage Makeup 2 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Subtotal Units (for Semester 3) 6.5-8 CAOTC 41E Excel for Windows-Beginning 1 CAOTC 41F Excel for Windows-Intermediate 1 Semester 4 CAOTC 41J Excel for Windows-Advanced 1 †DANCE 11AB Intermediate Ballet (2nd semester) 1 nd TOTAL UNITS 3 DANCE 17AB Inter. Modern Dance (2 semester) 1 nd Microsoft Word Certificate †DANCE 21AB Intermediate Jazz (2 semester) 1 †DANCE 32AB Choreography II (2nd semester) 1 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS †DANCE 41AD Dance Performance 2 CAOTC 39A Word for Windows, Beginning 1 †DANCE 41/1 Dance Performance (1st semester) or 0.5 CAOTC 39B Word for Windows, Intermediate 1 †DANCE 41/2 Dance Performance (1st semester) or 1 CAOTC 39C Word for Windows, Advanced 1 †DANCE 41/3 Dance Performance(1st semester) or 1.5 CAOTC 39D Word for Windows, Expert 1 TOTAL UNITS 4 Select ONE of the following courses: †DANCE 6AB Intermediate Tap 1 REQUIRED COMPETENCY: Typing certificate of at †DANCE 13AD Turns 1 least 35 words per minute for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer DANCE 18AD Folk and Ethnic Dance 1 errors completed within the previous 12 months. †DANCE 60AD Special Projects in Dance 1 Subtotal Units (for Semester 4) 5.5-7 DANCE TOTAL UNITS 26-29 Associate in Arts Students learn an appreciation of dance as an art form as DATA ENTRY well as instruction in dance technique, choreography and Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Arts or aesthetics. Students are also provided partial lower Certificate of Accomplishment division preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate degree Students prepare for an entry-level data-entry position by in this field. This Associate Degree will prepare students learning to enter data accurately and rapidly from for careers in body therapies, dance, and teaching or documents or during customer service calls, use database dance studio operation. For more departmental software, and operate calculating machines. This information call (562) 938-4563 or 938-4383. Certificate of Achievement prepares students for an entry- REQUIRED COURSES UNITS level position in a variety of office settings and serves as a Semester 1 foundation for specialization. The program is designed to DANCE 1 Dance Forms Through the Ages 3 build employment skills quickly. This Associate degree st DANCE 10AB Fundamental of Ballet (1 semester) 1 prepares students for career advancement once a st DANCE 14AB Beginning Modern Dance (1 semester) 1 certificate has been earned. For more departmental st DANCE 20AB Beginning Jazz Dance (1 semester) 1 information call (562) 938-3033. Subtotal Units (for Semester 1) 6 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Semester 2 CAOTC 31A Microsoft Windows Operating System, Beg 1 DANCE 10AB Fundamental of Ballet (2nd semester) 1 CAOTC 41E Excel for Windows - Beginning 1 DANCE 12AD Conditioning for Dance-Pilates Method 1 CAOTC 47A Access for Windows, Beginning 3 DANCE 14AB Beginning Modern Dance (2nd semester)1 CAOTC 250A, B Data Entry - Levels 1, 2 3:3 DANCE 20AB Beginning Jazz Dance (2nd semester) 1 CAOTO 30 Business Calculating Machines 2 *TART 1 Acting 1-Introduction to Acting or 3 CAOTO 263 Customer Service 1 FILM 1 Intro to Film 3 CAOTT 201 Intermediate Typing/Keyboarding 2 Select ONE of the following courses: CAOTT 209AB Speed/Accuracy Bldg for Typists 1 DANCE 3AD Musical Theatre Dance 1 Subtotal Units 17 DANCE 5AB Beginning Tap 1 REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Typing certificate of at DANCE 8AD Stretch and Relaxation 1 least 45 words per minute for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer DANCE 33AD Dance Choreography Workshop 1 errors by the end of the program. Data entry certificate of Consult guides available in Counseling Centers for specific general education and required grades.
66 Curriculum Guides at least 9,000 keystrokes per hour for 5 minutes with at related major. For more information regarding: least 98 percent accuracy within the previous 12 months. Journalism classes call (562) 938-4282 or 938-4036 or Business calculating machines certificate of at least 170 email [email protected]. keystrokes per minute for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer errors by the end of the program. REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR BOTH CONCENTRATIONS ELECTIVES Select THREE (3) units from the following courses: REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CAOTC 31B Microsoft Windows Operating System, Adv 1 *JOURN 1A Introduction to Desktop Publication 3 CAOTC 34 Introduction to Computers & Applications 3 JOURN 25 Free-Lance Writing 3 CAOTC 35 Microsoft Office- Specialist 3 Subtotal Units 6 CAOTC 39A, B, C, D Word for Windows Concentration in Writing/Publishing Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 1:1:1:1 Select TWELVE (12) units from the following: CAOTC 41F, J Excel for Windows, Levels 2, 3 1:1 *JOURN 1B Introduction to DesktopMedia Publication 3 CAOTC 47B Access for Windows, Advanced 3 JOURN 5 Introduction to Public Relations 3 CAOTC 215A Microsoft Outlook for Windows 2 JOURN 6AD Working on the Magazine 3:3 CAOTC 246 Financial Applications 3 †JOURN 20 Beginning Newswriting and Reporting 3 CAOTO 216 Proofreading Skills 1 JOURN 71-73AD Work Experience – Journalism 2-4 CAOTO 272AD Work Experience - CAOT 3 JOURN 80AD Working on the Newspaper 3:3 CAOTT 202 Advanced Typing/Keyboarding 2 JOURN 85AD Editor Training 3:3 CAOTT 209AB Speed/Accuracy Bldg for Typists 1 Subtotal Units 12 Subtotal Units 3 TOTAL UNITS with WRITING/PUBLISHING CON 18 TOTAL UNITS 20 CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING Basic Data Entry Certificate SCIENCES REQUIRED COURSES UNITS (RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY) CAOTC 250A Data Entry – Level 1 3 Associate in Science and/or Certificate of Achievement CAOTC 250B Data Entry – Level 2 3 or Certificate of Accomplishment CAOTT 209AB Speed/Accuracy Bldg for Typists 1 The Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program at Long Beach TOTAL UNITS 7 City College is dedicated to providing high-quality REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Typing certificate of at education and clinical practicum to qualified students. It is least 40 words per minute for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer responsive to the diverse needs of the local medical errors completed within the previous 12 months. Data community. It specializes in the education and training entry certificate of at least 9,000 keystrokes per hour and that lead to entry-level employment as a competent, at least 98 percent accuracy on a 5-minute test within the ethical health care professional, and an Associate of previous 12 months. Completion of certificate courses Science Degree. The program emphasizes the necessity of with a minimum grade of “B” in each course. professional development and lifelong learning. For Microsoft Access Certificate additional departmental information call (562) 938-4166. REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Prerequisite Courses CAOTC 47A Access for Windows, Beginning 3 The following courses must be completed within five CAOTC 47B Access for Windows, Advanced 3 years prior to the first Spring Semester of the program: TOTAL UNITS 6 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS *ANAT 41 Anatomy & Physiology 5 DESKTOP/MEDIA PUBLISHING AH 60 Medical Terminology 3 Associate in Arts/Certificate of Achievement AH 61 Integration of Patient Care 2 Students learn to write, design, and produce publications TOTAL UNITS 10 (websites, fliers, brochures, newsletters, in-house FIRST YEAR magazines) using computer publishing techniques. The Spring Semester program prepares students to work on newspapers, †DMI 10 Introduction to Radiologic Technology 3 magazines, in advertising agencies or in other Subtotal Units 3 environments involving desktop/media publishing or to Summer Session work on a free-lance basis. For successful employment, †DMI 20 Introduction to Radiologic Physics 3 you should be able to type 30+ words a minute, write with Subtotal Units 3 a proficiency equal to placement in ENGL 1, and have a basic understanding of the principles of color and design Fall Semester theory. This Certificate of Achievement prepares students *#General Ed. Course (see explanation in footnote) 3 for an entry-level position in a variety of business settings *#General Ed. Course (see explanation in footnote) 3 and serves as a foundation for specialization. This Computer Class. Any class which satisfies computer Associate degree prepares students for career portion of Information Competency Requirement for advancement once a certificate has been earned. graduation. Recommended course: COMIS 1. For Appropriate course selection also facilitates transfer in a
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complete listing see General Education Course Pattern # Specific General Education courses required: † ENGL 1 Guide. 1-4 or 105, Sp 10, 20 or 30, Psych 1, Humanities (any course †DMI 11 Radiographic Techniques 1 that meets the Associate Degree requirement) and 1 unit †DMI 12 Contrast Fluoroscope/Radiographic Proced 3 of P.E (two half-unit (.5) P.E. courses). †DMI 21 Applied Radiological Physics 2 †DMI 30 Positioning for General Diagnostic Radiography 3 DIESEL MECHANICS †DMI 40A Clinical Radiography 2.5 Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Science Subtotal Units 18.5-21.5 Students prepare for entry-level jobs in the diesel Spring Semester mechanics/heavy equipment industry. For more †*DMI 60 Radiologic Pathology 3 departmental information call (562) 938-3071 or 938- †DMI 24 Radiation: Biology & Protection 3 3054. †DMI 31 Positioning for Cranial Radiography 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS †DMI 40B Clinical Radiography 6 REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR BOTH OPTIONS: Subtotal Units 15 CAOTC 31A Microsoft Windows Operating System, Beg 1 CAOTT 200A Beginning Typing/Keyboarding 1 1 SECOND YEAR DIESL 391B Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems 5 Summer Session Subtotal Units 7 † DMI 40C Clinical Radiography 6 Subtotal Units 6 COMPLETE OPTION 1 or OPTION 2 OPTION 1: Fall Semester AMECH 424 Automotive Air Conditioning 3 *#General Ed. Course (see explanation in footnote) 3 DIESL 281 Detroit Diesel Engines 10 †AH 222 Intravenous Therapy 1 DIESL 282 Cummins Four Cycle Engine 10 †DMI 15 Computer Applications in Radiology 3 †DMI 40D Clinical Radiography 11 †DIESL 283 Powered Systems 10 Subtotal Units 18 †DIESL 284 Highway Transport 10 Spring Semester Subtotal Units 43 *# General Ed. Course (see explanation in footnote) 3 TOTAL UNITS FOR OPTION 1 50 †DMI 14 Trends & Self-Assessment. in Rad. Tech. 3 OPTION 2: †DMI 40E Clinical Radiography 11 AMECH 424 Automotive Air Conditioning 3 †DMI 61 Fluoroscopy 2 DIESL 289 Caterpillar 3406 & 3116 Engine 10 Subtotal Units 19 DIESL 290 C.A.T Transmissions & Final Drive 10 TOTAL UNITS (in program) 82.5-85.5 DIESL 291 C.A.T Hydraulics 10 TOTAL UNITS(including prerequisite courses) 92.5-95.5 DIESL 292 C.A.T Chassis & Electrical 10 RECOMMENDED courses but not required: Subtotal Units 43 †DMI 62 Mammography 3.5 TOTAL UNITS FOR OPTION 2 50 LEARN 11 Learning and Academic Strategies 2 RECOMMENDED Courses but not required: CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: For Option 1: WELD 400AD Welding (General) 2 Radiologic Technology Fluoroscopy Permit Certificate For Option 2: (Must be licensed CRT or in Second Year of Diagnostic WELD 460AD Welding (Acetylene Gas) 2 Medical Imaging Program) REQUIRED COURSE UNITS DIETETICS PROGRAM †DMI 61 Fluoroscopy 2 Dietetic Service Supervisor/Dietetic TOTAL UNITS 2 Technician Mammography Certificate Associate in Arts and/or Certificate of Achievement (Must be licensed CRT or in Second Year of Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program) This program is designed to train students to be employed REQUIRED COURSE UNITS as Dietetic Service Supervisors and Dietetic Technicians †DMI 62 Mammography 3.5 who function as managers/supervisors and nutritional care TOTAL UNITS 3.5 specialists in the dietary departments of hospitals or other health care facilities. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Certificate REQUIRED COURSE UNITS DIETETIC SERVICE SUPERVISOR: †DMI 401Physical Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imag. 3 The Dietetic Service Supervisor is the food service †DMI 402 MR Imaging Procedures 3 director of a health care facility, is a member of the †DMI 403 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3 dietetic team, functioning under the supervision of a †DMI 404 MRI Pathology 3 Registered Dietitian, Dietetic Technician or administrator. †DMI 405AB MRI Clinical Practicum 2.5 This program is the state approved program meeting TOTAL UNITS 14.5 federal OBRA and Title 22 requirements of the California State Licensing Regulation for food service supervisors in Consult guides available in Counseling Centers for specific general education and required grades.
68 Curriculum Guides general acute care hospitals, acute psychiatric hospitals, A Certificate of Achievement in this program is not skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities. available without also earning the Associate Degree. It is Upon successful completion of the program, the student is recommended to take the required courses in the sequence eligible to apply for a Dietetic Service Supervisor outlined. Certificate. The student may also receive the Associate in Arts degree if the graduation requirements are completed. RECOMMENDED but not required courses: F_N 26 Nutrition for the Active Person 1 DIETETIC TECHNICIAN: F_N 233 Special Topics in Health Care Dietetics 1 The Dietetic Technician is a nutritional counselor and is a F_N 250 Nutrition for Culinary Arts 2 member of the dietetic health care team, functioning F_N 253 Food Handler Certification 1 under the direction of a Registered Dietitian. Approved by F_N 255A-D Special Topics in Nutrition 1:1:1:1 the American Dietetic Association, this program instructs F_N 256 Weight Control & Energy Balance 2 the student in nutritional care, teaching techniques, F_N 260A-D Cultural Foods 1.5:1.5:1.5:1.5 nutrition principles, diet modification, nutritional F_N 261AD Creative Cooking▲ 1:1:1:1 counseling and food service management. Dietetic F_N 262AD Meal Preparation for 1 & 2 Persons▲1.5:1.5:1.5:1.5 Technicians are trained to function as nutritional care F_N 361AD Creative Cooking▲ 0.5:0.5:0.5:0.5 specialists in the dietary departments of hospitals, clinics NOTE: Any 300 band course in Food and Nutrition can and other health care facilities. For the Dietetic be applied as an elective to the degree or certificate in this Technician Program, students must fulfill the Associate program. Degree requirements (by completing the Certificates of Achievement for both the Service Supervisor and the DRAFTING - ARCHITECTURAL Technician programs and the graduation requirements). (Occupational Program) The students will then have earned both the Associate Degree and the TWO Certificate of Achievements. The Associate in Science/Certificate of Achievement student is eligible to take the American Dietetic Students learn entry-level job skills in architectural Association Registration Board Commission on Dietetic drafting. This Associate Degree will prepare students for a Registration Exam to become a Registered Dietetic design-related career. The Core Skills Career Certificate Technician. will prepare students for an entry-level position as an For further information, please call (562) 938-4550 or architectural drafter trainee in a variety of design 938-4193. profession settings and will serve as a foundation for specialization. The Advanced Skills Career Certificate DIETETIC SERVICE SUPERVISOR PROGRAM will prepare students for an advanced position as an REQUIRED COURSES UNITS architectural drafter or senior draftsman in a variety of F_N 20 Nutrition & Life 3 design professional settings and will serve as a foundation F_N 21 Food Selection & Meal Preparation 4 for specialization. For more departmental information call F_N 224 Sanitation, Safety & Equipment 3 (562) 938-4718. F_N 225 Intro. Food Service & Work Organization 3 F_N 227 Supervision & Training Tech. 3 ASSOCIATE DEGREE F_N 228 Food Production Management 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS F_N 230AC Clinical Field Exp. I (2 semesters req) 2:2 ARCHT 60 Architectural Design or 8 F_N 231 Menu Planning & Food Purchasing 3 ARCHT 61 Architectural Design 4 F_N 232 Diet Therapy 3 and TOTAL UNITS 29 ARCHT 62 Architectural Design 4
NOTE: Completion of these courses entitles student to a †ARCHT 64 Architectural Design or 8 Dietetic Service Supervisor Certificate of Achievement, †ARCHT 65 Architectural Design 4 approved by the California State Department of Health and Services. Dietetic Service Supervisor completers must †ARCHT 66 Architectural Design 4 take the Dietetic Service Supervisor competency examination. †ARCHT 70AB Architectural Design or 8 †ARCHT 71AD Architectural Design 4:4 DIETETIC TECHNICIAN PROGRAM TOTAL UNITS 24 Complete the Dietetic Service Supervisor Program required courses (above 29 units) and the following CORE SKILLS CERTIFICATE OF courses: UNITS ACHIEVEMENT REQUIREMENTS †F_N 234 Advanced Nutrition Care 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS F_N 235 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 ARCHT 60 Architectural Design or 8 †F_N 236 Dietetic Seminar 1 ARCHT 61 Architectural Design 4 F_N 240AC Clinical Field Exp II (2 semesters req) 2:2 and Subtotal Units 11 ARCHT 62 Architectural Design 4 Subtotal Units (Courses from Dietetic Service Supervisor Program) 29 †ARCHT 64 Architectural Design or 8 TOTAL UNITS 40 †ARCHT 65 Architectural Design 4 and
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†ARCHT 66 Architectural Design 4 in a variety of design professional settings and will serve DRAFT 201 Intro to Drafting or 4 as a foundation for specialization. DRAFT 202AD AutoCAD 1, Fundamentals 3 For more departmental information call (562) 938-4718. TOTAL UNITS 19-20 ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Recommended Courses for Core Skills Career Complete a minimum of Twenty (20) units from the Certificate: courses listed below with an overall grade point DRAFT203AD AutoCAD II, Advanced Concepts or 3 average of 2.0 (“C” average) in the drafting courses. †DRAFT 204 3D Visualization/Animation 4 UNITS ADVANCED SKILLS CERTIFICATE OF †DRAFT 51A Industrial Drafting I 3 ACHIEVEMENT REQUIREMENTS †DRAFT 51B Industrial Drafting II 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS †DRAFT 52A Advanced Industrial Drafting 3 ARCHT 60 Architectural Design or 8 †DRAFT 52B Descriptive Geometry 3 ARCHT 61 Architectural Design 4 DRAFT 60 Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing 3 DRAFT 201 Introduction to Drafting 4 and ARCHT 62 Architectural Design 4 DRAFT 202AD AutoCAD I, Fundamentals 3 †DRAFT 203AD AutoCAD II, Advanced Concepts 3 †ARCHT 64 Architectural Design or 8 TOTAL UNITS 20 †ARCHT 65 Architectural Design 4 and CORE SKILLS CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT †ARCHT 66 Architectural Design 4 REQUIREMENTS
†ARCHT 70AB Architectural Design or 8 Complete a minimum of Eighteen (18) units from the †ARCHT 71AD Architectural Design 4:4 courses listed below with an overall grade point average of 2.0 (“C” average) in the drafting courses. DRAFT 201 Introduction to Drafting or 4 UNITS DRAFT 202AD AutoCAD 1, Fundamentals 3 †DRAFT 51A Industrial Drafting I 3 Subtotal Units 27-28 †DRAFT 51B Industrial Drafting II 3 Select SIX (6) units from the following: †DRAFT 52A Advanced Industrial Drafting 3 †CARP 311, 312 Carpentry 1 & 2 or 3:3 †DRAFT 52B Descriptive Geometry 3 ELECT 277 Blueprint Reading for Electricians 3 DRAFT 60 Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing 3 CARP 440 Blueprint Reading for Construction Trade 3 DRAFT 201 Introduction to Drafting 4 Any course from Construction Trades Department DRAFT 202AD AutoCAD I, Fundamentals 3 Subtotal Units 6 †DRAFT 203AD AutoCAD II, Advanced Concepts 3 TOTAL UNITS 18 Select THREE -FOUR (3-4) units from the following:
†*MATH 130 Intermediate Algebra 5 ADVANCED SKILLS CERTIFICATE OF or ACHIEVEMNT REQUIREMENTS *A more advanced level of Mathematics Subtotal Units 3-5 Complete a minimum of Thirty Two-Thirty Four (32- TOTAL UNITS 36-39 34) units from the courses listed below with an overall grade point average of 2.0 (“C” average) in the Recommended Courses for Advanced Skills Career drafting courses. UNITS Certificate: †DRAFT 51A Industrial Drafting I 3 DRAFT 203AD AutoCAD II, Adv. Concepts or 3:3:3:3 †DRAFT 51B Industrial Drafting II 3 †DRAFT 204 3D Visualization/Animation 4 †DRAFT 52A Advanced Industrial Drafting 3 †DRAFT 52B Descriptive Geometry 3 DRAFTING - Mechanical Design DRAFT 60 Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing 3 (Occupational Program) DRAFT 201 Introduction to Drafting 4 Associate in Science/Certificate of Achievement or DRAFT 202AD AutoCAD I, Fundamentals 3 Certificate of Accomplishment DRAFT 203AD AutoCAD II, Advanced Concepts 3 Students learn entry-level job skills in mechanical drafting DRAFT 204 3D Visualization/Animations 4 and design. The Associate Degree will prepare students MACHT 50A Machine Tool Operation and Practices 3 for a mechanical-design-related career, and appropriate †MACHT 50B Machine Tool Operation and Practices 3 course selection will facilitate transfer to a professional Subtotal Units 29 degree program. The Core Skills Career Certificate will Select THREE (3) - FIVE (5) units from the following: prepare students for an entry-level position as a †*MATH 130 Intermediate Algebra 5 mechanical drafter trainee in a variety of design or professional settings and will serve as a foundation for †*A more advanced level of Mathematics 3-5 specialization. The Advanced Skills Career Certificate Subtotal Units 3-5 will prepare student for an advanced position as a TOTAL UNITS 32-34 mechanical drafter or intermediate level drafting position
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RECOMMENDED course but not required: experience requirements. This program also meets the DRAFT 273AD Work Experience-Mechanical Design 4 standards set by the California Department of TEC 60AD Comp. Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) 3:3:3:3 Apprenticeship Standards towards the current California Electrician Certification testing. Once a student has CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: completed the program, that student will be allowed to AutoCAD I, Fundamentals Certificate (108 Hrs) register to take the Electrician’s Certification Exam. For REQUIRED COURSES UNITS more departmental information call (562) 938-4505. DRAFT 202AD AutoCAD 1, Fundamentals 3 California Division of Apprenticeship Standards approved TOTAL UNITS 3 school: #101. STUDENTS MAY FOLLOW EITHER: AutoCAD II, Advanced Certificate (108 Hrs) COURSES- DAY PROGRAM UNITS REQUIRED COURSES UNITS REQUIRED 40 DRAFT 203AD AutoCAD II, Advanced Concepts 3 ELECTIVES 5 TOTAL UNITS 3 COURSES-NIGHT PROGRAM AutoCAD III, Visualization, Rendering, Animation REQUIRED 37.5 Certificate (108 Hrs) ELECTIVES 7.5 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS TOTAL 45 DRAFT 204 3D Visualization/Animation 4 DAY PROGRAM TOTAL UNITS 4 RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF CLASSES UNITS CAD Professional Certificate (324 Hrs) #LEARN 11 Learning & Academic Strategies 2 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS ELECT 253 OSHA Standards for Construction Safety 2 DRAFT 202AD AutoCAD 1, Fundamentals 3 %ELECT 41 Technical Applications of Minicomputers 2 DRAFT 203AD AutoCAD II, Advanced Concepts 3 ELECT 200A First Semester Industrial Electricity 8 DRAFT 204 3D Visualization/Animation 4 †*ELECT 225 Algebra & Trigonometry for Technicians 4 TOTAL UNITS 10 †ELECT 200B Second Semester Industrial Electricity 8 3D Studio MAX-Modeling Technician †ELECT 200C Third Semester Industrial Electricity 8 Certificate (324 Hrs) †ELECT 435A Electrical Motor Control 1 2 †ELECT 200D Fourth Semester Industrial Electricity 8 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Subtotal Units 40 DRAFT 251AD 3D Modeling for Technical Animation 3 and TOTAL UNITS 3 Complete the remaining 5.0 units from the Electrical 3D Studio MAX-Texture & Lighting Technician Program Electives list. These electives can be taken at any Certificate (108 Hrs) time during the program as long as the prerequisites for REQUIRED COURSES UNITS the desired class have been met. 5 DRAFT 252AD Texture/Lighting–Tech Animation 3 TOTAL UNITS 45 TOTAL UNITS 3 Electrical Program ELECTIVES 3D Studio MAX-Animation Technician (Day & Night Programs) Certificate (108 Hrs) CISCO 250 Network Cabling Installation 1 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CISCO 251 Cisco Networking I, Introduction 3 DRAFT 253AD 3D Technical Animation & Production 3 ELECT 41 Technical Applications of Minicomputers 2 TOTAL UNITS 3 †ELECT 224 Electrical Motors and Transformers 3 †ELECT 226 Solid State Fundamentals for Electricians 3 3D Studio MAX-Technical Design Animator †ELECT 227 D.C. Variable Speed Drives 3 Certificate (324 Hrs) †ELECT 229 Industrial Drive Systems 3 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS ELECT 230A, B, C Robotics Technology (3 units each) DRAFT 251AD 3D Modeling for Technical Animation 3 (these three classes may be taken out of sequence) 3 DRAFT 252AD Texture/Lighting–Technical Animation3 ELECT 261 Introduction to Renewable Energy 3 DRAFT 253AD 3D Technical Animation & Production 3 ELECT 271 Electrical Cost Estimating 3 TOTAL UNITS 9 ELECT 275 Electrical Pipe Bending (A) 0.5 †ELECT 276 Electrical Pipe Bending (B) 0.5 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY †ELECT 277 Blueprint Reading for Electricians 3 Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Science ELECT 280 Traffic Signals Systems 1 3 or Certificate of Accomplishment ELECT 283 Traffic Systems Communications 3 †ELECT 284 Traffic Signal Controllers & Digital Sys 3 Students prepare for entry-level employment in numerous †ELECT 435B Electrical Motor Control (B) 2 electrical and electrically related trades. Upon completion of the Electrical Technology program, the student will be NIGHT PROGRAM able to install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF CLASSES UNITS and systems in a safe and workmanlike manner. The #LEARN 11 Learning & Academic Strategies 2 California Contractor’s License requirements recognize ELECT 202 Electrical Mathematics 3 the courses listed below as partial fulfillment of the
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ELECT 253 OSHA Standards for Construction Safety 2 ENGINEERING %ELECT 41 Technical Applications of Minicomputers 2 Associate in Science +ELECT 204 Fundamentals of D.C. Electricity 3 +Must enroll in ELECT 204 and 210A concurrently This field of concentration is designed to recognize partial +ELECT 210A Laboratory Practices 1 1 fulfillment of the requirements for transfer with junior †*ELECT 225 Algebra & Trigonometry for Technician 4 standing for students seeking a baccalaureate degree in +†ELECT 209 Fundamentals of Motors and Generators 3 engineering. This Associate Degree will facilitate transfer +Must enroll in ELECT 209 and 210B concurrently for a four-year engineering degree. Students who wish to +†ELECT 210B Laboratory Practices 2 1 transfer may need to meet additional requirements. For †ELECT 240 Electrical Code – Residential 3 more departmental information call (562) 938-4168 or +†ELECT 212 Fundamentals of A.C. Electricity 3 (562) 938-4428 +Must enroll in ELECT 212 and 210C concurrently +†ELECT 210C Laboratory Practices 3 1 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS †ELECT 435A Electric Motor Control 1 2 †CHEM 1A General Chemistry 5 +†ELECT 214 A.C. Principles and Practices 3 †ENGR 3B Engineering Graphics 3 +Must enroll in ELECT 214 AND 210D concurrently. †ENGR 17 Electrical Engineering Circuits (INF) 3 +†ELECT 210D Laboratory Practices 4 1 †ENGR 17L Electrical Engineering Circuits Lab (INF) 1 †ELECT 245 Electrical Code – Commercial (F) 3 †ENGR 35 Statics (INF) 3 †ELECT 250 Electrical Code – Industrial (Sp) 3 ENGR 50 Intro. To Engineering (INF) 1 †ELECT 242 Electrical Code - Grounding 1.5 †ENGL 1 Reading and Composition 4 Subtotal Units 37.5 †MATH 80 Third Calculus Course 5 and †PHYS 3A Physics for Sci. & Engr.-Mechanics 5 Complete the remaining 7.5 units from the Electrical †PHYS 3B Physics for Sci. & Engr.-E & M 4 Program Electives list on the previous page for selection Subtotal Units 34 of the appropriate electives. These electives can be taken Select ONE of the Following: at any time during the program as long as the CS 11 Computer Programming/C ++ I 3.5 prerequisites for the desired class have been met. 7.5 †ENGR 54 Computer Methods/C++ 3 TOTAL UNITS 45 Subtotal Units 3-3.5 TOTAL UNITS 37-37.5 CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: Network Cabling Specialist Certificate ENGLISH REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Language & Literature; Creative Writing CISCO 250 Network Cabling Installation 1 Associate in Arts TOTAL UNITS 1 This field of concentration in the Language and Literature Network Installation Certificate sequence prepares the student for baccalaureate study in REQUIRED COURSES UNITS English, Comparative Literature, and Liberal Arts. The CISCO 250 Network Cabling Installation 1 Creative Writing sequence also prepares the student for CISCO 251 Introduction to Networking 3 possible publication. For more departmental information TOTAL UNITS 4 call (562) 938-4036. Network Installation and Design Certificate LANGUAGE & LITERATURE SEQUENCE REQUIRED COURSES UNITS REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CISCO 250 Network Cabling Installation 1 †*ENGL 1 or 1H Reading and Composition 4 CISCO 251 Introduction to Networking 3 †ENGL 2 Introduction to Literature/Composition 3 CISCO 252 Routing and Access Control 3 †ENGL 4 Critical Analysis of Literature 4 CISCO 253 Cisco Networking III, LAN 3 Subtotal Units 7-8 TOTAL UNITS 10 Select a minimum of NINE (9) units from the following Traffic Signal Systems 1 Certificate courses, of which SIX (6) units must be a year's survey REQUIRED COURSES UNITS sequence (English, American or World): ELECT 280 Traffic Signals Systems 1 3 †ENGL 41 American Literature I 3 ELECT 283 Traffic Systems Communications 3 †ENGL 42 American Literature II 3 ELECT 284 Traffic Signal Controllers & Digital Sys 3 †ENGL 44 or 44H Literature of Western World I 3 TOTAL UNITS 9 †ENGL 45 or 45H Literature of Western World II 3 # This is a recommended course. It is not required and not †ENGL 46 Survey of British Literature I 3 part of the total units for the certificate or degree. †ENGL 47 Survey of British Literature II 3 % This is an elective course and I s recommended for any Subtotal Units 9 students who needs development of computer skills. Select SIX (6) units from any of the following courses: †ENGL 3 or 3H Argumentative and Critical Writing 4 †ENGL 18 Detective and Crime Fiction (INF) 3 ENGL 24 College Grammar 3 Consult guides available in Counseling Centers for specific general education and required grades.
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†ENGL 30 Horror and Terror Fiction 3 FACS 64 Life Management 3 †ENGL 32 Masterpieces of Asian Literature in English 3 FACS 211A-B College & Career Opportunities for †ENGL 33 Mythology 3 Women (one semester) 3 †ENGL 35 Interpreting the Short Story 3 FD 20 Introduction to Fashion Merchandising 3 †ENGL 36 The Novel 3 F_N 20 Nutrition & Life 3 †ENGL 37 Science Fiction, Fantasy/Horror 3 ID 1 Fundamentals of Interior Design 3 †ENGL 38 Bible as Literature, Old Testament 3 TOTAL UNITS 21 †ENGL 39 Bible as Lit., Apocrypha & New Testament 3 RECOMMENDED COURSES (Courses with course †ENGL 43 A-B Introduction to Shakespeare 3:3 numbers from 1-99 are CSU transferable. See website †ENGL 48 or 48H Modern & Contemporary Literature 3 www.ASSIST.org) †ENGL 49 or 49H Film and Literature 3 †CDECE 66 Observation and Assessment DS3 3 †ENGL 79 ST Literature of Diversity 3 FD 9 Clothing Selection 3 Subtotal Units 6 FD 10 Textiles, Fibers, and Fabrics 3 TOTAL UNITS 22 FD 24AB Beginning Sewing 1:5:1:5 CREATIVE WRITING SEQUENCE F_N 21 Food Selection and Meal Preparation 4 F_N 252AD Cake Decorating and Sugar Cookery 1.5 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS †*ENGL 1 or 1H Reading and Composition 4 F_N 260AD Cultural Foods or 1.5 †ENGL 2 Intro to Literature/Composition 3 F_N 360AD Cultural Foods .5 ENGL 24 College Grammar 3 F_N 261AD Creative Cooking or 1.5 †ENGL 26 Creative Writing 1 3 F_N 361AD Creative Cooking .5 Subtotal Units 13 F_N 262AD Meal Preparation for 1 & 2 Persons or 1.5 F_N 362AD Cooking for Singles .5 Select THREE (3) units from the following: FLO 286A Introduction to Floral Design-Fall Flowers 2 †ENGL 27A Creative Writing 2: Poetry 3 FLO 286B Introduction to Floral Design-Spring Flowers 2 †ENGL 27B Creative Writing 2: Fiction 3 †ENGL 27C Creative Writing 2: Biography, Autobio 3 FASHION DESIGN †ENGL 27D Creative Writing 2: Stage/Screen Writing 3 Associate in Arts/ Certificate of Achievement †ENGL 27E Creative Writing 2: The Novel 3 †ENGL 96 The Craft of Writing 3 Students prepare for entry-level jobs in fashion design, †ENGL 97AD Writers' Workshop 3:3:3:3 production & manufacturing. This program also provides Subtotal Units 3 partial lower division preparation for the baccalaureate degree in Fashion Design. This Certificate of Select SIX (6) units from any of the courses listed Achievement will prepare students for an entry-level above in either the Language & Literature Sequence position in the apparel design and manufacturing industry. or Creative Writing Sequence. This Associate Degree will prepare students for career Subtotal Units 6 advancement once a certificate has been earned. Field of TOTAL UNITS 22 concentration selection will also facilitate transfer in a RECOMMENDED courses but not required: related major. For more departmental information call †ENGL 6AD Production of Literary Publications 3 (562) 938-4192 or 938-4454. ENGL 7 Editing a Literary Review 3 3 FD 70AD must be taken concurrently with FD 72AD JOURN 25 Free Lance Writing (F) 3 or 73AD.
FAMILY & CONSUMER STUDIES CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Associate in Arts/Certificate of Achievement REQUIREMENTS Students are provided lower division transfer classes for a ENTRY LEVEL CLASSES bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, and REQUIRED COURSES UNITS provide opportunities for developing skills and FD 3 Intro to Careers in Design & Merchandising 2 competencies for multiple roles of home, family and FD 10 Textile Fibers and Fabrics 3 career. Students are advised to check with a four-year FD 36A Pattern Drafting I: Basic Block 1.5 college/university for specific requirements for transfer. FD 36B Pattern Drafting II: Pattern Manipulation 1.5 This Certificate of Achievement will prepare students for FD 37A Pattern Draping I: Basic Sloper 1.5 an entry-level position in any of the generalized fields of FD 37B Pattern Draping II: Sloper Manipulations 1.5 Family and Consumer Studies which include Child FD 200 Fashion Prediction/Promotion: Crit View 1 Development, Family & Consumer Studies, Fashion, FD 214AB Quick Sketch Croquis Drawing or 2 Foods and Nutrition and Interior Design. For more FD 215AB Fashion Sketching I 2 departmental information call (562) 938-4454. Select TWO of the following courses: For the Certificate of Achievement or Associate FD 24AB Beginning Sewing (One semester) 1.5 Degree, complete the following courses: FD 25AB Intermediate Sewing (One semester) 1.5 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS FD 26AB Advanced Sewing (One semester) 2 CDECE 47 Human Development 3 FD 29AB Tailoring 2 FACS 50 Consumer Awareness 3 Subtotal Units 17-18
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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASSES FD 23 Fashion/Merchandising Buying 3 FD 5 Intro. to Manufacturing Design & Merchandising 2 FD 211AB Textile Design: Beading 1 FD 9 Clothing Selection 3 FD 213AB Textile Design: Hand Painting 1 FD 27AB Production Sewing (One Semester) 1.5 FD 258AD Swimwear 1 FD 32 History of Fashion 3 IBUS 20 Export-Import Business Practices 3 FD 38A Fashion Design I 3 MKTG 40 Salesmanship 3 FD 38B Fashion Design II 3 MGMT 80 Small Business Entrepreneurship 3 FD 41AD Fashion Show Production 2.5 FD 244AD Computer Patternmaking 1 FASHION DESIGN FD 245AD Computer Apps. in Fashion 1(2 semesters) 1:1 ASSISTANT DESIGNER Select ONE of the following courses: Associate in Arts/ Certificate of Achievement FD 20 Intro to fashion Merchandising 3 Students prepare for entry-level jobs in fashion design, IBUS 1 Intro to International Business 3 production & manufacturing. This program also provides Subtotal Units 24 partial lower division preparation for the baccalaureate ADVANCED LEVEL CLASSES degree in Fashion Design. This Certificate of FD 38C Fashion Design III 3 Achievement will prepare students for an entry-level FD 38D Fashion Design IV 3 position in the apparel design and manufacturing industry. FD 39A Pattern Grading 1 This Associate Degree will prepare students for career FD 40AB Advanced & Production Pattern Drafting 1 advancement once a certificate has been earned. Field of FD 216AB Fashion Portfolio Development 2 concentration selection will also facilitate transfer in a related major. For more departmental information call Select Four (4) units from this section: (562) 938-4192 or 938-4454. FD 70AD Work Experience Issues (One Semester) 1 FD 71AD, 72AD or FD 73AD Vocational Work CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Experience 1-3 REQUIREMENTS FACS 364 Life Management 1 ENTRY LEVEL CLASSES Subtotal Units 14 TOTAL UNITS 55-56 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS FD 3 Intro to Careers in Design & Merchandising 2
FD 10 Textile Fibers and Fabrics 3 ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FD 27AB Production Sewing (One Semester) 1.5 ENTRY LEVEL CLASSES FD 36A Pattern Drafting I: Basic Block 1.5 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS FD 36B Pattern Drafting II: Pattern Manipulation 1.5 FD 3 Intro to Careers in Design & Merchandising 2 FD 37A Pattern Draping I: Basic Sloper 1.5 FD 9 Clothing Selection 3 FD 37B Pattern Draping II: Sloper Manipulations 1.5 FD 36A Pattern Drafting I: Basic Block 1.5 FD 200 Fashion Prediction/Promotion: Crit View 1 FD 36B Pattern Drafting II: Pattern Manipulation 1.5 FD 214AB Quick Sketch Croquis Drawing 2 FD 37A Pattern Drafting I: Basic Sloper 1.5 Select TWO of the following courses: FD 37B Pattern Drafting II: Sloper Manipulations 1.5 FD 24AB Beginning Sewing (One semester) 1.5 FD 214AB Quick Sketch Croquis Drawing 2 FD 25AB Intermediate Sewing (One semester) 1.5 FD 215AB Fashion Sketching I 2 FD 26AB Advanced Sewing (One semester) 2 Select TWO of the following courses: Subtotal Units for Entry Level 18.5-19 FD 24AB Beginning Sewing (One semester) 1.5 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASSES FD 25AB Intermediate Sewing (One semester) 1.5 FD 5 Intro. To Manufacturing Design & Merchandising 2 FD 26AB Advanced Sewing (One semester) 2 FD 9 Clothing Selection 3 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASSES FD 38A Fashion Design I 3 FD 10 Textile Fibers and Fabrics 3 FD 39A Garment Technical Packages 1 FD 20 Intro to Fashion Merchandising 3 FD 244AD Computer Patternmaking 1 FD 27AB Production Sewing (One Semester) 1.5 FD 245AD Computer Apps. in Fashion 1(2 semesters) 1:1 FD 32 History of Fashion 3 Subtotal Units for Intermediate Level 12 FD 38A Fashion Design I 3 FD 38B Fashion Design II 3 ADVANCED LEVEL CLASSES FD 245AD Computer Applications in Fashion 1 FD 38B Fashion Design II 3 TOTAL UNITS 32-32.5 Select Four (4) units from this section: RECOMMENDED but not required courses for FD 70AD Work Experience Issues (One Semester) 1 students interested in degree or certificate: FD 72AD or FD 73AD Vocational Work Experience 2- ART 1 or 2 Art & Civilization 3 3 ART 15 Beginning Drawing 3 FD 216AB Fashion Portfolio Development 2 ART 41 Intro to Computer Graphics 3 FACS 364 Life Management 1 Subtotal Units for Advanced Level 7 TOTAL UNITS 37.5-38 Consult guides available in Counseling Centers for specific general education and required grades.
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FD 27AB Production Sewing (one semester) 1.5 ENTRY LEVEL CLASSES FD 245AD Computer Applications in Fashion 1 FD 244AD Computer Patternmaking(Two Semesters) 1:1 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Subtotal Units for Intermediate Level 9.5 FD 3 Intro to Careers in Design & Merchandising 2 FD 10 Textile Fibers and Fabrics 3 ADVANCED LEVEL CLASSES FD 27AB Production Sewing (One Semester) 1.5 FD 38A Fashion Design I 3 FD 36A Pattern Drafting I: Basic Block 1.5 FD 39A Pattern Grading 1 FD 36B Pattern Drafting II Pattern Manipulation 1.5 FD 40AB Advanced & Production Pattern Drafting 1 FD 214AB Quick Sketch Croquis Drawing 2 FD 70AD Work Experience Issues (One semester) 1 FD 245AD Computer Applications in Fashion 1 1 FD 73AD VocationalWork Experience (One semester)3 Subtotal Units for Advanced Level 9 Select TWO of the following courses: TOTAL UNITS 30-31 FD 24AB Beginning Sewing (One semester) 1.5 FD 25AB Intermediate Sewing (One semester) 1.5 RECOMMENDED but not required courses: FD 26AB Advanced Sewing (One semester) 2 ART 1 or 2 Art & Civilization 3 Subtotal Units for Entry Level 16.5-17 ART 15AD Beginning Drawing 3 FD 20 Intro to Fashion Merchandising 3 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASSES FD 38B-D Fashion Design 3 FD 9 Clothing Selection 3 FD 211AB Textile Design: Beading 1 Subtotal Units for Intermediate Level 3 FD 213AB Textile Design: Hand Painting 1 TOTAL UNITS 19.5-20 FD 258AD Swimwear 1 RECOMMENDED but not required courses for FD 70AD must be taken concurrently with FD 72AD students interested in degree or certificate: or 73AD. ART 1 or 2 Art & Civilization 3 ART 15AD Beginning Drawing 3 ART 31 Fundamentals of Art: Composition & Color 3 FASHION DESIGN SAMPLEMAKER FD 20 Intro to Fashion Merchandising 3 Certificate of Achievement FD 23 Fashion/Merchandising Buying 3 Students prepare for entry-level jobs in fashion design, FD 211AB Textile Design: Beading 1 production & manufacturing. This program also provides FD 213AB Textile Design: Hand Painting 1 partial lower division preparation for the baccalaureate FD 258AD Swimwear 1 degree in Fashion Design. This Certificate of Achievement will prepare students for an entry-level FD 70AD must be taken concurrently with FD 72AD position in the apparel design and manufacturing industry. or 73AD. For more departmental information call (562) 938-4192 or FASHION DESIGN PATTERNMAKER 938-4454. Certificate of Achievement ENTRY LEVEL CLASSES Students prepare for entry-level jobs in fashion design, REQUIRED COURSES UNITS production & manufacturing. This program also provides FD 3 Intro to Careers in Design/Merchandising 2 partial lower division preparation for the baccalaureate FD 5 Intro to Manufacturing for Design/Merchandising 2 degree in Fashion Design. This Certificate of FD 24AB Beginning Sewing (One semester) 1.5 Achievement will prepare students for an entry-level FD 25AB Intermediate Sewing (One semester) 1.5 position in the apparel design and manufacturing FD 244AD Computer Patternmaking or 1 industry. For more departmental information call (562) FD 245AD Computer Applications in Fashion 1 938-4192 or 938-4454. Subtotal Units 8 ENTRY LEVEL CLASSES INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASSES FD 27AB Production Sewing (two semesters) 1.5:1.5 REQUIRED COURSES UNITS FD 36A Pattern Drafting I: Basic Block 1.5 FD 3 Intro to Careers in Design/Merchandising 2 FD 36B Pattern Drafting II: Pattern Manipulation 1.5 FD 10 Textile Fibers and Fabrics 3 FD 70AD Work Experience Issues (One Semester) 1 FD 36A Pattern Drafting I: Basic Block 1.5 FD 36B Pattern Drafting II: Pattern Manipulation 1.5 FD 72AD or 73AD Vocational Work Experience 2-3 FD 214AB Quick Sketch Croquis Drawing 2 Select FOUR (4) units from this section: FD 29AB Tailoring 2 Select ONE of the following courses: FD 24AB Beginning Sewing (One semester) 1.5 FD 26AB Advanced Sewing (One Semester) 2 FD 25AB Intermediate Sewing (One semester) 1.5 FD 258AD Swimwear 1 FD 26AB Advanced Sewing (One semester) 2 Subtotal Units 13-14 Subtotal Units for Entry Level 11.5-12.5 TOTAL UNITS 21-22 RECOMMENDED but not required courses: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASSES ART 1 or 2 Art & Civilization 3 FD 5 Intro. To Manufacturing Design & Merchandising 2 ART 15AD Beginning Drawing 3 FD 37A Pattern Draping I: Basic Sloper 1.5 FD 10 Textile Fibers and Fabrics 3 FD 37B Pattern Draping II: Sloper Manipulations 1.5 FD 20 Intro to Fashion Merchandising 3
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FD 211AB Textile Design: Beading 1 Select ONE of the following: FD 213AB Textile Design: Hand Painting 1 IBUS 1 Introduction to International Business 3 FD 214AB Quick Sketch/Croquis 2 IBUS 20 Export-Import Business Practices 3 FD 244AD Computer Patternmaking 1 Subtotal Units for Advanced Level 12-13